A system and method for optimizing a multimedia transmission from a
content source to an end user over a link. The wireless content switch
comprising an upstream port for receiving one or more data packets and
for transmitting one or more status to a content source, a downstream
port for transmitting the one or more data packets and for receiving one
or more status from an end user, at least one processing unit coupled to
the upstream and down stream ports, and memory for storing the one or
more data packets responsive to receiving the data packets. Optimization
code is stored in the memory, the optimization code, when executed,
receiving at least one data packet, transmitting the data packet,
receiving status information, transmitting status information,
determining quality of service assigned to the end user, determining
session specific status for the end user, and transmitting the quality of
service and session specific status.