SUPERFRAME PROTOCOL PACKET DATA UNIT FORMAT HAVING MULTIRATE PACKET AGGREGATION FOR WIRELESS SYSTEMS

摘要

A superframe, method and system for transmission of an aggregation of packets at multiple rates includes a header (300) comprising a preamble (305) and a PHY layer convergence protocol (310), a plurality of MAC management protocol data units (205), a beacon; and a super protocol service data unit header (315). A plurality of multi-rate aggregated packets (327) is grouped together in the superframe to provide power savings for the receiving nodes that can receive the packets in a reduced number of transmissions. Grouping the packets according to the MAC destinations also provides for shortening reception times by the nodes, resulting in power savings. The superframe permits the MAC service data units to be delivered to each of the nodes, resulting in power savings. The superframe permits the MAC service data units to be delivered to each of the nodes at different PHY rates to maximize efficiency.