1. TGe “Fast-Track” Proposal
Month 2000
doc.: IEEE /xxx
September 2002
TGe “Fast-Track” Proposal
Authors:
Amjad Soomro Philips
Matthew Sherman AT&T Labs
Bob Meier Cisco
Katsumi Takaoka JVC
Matthew Shoemake TI
Pek Yew Tan Panasonic
Morihiko Hayashi Sony
Partho Mishra Airgo
Rolf Devegt
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Date: September 9, 2002
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2. September 2002
Context
After 2+ years, insufficient support from body to finalize TGe standard
Major reasons for lack of consensus
Bifurcation of market requirements
data networking
voice and audio visual
Continuous introduction of new concepts with varying levels of maturity
Constant expansion of membership
Further delays in e standard may result in de-facto QoS standard forming outside IEEE
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3. September 2002
Context - continued
Representatives from a large group of companies came together to develop a compromise TGe proposal
The companies involved in the effort represent over 70 voting members
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4. Compromise Proposal Objectives:
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Compromise Proposal Objectives:
Pragmatic QoS standard that addresses key market segments: - data networking - voice - audio visual
Easily accepted by >75% of the IEEE body
Acceptable to TGe members involved in WME / E-DCF only effort
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5. Compromise QoS Proposal
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Compromise QoS Proposal
Functionality eliminated
FEC, AP Mobility, CC/RR, (AWMA)
E-DCF as per the latest TGe draft (Mandatory)
Streamlined HCF
Mandatory for AP’s / Optional for STA’s
Clarified T-spec
Side channel – optional (per document 02/438r2, Direct Link Protocol Specification)
Burst Ack – optional,
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6. Compromise QoS Proposal (continued)
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Compromise QoS Proposal (continued)
Results in greatly simplified draft
Eliminated functions may be addressed in future PARs
Editing instructions and Normative text in separate Word document
IEEE /YYYrN
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7. Benefits of Compromise Proposal
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Benefits of Compromise Proposal
Addresses needs of relevant market segments
Rapid completion of QoS standard within IEEE
More focused scope and reduced complexity makes it easier for vendors to implement
All market segments will benefit from a standards based, multi chipset vendor marketplace
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8. September 2002
Strawpoll 1
Will you vote in favor of a TGe draft according to the TGe fast-track proposal
Yes : 46
No : 23
Abstain : 6
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9. Strawpoll 2 Will you vote in favor of a TGe draft that covers the
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Strawpoll 2
Will you vote in favor of a TGe draft that covers the
TGe fast track proposal PLUS
Distributed Access, per Menzo’s proposal
Yes : 41
No : 17
Abstain : 12
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10. Strawpoll 3 Will you vote in favor of a TGe draft that covers the
September 2002
Strawpoll 3
Will you vote in favor of a TGe draft that covers the
TGe fast track proposal
PLUS
A Time Based T-Spec option mandatory in STA, Rate Based and Time Based T-Spec in AP
Yes : 39
No : 20
Abstain : 15
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11. Strawpoll 4 Will you vote in favor of a TGe draft that covers the
September 2002
Strawpoll 4
Will you vote in favor of a TGe draft that covers the
TGe fast track proposal
PLUS
HCF Optional, both at AP and STA
Yes : 26
No : 43
Abstain : 10
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12. Strawpoll 5 Will you vote in favor of a TGe draft that covers the
September 2002
Strawpoll 5
Will you vote in favor of a TGe draft that covers the
TGe fast track proposal, HCF Optional, both at AP and STA
PLUS
Distributed Access, per Menzo’s proposal
Yes : 25
No : 37
Abstain : 8
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13. September 2002
Motion
Adopt changes described in IEEE /YYYrN into next TGe draft
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