1. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/2125r2 Submission July 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 1 RA-OLSR Comment Resolution 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, 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 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.http:// ieee802.org/guides/bylaws/sb-bylaws.pdfstuart.kerry@philips.compatcom@ieee.org Authors: Date: 2007-7-18

2. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/2125r2 Submission July 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 2 Abstract We provide a summary of the changes made in the updated RA-OLSR texts (IEEE 802.11-07/2124r3) with respect to the IEEE P802.11s TM /D1.05 draft, which resolve comments in IEEE 802.11-07/0023r37.

3. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/2125r2 Submission July 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 3 Summary of Changes Made the RA-OLSR element descriptions in 7.3.2.79 consistent with those for other elements Reorganized and modified the explanation of IE processing and forwarding, in 11A.9.5, 11A.9.7-11A.9.12 Improved TC generation conditions in 11A.9.11.2 to reduce path loop formation Added informative statements in 11A.9.10.2, 11A.9.12.3, and 11A.9.19.2 Added or replaced with may/should/shall Clarified terminologies –interface address -> MAC address –some terminology are defined –“flood” is removed Editorial modifications

4. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/2125r2 Submission July 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 4 Comment Resolution Session

5. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/2125r2 Submission July 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 5 RA-OLSR Comments Resolved Category Total CID Previous Closed Present Closed Total %Closed 1. Clarification/Correction654520100% 2. Parameters18171100% 3. Element Format532100% 4. Operations (Basic/Proxy)24186100% 5. Jan’s Comments202100% Total :1138330100%

6. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/2125r2 Submission July 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 6 Category of Remained Comment Resolution CategoryUnsolved Past CIDUnsolved CID from 11-07/0023r37Total 1. Clarification/Correction (12): 1307, 1308, 1550, 1554, 1557, 1558, 1559, 1565, 1566, 3374, 3384, 4146 (8): 864, 1309, 1378, 1551, 2773, 2752, 3390, 4027 20 2. Parameters (0)(0)(1): 863 1 3. Element Format (0):(2): 655, 2740 2 4. Operations (Basic/Proxy) (4): 682, 1525, 1553, 5707(2): 1563, 4558 6 5. Jan’s Comments (2): 2049, 2085(0): 2 Total : 1813133131

7. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/2125r2 Submission July 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 7 Type of Comment Resolution CategoryAcceptDeferRejectCounterTotal 1. Clarification/Correction (17): 864, 1307, 1308, 1309, 1550, 1554, 1557, 1558, 1559, 1565, 1566, 2752, 2773, 3374, 3384, 3390, 4146 (0): (3):1378, 1551, 4027 20 2. Parameters (1): 863,(0)(0)(0): 1 3. Element Format (2): 655, 2740,(0): 2 4. Operations (Basic/Proxy) (2): 1563, 4558(0): (4): 682, 1525, 1553, 5707 6 5. Jan’s Comments (0): (2): 2049, 2085(0): 2 Total :2027 3131

8. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/2125r2 Submission July 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 8 Concluding Remarks Summary of changes: –Rewrote the overview of the RA-OLSR Accomplishments: –100.0% Closed –22-Accept, 0-Defer, 2-Reject, and 7-Counter

9. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/2125r2 Submission July 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 9 References 1.IEEE P802.11s TM /D1.05 Draft STANDARD for Information Technology - Telecommunications and information exchange between systems - Local and metropolitan area networks - Specific requirements - Part 11: Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) specifications: Amendment: ESS Mesh Networking 2.Comments Resolution of IEEE P802.11s, 11-07/0023r37 3.A.O Lim et al., “Updated Texts for Clause 11A.7 RA- OLSR,” 11-07/2124r3

10. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/2125r2 Submission July 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 10 Motion Adopt document 11-07/2124r3 to resolve the following comments related to the RA-OLSR comments: –CID 655, 682, 863, 864, 1307, 1308, 1309, 1378, 1525, 1550, 1551, 1553, 1554, 1557, 1558, 1559, 1563, 1565, 1566, 2049, 2085, 2740, 2752, 2773, 3374, 3384, 3390, 4027, 4146, 4558, 5707 Moved by: Second by: Result (Yes/No/Abstain):

11. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/2125r2 Submission July 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 11 Backup Slides

12. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/2125r2 Submission July 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 12 (1) RA-OLSR Clarification/Correction Descriptions: this category is comprised of comments related to unclear explanation, grammatical/inconsistencies, and informative/normative for the RA- OLSR, not its specification. Main issues raised by commenters: –Too many normative statements, the usage of “will,” “can,” and “must” –The information is not appropriate in this sub-clause –“These are transmitted periodically.” does not make sense to specify procedures –Explanation of the fields need to be more precise and clear –Either remove the procedure description in clause 7 or move it to appropriate places –Routing terminologies are not all clearly defined –Explanation of IE processing and forwarding need to be more precise and clear Expected resolutions: –Add informative statements, and replace with may/should/shall –Incorporate the comments of this sub-clause in the appropriate place –Replace this sentence with better one –A submission that improves IE formats (7.3.2.78 of P802.11s TM /D1.03) –A submission that improves definitions (11A.7.2.1 of P802.11s TM /D1.03) –Reorganize and modify the explanation of IE processing and forwarding

13. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/2125r2 Submission July 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 13 (2) RA-OLSR Parameters Descriptions: This category is comprised of comments related to parameters and values for RA-OLSR Main issues raised by commenters: –Specify Htime, HELLO interval, etc –The parameter does not appear other than this clause Expected resolution: –Provide specification to the related comments –If this is not defined in this document, define it

14. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/2125r2 Submission July 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 14 (3) RA-OLSR Element Format Descriptions: This category is comprised of comments related to non-technical issues of the element format specification for RA-OLSR Main issues raised by commenters: –Explain the HELLO, TC, etc –Explain the fields of elements more precise and clear Expected resolution: –Provide explanation and specification to the related comments

15. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/2125r2 Submission July 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 15 (4) RA-OLSR Operations (Basic/Proxy) Descriptions: This category is comprised of comments related to the technical, content, and fundamental function of the RA-OLSR Main issues raised by commenters: –Explanation of element processing and forwarding need to be more precise and clear when RA-OLSR is applied –Full base diffusion and checksum diffusion –Configurations of portal and interworking are not clearly specified. –Explain HELLO element processing for link sensing –Explain TC element forwarding and processing for multi-radio MPs Expected resolution: –A submission that improves Full base diffusion and checksum diffusion –A submission that improves RA-OLSR when portal is configured –Provide resolution for element processing and forwarding

16. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/2125r2 Submission July 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 16 (5) RA-OLSR Jan’s Comments Descriptions: This category contains comments that raise by Jan on the specification of RA-OLSR, not its specification Main issues raised by commenters: –Jan raised to remove RA-OLSR Expected resolution: –RA-OLSR has its own advantages