Intel Corporation
Methods and Arrangements to Initialize a Data Scrambler

Abstract:

Logic to initialize a scrambler. Logic to receive a portion of a first physical layer protocol data unit (PPDU) comprising a multi-user ready to send (MU-RTS) and first scrambler initialization bit sequence used to scramble the MU-RTS prior to transmission of the PPDU. Logic to determine a second scrambler initialization bit sequence in accordance with a pre-defined procedure. Logic to generate a medium access control (MAC) clear to send (CTS) frame to transmit in response to receipt of the MU-RTS. Logic to initialize a scrambler with the scrambler initialization bit sequence. Logic to generate a second PPDU comprising the CTS frame, the generation of the second PPDU to scramble the CTS frame with the scrambler after initialization. Logic to cause the transmission of the second PPDU in response to receipt of the MU-RTS. And logic to determine scrambler initialization bits having seven least significant bits are not all zeros.