Client station configured for operation based on persistent resource allocation information

A method of performed by a client station, the method comprising:

• receiving, by the client station, persistent resource allocation information, the persistent resource allocation information including an indication of downlink (DL) persistent resources, a first identifier associated with the client station, an indication of a DL allocation period, an indication of uplink (UL) persistent resources, and an indication of an UL allocation period;
• periodically receiving, by the client station, DL user data associated with the first identifier, the DL user data being received via the DL persistent resources and based on the DL allocation period, and the DL persistent resources repeating at an interval defined by the DL allocation period;
• and
• persistently transmitting, by the client station, UL user data via the UL persistent resources and based on the UL allocation period, the UL persistent resources repeating at an interval defined by the UL allocation period.