802.11 WG Technical Editor’s Report November 2005 doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/804r2 January 2006 802.11 WG Technical Editor’s Report Date: 2006-1-19 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>. Terry Cole, AMD / Simon Barber, Devicescape Terry Cole, AMD / Simon Barber, Devicescape

November 2005 doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/804r2 January 2006 Abstract This is the 802.11 Working Group Editor’s Report. This document is updated throughout the year of 2005 to reflect current status of REVCOM approved 802.11 WG standards and internationalization efforts. Terry Cole, AMD / Simon Barber, Devicescape Terry Cole, AMD / Simon Barber, Devicescape

IEEE Publication Status of 802.11 WG November 2005 doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/804r2 January 2006 IEEE Publication Status of 802.11 WG 802.11e now available (published 11 November 2005) Worked to publish 802.11e within 30 days of REVCOM approval! IEEE has prepared a new special edition CD for purchase in 2005. Includes all 802 standards, LAN, MAN and wireless, nearly 50 Active Standards CD Product SE138: (Excerpt from IEEE bookstore web) IEEE 802.11™ Series featuring a, b, cor 1, d, f, g, h, i, and j Also includes 2 exclusive bonus consolidated standards in PDF: ANSI/IEEE Std 802.11™ 2003 Consolidation IEEE Std 802.11™ 2005 Consolidation Available for sale now at www.ieee.org Terry Cole, AMD / Simon Barber, Devicescape Terry Cole, AMD / Simon Barber, Devicescape

Internationalization November 2005 doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/804r2 January 2006 Internationalization The following documents have been approved by ISO through SC6 and are in process of publication: 802.11 2003 edition 802.11g – is back with IEEE for review 802.11h – is back with IEEE for review The following documents are in various stages of fast track approval process in SC6: 802.11i – Balloting in process, will close March 6th The following documents are approved for international submission by their PAR: 802.11e - but no action is currently planned 802.11j - but no action is currently planned 802.11ma – it is planned to take this revision to ISO when complete Terry Cole, AMD / Simon Barber, Devicescape Terry Cole, AMD / Simon Barber, Devicescape

Editors’ Meeting Agenda 7am – Tuesday – Water’s Edge Bd November 2005 doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/804r2 January 2006 Editors’ Meeting Agenda 7am – Tuesday – Water’s Edge Bd Review list of editors see next slide Review Official Timelines ma, k, r, n, p, u, w, s, v, 11.2 Discuss baselines requested clarification from IEEE-SA on process New clause numbering Submissions template – being reviewed by editors Draft Status Review What do you need? Terry Cole, AMD / Simon Barber, Devicescape Terry Cole, AMD / Simon Barber, Devicescape

Volunteer Editors TGk – Simon Barber - simon@devicescape.com November 2005 doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/804r2 January 2006 Volunteer Editors TGk – Simon Barber - simon@devicescape.com TGm – Terry Cole - terry.cole@amd.com TGn – Adrian Stephens – adrian.p.stephens@intel.com new TGp – Wayne Fisher - wfisher@arinc.com TGr – Bill Marshall - wtm@research.att.com TGs – Steven Conner – w.steven.conner@intel.com TGT – Tom Alexander - tom@veriwave.com TGu – Mike Moreton – mm2006@mailsnare.net TGv – Emily Qi – emily.h.qi@intel.com TGw – Jon Edney – jon.edney@intalk2k.com Terry Cole, AMD / Simon Barber, Devicescape Terry Cole, AMD / Simon Barber, Devicescape