A system and method are provided for managing information in a wireless
network. The information can be utilized during handoff of a client from
an access point to an access point. The method includes a first frame
being generated and transmitted by the client to the access point through
the access point. The frame includes a request for the information,
wherein the information includes at least a target beacon transmission
time (TBTT) of the access point. The method also includes the client
receiving a second frame containing the information from the access point
through the access point.