Systems and methods for adjusting clear channel assessment levels to increase wireless communication network throughput

An apparatus for communicating in a first wireless communication network, the apparatus comprising:

• a processor configured to:
• determine a first distance between the first wireless communication network and a second wireless communication network operating on a shared or partially-shared channel;
• and
• determine an adjustment to a deferral mechanism based at least in part on the first distance;
• and
• a transmitter configured to transmit an indication to one or more stations in the first wireless communication network, the indication based at least in part on the adjustment to the deferral mechanism.

An apparatus for communicating in a first wireless communication network, the apparatus comprising:

• means for determining a first distance between the first wireless communication network and a second wireless communication network operating on a shared or partially-shared channel;
• means for determining an adjustment to a deferral mechanism based at least in part on the first distance;
• and
• means for transmitting an indication to one or more stations in the first wireless communication network, the indication based at least in part on the adjustment to the deferral mechanism.

A non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising code that, when executed, performs a method of communicating in a first wireless communication network, the method comprising:

• determining a first distance between the first wireless communication network and a second wireless communication network operating on a shared or partially-shared channel;
• determining an adjustment to a deferral mechanism based at least in part on the first distance;
• and
• transmitting an indication to one or more stations in the first wireless communication network, the indication based at least in part on the adjustment to the deferral mechanism.