Atlanta Meeting Slides and Closing Report Doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/153r0 March 2005 March 2005 Atlanta Meeting Slides and Closing Report Date: 2005-01-17 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>. Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc. Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

Welcome to TGT Evaluation of 802.11 Wireless Performance Doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/153r0 March 2005 March 2005 Welcome to TGT Evaluation of 802.11 Wireless Performance Charles R. Wright charles_wright@azimuthsystems.com Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc. Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws on Patents in Standards Doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/153r0 March 2005 March 2005 IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws on Patents in Standards 6. Patents 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. This assurance shall be provided without coercion and prior to approval of the standard (or reaffirmation when a patent becomes known after initial approval of the standard). This assurance shall be a letter that is in the form of either a) A general disclaimer to the effect that the patentee will not enforce any of its present or future patent(s) whose use would be required to implement the proposed IEEE standard against any person or entity using the patent(s) to comply with the standard or b) A statement that a license will be made available without compensation or under reasonable rates, with reasonable terms and conditions that are demonstrably free of any unfair discrimination This assurance shall apply, at a minimum, from the date of the standard's approval to the date of the standard's withdrawal and is irrevocable during that period. Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board – December 2002 Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc. Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

Patent Committee Ruling – January 6, 2005 March 2005 Patent Committee Ruling – January 6, 2005 At the December 2004 meeting of the IEEE-SA Standards Board Patent Committee (PatCom), Paul Nikolich (Chair, 802) on behalf of Stuart Kerry (Chair, 802.11)led discussion on an agenda item titled 'Discussion of P802.11n Protest'. You noted that some members of the P802.11n working group requested a clarification of policy from PatCom regarding what would be acceptable to discuss during a working group technical presentation, regarding patent information/statements. PatCom is charged with providing oversight for the use of patents and patent information in IEEE Standards. PatCom is also charged with reviewing patent information submitted to the IEEE Standards Department to determine conformity with patent procedures and guidelines. As empowered by the IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws, PatCom has reviewed the information presented and rendered its decision by interpreting the policies and procedures of the IEEE and the IEEE-SA relevant to the issues. In regards to the presentation of information to a standards development group, PatCom has decided the following: 1. After a patent letter of assurance (LoA) has been accepted by PatCom, it is allowable for a presenter to state that an LoA has been filed by a Patent Holder, accepted by PatCom, and listed in the online listing of LoAs at http://standards.ieee.org/db/patents/index.html Anyone seeking a copy of the accepted LoA should contact the PatCom Administrator. 2. Discussion of the content of accepted, submitted, or proposed LoAs is prohibited. 3. Discussion of licensing terms and conditions is prohibited. Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

Inappropriate Topics for IEEE WG/TG/SG Meetings Doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/153r0 March 2005 March 2005 Inappropriate Topics for IEEE WG/TG/SG Meetings Don’t discuss licensing terms or conditions Don’t discuss product pricing, territorial restrictions or market share Don’t discuss ongoing litigation or threatened litigation Don’t be silent if inappropriate topics are discussed… do formally object. If you have questions, contact the IEEE Patent Committee Administrator at patcom@ieee.org Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board – December 2002 Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc. Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

A Friendly Reminder… Don’t forget to log your attendance! Doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/153r0 March 2005 March 2005 A Friendly Reminder… Don’t forget to log your attendance! www.802wirelessworld.com Attendance server problems? Talk to Harry Worstell Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc. Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

March 2005 Meeting Objectives Elect a permanent secretary.  Must be a voting member of 802.11 Approve requirements document for formal TGT proposals Approve a draft organization proposal (organization of TGT output document) Technical presentations.  Suggested subjects: Metrics and methodologies RF testing environments Device operating environments Device configuration Application performance Definitions Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

Progress Since Monterey March 2005 Progress Since Monterey Held 3 regular telecons Other telecon time dedicated to Definitions ad hoc group Presentations: Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

Proposed Agenda for Atlanta Meetings Doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/153r0 March 2005 March 2005 Proposed Agenda for Atlanta Meetings Chair comments Appoint secretary Approval of agenda Approve minutes Monterey 11-05/0087r0 Call for presentations 11-05-0177-00 - Dell IEEE 802.11 TGT Output – P. Mehta (60 min) 11-05-0178-00 - TGT Streaming Media Apps – F. Pirzada (60 min) 11-05-0206-00 TGT Definitions and Acronyms – U. Lemberger (60 min) 11-05-0232-00 TGT Definitions Ad Hoc Report – M. Foegelle (added later) Discussion around metrics in 11-05-0003 – U. Lemberger (60 min) 11-05-0194r0 – Diversity test – C. Warren (40 min) 11-05-0233r0 – Velocity Effects on the Radio Signal Measurement handover Decision - Marc Emmelman (20 min) 11-05-0235r1 – Update on OTA test environment – M. Kobayashi (30 min) 11-05-0215r0 ACI test –C. Warren (40 min, Thursday) 11-05- Document structure – F. Mlinarsky (30 min) Old Business Resolving what a formal proposal is (re: 11-04/1553r0). Resolving X.3.3 from 11-04/1540r1 (template) New business Topics arising from previous meetings Future telecons Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc. Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

Meeting Schedule for week March 2005 Meeting Schedule for week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 8:00 Opening, confirm secretary, call for presentations, start presentations 10:00 10:30 TGT 12:30 Lunch 1:30 TGT TGT 3:30 4:00 TGT TGT Closing business 6:00 Dinner 7:30 TGT 9:30 Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

TGT Timelines First proposal First accepted proposal (July 2005) March 2005 TGT Timelines First proposal First accepted proposal (July 2005) First partial draft (Sept 2005) TGT review and contributions TGT vote to forward to WG First Letter Ballot (Nov 2005) WG review and comments Recirculation ballot … Ratification by IEEE-SA… Sept 2007 Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

TGT Standards Process Milestones March 2005 TGT Standards Process Milestones These dates were discussed in a recent CAC meeting They are provisional and should be revised We are here 1st LB 2005 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1st Recirc 1st SB 2006 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec SB Recirc WG/SEC approval REVCOM approval 2007 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

TGT Action Items Agree on document structure March 2005 TGT Action Items Agree on document structure Compile definitions and terminology Agree on formal proposals Create first list of metrics As discussed in Tuesday meeting… Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

March 2005 Backup Information Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

TGT Approved Document List March 2005 TGT Approved Document List 11-04/1553r2, “Guidelines for TGT Formal Metric and Methodology Proposals” Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

Teleconference Info Date: Thursdays Time: 12 AM Eastern time (1600 UT) March 2005 Teleconference Info Date: Thursdays Time: 12 AM Eastern time (1600 UT) Duration: 1 hour Phone #  1-877-842-9288 International: +1-847-597-8068 Passcode: 827 235 Next: TBD Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

March 2005 Email Reflector 802.11 reflectors: stds-802-11-tgt@ieee.org, stds-802-11-tgt@ieee.org Requires 802.11 membership to send to it Getting on the reflectors Send an email to Harry Worstel (hworstell@att.com), with a cc to Al Petrick (apetrick@icefyre.com) and Stuart Kerry (stuart.kerry@philips.com) requesting to be put on the 802.11 reflectors Instructions are contained in every reflector posting for customizing your reflector experience (including unsubscribing) 802.11 rules require all TG communication to be through reflector Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

References for 802.11 Newcomers (1 of 2) March 2005 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! Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

References for 802.11 Newcomers (2 of 2) March 2005 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 Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.