Patent ID: 6873615
Filing Date: 2005-03-29
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for attaining access to a wireless communication network configured in a star layout utilizing a base station and a remote station wherein a packet frame is transmitted and received throughout the network, the method comprising the steps of: discovering the network; requesting access to the network by transmitting a registration packet; granting access to the network by transmitting a grant packet; assigning a temporary identifier to the remote station, the temporary identifier being associated with the remote station for a predetermined number of dwell periods; monitoring the dwell periods during a transmission of a broadcast packet; requesting to extend the use of the temporary identifier by transmitting a renewal request packet from the remote station, the requesting to extend the use of the temporary identifier further comprising: granting the request to extend the use of the temporary identifier; and, removing the temporary identifier.