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802.11 Frame Types

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802.11: three frame classes

WiFi frames are grouped into three types: - Management: establish and maintain connections (beacons, probes, association) - Control: assist data delivery (ACK, RTS/CTS) - Data: carry the actual payload

Understanding which frame type is which helps when reading Wireshark captures or debugging connectivity issues.

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