1. Alternative Transport for Event and Diagnostic Reporting
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Alternative Transport for Event and Diagnostic Reporting
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Authors:
Michael Montemurro, Research in Motion
John Doe, Some Company

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Abstract
This presentation introduces a concept of providing alternative transport for Event/Diagnostic Reports
Michael Montemurro, Research in Motion
John Doe, Some Company

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Problem Statement
There are conditions where event and diagnostic reporting could be difficult during environmental conditions:
Poor coverage
Congested network
Interference
Configuration issues
In these cases, event and diagnostic reporting could be extremely useful. However it may not be possible.
Michael Montemurro, Research in Motion
John Doe, Some Company

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Solution Concept
A number of STA’s today have multiple network interfaces that provide TCP/IP connectivity:
Cellular
Ethernet
IEEE infrastructures have management platforms that are IP addressable.
In the case where AP-STA communications are interrupted or impossible, why not provide IP transport for Event and Diagnostic reports.
Michael Montemurro, Research in Motion
John Doe, Some Company

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The Solution
In the Event/Diagnostic report request, the AP advertises an “Alternative Transport” sub-element, which contains a URI
If the STA cannot transmit Event/Diagnostic reports directly, it connects and posts the report to the URI advertised by the AP.
See document 11-09/598r0
Michael Montemurro, Research in Motion
John Doe, Some Company

6. Questions/Comments? May 2009 Month Year doc.: IEEE 802.11-yy/xxxxr0
Michael Montemurro, Research in Motion
John Doe, Some Company

7. References May 2009 Month Year doc.: IEEE 802.11-yy/xxxxr0
Michael Montemurro, Research in Motion
John Doe, Some Company