TGn ad hoc Opening Report - November 09-11 ‘06 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1661r1 November 2006 TGn ad hoc Opening Report - November 09-11 ‘06 Date: 2006-11-09 Authors: Notice: This document has been prepared to assist IEEE 802.11. It is offered as a basis for discussion and is not binding on the contributing individual(s) or organization(s). The material in this document is subject to change in form and content after further study. The contributor(s) reserve(s) the right to add, amend or withdraw material contained herein. Release: The contributor grants a free, irrevocable license to the IEEE to incorporate material contained in this contribution, and any modifications thereof, in the creation of an IEEE Standards publication; to copyright in the IEEE’s name any IEEE Standards publication even though it may include portions of this contribution; and at the IEEE’s sole discretion to permit others to reproduce in whole or in part the resulting IEEE Standards publication. The contributor also acknowledges and accepts that this contribution may be made public by IEEE 802.11. Patent Policy and Procedures: The contributor is familiar with the IEEE 802 Patent Policy and Procedures http://ieee802.org/guides/bylaws.pdf , including the statement "IEEE standards may include the known use of patent(s), including patent applications, provided the IEEE receives assurance from the patent holder or applicant with respect to patents essential for compliance with both mandatory and optional portions of the standard." Early disclosure to the Working Group of patent information that might be relevant to the standard is essential to reduce the possibility for delays in the development process and increase the likelihood that the draft publication will be approved for publication. Please notify the Chair <stuart.kerry@philips.com> as early as possible, in written or electronic form, if patented technology (or technology under patent application) might be incorporated into a draft standard being developed within the IEEE 802.11 Working Group. If you have questions, contact the IEEE Patent Committee Administrator at <patcom@ieee.org>. Bruce Kraemer, Marvell Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1661r1 November 2006 Welcome to Dallas, Texas November 09,10,11 Hyatt Meetings Rooms Main Meeting Room = Cumberland B Additional = Cumberland G & L Breaks = Cumberland A Lunch = Cumberland C Bruce Kraemer, Marvell Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

November 2006 Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

Inappropriate Topics for IEEE WG Meetings November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1661r1 Inappropriate Topics for IEEE WG Meetings November 2006 Don’t discuss the validity/essentiality of patents/patent claims Don’t discuss the cost of specific patent use Don’t discuss licensing terms or conditions Don’t discuss product pricing, territorial restrictions, or market share Don’t discuss ongoing litigation or threatened litigation Don’t be silent if inappropriate topics are discussed… do formally object. If you have questions, contact the IEEE-SA Standards Board Patent Committee Administrator at patcom@ieee.org or visit http://standards.ieee.org/board/pat/index.html This slide set is available at http://standards.ieee.org/board/pat/pat-slideset.ppt Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board – March 2003 (Revised January 2006) Bruce Kraemer, Marvell Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

Network SSID = tgnadhoc November 2006 November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1661r1 November 2006 Network SSID = tgnadhoc Bruce Kraemer, Marvell Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

TGn November Dallas ad hoc Registered Attendees Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

TGn Ad Hoc Organization November 2006 TGn Ad Hoc Organization Dallas topics Ad Hoc Topic Ad hoc leader In Dallas? PSMP Naveen Kakani Yes Frame Format Peter Loc PHY Jim Petranovich MAC Matt Fischer Adrian Coexistence Don Schultz Eldad Perahia General Jon Rosdahl Beamforming & Adaptation John Ketchum Joonsuk Kim Editorial Adrian Stephens CA Doc Sheung Li No N Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

Hyatt Regency Dallas Meetings Room - Capacities November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1661r1 November 2006 Hyatt Regency Dallas Meetings Room - Capacities Thursday Nov 09 Friday/Saturday Nov 10, 11 am Cumberland B – 40 Cumberland G – 30? Cumberland L – 30? Cumberland B - 40 Cumberland G - 30 Cumberland L - 30 pm Cumberland B - 40 Cumberland G - 30 Cumberland L - 30 Bruce Kraemer, Marvell Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

November 2006 Basic Agenda Plan Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

Special Notes Each morning convene in Cumberland B for 30 minutes: November 2006 Special Notes Each morning convene in Cumberland B for 30 minutes: special announcements or agenda revisions Saturday, Conclude 1 hour early (5 pm) to allow time for ad hoc chairs to prepare documents MAC: Matt sick for ad hoc, Adrian to substitute PSMP: Only 2 sessions needed General: Only 2 sessions needed Coexistence: FF: no meeting overlap with Coex or MAC Coex & PHY: Minimal overlap Joint sessions: ??? TGk & TGr coordination requests to chairs – next week during plenary Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

Ad Hoc Output Document Summary November 2006 Ad Hoc Output Document Summary Ad Hoc Topic .xls resolution file # Revision as of Nov 08 3 pm Beamforming & Adaptation 675 43 PSMP 687 36 General 688 40 MAC 690 PHY 693 62 Editorial 706 20 Frame Format 717 39 Coexistence 724 33 CA Doc 731 04 Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

Quick Status Report 830 Comments without resolutions Ad hoc November 2006 Quick Status Report 830 Comments without resolutions Ad hoc Resolutions TBD Ad hoc time General 20 2 slots PSMP 15 Frame 120 2 or 3 slots Coex 250 estupendo PHY 170 extremo MAC 150 grande Beam 105 mucho Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

November 2006 Dallas approved Thursday Nov 09 Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

November 2006 Dallas Friday Nov 10 Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

November 2006 Dallas Saturday Nov 11 Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

Technical Editors Report November 2006 Technical Editors Report 11-06-1668 Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

Planning Discussion for Dallas Plenary Meeting November 2006 Planning Discussion for Dallas Plenary Meeting Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

November 2006 Dallas WG Agenda Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

TGn –Nov ‘06 Schedule Meeting Rooms for the week: ……. Nov 13 Nov 14 November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1661r1 November 2006 TGn –Nov ‘06 Schedule Meeting Rooms for the week: ……. Nov 13 Nov 14 Nov 15 Nov 16 Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday am 1 8:00-10:00 X Ad hocs am 2 10:30-12:30 pm 1 13:30-15:30 Full TGn pm 2 16:00-18:00 eve 19:30-21:30 8-11 TGn PHY ad hoc Bruce Kraemer, Marvell Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

November 2006 Planning Discussion for London ad hoc January 10, 11, 12, 13 ’07 Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

January 2007 - ad hoc and session November 2006 January 2007 - ad hoc and session TGn ad hoc 802.11 Session Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

January Ad hoc IEEE Interim Hilton Metropole TGn ad hoc Hilton November 2006 January Ad hoc IEEE Interim Hilton Metropole TGn ad hoc Hilton Paddington Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

November 2006 London locations 100m Bruce Kraemer, Marvell