TGs Process Date: 2005-09-18 Authors: September 2005 September 2005 doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/878r1 September 2005 TGs Process Date: 2005-09-18 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.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>. Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

September 2005 doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/878r1 September 2005 Abstract Slides for discussion of the IEEE 802.11 TGs process in getting to Letter Ballot and Beyond. Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Mesh Networking Task Group Process September 2005 doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/878r1 September 2005 Mesh Networking Task Group Process TGs Motto: “Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing left to add but when there is nothing left to take away.” Donald E. Eastlake 3rd <Donald.Eastlake@motorola.com> +1-508-786-7554 Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Generic Process of Getting to Letter Ballot and Beyond September 2005 doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/878r1 September 2005 Generic Process of Getting to Letter Ballot and Beyond Adoption of PAR and 5 Criteria Technical Presentations and Discussions Specify Any Additional Requirements, Comparison Criteria, or Other Documents Call For Proposals Presentation of Proposals Select from Submitted Complete Proposals to Produce a Draft Refine Draft Letter Ballot Recirculation Sponsor Ballot Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Schedule Projected at San Francisco (July) Meeting September 2005 doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/878r1 September 2005 Schedule Projected at San Francisco (July) Meeting September 2005 (Garden Grove, California) More presentation of remaining proposals and Down selection dropping bottom 1/3 November 2005 (Vancouver, British Columbia) More presentation of proposals and Down selection dropping bottom 40% January 2006 (Waikoloa, Hawaii) March 2006 (New Orleans, Louisiana) Derivation of Draft May 2006 (Jacksonville, Florida) Further Refinement of Draft July 2006 (San Diego, California) Letter Ballot Authorized by WG September 2006 (Prague, Czech Republic) Comment resolution November 2006 (Dallas, Texas) First Letter Ballot Re-circulation authorized Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Down Selection Process September 2005 Down Selection Process March 2005 Atlanta 35 Intents to Propose 9 presentations May 2005 Cannes 10 presentations July 2005 San Francisco 15 Proposal Presentations & Downselect 3 eliminated 6 merge < 25% yes ratio 7 full (60 min) 8 partial (30m) Sept. 2005 Garden Grove 6 2 eliminated ? merge Drop bottom third 4 full (80 min) 2 partial (40 m) Nov. 2005 Vancouver Drop bottom 40% Only full (120 min) Jan. 2005 Waikaloa Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Down Selection Convergence September 2005 Down Selection Convergence Pessimistic Optimistic Sep-05 6 -2 eliminated -1 merge Nov-05   4 3 ? Jan-06 1 confirm? Mar-06 2 May-06 Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Voting Member's Name: ___________________ September 2005 September 2005 TGs Ballot Voting Member's Name: ___________________ Motto: Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing left to add but when there is nothing left to take away. Vote Type Proposal A:8 Mesh DCF Proposal B:31 Wi-Mesh Alliance Proposal G:7 SEE Mesh Proposal H:9 Mesh Networks Alliance Proposal J:35 Proactive Mesh Proposal M:22 Common Control Channel Consider   Not Consider No Opinion Note: Only one vote per proposal per voter is allowed for a valid ballot. It is acceptable to vote “No Opinion” on any number of proposals on a ballot. A blank column is the same as a “No Opinion.” Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Schedule Projected at Garden Grove (September) Meeting doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/878r1 September 2005 Schedule Projected at Garden Grove (September) Meeting November 2005 (Vancouver, British Columbia) More presentation of proposals and Down selection dropping bottom 40% January 2006 (Waikoloa, Hawaii) March 2006 (Denver, Colorado?) Derivation of Draft May 2006 (Jacksonville, Florida) Further Refinement of Draft July 2006 (San Diego, California) Letter Ballot Authorized by WG September 2006 (Prague, Czech Republic?) Comment resolution November 2006 (Dallas, Texas) First Letter Ballot Re-circulation authorized January 2007 (London, England?) Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Possible TGs Activity Between Meetings September 2005 doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/878r1 September 2005 Possible TGs Activity Between Meetings Possibilities for TGs Activity Between September 2005 and November 2005 Meetings to accelerate action : One or more official face to face meetings, requires 30 days notice (P&P clause 3.6.2) One or multiple Teleconferences (require 10 days notice, cannot be held more often than weekly (P&P clause 3.6.3)) Suggestion: One teleconference to fine tune plans for the November meeting such as on Wednesday, 2 October 2005, at 11am. Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

References Earlier TGs Process Submissions September 2005 doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/878r1 September 2005 References Earlier TGs Process Submissions July 2005, 11-05/662r1, San Francisco, California May 2005, 11-05/366r1, Cairns, Queensland March 2005, 11-05/207r3, Atlanta, Georgia January 2005, 11-05/26r1, Monterey, California November 2004, 11-04/1384r3, San Antonio, Texas September 2004, 11-04/1058r1, Berlin, Germany July 2004, 11-04/800r3, Portland, Oregon 11-04/1430r12, Call For Proposals 11-05/112r14, Proposal Intents for TGs 11-05/274r10, Proposal Selection 11-05/597r10, TGs Proposals Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola