1. Discovery of ESS services
November 2011
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November 2011
Discovery of ESS services
Date:
Authors:
Stephen McCann, RIM
Stephen McCann, RIM

2. Presentation for WNG SC November 2011, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
doc.: IEEE /1507r0
November 2011
Abstract
Presentation for WNG SC November 2011, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Stephen McCann, RIM
Stephen McCann, RIM

3. Background TGi TGu November 2011
doc.: IEEE /1507r0
November 2011
Background
TGu
Defined several features that enable a better relationship between the STA and the network behind the AP
Network Discovery
QoS Mapping (11e <-> network)
Multiple service provider subscriptions
Emergency services
TGi
Defining a solution to provide Fast link Set Up
Apart from security issues, also looking at how the air interface influences (or is influenced) by entities local to the AP (e.g. DHCP)
Use beacons or probe requests/response for AP characteristics discovery
Stephen McCann, RIM
Stephen McCann, RIM

4. Background Market needs November 2011 Discussion of service discovery
doc.: IEEE /1507r0
November 2011
Background
Market needs
Discussion of service discovery
Enhanced user experience
Use case: does this network support:
A 3D color printer?
Low resolution, free, sports highlights video?
Stephen McCann, RIM
Stephen McCann, RIM

5. November 2011
doc.: IEEE /1507r0
November 2011
Proposal
Should IEEE be starting to explore MAC issues that extend into the network that have traditionally “been out of scope”.
IEEE should evolve and improving the user experience is a valid goal.
Nothing in IEEE PAR to prevent this
“Purpose: The purpose of this standard is to provide wireless connectivity for fixed, portable, and moving stations within a local area. “
Nothing in IEEE 802 rules to prevent this
What sort of thing am I looking for?
A new study group, perhaps “Discovery of ESS services”
11u+ (but don’t worry about security)
Stephen McCann, RIM
Stephen McCann, RIM

6. November 2011
doc.: IEEE /1507r0
November 2011
Straw Poll
Should IEEE consider the creation of a study group to further discuss the topic of “discovery of ESS services”?
Yes No
Need more information
Abstain/Don’t care
Stephen McCann, RIM
Stephen McCann, RIM