TGT January 2007 London Meeting Slides Doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0063r0 January 2007 January 2007 TGT January 2007 London Meeting Slides Date: 2007-01-15 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/sb-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@ok-brit.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>. C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc. C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

Welcome to TGT Evaluation of 802.11 Wireless Performance Doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0063r0 January 2007 January 2007 Welcome to TGT Evaluation of 802.11 Wireless Performance Charles R. Wright charles_wright@azimuthsystems.com C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc. C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

Proposed Agenda for Dallas Meetings Doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0063r0 January 2007 January 2007 Proposed Agenda for Dallas Meetings Chair comments Appoint secretary Approve minutes 11-06/1795r0 – Dallas Approval of agenda Call for new chair nominees Call for presentations Editor’s report Wednesday Presentations in Item 6 as they are ready Process Consideration of whether the draft is technically complete Motion to forward to WG letter ballot New Business January meeting times Future telecons Ad hoc meeting? Initial Agenda C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc. C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

Meeting Schedule for week Doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0063r0 January 2007 January 2007 Meeting Schedule for week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 8:00 TGT TGT 9:30 11:00 Opening, confirm secretary, call for presentations, start presentations TGT TGT 12:30 Lunch 1:30 TGT TGT Closing business 3:30 4:00 6:00 Dinner 7:30 9:30 C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc. C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

“Deferred” Comments (1/2) Doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0063r0 January 2007 January 2007 “Deferred” Comments (1/2) Clause 4 268, 269, 147, 148, 280, 303, 100 – F. Pirzada Clause 5.2 21, 22 – D. Ward, D. Victor, M. Foegelle 27 – D. Ward, M. Kobazashi, D. Victor, M. Foegelle Clause 5.3 270, 49 – C. Wright Clause 5.4, 5.5, 5.6 72: N. Sharma/D. Ward 239: N. Sharma/M. Foegelle Clause 5.7 240 – group is split Clause 6.2 265 166 – S.Tolpin/D.Victor 286 – F.Pirzada/L.Green 159 – Task Group Updated 11/19/06 C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc. C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

“Deferred” Coments (2/2) Doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0063r0 January 2007 January 2007 “Deferred” Coments (2/2) Clause 6.3 167 – S.Tolpin/D.Victor 82 – see CID#159 84 – F.Pirzada/L.Green (see CID#286) Clause 6.4 86, 87 168 – S.Tolpin/D.Victor Clause 6.6, 6.8 246 – P.Visuri withdrawal? 296 – C.Wright Clause 6.7 169, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 118, 170, 110 M. Kobayashi, D. Victor General 162, 160, 230, 234 – four difficult ones Updated 11/19/06 C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc. C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

Motion Template Move Move/Second: Y/N/A: Motion (technical) January 2007 Motion Template Move Move/Second: Y/N/A: Motion (technical) C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

TGT Standards Process Milestones January 2007 TGT Standards Process Milestones Task Group still plans to ask for ballot starting after January meeting 2005 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1st LB We are here 1st Recirc 2006 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2nd Recirc 1st SB 2007 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec SB Recirc WG/SEC approval REVCOM approval 2008 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

Worst-case TGT Letter Ballot Timing January 2007 Worst-case TGT Letter Ballot Timing Period of 15-day Motion to Letter Ballot Period of 30-day Letter Ballot (Review of Draft) C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

January 2007 Backup Information C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

January 2007 A Brief TGT History Study Group formed – 1st meeting January 2004 (Vancouver) PAR approved August 2004 Task Group formed – 1st meeting September 2004 (Berlin) Guidelines for proposals agreed – March 2005 (Atlanta) First accepted proposal – May 2005 (Cairns) Many accepted proposals have followed Started Issues List – September 2005 (Garden Grove) Internal Review conducted June-July 2006 Comment resolution and preparation for Letter Ballot Current intent is LB after January 2007 meeting C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

TGT Approved Document List January 2007 TGT Approved Document List 11-04/1553r2, “Guidelines for TGT Formal Metric and Methodology Proposals” 11-05/912r3, “TGT Process Document” 11-06/872r9, “Compiled Comments from Internal Review” (latest version of comment resolution spreadsheet) C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

Teleconference Info Date: Thursdays January 2007 Teleconference Info Date: Thursdays Time: 12 Noon Eastern time (no matter what the daylight savings time status) Duration: 1 hour Phone #  1-877-842-9288 International: +1-847-597-8068 Passcode: 827 235 Next: TBD C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

January 2007 Email Reflector 802.11 reflectors: stds-802-11-tgt@ieee.org, stds-802-11-tgt@ieee.org Requires 802.11 membership to send to it Getting on the reflectors http://grouper.ieee.org/groups/802/11/Reflector.html Instructions are contained in every reflector posting for customizing your reflector experience (including unsubscribing) 802.11 rules require all TG communication to be through reflector C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

References for 802.11 Newcomers (1 of 2) January 2007 References for 802.11 Newcomers (1 of 2) Web site: http://grouper.ieee.org/groups/802/11/ Document server: http://www.802wirelessworld.com/ Sign up for an account No need to be an 802.11 member to get an account Once logged in, “join” 802.11: Click on “802.11 WLAN WG” on left In center window, choose to become a new member Click again on “802.11 WLAN WG” An additional subitem called “Documents” will be revealed – click on it You’ve reached the document server! C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

References for 802.11 Newcomers (2 of 2) January 2007 References for 802.11 Newcomers (2 of 2) Document numbering scheme WG-YY-NNNN-RR-gggg-English-document-title.ext WG = 802 working group number, e.g. “11” as in 802.11 YY = two digits of year NNNN = document number RR = document revision number gggg = 802.11 group to which the document pertains Example: 11-06-0049-02-000t-jan-2006-waikoloa-meeting-slides.ppt C. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.