WG11 Opening Report Snapshots September 2013 doc.: IEEE 802.11-13/0932r0 September 2013 WG11 Opening Report Snapshots September 2013 Date: 15 – September -2013 Authors: Name Company Address Phone email Bruce Kraemer Marvell 5488 Marvell Lane Santa Clara, CA 95054 +1 - 321 4 27 4098 bkraemer@ marvell .com Abstract: Opening snapshot reports for 802.11 Plenary meeting – September 2013 being held in Nanjing, China Bruce Kraemer, Marvell Bruce Kraemer (Marvell)

Adrian’s Vice Chair report 11-13-0096r5 September 2013 802.11 Meeting Documents Agenda 11-13-0931r1 Snapshots 11-13-0932r0 Supplementary 11-13-0933r0 Adrian’s Vice Chair report 11-13-0096r5 Jon’s Vice Chair report 11-13-1107r0 Treasury report 11-13-1063r0 Publicity Newcomers material 11-13-0049r2 Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

PAR Expiration/Renewal Schedule September 2013 PAR Expiration/Renewal Schedule Project PAR Expiration Date AF 31-DEC-2014 AH AI AC AJ 31-DEC-2016 AK AQ https://development.standards.ieee.org/pub/active-pars?n=22&o=1a0a2a3d Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

September 2013 Activities & Officers Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

Type of Groups Type of Group Description WG Working Group TG September 2013 Type of Groups Type of Group Description WG Working Group TG Task Group SG Study Group SC Standing Committee Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

802.11 Appointments WG Secretary – Stephen McCann September 2013 Monday Agenda Item 4.1.2 802.11 Appointments WG Secretary – Stephen McCann Treasurer – Jon Rosdahl Publicity – Stephen McCann ANA Authority – Adrian Stephens WG Technical Editors – Adrian Stephens, Peter Ecclesine Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

Groups September 2013 Type Group Description Chair WG11 doc.: IEEE 802.11-13/0932r0 Groups September 2013 Type Group Description Chair WG WG11 The IEEE 802.11 Working Group Bruce Kraemer TG MC Maintenance – Revision “mc” Dorothy Stanley AC Very High Throughput (<6 GHz bands) Osama Aboul-Magd AF Operation in TV Whitespace bands Richard Kennedy AH Operation in 900 MHz bands Dave Halasz AI Fast Initial Link Setup Hiroshi Mano AJ China 60 GHz Xiaoming Peng PAQ Pre-association Discovery Stephen McCann AK General Link Donald Eastlake SC WNG Wireless Next Generation Clint Chaplin ARC Architecture Mark Hamilton JTC1 ISO/IEC/JTC1/SC6 shadow committee Andrew Myles REG Regulatory SG HEW High Efficiency WLAN Bruce Kraemer, Marvell Bruce Kraemer (Marvell)

WG11 Task & Study Group Officers – September 2013 doc.: IEEE 802.11-13/0932r0 September 2013 WG11 Task & Study Group Officers – September 2013 Cat Group Chair Vice Chair Technical Editor Secretary WG WG11 Bruce Kraemer Jon Rosdahl Adrian Stephens Peter Ecclesine Stephen McCann TG MC Dorothy Stanley Mark Hamilton, Jon Rosdahl AC Osama Aboul-Magd Menzo Wentink, Joonsuk Kim Robert Stacey David Yang AD Eldad Perahia James Yee Carlos Cordeiro -OPEN- AF Richard Kennedy Peter Ecclesine, Zhou Lan Zhou Lan AH Dave Halasz Yongho Seok Minyoung Park Li Chia CHOO AI Hiroshi Mano Marc Emmelmann, Lee Armstrong Ping Fang Hitoshi Morioka AJ Xiaoming Peng Eldad Perahia, Haiming Wang NYRQ HAO Peng AK Donald Eastlake OPEN ZHUANG Yan AQ Yunsong YANG, Dan Gal SC WNG Clint Chaplin Jim Lansford ARC Mark Hamilton JTC1 Andrew Myles REG SG HEW Yasuhiko Inoue NYRQ = Not yet required, nominations are not open OPEN = Candidate Nominations are open NEW Bruce Kraemer, Marvell Bruce Kraemer (Marvell)

WG11 Task & Study Group Officers – Sep 2013- ADJ September 2013 doc.: IEEE 802.11-13/0932r0 September 2013 WG11 Task & Study Group Officers – Sep 2013- ADJ Cat Group Chair Vice Chair Technical Editor Secretary WG WG11 Bruce Kraemer Jon Rosdahl Adrian Stephens Peter Ecclesine Stephen McCann TG MC Dorothy Stanley Mark Hamilton, Jon Rosdahl AC Osama Aboul-Magd Menzo Wentink, Joonsuk Kim Robert Stacey David Yang AF Richard Kennedy Peter Ecclesine, Zhou Lan Zhou Lan AH Dave Halasz Yongho Seok Minyoung Park Li Chia CHOO AI Hiroshi Mano Marc Emmelmann, Lee Armstrong Ping Fang Hitoshi Morioka AJ Xiaoming Peng Eldad Perahia, Haiming Wang NYRQ HAO Peng AK Donald Eastlake OPEN ZHUANG Yan AQ Yunsong YANG Dan Gal SC WNG Clint Chaplin Jim Lansford ARC Mark Hamilton JTC1 Andrew Myles REG SG HEW Yasuhiko Inoue NYRQ = Not yet required, nominations are not open OPEN = Candidate Nominations are open NEW Bruce Kraemer, Marvell Bruce Kraemer (Marvell)

WG11 Meeting Chairs – July 2013 September 2013 doc.: IEEE 802.11-13/0932r0 September 2013 WG11 Meeting Chairs – July 2013 Cat Group Meeting Chair WG WG11 Bruce Kraemer TG MC Dorothy Stanley AC Osama Aboul-Magd AF Richard Kennedy AH Dave Halasz AI Hiroshi Mano AJ Xiaoming Peng AK Donald Eastlake AQ Stephen McCann SC WNG Clint Chaplin ARC Michael Montemurro JTC1 Andrew Myles REG SG HEW Bruce Kraemer, Marvell Bruce Kraemer (Marvell)

September 2013 WG11 Status Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

Current Membership Status - September doc.: IEEE 802.11-13/0932r0 September 2013 Current Membership Status - September Status Number Aspirant 96 Potential Voter 36 Voter 334 Definitions: Aspirant: a member who has attended 1 qualifying meeting Potential Voter: a member who has attended 2 qualifying meetings and will become a voter at the start of the next plenary they attend Data as of 2012-11-06 Bruce Kraemer, Marvell Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

IEEE 802.11 Standards Pipeline May 2011 doc.: IEEE 802.11-11/0483r0 September 2013 IEEE 802.11 Standards Pipeline 802.11 -2012 802.11-2015 MAC GLK 802.11AK PAD 802.11AQ 802.11aa Video Transport 802.11ai FILS 802.11ae QoS Mgt Frames WNG HEW 802.11 ah 802.11af TVWS 802.11aj 802.11ac VHT 5GHz 802.11ad VHT 60 GHz PHY Discussion Topics Study groups Published Amendment Published Standard TG without Approved draft WG Letter Ballot Sponsor Ballot Slide 13 Bruce Kraemer, Marvell Page 13 Bruce Kraemer (Marvell)

IEEE 802.11 Revisions September 2013 802.11 -2012 May 2011 doc.: IEEE 802.11-11/0483r0 September 2013 IEEE 802.11 Revisions 802.11ai FILS 802.11z TDLS 802.11s Mesh MAC e QoS 802.11ae QoS Mgt Frames 802.11 -2003 802.11 -2007 802.11 -2012 802.11 -1999 h DFS & TPC 802.11r Fast Roam 802.11u WIEN 802.11aa Video Transport i Security 802.11k RRM 802.11ak GlobalLink 802.11V Network Management f Inter AP 802.11Y Contention Based Protocol 802.11aq Service Discovery d Intl roaming j JP bands 802.11af TV Whitespace 802.11p WAVE a 54 Mbps 5GHz 802.11ac VHT 6Gbps @ 5GHz 802.11n High Throughput (>100 Mbps) b 11 Mbps 2.4GHz g 54 Mbps 2.4GHz 802.11ad VHT 6Gbps @ 60GHz 802.11W Management Frame Security 802.11ah <1GHz PHY 802.11aj 40 & 60 GHz Bruce Kraemer, Marvell Page 14 Bruce Kraemer (Marvell)

September 2013 Snapshot Reports Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

July 2007 March 2010 doc.: IEEE 802.11-10/0990r1 WG11 Editor Abstract / Agenda – Sep 2013 Chairs: Adrian Stephens, Peter Ecclesine Roll Call / Contacts / Reflector Go round table and get brief status report ANA Status / Process / What is administered Numbering Alignment process / Spreadsheet Amendment Ordering / Draft Snapshots Style Guide for 802.11 Editor backup practices Slide 16 Bruce Kraemer (Marvell) Page 16 Bruce Kraemer (Marvell) Terry Cole (AMD)

WNG SC – September 2013 Wireless Next Generation Chair: Clint Chaplin May 2008 WNG SC – September 2013 Wireless Next Generation Chair: Clint Chaplin Review of objectives Thursday AM2 (10:30-12:30) Dynamic Sensitivity Control Improvement to area throughput (11-13-1012-00-0wng-dynamic-sensitivity-control.pptx) – Graham Smith Page 17

802.11 ARC – September, 2013 Architecture Chair : Mark Hamilton Jan 2009 doc.: IEEE 802.11-08/1455r0 September 2013 802.11 ARC – September, 2013 Architecture Chair : Mark Hamilton IETF/802 coordination RFC 4441 update RADEXT update 802 O&A update 802.11 TGak and 802.1Qbz on “802.11 bridging” Joint session with TGak OmniRAN relationship to 802.11 IEEE 1588 mapping to IEEE 802.11 AP/DS architecture and 802 concepts Future sessions / SC activities Mark Hamilton, Spectralink David Bagby, Calypso Ventures, Inc.

May 2008 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0547r0 Sept 2013 IEEE 802 JTC1 SC – September 2013 ISO/IEC/JTC1 coordination Chair: Andrew Myles The agenda items that will be addressed this week are: Review status of IEEE 802 liaisons to SC6 IEEE 802 project notifications to SC6 IEEE 802 standards submitted to JTC1 under the PSDO Possible security related NPs in SC6 TePA-AC, TLSec, TAAA, WAPI, TISec Discussions between IEEE 802 and Swiss NB on security topics Possible other NPs in SC6 UHT/EUHT, WLAN Cloud, Optimization technology in WLAN Discus the future role of SC6 What is the role of SC6 in a modern world? How should IEEE 802 make use of SC6? Bruce Kraemer (Marvell) Bruce Kraemer (Marvell)

September 2013 Regulatory Standing Committee Meeting Goals September 2013 Chair: Richard Kennedy Approve meeting and teleconference minutes The regulatory summaries Action items and issues NPRM FCC 13-22 update NPRM FCC 13-39 response Ofcom consultations Any other business Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

September 2013 doc.: IEEE 802.11-13/0932r0 September 2013 IEEE 802.11 TGmc – Nanjing September 2013 802.11 revision Chair: Dorothy Stanley Since July 2013 meeting, held 3 teleconferences Comment resolution 801 comments (713 LB, 88 remaining 2012 call for comments); approximately 190 comments remain to be resolved Corrections to 11ad inconsistencies and ambiguities, see https://mentor.ieee.org/802.11/dcn/13/11-13-0937-02-000m-proposed-pre-ballot-changes-related-to-11ad-text.docx Goals for September Meeting: Complete LB193 comment resolution Working Group letter ballot on P802.11REVmc D2.0 Hear presentations Bruce Kraemer, Marvell Bruce Kraemer (Marvell)

September 2013 doc.: IEEE 802.11-13/0932r0 September 2013 IEEE 802.11ac – September 2013 Very-high Throughput, < 6GHz Chair: Osama Aboul-Magd Completed the resolution of SB 01 comments received on draft D6.0 Comment spreadsheet is available at: https://mentor.ieee.org/802.11/dcn/13/11-13-0942-06-00ac-sb02-comments-d6-0.xls Prepare draft D7.0 and start a second recirculation sponsor ballot (estimated to start Sep 20). Prepare request to move to RevCom Agenda for this meeting is available in document 11-13/0950r1. Bruce Kraemer, Marvell Bruce Kraemer (Marvell)

TGaf – Meeting Goals September 2013 Whitespaces Chair: Richard Kennedy Approve meeting and teleconference minutes Regulatory update Review the results of LB197 Review the results of the 1st Sponsor Ballot Review of the progress since July Editorial review Review and Approve all comment resolution submissions Plan Sponsor Ballot schedule Plan for November meeting and teleconferences Slide 23 Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

IEEE 802.11ah September Snapshot sub 1GHz PHY Chair: Dave Halasz doc.: IEEE 802.11-13/0932r0 September 2013 IEEE 802.11ah September Snapshot sub 1GHz PHY Chair: Dave Halasz Address comments on Draft P802.11ah D0.1 11-13-0701 Comment collection 9 comments.xlsx Letter Ballot targeted in September 988 Comments received 311 Comments addressed in July 92 Comments discussed on conference calls, as of Sept. 5th => Will be challenging to reach LB in September Bruce Kraemer, Marvell David Halasz, Aclara

Approve minutes of past meeting and teleconference September 2013 doc.: IEEE 802.11-13/0932r0 September 2013 IEEE 802.11 TGai – Nanjing September 2013 Fast Initial Link Setup Chair: Hiroshi Mano Goals for the Meeting: Approve minutes of past meeting and teleconference Comment resolution of WG LB (D1.0) Approve Timeline Approve Teleconference schedule Approve Plan for Nov Bruce Kraemer, Marvell Bruce Kraemer (Marvell)

September 2013 IEEE 802.11aj - September 2013 China millimeter wave Chair: Xiaoming Peng List of Complete and New Technique Proposals New Technique Proposal Presentation 45GHz Channel Measurement and Modeling New submissions Plan to Call for Nomination of TG Technical Editors Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

September 2013 September 2013 Task Group 802.11ak September 2013 Enhancements For Transit Links Within Bridged Networks Chair: Donald Eastlake Primary foci: Decide on solution to the sub-setting problem Selection of a Technical Editor. Receive and discuss technical presentations. Joint meeting with IEEE 802.11 ARC SC. Develop process and timeline for TGak. Agenda: See 11-13/0953 Bruce Kraemer, Marvell Donald Eastlake, Huawei Technologies

September 2013 doc.: IEEE 802.11-13/0932r0 September 2013 IEEE 802.11aq – September 2013 Pre-Association Discovery Chair: Stephen McCann Presentations PAD technical presentations Transportation of higher layer service discovery protocols Merging and down selection of solutions Documents under development Framework Requirements Document Terminology Document Liaisons Agenda for this meeting is 11-13/1020r0. Bruce Kraemer, Marvell Bruce Kraemer (Marvell)

HEW SG – September 2013 High Efficiency WLAN Chair: Osama Aboul-Magd doc.: IEEE 802.11-13/0932r0 September 2013 HEW SG – September 2013 High Efficiency WLAN Chair: Osama Aboul-Magd Continue to receive submissions that could assist in drafting the PAR and the 5C. A call for submission was issued on the IEEE 802.11 reflector. Submissions may cover topics including: Market needs, applications, usage scenarios Technology & feasibility MAC efficiency evaluation and enhancements. PHY enhancements to 11ac new MAC & PHY technology Requirements metrics (i.e. throughput, network capacity, spectral efficiency, range, etc) coexistence / interoperability Spectrum availability & regulatory options Initiate the discussion on problem definition and possible project scopes Agenda for this meeting is available in document 11-13/0951r1 Bruce Kraemer, Marvell Bruce Kraemer (Marvell)

September 2013 Recent Ballots Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

Recent Ballot History Year Inter meeting Period Ballots Completed WG September 2013 Recent Ballot History Year Inter meeting Period Ballots Completed WG Sponsor 2011/2012 Nov - Jan 1 6 2012 Jan - Mar Mar - May 2 May - July July - Sept Sept - Nov 2012/2013 2013 3 + comments 1 + comments Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

September 2013 TGAF – LB#197 IEEE 802.11 WG Letter Ballot #197  was a  15 day Working Group Technical  recirculation Ballot asking the question "Should P802.11af D5.0 be forwarded to Sponsor Ballot?"    Ballot Opening Date:   Wednesday       July 17, 2013 - 23:59 ET Ballot Closing Date:     Thursday            August 01, 2013 - 23:59 ET  RESULTS: 300 eligible people are in this ballot group.   228 affirmative votes      3 negative votes       1  negative vote without comments     7  abstention votes ===   239  votes received  =  79.7% valid returns                                   =    2.9% valid abstentions    APPROVAL RATE: 228  affirmative votes       =      98.7 % affirmative     3  valid negative votes  =        1.3 % negative The 75% affirmation requirement has been met, Motion Passes. There were 00 comments received. Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

September 2013 TGAI – LB#198 IEEE 802.11 WG Letter Ballot #198  was the initial 30 day Working Group Technical Ballot asking the question "Should P802.11ai D1.0 be forwarded to Sponsor Ballot?"   Results:  Ballot Opening Date:   Tuesday             August 13, 2013 - 23:59 ET Ballot Closing Date:     Thursday            September 12, 2013 - 23:59 ET  334 eligible people are in this ballot group.   147 affirmative votes     51 negative votes        6  negative vote without comments    22  abstention votes ===   226  votes received  =  67.7% valid returns                                    =   9.7% valid abstentions   APPROVAL RATE: 147  affirmative votes       =     74.2 % affirmative    51  valid negative votes  =     25.8 % negative The 75% affirmation requirement has not been met, Motion Fails. There were 1389 comments received.                                             Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

TGAC – First recirculation Sponsor Ballot September 2013 TGAC – First recirculation Sponsor Ballot The first IEEE P802.11ac (VHT 5GHz) 15 day recirculation Sponsor Ballot asked the question “Should  P802.11ac  Draft 6.0 be forwarded to RevCom?” Ballot Opening Date:    Friday        July 19, 2013 - 23:59 ET Ballot Closing Date:     Saturday    August 03, 2013 - 23:59 ET  RESULTS: 211 eligible people are in this ballot group.    167 affirmative votes      6  negative votes with comments      0 negative votes without comments     10 abstention votes ======= 183  votes received    =  86.7 % valid returns                                    =    5.25% valid abstentions APPROVAL RATE: 167  affirmative votes        =      96.5 % affirmative    6  total negative votes   =        3.5  % negative   The motion PASSES. There were  45 comments received Bruce Kraemer, Marvell

TGAF – Initial Sponsor Ballot September 2013 TGAF – Initial Sponsor Ballot The first IEEE P802.11af (Whitespaces) 30 day initial Sponsor Ballot asked the question “Should  P802.11af  Draft 5.0 be forwarded to RevCom?” Ballot Opening Date:    Monday        August 12, 2013 - 23:59 ET Ballot Closing Date:     Wednesday    September 11, 2013 - 23:59 ET  RESULTS: 183 eligible people are in this ballot group.    143  affirmative votes      5  negative votes with comments      1  negative vote without comments     9  abstention votes ======= 158  votes received    =  86.4 % valid returns                                      =    5.7 % valid abstentions   APPROVAL RATE: 143  affirmative votes        =      96.6 % affirmative    5  total negative votes   =        3.4  % negative The motion PASSES. There were  143 comments received Bruce Kraemer, Marvell