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DCF (Distributed Coordination Function) This is the main medium access method used by 802.11 stations using CSMA-CA technique as mention in my earlier post regarding CSMA-CA. When AP functions in DCF mode, it is called CP (Contention Period). PCF (Point Coordination Function) This is an optional access method that is used along with DCF byContinue reading “Chapter 5: Understanding Wireless Jargon”