At what rate are management frames sent by connected clients?

Management frames are critical for maintaining and managing wireless communications within a network. When connected clients send these frames, they do so at the lowest rate supported. This approach is essential because management frames need to be received by all devices for important network functionality, such as association and disassociation, which is vital for network stability and security.

Sending management frames at the lowest rate ensures that they can reach every client device, even those that may have weak connections. Higher rates may not be received by clients that are further away or facing interference, which can lead to issues in managing and maintaining the network properly. By prioritizing reliability and ensuring that these crucial frames can be delivered effectively to clients at all ranges, the performance and reliability of the overall wireless network are enhanced.