TGs Process, July Date: 2006-07-18 Authors: July 2006 July 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1028r0 July 2006 TGs Process, July Date: 2006-07-18 Authors: 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 <http:// ieee802.org/guides/bylaws/sb-bylaws.pdf>, 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 <stuart.kerry@philips.com> 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 <patcom@ieee.org>. Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

July 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1028r0 July 2006 Abstract Slides for discussion of the IEEE 802.11 TGs process in getting to Working Group Letter Ballot and Beyond. Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Mesh Networking Task Group Process July 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1028r0 July 2006 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 3rd <Donald.Eastlake@motorola.com> +1-508-786-7554 Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Process of Getting to Letter Ballot and Beyond July 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1028r0 July 2006 Process of Getting to Letter Ballot and Beyond Completed Steps | Future Steps 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(?) Final WG/EC Approval IEEE SB REVCOM Approval Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

3 Cycles of Comments and Resolution July 2006 3 Cycles of Comments and Resolution Call for Informal Comments Comment Resolution WG Letter Ballot Comment Resolution, Recirculation Sponsor Ballot Comment Resolution, Recirculation Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Schedule Projected at Hillsboro, Oregon (June) Ad Hoc Meeting July 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1028r0 July 2006 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, Victoria) 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 Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Multi-Meeting Process Flow July 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1028r0 July 2006 Multi-Meeting Process Flow June Ad Hoc Meeting Hillsboro, Oregon July Meeting San Diego, California Sept. Meeting Melbourne, Australia ? August Ad Hoc Meeting ? Further Comment Resolution Complete Comment Resolution 2nd Pass RFI, MAC, Gen Comments Draft D0.03 WG Letter Ballot Comment Resolution and Agenda Telecons Comment Resolution and Agenda Telecons Security Session Security Session Security Session Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

September – Melbourne Meeting Schedule July 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1028r0 July 2006 September – Melbourne Meeting Schedule Hours based on the 12 hours (6 sessions) we will probably get: 1hr Opening Session: Administrivia, Minutes, Agenda, Process 9hr Comment Resolution 1hr Other Technical Presentations 1hr Closing Session: Process, Teleconferences/Ad Hocs Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

TGs Activity Between Meetings July 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1028r0 May 2006 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, not more often than weekly (P&P clause 3.6.3)). Suggestions between July and September 2006: Option A: Six weekly teleconferences on Wednesday Aug 2nd through Sept 6th. Option B: Ad hoc meeting ~Aug 29-31, teleconferences Wednesday Aug 2nd, Aug 9th, and Sept 6th. Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

References Earlier TGs Process Submissions July 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1028r0 July 2006 References Earlier TGs Process Submissions June 2006, 11-06/840r2, Hillsboro, Oregon (ad hoc) 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 11-06/328r0, 11-06/329r3, Confirmed Proposal 11-06/602r14, Informal Comments Resolution Spreadsheet Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola