802.11aq - Basics ========================= .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What is IEEE 802.11aq?** IEEE 802.11aq is a wireless standard focused on enabling pre-association discovery of services to improve user experience in Wi-Fi networks. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **When was 802.11aq developed?** 802.11aq was developed in the late 2010s and standardized to support service discovery before device association. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What problem does 802.11aq address?** It solves the problem of discovering available services on a network before connecting, allowing devices to make smarter connection choices. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **How does 802.11aq work?** It extends management frames to advertise services offered by access points, enabling devices to query and learn about services before associating. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Which frequency bands does 802.11aq support?** It works across existing Wi-Fi frequency bands, including 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Is 802.11aq backward compatible?** Yes, it is designed to be backward compatible with existing 802.11 standards. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What kind of services can 802.11aq advertise?** Services like streaming, printing, file sharing, voice over IP, or network-specific applications can be advertised. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Does 802.11aq improve network efficiency?** Yes, by allowing devices to select networks based on services available, it can reduce unnecessary associations and improve user experience. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Is 802.11aq implemented in current Wi-Fi devices?** Adoption is gradual; newer devices and access points increasingly support service discovery features from 802.11aq. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **What OSI layers does 802.11aq operate on?** It primarily extends Layer 2 (Data Link) functionality with enhanced management frames. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Does 802.11aq require special client software?** Client devices need firmware or driver support to interpret and use 802.11aq service discovery data. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **How does 802.11aq benefit enterprise networks?** It helps enterprises provide tailored services and improves client device selection of optimal access points. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Is 802.11aq related to Hotspot 2.0?** Both aim to improve Wi-Fi user experience, but 802.11aq specifically focuses on service discovery before association. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Can 802.11aq enhance roaming between access points?** Yes, by knowing services beforehand, devices can make smarter roaming decisions to maintain service continuity. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Does 802.11aq impact Wi-Fi security?** Service discovery frames are designed to be secure and do not expose sensitive information. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **How does 802.11aq affect battery life?** It can help reduce power consumption by avoiding unnecessary associations and scans. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Is 802.11aq suitable for IoT devices?** Yes, IoT devices benefit by discovering available services and choosing optimal networks efficiently. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow **Where can I find the official 802.11aq standard?** The standard is available from the IEEE Standards Association website for purchase or access. .. panels:: :container: container pb-4 :column: col-lg-12 p-2 :card: shadow Topics in this section, * :ref:`Learnings in this section <802_11aq_step1>` * :ref:`Terminology <802_11aq_step2>` * :ref:`Version Info <802_11aq_step3>` * :ref:`802_11aq Version&IEEE Details <802_11aq_step4>` * :ref:`802_11aq Basic Setup on Ubuntu using IPv4 <802_11aq_step5>` * :ref:`802_11aq Basic Setup on Ubuntu using IPv6 <802_11aq_step6>` * :ref:`802_11aq List of MAC features <802_11aq_step7>` * :ref:`802_11aq Medium Access Functions and their inner working <802_11aq_step8>` * :ref:`802_11aq Supported Frequency Bands in 802.11aq <802_11aq_step9>` * :ref:`802_11aq List of Physical Features <802_11aq_step10>` * :ref:`802_11aq Power Saving Mechanisms in IEEE 802.11aq <802_11aq_step11>` * :ref:`802_11aq Interoperability Mechanisms in IEEE 802.11aq <802_11aq_step12>` * :ref:`802_11aq End-User Products that support 802.11aq <802_11aq_step13>` * :ref:`802_11aq Protocol Packet Details <802_11aq_step14>` * :ref:`802_11aq Basic Features <802_11aq_step15>` * :ref:`Reference links <802_11aq_step16>` .. _802_11aq_step1: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: Learnings in this section * In this section, you are going to learn .. _802_11aq_step2: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: Terminology * Terminology .. _802_11aq_step3: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: Version Info * Version Info .. _802_11aq_step4: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: 802.11aq Version&RFC Details * rfc details .. _802_11aq_step5: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: 802.11aq Basic Setup on Ubuntu using IPv4 * setup .. _802_11aq_step6: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: 802.11aq Basic Setup on Ubuntu using IPv6 * setup .. _802_11aq_step7: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: 802.11aq List of MAC features * mac features .. _802_11aq_step8: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: 802.11aq Medium Access Functions and their inner working * Medium Access Functions and their inner working .. _802_11aq_step9: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: Supported Frequency Bands in 802.11aq * Supported Frequency Bands in 802.11aq .. _802_11aq_step10: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: 802.11aq List of Physical Features * List of Physical Features .. _802_11aq_step11: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: Power Saving Mechanisms in IEEE 802.11aq * Power Saving Mechanisms in IEEE 802.11aq .. _802_11aq_step12: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: Interoperability Mechanisms in IEEE 802.11aq * Interoperability Mechanisms in IEEE 802.11aq .. _802_11aq_step13: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: End-User Products that support 802.11aq * End-User Products that support 802.11aq .. _802_11aq_step14: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: Protocol Packet Details in 802.11aq * Protocol Packet Details .. _802_11aq_step15: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: Basic Features * Basic Features .. _802_11aq_step16: .. tab-set:: .. tab-item:: Reference links * Reference links