Is it possible to modify hostapd for the purpose of sharping buffered frames in 802.11 power saving mode?

[Xin Gu]

On 18 June 2011 19:37, Jouni Malinen <j at w1.fi> wrote:

> On Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 10:42:31AM +0300, Xin Gu wrote:
> > I am doing research in 802.11 power saving mode in my university, and now
> I
> > am trying to control the sending of packets in PSM for the purpose of
> saving
> > more energy. The control I mentioned before means the ability to check
> the
> > content of incoming frames, decide when to send them, even generate a new
> > frame.  for instance, check the content of the buffered frames, apply a
> > specific algorithm, then delay the sending of some frames to later
> beacon.
>
> hostapd is not involved in processing the actual transmission and
> buffering of frames. This is in the kernel driver and/or 802.11 stack.
>
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> Jouni Malinen                                            PGP id EFC895FA
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Thanks Jouni, now I am more clear about the hostapd.

I am new to kernel/driver field, but will try if this way is possible.
Could you please answer me that can my goal be achieved if I get a prism
wireless
card, and modify the Hostap driver to do the control of the buffered
frames?


Best Regards,
Xin Gu
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