Re: cfg80211: add set/get link loss profile

["Lazar, Alexei Avshalom" <ailizaro@codeaurora.org>]

On 11/18/2016 1:05 PM, Kalle Valo wrote:
> Hi Alexei,
> 
> "Lazar, Alexei Avshalom" <ailizaro@codeaurora.org> writes:
> 
>> In this context the term "link" does mean connection to AP. There are
>> scenarios that require to lose connection faster once reduced link
>> quality detected in order maintain better user experience (from both
>> sides - AP and STA). Example case is FST (Fast Session Transfer),
>> where we have a fast 11ad connection but close-range and a backup 11ac
>> connection which is "always on". in such cases if we detect poor link
>> quality in the active band we prefer to disconnect and switch to the
>> backup connection with the good link quality. This will be reached by
>> setting "aggressive" profile that will cause more rapid disconnect in
>> such cases.
> 
> The documentation should clearly document what this command is supposed,
> currently it only tells me "maintain/lose link" and does not specify in
> detail what this is supposed to do. Also there's no mention in what
> modes this can be used. (STA, P2P?)
> 

Ok I will send a new patch with updated description.

> Also please refrain from top posting in public mailing lists, the
> preferred way is to edit quotes and bottom post. It's much more natural
> way to have long detailed discussions.
> 

Sorry for that, I will refrain from top posting.

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Alexei Lazar
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