A medium access control protocol for wireless ATM network in communication protocol for controlling an access between a plurality of mobile terminals and an access control station in the wireless ATM system is provided, including: an up-stream frame for controlling a medium access by enabling the plurality of mobile terminals to transmit connection control data and status data of the terminal; and a down-stream frame for controlling the medium access by enabling the access control station receiving the up-stream frame to transmit the slot allocation data and the connection control data to the mobile terminals.