# Sensing Performance of the IEEE 802.11bf Protocol and Its Impact on Data Communication

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.19825 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2403.19825/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 28 Mar 2024.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [CSI-JEPA: Towards Foundation Representations for Ubiquitous Sensing with Minimal Supervision](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2605.14171/) (2026)

## Abstract (arXiv)

Wi-Fi sensing has been used to detect and track movements in an environment, resulting in the emergence of several innovative applications. Wi-Fi sensing can detect movement and locate objects by analyzing variations in the Wi-Fi signal due to its interaction with moving objects. Until recently, Wi-Fi sensing has been primarily available through proprietary solutions, which has limited its adoption. However, the recent initiative by the IEEE to develop the IEEE 802.11bf standard promises to make the adoption of Wi-Fi sensing widespread. Although Wi-Fi sensing procedures in communication standards can be overhead, there is currently a lack of literature exploring the sensing performance of Wi-Fi sensing procedures specified in the IEEE 802.11bf standard and its impact on data communication. Therefore, this paper presents a comprehensive evaluation of the sensing performance of the IEEE 802.11bf protocol and its impact on data communication in different configurations. Our findings expose the limitations of specific configurations and pave the way to provide guidance on efficient operating configurations of an IEEE 802.11bf network.