1. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0626r0 Submission May 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: 2007-5-9

2. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0626r0 Submission May 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 2 Abstract This presentation summarizes the changes made in the Clause 11A.7 of the IEEE P802.11s TM /D1.03 draft for the updated RA-OLSR texts in referring to the comment resolution spreadsheet, IEEE 11-07/0023r26.

3. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0626r0 Submission May 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 3 Comment Category Session

4. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0626r0 Submission May 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 4 Comment Categories ① Clarification/Correction 1307, 1037, 1308, 1550, 1554, 1556, 1557, 1558, 1559, 1565, 1566, 2160, 2366, 2783, 3374, 3384, 3392, 3395, 3405, 3406, 3407, 3819, 4120, 4145, 4146, 4244, 4246, 4248, 4556, 4559, 4565, 5046, 5049, 5054, 5056, 5058, 5059, 5062, 5063, 5068, 5070, 5072, 5073, 5074, 5079, 5087, 5089, 5093, 5415, 5423, 5437, 5471, 5472, 5474, 5475, 5491, 5704 ② Parameters 1562, 3650, 4608, 4609, 4610, 5060, 5069, 5071, 5498, 5499, 5512, 5708, 5709, 5710, 5711, 5712, 5713 ③ Element Format, 35, 2362, 2364 ④ Operations (Basic/Proxy) 562, 682, 1525, 1553, 2161, 2787, 3649, 3651, 4605, 4606, 4607, 5382, 5697, 5698, 5699, 5700, 5701, 5702, 5703, 5705, 5706, 5707 ⑤ Jan’s Comments 2049, 2085

5. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0626r0 Submission May 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 5 RA-OLSR Comments Total comments: 101 Comment categories: ① RA-OLSR Clarification/Correction (57) ② RA-OLSR Parameters (17) ③ RA-OLSR Element Format (3) ④ RA-OLSR Operations (Basic/Proxy) (22) ⑤ RA-OLSR Jan’s Comments (2)

6. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0626r0 Submission May 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 6 (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

7. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0626r0 Submission May 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 7 (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

8. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0626r0 Submission May 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 8 (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

9. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0626r0 Submission May 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 9 (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

10. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0626r0 Submission May 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 10 (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

11. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0626r0 Submission May 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 11 Comment Resolution Session

12. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0626r0 Submission May 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 12 RA-OLSR Comments Resolved CategoryTotalOpenClosed%Closed 1. Clarification/Correction57253256.1% 2. Parameters1761164.7% 3. Element Format303100.0% 4. Operations (Basic/Proxy)2281463.6% 5. Jan’s Comments2200.0% Total :101416059.4%

13. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0626r0 Submission May 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 13 Type of Comment Resolution CategoryTotalAcceptDeferRejectCounter 1. Clarification/Correction 57 (28): 1037, 2366, 2783, 3392, 3395, 4559, 4565, 5046, 5049, 5054, 5056, 5058, 5059, 5062, 5063, 5072, 5074, 5079, 5087, 5089, 5093, 5415, 5423, 5471, 5472, 5474, 5475, 5491 (25): 1307, 1308, 1550, 1554, 1556, 1557, 1558, 1559, 1565, 1566, 3374, 3384, 3405, 3406, 3407, 3819, 4120, 4145, 4146, 4244, 4246, 4248, 4556, 5073, 5704 (2): 5068, 5070 (2): 2160, 5437 2. Parameters 17 (7): 1562, 4608, 4609, 5060, 5708, 5711, 5712 (6): 5069, 5071, 5498, 5499, 5512, 5709 (1): 5713(3): 3650, 4610, 5710 3. Element Format 3 (3): 35, 2362, 2364(0): 4. Operations (Basic/Proxy) 22 (9): 562, 2161, 2787, 3651, 4605, 5697, 5700, 5705, 5706 (8): 682, 1525, 1553, 4607, 5698, 5701, 5702, 5707 (0):(5): 3649, 4606, 5382, 5699, 5703 5. Jan’s Comments 2 (0):(2): 2049, 2085(0): Total :101 4741310

14. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0626r0 Submission May 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 14 Conclusion Expected resolutions: –Correction, clarification, informative/normative of the current RA-OLSR draft. –Clarify the parameters and values. –Submissions that improve basic and proxy operations. –Reorganize and modify the explanation of element generation, processing, and forwarding. Accomplishments until 9 May 2007 –101 comments are categorized –47-Accept, 41-Defer, 3-Reject, and 10-Counter Work in progress –RA-OLSR Clarification/Correction –RA-OLSR Operations (Basic/Proxy)

15. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0626r0 Submission May 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 15 References 1.IEEE P802.11s TM /D1.03 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, 11-07/0023r26 3.A.O Lim et al., “Updated Texts for Clause 11A.7 RA- OLSR,” 11-07/0627r0

16. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0626r0 Submission May 2007 A.O. Lim et al.Slide 16 Motion Adopt document 11-07/0627r0 to resolve the following comments related to the RA-OLSR comments: –CID … Moved by: Second by: Result (Yes/No/Abstain):