Discovery of ESS services November 2011 doc.: IEEE 802.11-11/1507r0 November 2011 Discovery of ESS services Date: 2011-11-08 Authors: Stephen McCann, RIM Stephen McCann, RIM

Presentation for WNG SC November 2011, Atlanta, Georgia, USA doc.: IEEE 802.11-11/1507r0 November 2011 Abstract Presentation for WNG SC November 2011, Atlanta, Georgia, USA Stephen McCann, RIM Stephen McCann, RIM

Background TGi TGu November 2011 doc.: IEEE 802.11-11/1507r0 November 2011 Background TGu Defined several features that enable a better relationship between the STA and the network behind the AP Network Discovery QoS Mapping (11e <-> network) Multiple service provider subscriptions Emergency services TGi Defining a solution to provide Fast link Set Up Apart from security issues, also looking at how the air interface influences (or is influenced) by entities local to the AP (e.g. DHCP) Use beacons or probe requests/response for AP characteristics discovery Stephen McCann, RIM Stephen McCann, RIM

Background Market needs November 2011 Discussion of service discovery doc.: IEEE 802.11-11/1507r0 November 2011 Background Market needs Discussion of service discovery Enhanced user experience Use case: does this network support: A 3D color printer? Low resolution, free, sports highlights video? Stephen McCann, RIM Stephen McCann, RIM

November 2011 doc.: IEEE 802.11-11/1507r0 November 2011 Proposal Should IEEE 802.11 be starting to explore MAC issues that extend into the network that have traditionally “been out of scope”. IEEE 802.11 should evolve and improving the user experience is a valid goal. Nothing in IEEE 802.11 PAR to prevent this “Purpose: The purpose of this standard is to provide wireless connectivity for fixed, portable, and moving stations within a local area. “ Nothing in IEEE 802 rules to prevent this What sort of thing am I looking for? A new study group, perhaps “Discovery of ESS services” 11u+ (but don’t worry about security) Stephen McCann, RIM Stephen McCann, RIM

November 2011 doc.: IEEE 802.11-11/1507r0 November 2011 Straw Poll Should IEEE 802.11 consider the creation of a study group to further discuss the topic of “discovery of ESS services”? Yes No Need more information Abstain/Don’t care Stephen McCann, RIM Stephen McCann, RIM