1. May 2009 Closing Report for TGmb
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May 2009
May 2009 Closing Report for TGmb
Date:
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Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks
Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks

2. May 2009
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May 2009
Abstract
Closing report for TGmb for May 2009 interim meeting in Montréal, Québec, Canada.
Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks
Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks

3. TGmb Status May 2009 May 2009 doc.: IEEE 802.11-09/0602r0
(You have 1,800 pages to read…)
Photo credit: Clint Gardner (theorris on Flickr); used with permission
Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks
Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks

4. May 2009
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May 2009
Accomplishments
Completed processing of initial call for comments on and authorized initial letter ballot!
Processed one interpretation request
Adopted new plan of record (see next slide)
Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks
Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks

5. Revised TGmb Plan of Record (revisions in red)
May 2009
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May 2009
Revised TGmb Plan of Record (revisions in red)
May 2008 – Issue Call for Comment/Input
July 2008 – begin process input and old Interpretation requests
Acknowledge previous Task Group referrals
Sept 2008 – PAR revision process started
Nov 2008 – close receipt of new input
Nov 2008 – WG/EC approval of PAR Revision
Dec 2008 – NesCom/SASB approval PAR Revision
May 2009 – First WG Letter ballot
(includes All published Amendments as of May 2009)
Sep/Nov 2009 – Recirc start
January 2010 (was November 2009) – Form Sponsor Pool (45 days)
March 2010 (was January 2010) – Sponsor Ballot Start
(Include all published amendments as of March 2010)
July 2010 (was May 2010) – Sponsor Recirc
March 2011 (was Jan 2011) – WG/EC Final Approval
June 2011 (was Mar 2011) – RevCom/SASB Approval
Desired publication date: August 2, 2011
Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks
Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks

6. Interpretation Request #17
May 2009
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May 2009
Interpretation Request #17
Request received from Paul Kimelman on clause (power management), noting that power saving is inefficient for wireless sensor networks:
…[T]here is a wide range of possible behaviors that makes it very hard for systems trying to conserve power, especially in the embedded domain, including WSN [wireless sensor networks].
…[T]he optimal solution is to let the STA make a "lease" of space on the AP with an agreement to what happens if that is exceeded (newer data packets ignored, older ones ignored, disassociation). This would be very clean for all parties and since it would be negotiated … both sides would be clear what the behavior was.
Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks
Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks

7. Interpretation Reponse #17 (Full text in document 11-09/0531r0)
May 2009
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May 2009
Interpretation Reponse #17 (Full text in document 11-09/0531r0)
Designation Number: 17
Classification: Unambiguous
Relevant Clauses:
Response: The specification of IEEE Std is unambiguous and does not allow for negotiation of power save parameters upon association.
Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks
Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks

8. Plans for July Meeting and Beyond
May 2009
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May 2009
Plans for July Meeting and Beyond
Goal: Comment resolution for (recirculation?) letter ballot
One teleconference to organize comments on June 29
Reminder: TGmb editorial team is still seeking reviewers to assist in checking draft changes
See 11-09/0250r0 for process and time requirements
Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks
Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks

9. Documents Agenda: 11-09/0525r7 Minutes: 11-09/0564r0
May 2009
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May 2009
Documents
Agenda: 11-09/0525r7
Minutes: 11-09/0564r0
Interpretation Response: 11-09/0531r0
Motions: 11-09/0570r0
Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks
Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks