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The MAC layer implements a number of coordination functions, which are responsible for controlling wireless channel access. The distributed coordination function (DCF) and point coordination function (PCF) are covered. The hybrid coordination function (HCF) from the 802.11e is also discussed.
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Holt, A., Huang, CY. (2010). Medium Access Control. In: 802.11 Wireless Networks. Computer Communications and Networks. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84996-275-9_3
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