1. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/130r0 Submission January 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 1 TGs Process 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: 2006-01-16 Authors:

2. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/130r0 Submission January 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 802.11-06/130r0 Submission January 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 802.11-06/130r0 Submission January 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 802.11-06/130r0 Submission January 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 5 Schedule Projected at Vancouver (November) Meeting January 2006 (Waikoloa, Hawaii) –Final Presentation and Down select? Confirmation? March 2006 (Denver, Colorado) –Derivation of Draft May 2006 (Jacksonville, Florida) –Further Refinement of Draft July 2006 (San Diego, California) –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

6. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/130r0 Submission January 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 6 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 eliminated … Drop bottom 40% Only full (~120 min) Jan. 2005 Waikaloa, Hawaii 2?Proposal Presentations & DownSelect 1 eliminated?Drop 1Only full (~180 min?)

7. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/130r0 Submission January 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 7 Draft January 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 TypeProposal B:31 Wi-Mesh Alliance Proposal G:7 SEE Mesh Consider Not Consider No Opinion

8. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/130r0 Submission January 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 8 Possible TGs Activity Between Meetings Possibilities for Official TGs Activity Between Meetings: –One or more official 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)) Suggestion: –One teleconference to fine tune plans for the March meeting such as on Wednesday, 22 February 2006, at 11am eastern US time.

9. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/130r0 Submission January 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 9 References Earlier TGs Process Submissions –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 –November 2004, 11-04/1384r3, San Antonio, Texas –September 2004, 11-04/1058r1, Berlin, Germany –July 2004, 11-04/800r3, Portland, Oregon 11-04/1430r12, Call For Proposals 11-05/112r14, Proposal Intents for TGs 11-05/274r10, Proposal Selection 11-05/597r18, TGs Proposals