1. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/340r1 Submission March 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 1 TGs Process, March 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, 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 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.http:// ieee802.org/guides/bylaws/sb-bylaws.pdfstuart.kerry@philips.compatcom@ieee.org Date: 2006-03-08 Authors:

2. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/340r1 Submission March 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 2 Abstract Slides for discussion of the IEEE 802.11 TGs process in getting to Letter Ballot and Beyond.

3. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/340r1 Submission March 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 3 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 3 rd +1-508-786-7554

4. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/340r1 Submission March 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 4 Process of Getting to Letter Ballot and Beyond Completed Stages –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 – July 2006(?) Recirculation Sponsor Ballot – July 2007(?) Recirculation Final WG/EC Approval

5. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/340r1 Submission March 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 5 Down Selection Process March 2005 Atlanta, GA 35Intents to Propose 9 presentations May 2005 Cannes 35Intents to Propose 10 presentations July 2005 San Francisco 15Proposal Presentations & DownSelect 3 eliminated 6 merge < 25% yes ratio 7 full (~60 min) 8 partial (~30m) Sept. 2005 Garden Grove 6Proposal Presentations & DownSelect 2 eliminated 1 merge Drop bottom third 4 full (~80 min) 2 partial (~40 m) Nov. 2005 Vancouver, BC 3Proposal Presentations & DownSelect 1 eliminatedDrop bottom 40% Only full (~120 min) Jan. 2006 Waikaloa, Hawaii 2Selection Suspended until March 1 merger March 2006 Denver, CO 1Confirmation! Produce Draft!

6. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/340r1 Submission March 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 6 March 2006 TGs Ballot Note: Only one vote per proposal per voter is allowed for a valid ballot. It is acceptable to vote “No Opinion” on any number of proposals on a ballot. A blank column is the same as a “No Opinion.” Voting Member's Name: ___________________ Motto: Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing left to add but when there is nothing left to take away. Vote Type Proposal B/G:31/7 Joint SEE Mesh and Wi-Mesh Alliance Confirm Not Confirm No Opinion

7. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/340r1 Submission March 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 7 Schedule Projected at Waikoloa, Hawai‘i (January) Meeting March 2006 (Denver, Colorado) –Confirmation of Proposal, Derivation of Draft May 2006 (Jacksonville, Florida) –Further Refinement of Draft, TG Pseudo-Letter Ballot (WG Poll) July 2006 (San Diego, California) –Further Refinement of Draft, Letter Ballot Authorized by WG September 2006 (Melbourne, Australia) –Comment resolution November 2006 (Dallas, Texas) –First Letter Ballot Re-circulation authorized January 2007 (London, England) –Second Letter Ballot Re-circulation March 2007 (Orlando, Florida) –Third Letter Ballot Re-circulation May 2007 (TBD) –?

8. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/340r1 Submission March 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 8 Multi-Meeting Process Flow Suggestion March Meeting Denver, CO Adopt Draft Call for Comments Security Session May Meeting Jacksonville, Florida July Meeting San Diego, California Security Telecon (s) Resolve Comments May Agenda Telecon Security Session(s) WG Letter Ballot Complete Comment Resolution telecons and June ad hoc Meeting Security Session(s)

9. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/340r1 Submission March 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 9 Estimated May - Jacksonville Meeting Schedule I will try to get 14 hours (7 sessions) during the week. Meeting Items and Tentative Time Budget: –1 Opening Session: Administrivia, Minutes, Agenda, Process –4 Security Sessions –7 Comment Resolution –1 Other Technical Presentations –1 Closing Session: Process, Teleconferences/Ad Hocs

10. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/340r1 Submission March 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 10 TGs Activity Between Meetings TGs Activities Between Meetings Requiring Notice: –One or more face to face meetings, requires 30 days notice (P&P clause 3.6.2). –One or multiple Teleconferences (require 10 days notice, cannot be held more often than weekly (P&P clause 3.6.3)). Suggestions between March and May 2006: –Call for Internal Review Comments on TGs Draft D0.01. –Two or three teleconferences to discuss security and fine tune plans for the May meeting. For example Wednesday, at 11am eastern US time on 5 and 26 April and 10 May. Suggestions between May and July 2006: –Multiple teleconferences, can be decided in May. –A 2 or 3 day ad hoc meeting in June, for example during the week of June 12 th which would require approval at this meeting.

11. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/340r1 Submission March 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 11 Schedule Projected at Denver, Colorado (March) Meeting May 2006 (Jacksonville, Florida) –Further Refinement of Draft July 2006 (San Diego, California) –Further Refinement of Draft, Letter Ballot Authorized by WG September 2006 (Melbourne, Australia) –Comment resolution November 2006 (Dallas, Texas) –First Letter Ballot Re-circulation authorized January 2007 (London, England) –Second Letter Ballot Re-circulation March 2007 (Orlando, Florida) –Third Letter Ballot Re-circulation May 2007 (Montreal, Quebec) –Fourth Letter Ballot Re-circulation July 2007 (San Francisco, California) –Sponsor Ballot Authorization by WG

12. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/340r1 Submission March 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 12 References Earlier TGs Process Submissions –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 11-04/1430r12, Call For Proposals 11-05/112r14, Proposal Intents for TGs 11-05/274r10, Proposal Selection 11-05/597r21, TGs Proposals