Hybrid multi access point coordination system

Abstract

Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a hybrid structure for switching between traffic-first mode and access point-first mode when coordinating traffic transmission among access points in a wireless network. In one aspect, a multi-access point coordination method includes determining, at an access point, whether a triggering condition exists for switching between a traffic-first mode and an access point-first mode or vice-versa when coordinating traffic transmission with other neighboring access points, wherein the triggering condition is associated with Start Time Protection Rules (STPRs) of the access point and the other neighboring access points; and switching from one of the traffic-first mode and the access point-first mode to another one of the traffic-first mode and the access point-first mode upon detecting the triggering condition.

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