RR-TAG Liaison Report IEEE 802.11-802.18 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/0d0 RR-TAG Liaison Report IEEE 802.11-802.18 Date: 15 November 2006 Authors: Notice: This document has been prepared to assist IEEE 802.18. 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 802.18. 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 <mjlynch@nortel.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 802.18 Technical Advisory Group. If you have questions, contact the IEEE Patent Committee Administrator at <patcom@ieee.org>. Denis Kuwahara, Boeing Denis Kuwahara, Boeing

doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/0d0 Radio Regulatory – TAG Liaison - IEEE 802 Wireless WGs - National and International Regulatory Agencies Supports Wireless WGs Spectrum Requirements Tracks regulatory actions and provides advice to regulators to foster effective use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum Denis Kuwahara, Boeing Denis Kuwahara, Boeing

RR-TAG Update Update ITU-R M.1450 “Characteristics of Broadband Radio Local Area Networks” 18-06/0038r0 submitted, WP8A used it as the working document Anticipate completion at the June 2007 WP8A meeting 802.15.3c PAN update on 60 GHz issues due to FCC P-P vs. PAN Response will be sent to Commission this meeting Denis Kuwahara, Boeing

RR-TAG Efforts FCC released TV whitespace R&O FNPRM Joint meetings: 802.22 preparing input for comments and report by 802.18 Joint meetings: 802.16 ITU AdHoc group 802.22 WRAN 802.11 TGy, 802.16h, 802.19 Globalstar ATC petition Terrestrial transmitters in 2483.5 – 2500 MHz band Wi-Fi Alliance meeting with Japan, Korea, & US regulators Regulatory concern with 40 MHz Channelization Denis Kuwahara, Boeing

40 MHz BW Channelization Concern Wi-Fi Alliance working 5 GHz Spectrum harmonization advocacy and common certification processes Regulatory domains (including Japan, Korea and the USA) all express concern about the effects of 40 MHz channel bandwidth In 2.4 GHz – coexistence with legacy 802.11 as well as other 2.4 GHz technologies In 5 GHz – concerns with DFS with 40 MHz channel bandwidth IEEE 802.11 needs to demonstrate that 40 MHz bandwidth will not cause coexistence issues and that DFS will be effective 802.18 is requesting substantive documentation from .11 for presentation to regulators to alleviate concerns and avoid regulatory mandates The regulators have stated that they prefer that industry solve these issues so they do not have to take action Denis Kuwahara, Boeing

Goodbye and Thanks Need a volunteer liaison between 802.11 and .18 Denis is leaving IEEE 802 Denis Kuwahara, Boeing