TGT Wireless Performance WG Report Sept 2004 TGT Wireless Performance WG Report (4 slides) C. Wright, Azimuth Systems

TGT Report Total meeting time: 12 hours Low attendance Plans: Sept 2004 TGT Report Total meeting time: 12 hours Low attendance Plans: Appoint permanent secretary, editor No sec’y volunteer; did not officially appoint editor volunteer Hear technical presentations Heard 4 technical presentations, 1 goals presentation C. Wright, Azimuth Systems

Sept 2004 Presentations 11-04/1009r1 – “Framework, Usages, Metrics Proposal for TGT”, Pratik Mehta 11-04/1017r0 – “Comments on Wireless Performance & Prediction Metrics”, Mark Kobayashi 11-04/1131r1, “A Metrics and Methodology Starting Point for TGT”, Charles Wright 11-04/1106r0 – “Systems supporting devices under test”, Mike Goettemuller 11-04/1119r0, “Enabling Prediction of Performance”, Roger Skidmore TG meeting slides and report, 11-04/1025r1 TG minutes, 11-04/1119r0 C. Wright, Azimuth Systems

Progress during the week Sept 2004 Progress during the week Presentation 11-04/1009, the proposed framework, concerned many people Right or wrong, many worried it required application level testing After much discussion in meetings and offline, members of the group came to a common understanding Both sides were saying the same thing but with different language! Presentation 11-04/1131r1 proposed a metrics and test methodology approach for following 11-04/1009 TG motions were passed to adopt the framework and approach of 11-04/1009 Straw poll taken to see if people were in favor of document 11-04/1131r1 – unanimous acceptance C. Wright, Azimuth Systems

Telconferences Planned Sept 2004 Telconferences Planned TGT is asking for a WG motion to approve teleconferences conducted starting two weeks hence to two weeks after the November plenary Thursdays, 12 noon Eastern Time, weekly Phone info to be posted on reflector C. Wright, Azimuth Systems

Welcome to TGT Evaluation of 802.11 Wireless Performance Sept 2004 Welcome to TGT Evaluation of 802.11 Wireless Performance Charles R. Wright charles_wright@azimuthsystems.com C. Wright, Azimuth Systems

A Friendly Reminder… Don’t forget to log your attendance! Sept 2004 A Friendly Reminder… Don’t forget to log your attendance! www.802wirelessworld.com Attendance server problems? Talk to Harry Worstell C. Wright, Azimuth Systems

Proposed Agenda for Berlin Meetings Sept 2004 Proposed Agenda for Berlin Meetings Chair comments Appoint secretary Approval of agenda Approve minutes Portland 11-04/0849r1 Call for presentations 11-04/1009 – “Framework, Usages, Metrics Proposal for TGT”, Pratik Mehta 11-04/1017 – “Comments on Wireless Performance & Prediction Metrics”, Mark Kobayashi 11-04/xxxx – “Systems supporting devices under test”, Mike G. Review progress from telecons Presentations Enter the order New Items / Any other Business 11-04/1131, “A Metrics and Methodology Starting Point for TGT” 40 min Motions arising from 11-04/1009r1 11-04/1106r0, “Systems supporting Device Under Test”, Mike G. 20 min 11-04/1119r0, “Enabling Prediction of Performance”, Roger Skidmore, 20 min Other Task Group motions Motion arising from 11-04/1131 Planning for November meeting C. Wright, Azimuth Systems

Timeline Going Forward Sept 2004 Timeline Going Forward … July 802.11 meeting SG resolution of comments from EXCOM, 802 Vote to extend life of SG to do the work of the TG (for reaffirmation in TG) Approval of TG formation by 802 EXCOM August 16 (?) NESCOM Approval! September 802.11 meeting First meeting as a TG Technical Presentations! November and onward Task Group work We are here! C. Wright, Azimuth Systems

Progress since Portland Sept 2004 Progress since Portland Held six teleconferences P802 and IEEE NesCom approval to form TGT Presentations/notes 11-04/863r2, “Wireless Performance Test Plan Template”, Mandeville, Polanec 11-04/883r0, “Test Organization Discussion”, Polanec 11-04/802r1, “Wireless Performance Prediction – Development Milestones Roadmap Proposal”, Paul Canaan 11-04/987r0, “A First Stab at 802.11 Metrics”, Bob Mandeville 11-04/1009r0, “Framework, Usages, Metrics Proposal for TGT”, Pratik Mehta C. Wright, Azimuth Systems

Sept 2004 Topics for Discussion Talk about metrics, but don’t get stuck in this without having an end goal Golden node? Categories of tests for categories of users C. Wright, Azimuth Systems

PHY Layer Metrics Packet Error Rate Factors inherent in the device EVM Sept 2004 PHY Layer Metrics Packet Error Rate Factors inherent in the device EVM Transmit Power Receive Sensitivity C. Wright, Azimuth Systems

Sept 2004 Motion #1 Motion: TGT adopt the framework and approach outlined in document 11-04/1009r1 from slide 10 to the end Moved/Seconded: Pratik Mehta/Areg Alimian Vote Yes: 5 No: 0 Abstain: 1 C. Wright, Azimuth Systems

Sept 2004 Motion #2 Motion: TGT adopt and focus on the three “usage + environment” cases outlined on slide 12 of document 11-04/1009r1 Moved/Seconded: Pratik Mehta/Areg Alimian Vote Yes: 4 No: 0 Abstain: 2 C. Wright, Azimuth Systems

Sept 2004 Straw Poll Is TGT in favor of accepting the metrics and test methodology approach described in 11-04/1131r1? Vote Yes: 7 No: 0 C. Wright, Azimuth Systems

Sept 2004 Backup Information C. Wright, Azimuth Systems

Teleconference Info Date: Thursdays Time: 11 AM Eastern time (1600 UT) Sept 2004 Teleconference Info Date: Thursdays Time: 11 AM Eastern time (1600 UT) Duration: 1 hour Phone #  1-877-842-9288 International: +1-847-597-8068 Passcode: 827 235 Next: March 25, 2004 C. Wright, Azimuth Systems

Email Reflector Original reflector: stds-wpp@ieee.org Sept 2004 Email Reflector Original reflector: stds-wpp@ieee.org Set up under aegis of EMC Society 802.11 reflector: stds-802-11@ieee.org Requires 802.11 membership to send to it Can be monitored through 802.11 web site 802.11 rules require all SG communication to be through reflector Use of WPP reflector will be discontinued after March 802.11 meeting C. Wright, Azimuth Systems

References for 802.11 Newcomers (1 of 2) Sept 2004 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

References for 802.11 Newcomers (2 of 2) Sept 2004 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: 11-04-0187-00-0wpp-telecon-agenda-19-feb-04.ppt C. Wright, Azimuth Systems