TGs Process, November Date: 2006-11-15 Authors: November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1753r2 November 2006 TGs Process, November Date: 2006-11-15 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>. Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1753r2 November 2006 Abstract Slides for discussion of the IEEE 802.11 TGs process in getting to Working Group Letter Ballot and Beyond. Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Mesh Networking Task Group Process November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1753r2 November 2006 Mesh Networking Task Group Process TGs Motto: “Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing left to add but when there is nothing left to take away.” Donald E. Eastlake 3rd <Donald.Eastlake@motorola.com> +1-508-786-7554 Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Process of Getting to Letter Ballot and Beyond November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1753r2 November 2006 Process of Getting to Letter Ballot and Beyond Completed Steps | Future Steps Adoption of PAR and 5 Criteria Technical Presentations and Discussions Specify Any Additional Requirements, Comparison Criteria, or Other Documents Call For Proposals Presentation of Proposals Select from Submitted Complete Proposals to Produce a Draft Refine Draft Letter Ballot – November 2006(?) Recirculation Sponsor Ballot – September 2007(?) Final WG/EC Approval IEEE SB REVCOM Approval Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Process for Refining Draft November 2006 Process for Refining Draft Call for informal comments was issued with a deadline of 1 May 2006. The Draft is primarily being improved through resolution of these comments. See 11-06/602r17. Note that since these are informal comments, we are not required to resolve them all before going to Letter Ballot and they are not carried forward to the Letter Ballot. However, commenters will be free to re-enter them. Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Process for Developing Submissions and Comment Resolutions November 2006 Process for Developing Submissions and Comment Resolutions You can not have a half way official body in 802.11. While it is hard to cover all contingencies in a concise statement, there are generally two choices: TGs can have regular sessions at 802.11 meetings and can have ad hoc meetings and teleconferences in accordance with the 802.11 rules with the required prior notice to all 802.11 members and minutes published afterwards. It can also break into subgroups during such official meetings, the notice and minutes requirements generally being met by the notice and minutes of the TGs meeting. One or more individual 802.11 members can develop submissions. In this case, TGs can not, in general direct how they meet or communicate. In light of this, the motion passed by TGs at its final session in Melbourne, purporting to direct several named individuals to post notice of certain informal meetings or teleconferences to the TGs mailing list is in violation of 802.11 rules and is invalid. Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

3 Cycles of Comments and Resolution November 2006 3 Cycles of Comments and Resolution Call for Informal Comments Comment Resolution WG Letter Ballot Comment Resolution, Recirculation Sponsor Ballot Comment Resolution, Recirculation Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Schedule Projected at Melbourne, Victoria (September) Meeting November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1753r2 November 2006 Schedule Projected at Melbourne, Victoria (September) Meeting September 2006 (Melbourne, Victoria) Further Refinement of Draft November 2006 (Dallas, Texas) Further Refinement of Draft, Letter Ballot Authorized by WG January 2007 (London, England) Comment Resolution March 2007 (Orlando, Florida) First Letter Ballot Re-circulation authorized May 2007 (Montreal, Quebec) Second Letter Ballot Re-circulation July 2007 (San Francisco, California) Third Letter Ballot Re-circulation September 2007 (Waikoloa, Hawai‘i) Sponsor Ballot Authorization by WG November 2007 (Atlanta, Georgia) Sponsor Ballot Comment Resolution Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Multi-Meeting Process Flow November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1753r2 November 2006 Multi-Meeting Process Flow July Meeting San Diego, California Sept. Meeting Melbourne, Australia November Meeting Dallas, Texas Munich Ad Hoc Meeting Further Comment Resolution Further Comment Resolution Complete Comment Resolution Comment Resolution and Agenda Telecons Comment Resolution and Agenda Telecons Draft D0.03 Draft D0.04 WG Letter Ballot Security Session Security Session Security Session Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Schedule Projected at Dallas, Texas (November) Meeting doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1753r2 November 2006 Schedule Projected at Dallas, Texas (November) Meeting November 2006 (Dallas, Texas) Further Refinement of Draft, Letter Ballot Authorized by WG January 2007 (London, England) Comment Resolution March 2007 (Orlando, Florida) First Letter Ballot Re-circulation authorized May 2007 (Montreal, Quebec) Second Letter Ballot Re-circulation July 2007 (San Francisco, California) Third Letter Ballot Re-circulation September 2007 (Waikoloa, Hawai‘i) Sponsor Ballot Authorization by WG November 2007 (Atlanta, Georgia) Sponsor Ballot Comment Resolution January 2008 (Sydney, New South Wales) First Sponsor Ballot Re-circulation Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

January – London Meeting Schedule November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1753r2 November 2006 January – London Meeting Schedule Hours based on the 14 hours (7 sessions) we will probably get: 0.5 hr Opening Session: Administrivia, Minutes, Agenda, Process 12.5 hr Comment Resolution 1 hr Closing Session: Process, Teleconferences/Ad Hocs Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

TGs Activity Between Meetings November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1753r2 November 2006 TGs Activity Between Meetings TGs Activities Between Meetings Requiring Notice: One or more face to face ad hoc meetings, requires 30 days notice (P&P clause 3.6.2). One or multiple Teleconferences, requires 10 days notice, not more often than weekly (P&P clause 3.6.3). Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

TGs Activity Between Meetings November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1753r2 November 2006 TGs Activity Between Meetings Suggested between Meeting Activities: If we go to Letter Ballot: One teleconference before the January such as at 5pm Wednesday 3 January 2007 to review the January meeting agenda. Pre-approve an ad hoc between the January and March 2007 meetings such as 6-8 February. If we do not go to Letter Ballot: Option A Three teleconferences such as at 5pm Wednesday 29 November 2006, 20 December 2006, and 10 January 2007. Option B An ad hoc meeting (difficult due to the holidays, sometime the week of 20 December 2006 or 8 January 2007?) and Three teleconferences. Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

References Earlier TGs Process Submissions November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1753r2 November 2006 References Earlier TGs Process Submissions September 2006, 11-06/1386, Melbourne, Australia July 2006, 11-06/1028r2, San Diego, California June 2006, 11-06/840r2, Hillsboro, Oregon (ad hoc) March 2006, 11-06/340r1, Denver, Colorado January 2006, 11-06/130r1, Waikoloa, Hawai‘i November 2005, 11-05/1137r1, Vancouver, British Columbia September 2005, 11-05/878r1, Garden Grove, California July 2005, 11-05/662r1, San Francisco, California May 2005, 11-05/366r1, Cairns, Queensland March 2005, 11-05/207r3, Atlanta, Georgia January 2005, 11-05/26r1, Monterey, California 11-06/328r0, 11-06/329r3, Confirmed Proposal 11-06/602r17, Informal Comments Resolution Spreadsheet Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola