1. Source: [Pat Kinney] Company [Kinney Consulting LLC]
12 November 2003
Project: IEEE P Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs)
Submission Title: [IEEE Request for formation of a Mesh Network Study Group]
Date Submitted: [12 Nov, 2003]
Source: [Pat Kinney] Company [Kinney Consulting LLC]
Address [4097 Manor Oaks Ct, Export, USA]
Voice:[ ], FAX: [],
Re: [ To define the reasons and justification for the WG to form a mesh network study group]
Abstract: [This document summarizes the advantages and questions associated with mesh networks.]
Purpose: [For discussion within the IEEE work group on future work and direction.]
Notice: This document has been prepared to assist the IEEE P 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 acknowledges and accepts that this contribution becomes the property of IEEE and may be made publicly available by P
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2. IEEE 802.15 WPAN General Interest in Mesh Networking
12 November 2003
IEEE WPAN General Interest in Mesh Networking
Hyatt Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
November 12, 2003
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MESH NETWORKS
What is a mesh network?
A mesh network is a PAN that employs one of two connection arrangements, full mesh topology or partial mesh topology. In the full mesh topology, each node is connected directly to each of the others. In the partial mesh topology, some nodes are connected to all the others, but some of the nodes are connected only to those other nodes with which they exchange the most data.
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4. Mesh Networking 12 November 2003 WPAN Coordinator (FFD)
End Device (RFD or FFD)
Coordinator (FFD)
WPAN Coordinator (FFD)
Mesh Link
Star Link
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MESH NETWORKS
Extension of network coverage without increasing transmit power or receive sensitivity
Enhanced reliability via route redundancy
Easier network configuration
Better device battery life due to fewer retransmissions
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6. Task Group 4 Low Rate WPANS
12 November 2003
Task Group 4 Low Rate WPANS
Motion:
That the WG approve the formation of a study group to determine the necessary mechanisms that must be present in the PHY and MAC layers to enable mesh networking.
Moved by Pat Kinney
Seconded by Jim Allen
Vote results:
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