A method for generating a preamble of an Orthogonal Frequency Division
Multiplexed (OFDM) data frame for a multiple input multiple output (MIMO)
wireless communication includes determining at least one system condition
preamble format parameter. When the system condition preamble format
parameter satisfies a first preamble format parameter a preamble having a
first preamble format is formed. When the system condition preamble
format parameter satisfies a second preamble format parameter, a preamble
having a second preamble format is formed. Further, when the system
condition preamble format parameter satisfies a third preamble format
parameter, a preamble having a third preamble format is formed. The
first, second, and third preamble formats differ based upon their
lengths, fields, and modulation formats of a high throughput signal
field.