VHT SG March 2008 Closing Report April 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0570r0 March 2008 VHT SG March 2008 Closing Report Date: 2008-03-20 Authors: Eldad Perahia, Intel Corporation Eldad Perahia, Intel Corporation

April 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0570r0 March 2008 Abstract This document is the closing report for the Very High Throughput Study Group for the March 2008 plenary session. Eldad Perahia, Intel Corporation Eldad Perahia, Intel Corporation

Work Completed <6 GHz PAR & 5C’s development April 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0570r0 March 2008 Work Completed <6 GHz PAR & 5C’s development Presentations 11-08-0307-01, On the feasibility of 1Gbps for various MAC/PHY architectures, Roberta Fracchia 11-08-0315-01, Coexistence Mechanisms at 5 GHz, Brian Hart PAR & 5C’s proposal discussion lead by Marc de Courville 11-08-0219-04-0vht-below-6ghz-11vht-par-5c-s-proposal.ppt Discussion on scope regarding metric, target data rate, and exclusion of 2.4GHz 60 GHz PAR & 5C’s development 11-08-0364-00, WLAN Overlay with 60 GHz Channels, John Barr 11-08-0349-01, Potential Benefits of Dual-radio VHT Systems, Harkirat Singh PAR & 5C’s proposal discussion lead by Gal Basson 11-08-0223-01-0vht-proposal-for-60ghz-vht-par.doc & 11-08-0224-00-0vht-proposal-for-60ghz-vht-5c.doc Discussion on compatibility with 802.15.3c PHY, amendment versus new standard Eldad Perahia, Intel Corporation Eldad Perahia, Intel Corporation

April 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0570r0 March 2008 WFA Liaison Report 11-07-2988-04, Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) VHT Study Group Usage Models, presented by Rolf de Vegt Final report refining categories, usage models, and prioritization of usage models Wish to extend thanks to WFA for providing usage models input to VHT SG Next step for VHT SG map usage models to <6 GHz and/or 60 GHz bands Eldad Perahia, Intel Corporation Eldad Perahia, Intel Corporation

April 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0570r0 March 2008 Motion Move to request the IEEE 802.11 Working Group to extend the VHT Study Group. Moved: Marc de Courville Second: Joe Levy Result: Y: 109; N: 0; Abs: 2 Eldad Perahia, Intel Corporation Eldad Perahia, Intel Corporation

Rationale for SG extension for EC April 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0570r0 March 2008 Rationale for SG extension for EC VHT SG is making good progress towards completion of the two PARs and 5C’s, an additional extension is necessary for completion First extension was given in November In January there were five submissions VHT usage models by WFA Mobile cooperation and IMT-Advanced aligned scope for < 6 GHz Concept of 60 GHz PAR Coexistence Two strawpolls setting the direction of the study group: Should the study group develop two PAR &5C’s one for <6GHz band and one for 57-62GHz band? Y/N/A: 29/4/19 Should the study group specify limited usage models in a <6 GHz PAR and a 60 GHz PAR? Y/N/A: 39/1/19 VHT held two conferences in January and February with presentations on a proposal for a <6 GHz PAR and 5C’s and 60 GHz PAR and 5C’s Progress in March Final report on VHT usage models from WFA with prioritization Discussion on <6 GHz PAR & 5C’s Discussion on 60 GHz PAR & 5C’s Continued strong interest in the study group demonstrated by over 100 participants Eldad Perahia, Intel Corporation Eldad Perahia, Intel Corporation

Goals for May Presentations related to “call for submissions” April 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0570r0 March 2008 Goals for May Presentations related to “call for submissions” Should be prepared for presentation in the first VHT time slot Complete work on PAR & 5 C’s and submit motion to WG Eldad Perahia, Intel Corporation Eldad Perahia, Intel Corporation

Conference call times Continue conference call times: Topics: April 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0570r0 March 2008 Conference call times Continue conference call times: Weekly on Thursday’s, 11:00 Eastern Time one hour Topics: Continue progress on PAR’s & 5C’s development Eldad Perahia, Intel Corporation Eldad Perahia, Intel Corporation