1. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/840r1 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: 2006-06-13 Authors:

2. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/840r1 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 802.11-06/840r1 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 802.11-06/840r1 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 – July 2006(?) Recirculation Sponsor Ballot – July 2007(?) Recirculation Final WG/EC Approval

5. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/840r1 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 802.11-06/840r1 Submission June 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 6 Schedule Projected at Jacksonville, Florida (May) Meeting June 2006 (Hillsboro, Oregon) – TGs ad hoc –Comment resolution, security July 2006 (San Diego, California) –Further Refinement of Draft, 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 May 2007 (Montreal, Quebec) –Fourth 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 802.11-06/840r1 Submission June 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 7 RSVPs / Timeline Straw Poll How many people expect to attend the June ad hoc? –Response: 12 Timeline Straw Poll –We should aim go to WG Letter Ballot in July: 10 –We should aim go to WG Letter Ballot in September: 13 –We should aim go to WG Letter Ballot after September: 3

8. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/840r1 Submission June 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 8 March Multi-Meeting Process Flow Suggestion March Meeting Denver, CO Adopt Draft Call for Comments Security Session May Meeting Jacksonville, Florida July Meeting San Diego, California Security Telecon (s) Resolve Comments May Agenda Telecon Security Session(s) WG Letter Ballot Complete Comment Resolution telecons and June ad hoc Meeting Security Session(s)

9. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/840r1 Submission June 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 9 TGs June 2006 ad hoc Information The meeting will be hosted by Intel, point of conact Steven Conner w.steven.conner@intel.com, facility: w.steven.conner@intel.com –Jones Farm #3 2111 NE 25th Ave Hillsboro, OR 97124 USA Dates and tentative hours are: –6/13 10am-6pm, 6/14 9am-6pm, 6/15 9am-4pm Topics – further comment resolution and Draft improvements –Routing/Interworking; MAC Enhancements; Security; General issues, including draft organization Hotels (all have high speed Internet) Marriott Courtyard 3050 NW Stucki Place Hillsboro, OR 97124 Phone +1-503-690-1800 Toll Free 800-321-2111 Marriott Residence Inn 18855 NW Tanasbourne Dr. Hillsboro, OR 97124 Phone +1-503-531-3200 Toll Free 900-331-3131 Complimentary Breakfast Larkspur Landing Hillsboro 3133 NE Shute Road Hillsboro, OR 97124 Phone +1-503-681-2121 Complimentary Breakfast

10. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/840r1 Submission June 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 10 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

11. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/840r1 Submission June 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 11 TGs Activity Between Meetings TGs Activities Between Meetings Requiring Notice: –One or more 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)). Between May and July 2006: –The 3 day ad hoc 13-15 June in Hillsboro, Oregon. –Suggested multiple teleconferences such as 31 May (Draft refinement and ad hoc meeting planning), 28 June (further Draft refinement), and 5 July (Draft refinement and July meeting planning). Suggestions between July and September 2006: –If we go to Letter Ballot in July we will be waiting for LB to close so probably one teleconference would be appropriate. –If we plan to go to Letter Ballot in September, perhaps bi-weekly teleconferences?

12. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/840r1 Submission June 2006 Donald Eastlake 3rd, MotorolaSlide 12 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