1. doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/0287r2 Submission January 2006 Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation TGn Editor Candidate – Adrian Stephens 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.stuart.kerry@philips.compatcom@ieee.org Date: 2006-01-19 Authors:

2. doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/0287r2 Submission January 2006 Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation Experience Have attended every session of HT SG and TGn –Editor for the FRCC documents & chair of FRCC ad-hoc Attended the relevant 802 tutorials, the Editor’s Meeting, am familiar with the IEEE-SA 2005 Style guide MAC editor of TGnSync & (JP) Editor of HomeRF Spec (MAC+PHY+higher layers) (500 pages) Editor of Bluetooth Coexistence SIG amendment Member of 802.11e editing panel ~ 4 years ago Contributor to 802.11 since D2.0 (~1996) – also 802.15 & BT SIG Experience of wireless protocol implementation: –802.11 MAC & System design –Hiperlan/1 and Hiperlan/2 –DECT –HomeRF –Bluetooth ** Names and Brands may be claimed as the property of others

3. doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/0287r2 Submission January 2006 Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation What would I propose to do in TGn? The job of the editor is to make sure that drafts are available as directed by the TG based on approved motions in TGn –The first job is to complete the TGn selection process by turning the confirmed technical specification into a candidate TGn draft. –The editor only implements technical decisions of the group, the editor does not create technical content. While accepting the responsibilities that come with the position, I would form an editorial panel to assist me in this work, leveraging the skills, knowledge, experience and resources available in the TGn membership. I have already been offered help from 15 TGn members, mainly JP, but also including non-JP. My goal is to have a high quality draft for the March 2006 meeting that is consistent with the confirmed technical specification. –A secondary output of this process is the identification of technical issues that need to be resolved in TGn during either letter ballot or TGn review.

4. doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/0287r2 Submission January 2006 Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation What needs to be done before March? First step: planning meeting to be held as soon as convenient –Update from 802.11 Editor (Simon Barber) and 802.11 vice chair (Harry Worstell) on the policies and procedures and job of the editor –Identify who can provide what skills and what level of support –Devise a plan of who does what and when to meet March goal Tentative list of steps that need to be performed: –Identify the appropriate baseline documents –Restructure tech spec document to match baseline, with correct section numbers –Review structure –Review 802.11 and identify sections that require changes –Insert new material for changed sections –Technical Review –Editorial Review Language Graphics Formatting Adherence to IEEE-SA 2005 style guide