Default spatial reuse modes

A method for wireless communications by a first node, comprising:

• receiving, from a second node, a portion of a first frame that provides an indication of how to use spatial reuse (SR) information;
• determining if a signal strength of the first frame equals or exceeds a threshold;
• and
• if the signal strength of the first frame does not equal or exceed the threshold, transmitting a second frame to a third node during a period when the first frame is being transmitted.

An apparatus for wireless communications, comprising:

• at least one processor configured to:
• generate a frame that provides an indication, to a secondary recipient of the frame, of how to use spatial reuse (SR) information, and
• transmit the frame;
• and
• a memory coupled with the at least one processor.

An apparatus for wireless communications, comprising:

• at least one processor configured to:
• receive, from a first node, a portion of a first frame that provides an indication of how to use spatial reuse (SR) information,
• determine if a signal strength of the first frame exceeds a threshold, and
• if the signal strength of the first frame does not exceed the threshold,
• transmit a second frame to a second node during a period when the first frame is being transmitted;
• and
• a memory coupled with the at least one processor.