1. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1588r0 Submission October 2006 Bruce Kraemer, MarvellSlide 1 TGn ad hoc Opening Report – October 17 ‘06 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 http://ieee802.org/guides/bylaws.pdf, 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.pdfstuart.kerry@philips.compatcom@ieee.org Date: 2006-10-17 Authors:

2. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1588r0 Submission October 2006 Bruce Kraemer, MarvellSlide 2

3. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1588r0 Submission October 2006 Bruce Kraemer, MarvellSlide 3 Inappropriate Topics for IEEE WG Meetings Don’t discuss the validity/essentiality of patents/patent claims Don’t discuss the cost of specific patent use Don’t discuss licensing terms or conditions Don’t discuss product pricing, territorial restrictions, or market share Don’t discuss ongoing litigation or threatened litigation Don’t be silent if inappropriate topics are discussed… do formally object. If you have questions, contact the IEEE-SA Standards Board Patent Committee Administrator at patcom@ieee.org or visit http://standards.ieee.org/board/pat/index.html This slide set is available at http://standards.ieee.org/board/pat/pat-slideset.ppt Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board – March 2003 (Revised January 2006)

4. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1588r0 Submission October 2006 Bruce Kraemer, MarvellSlide 4 Welcome to Portland/Beaverton, Oregon October 17, 18, 19 Intel Cornell Oaks Meetings Rooms Main Meeting Room = CO 221 (Breaks & Lunch)

5. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1588r0 Submission October 2006 Bruce Kraemer, MarvellSlide 5 Intel Cornell Oaks Campus 15201 NW Greenbrier Pkwy Beaverton, Oregon 97006 Portland Airport to Intel CO1 Building From terminal, take Airport Way to I-205 South (exit right on I-205). Proceed 2-3 miles to I-84 West (follow signs to Portland city center). Follow signs to Beaverton, Hwy 26 West & I-405 (left two lanes). You will be crossing the Marquam Bridge. As you come off the bridge, stay in the second left lane, and then take the 3 rd exit right Hwy 26 West & 12 th Ave (right). Continue on Hwy 26 West approx 8 miles to the CORNELL RD. EXIT 65- toward BETHANY BLVD. Turn LEFT onto NW CORNELL, and turn LEFT onto NW 158TH AVE, and then Turn LEFT onto NW GREENBRIER PKWY, ending at 15201 NW Greenbrier Pkwy RETURN TO PORTLAND AIRPORT Exiting campus on NW 158 th Ave, turn left to Hwy 26 exit east towards Portland. Approaching Portland, stay in right lane through 1 st and 2 nd tunnel. Follow signs to I-405 and I-84 East towards “The Dalles”. After crossing the Marquam Bridge, follow I-84 East and signs to airport. Exit at I-205 North/ Portland airport. Airport is approximately 20 miles from Jones Farm Campus. Please allow a minimum of 45 Minutes travel time during rush traffic.

6. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1588r0 Submission October 2006 Bruce Kraemer, MarvellSlide 6 Intel Cornell Oaks Site 15201 NW Greenbrier Pkwy Suite C Beaverton, OR 97006 Attendance Confirmation sherry.l.deiana@intel.com (503) 264-6011 Enter via the CO1 Entrance Security badges will be ready for registered AdHoc participants Continental Breakfast & Lunch will be provided Wireless Internet Connectivity will be available to all participants at the Intel Facility

7. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1588r0 Submission October 2006 Bruce Kraemer, MarvellSlide 7 October adhoc - Registered Attendees

8. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1588r0 Submission October 2006 Bruce Kraemer, MarvellSlide 8 Agenda Plan

9. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1588r0 Submission October 2006 Bruce Kraemer, MarvellSlide 9 Special Notes Each morning convene in CO 221 for : special announcements or agenda revisions Thursday, Conclude 1 hour early (5 pm) to allow time for ad hoc chairs to prepare documents PHY: Jim P due to arrive Wed, Eldad is designated alternate PSMP: Naveen available 17 th afternoon, +18 th am Coexistence: leadership change, Don adding Eldad FF: no meeting overlap with Coex or Beam Coex & PHY: Minimal overlap Joint sessions: ??? TGk amendment coordination discussion Wed 8:15 Joe Levy

10. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1588r0 Submission October 2006 Bruce Kraemer, MarvellSlide 10 Network Instructions in handout package

11. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1588r0 Submission October 2006 Bruce Kraemer, MarvellSlide 11 Ad Hoc Output Document Summary Ad Hoc Topic.xls resolution file #Revision as of Oct 16 8 pm Beamforming & Adaptation67540 PSMP68733 General68839 MAC69040 PHY69353 Editorial70619 Frame Format71737 Coexistence72428 CA Doc73104

12. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1588r0 Submission October 2006 Bruce Kraemer, MarvellSlide 12 TGn Ad Hoc Organization Ad Hoc TopicAd hoc leaderIn Beaverton? PSMPNaveen KakaniYes Frame FormatPeter LocYes PHYJim Petranovich/EldadYes MACMatt FischerYes CoexistenceDon Schultz Eldad Perahia Yes Beamforming & AdaptationJohn Ketchum Joonsuk Kim Yes EditorialAdrian StephensYes CA DocSheung LiNo GeneralJon RosdahlNo Beaverton topics

13. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1588r0 Submission October 2006 Bruce Kraemer, MarvellSlide 13 Cornell Oaks Meetings Room - Capacities CO 221 - 40 CO 222 - 12 CO 223 - 30 CO 224 - 8 CO 221 - 40 CO 222 - 12 CO 219 - 15 CO 221 - 8 Tuesday Oct 17 Wednesday/Thursday Oct 18, 19

14. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1588r0 Submission October 2006 Bruce Kraemer, MarvellSlide 14 Tuesday Oct 17

15. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1588r0 Submission October 2006 Bruce Kraemer, MarvellSlide 15 Wednesday Oct 18

16. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1588r0 Submission October 2006 Bruce Kraemer, MarvellSlide 16 Thursday Oct 19

17. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1588r0 Submission October 2006 Bruce Kraemer, MarvellSlide 17 Technical Editors Report

18. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1588r0 Submission October 2006 Bruce Kraemer, MarvellSlide 18 Planning Discussion for Dallas Thursday