QuestionQ22

802.11 Technology Fundamentals

Which feature characterizes an RTS frame among 802.11 frame types?

  • A It applies spectral mask for transmission.
  • B It requests permission to send data on a channel.
  • C It provides navigation updates for roaming clients
  • D It compresses frames for bandwidth savings.
Explanation

An RTS (Request to Send) is an IEEE 802.11 control frame that requests permission to transmit data on the wireless channel, typically as part of the RTS/CTS medium-reservation mechanism.

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