2.2.1.1.5 Wireless Mode

The Wireless Mode attribute identifies how an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11, as specified in [IEEE802.11-2007], network interface connects to the network. Implementations with responders in 802.11 stations MUST include this attribute in all Hello frames.


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Type

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Mode

Type (1 byte): This field MUST be set to 0x04.

Length (1 byte): This field MUST be set to 0x01.

Mode (1 byte): This field specifies the method by which a responder's IEEE 802.11 network interface connects to the network. The following table shows valid values.

Value

Meaning

0x00

802.11 IBSS or ad-hoc mode, as specified in [IEEE802.11-2007].

0x01

802.11 infrastructure mode, as specified in [IEEE802.11-2007].