Report of TGm – July 2005 DATE: July 2005 Author(s) January 2005 doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/1647 July 2005 Report of TGm – July 2005 DATE: July 2005 Author(s) Name Company Address Phone email Bob O’Hara Cisco Systems 3625 Cisco Way, San Jose, CA 95134 408 853 5513 bob.ohara@cisco.com 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> Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems Bob O'Hara, Airespace

Abstract Report of the meeting of TGm at the July 2005 session. January 2005 doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/1647 July 2005 Abstract Report of the meeting of TGm at the July 2005 session. Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems Bob O'Hara, Airespace

Goals for July 2005 July 2005 Process technical comments received during WG ballot Issue of draft to working group letter ballot Request conditional approval of the 802 Executive Committee to send 802.11REV-ma to Sponsor Ballot Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems

Submissions Submissions 05/710, “WDS” Clarifications, Darwin Engwer July 2005 Submissions 05/710, “WDS” Clarifications, Darwin Engwer 05/777, Some LB75 letter ballot resolutions, Johnny Zweig Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems

Proposed Agenda Consent agenda: Review IEEE Patent Policy July 2005 Consent agenda: Approve minutes and report from May and June 2005 meetings Review IEEE Patent Policy Review interpretation request procedure New business Submissions Process technical comments from letter ballot Issue new draft for recirculation ballot Place new draft for sale by IEEE Adjourn Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems

Motion #1 to adopt Agenda July 2005 Moved: to adopt the agenda Mover: Bill Brasier, Anil Sanwalka Passes: unanimous Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems

IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws on Patents in Standards July 2005 IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws on Patents in Standards http://standards.ieee.org/board/pat/pat-slideset.ppt Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems

Interpretation Procedure July 2005 http://standards.ieee.org/reading/ieee/interp/ Send email to Linda Gargiulo (l.gargiulo@ieee.org) IEEE forwards requests to the WG WG responds Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems

Motion #2 Moved: To accept all comment resolutions. July 2005 Moved: To accept all comment resolutions. Moved: Mike Montemurro, Mike Moreton Passes: Unanimous Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems

Motion #3 July 2005 Moved: to instruct the editor to create 802.11REV-ma D3.0 by incorporation of all comment resolutions. Moved: Darwin Engwer, Mike Montemurro Passes: unanimous Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems

Motion #4 July 2005 Moved: To send 802.11REV-ma D3.0 to working group recirculation ballot. Moved: Stephen McCann,Anil Sanwalka Passes: unanimous Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems

Motion #5 July 2005 Moved: To instruct the chair of the 802.11 working group to make 802.11REV-ma D3.0 available for sale. Moved: Anil Sanwalka, Mike Moreton Passes: unanimous Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems

Motion #6 July 2005 Moved: to authorize Task Group m to hold ballot resolution meetings upon closure of the recirculation ballot on 802.11REV-ma D3.0 and issue a new draft (802.11REV-ma D4.0) upon resolution of all comments. Moved: Mike Montemurro, Stephen McCann Passes: unanimous Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems

Motion #7 July 2005 Moved: To authorize sending 802.11REV-ma D4.0 to working group recirculation ballot, if necessary, upon its completion by the editor. Moved: Anil Sanwalka, Mike Montemurro Passes: unanimous Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems

Motion #8 July 2005 Moved: To authorize Task Group m to hold ballot resolution meetings, if necessary, upon the close of the recirculation ballot on 802.11REV-ma D4.0. Moved: Mike Moreton, Mike Montemurro Passes: unanimous Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems

Motion #9 July 2005 Moved: To request conditional approval to send 802.11REV-ma to sponsor ballot upon conclusion of a working group recirculation ballot that meets all requirements in the LMSC Policies and Procedures. Moved: Darwin Engwer, Anil Sanwalka Passes: unanimous Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems

Motion #10 July 2005 Moved: To authorize the 802.11 working group chair to send 802.11REV-ma to sponsor ballot, upon successful completion of a working group recirculation ballot that meets all requirements for conditional approval as set forth in the LMSC Policies and Procedures. Moved: Stephen McCann, Mike Montemurro Passes: unanimous Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems

Work completed Lots of comments processed July 2005 Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems

Summary Technical Comments at Start 135 Technical Resolutions Adopted July 2005 Technical Comments at Start 135 Technical Resolutions Adopted Technical Comments Remaining Percentage completion 100% Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems

Output Documents 05/0709r0: Report of comments and resolutions July 2005 05/0709r0: Report of comments and resolutions 05/0708r0: This report 802.11REVma-d3.0: to be available soon Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems

Goals for September July 2005 Depends on the outcome of the recirculation ballot(s) Process any interpretation requests received Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems

Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 5:30pm on May 19, 2005 July 2005 Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems

Attendees Bill Brasier Darwin Engwer Anil Sanwalka Tom Tsouligiannis July 2005 Bill Brasier Darwin Engwer Anil Sanwalka Tom Tsouligiannis John Rosdahl Donald Eastlake Mike Montemurro Mike Moreton Stephen McCann Johnny Zweig Bob O'Hara, Cisco Systems