Method and apparatus for scaling an idle period of time for which an association is maintained between a station and an access point
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Jan 24, 2017
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Feb 26, 2015
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Mar 11, 2013
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Mar 12, 2012
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A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided to allow the idle period to be defined in a more tailored manner, such as on a per station or per class of stations basis, as opposed to on a per access point basis. In the context of a method, an indication of an idle period is caused to be provided to a station. The method also causes an association with the station to be maintained for a period of time that is at least partially defined by the idle period. The period of time for which an association is maintained with the station is different than a period of time for which an association is maintained with another station in an absence of communication with the another station. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also provided.
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