1. July 2002
Project: IEEE P Working Group for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs)
Submission Title: Liaison Report, July 2002
Date Submitted: 12 July 2002
Source: Michael Seals, Intersil
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Abstract: This document highlights the actions taken by the IEEE WG during the July Plenary meeting in Vancouver, Canada
Purpose: Liaison report
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M. Seals, Intersil

2. TG2 Status This Week Continued comment resolution.
July 2002
TG2 Status
This Week
Continued comment resolution.
AFH (adaptive frequency hopping) and EV3 (a packet type) sections of the draft were made informative.
Seven “No” votes were converted to “Yes” giving approval rate of 75,8% in
Four presentations were given in TGe to address concerns on AWMA (alternating wireless medium access).
Next Steps
Begin recirculation ballot in after this meeting.
M. Seals, Intersil

3. July 2002
TG3 Status
This Week
Ballot Review Committee formed for comment resolution.
Comment resolution on first recirculation ballot (LB 17)
A new compromise on security was passed including RSA as an option.
Next Steps
Continue comment resolution
Complete sponsor ballot pool selection
Prepare a white paper on coexistence based on Annex D of the draft
M. Seals, Intersil

4. Comment resolution on second recirculation ballot (LB 18).
July 2002
TG4 Status
This Week
Comment resolution on second recirculation ballot (LB 18).
All TRs addressed, about 400 editorial comments still open.
Next Steps
Begin third recirculation ballot.
Anticipate sponsor ballot after September Meeting
M. Seals, Intersil

5. July 2002
SG3a Status
General
This SG is exploring alternative PHYs to the 2.4 GHz PHY in the TG3 draft
This Week
Heard 8 proposals for UWB channel models.
Continued work on the selection criteria document.
Next Steps
Continue refinement of the selection criteria and technical requirements.
Conference calls to continue work on developing a UWB channel model.
Conference calls to continue work on Selection Criteria.
Progress is dependent upon the approval of the TG3 MAC.
M. Seals, Intersil