1. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/840r2 Submission June 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 1 TGs Process, June 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: 2006-06-15 Authors:

2. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/840r2 Submission June 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 2 Abstract Slides for discussion of the IEEE 802.11 TGs process in getting to Working Group Letter Ballot and Beyond.

3. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/840r2 Submission June 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 802.11-06/840r2 Submission June 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 – September 2006(?) Recirculation Sponsor Ballot – July 2007(?) Recirculation Final WG/EC Approval Completed Steps | Future Steps

5. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/840r2 Submission June 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 5 3 Cycles of Comments and Resolution Call for Informal Comments Comment Resolution WG Letter Ballot Sponsor Ballot Comment Resolution, Recirculation

6. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/840r2 Submission June 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 6 Schedule Projected at Hillsboro, Oregon (June) Ad Hoc Meeting June 2006 (Hillsboro, Oregon) – TGs ad hoc –Comment resolution, security July 2006 (San Diego, California) –Further Refinement of Draft September 2006 (Melbourne, Australia) –Further Refinement of Draft, Letter Ballot Authorized by WG November 2006 (Dallas, Texas) –Comment Resolution January 2007 (London, England) –First Letter Ballot Re-circulation authorized March 2007 (Orlando, Florida) –Second Letter Ballot Re-circulation May 2007 (Montreal, Quebec) –Third Letter Ballot Re-circulation July 2007 (San Francisco, California) –Sponsor Ballot Authorization by WG September 2007 (Waikoloa, Hawai‘i) –Sponsor Ballot Comment Resolution

7. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/840r2 Submission June 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 7 Multi-Meeting Process Flow March Meeting Denver, CO Adopt Draft D0.01 Call for Comments Security Session May Meeting Jacksonville, Florida June Ad Hoc Meeting Hillsboro, Oregon Subgroup Telecons 1st Pass RFI, MAC, Gen Comments May Agenda Telecon Draft D0.02 Security Session June Agenda Telecon Subgroup Telecons 2nd Pass RFI, MAC, Gen Comments Security Session

8. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/840r2 Submission June 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 8 Multi-Meeting Process Flow July Meeting San Diego, California Subgroup Telecons Comment Resolution and Agenda Telecons WG Letter Ballot Further Comment Resolution June Ad Hoc Meeting Hillsboro, Oregon 2nd Pass RFI, MAC, Gen Comments Security Session Sept. Meeting Melbourne, Australia Draft D0.03 Complete Comment Resolution Comment Resolution and Agenda Telecons Subgroup Telecons Security Session ? August Ad Hoc Meeting ?

9. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/840r2 Submission June 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 9 July – San Diego Meeting Schedule Hours based on the 9 hours (5 sessions) we will probably get: –1hr Opening Session: Administrivia, Minutes, Agenda, Process –6hr Comment Resolution –1hr Other Technical Presentations –1hr Closing Session: Process, Teleconferences/Ad Hocs

10. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/840r2 Submission June 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 10 References Earlier TGs Process Submissions –March 2006, 11-06/340r1, Denver, Colorado –January 2006, 11-06/130r1, Waikoloa, Hawai‘i –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 11-04/1430r12, Call For Proposals 11-05/597r21, TGs Proposals 11-06/328r0, 11-06/329r3, Confirmed Proposal