1. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0712r0 Submission May 2007 Lee Armstrong, Armstrong Consulting, Inc.Slide 1 TGp Opening 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 stuart@ok-brit.com 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.pdf stuart@ok-brit.compatcom@ieee.org Date: 2007-05-14 Authors:

2. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0712r0 Submission May 2007 Lee Armstrong, Armstrong Consulting, Inc.Slide 2 Abstract Introduction to May meetings of TGp

3. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0712r0 Submission May 2007 Lee Armstrong, Armstrong Consulting, Inc.Slide 3 Cell Phones OFF

4. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0712r0 Submission May 2007 Lee Armstrong, Armstrong Consulting, Inc.Slide 4 Membership & Anti-Trust Individual membership –In all IEEE standards meetings, membership is by individual, hence you do not represent a company or organization. Anti-Trust laws –The Anti-Trust laws forbid the discussion of prices within our meetings.

5. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0712r0 Submission May 2007 Lee Armstrong, Armstrong Consulting, Inc.Slide 5 Member Affiliation It is defined in the IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws, 5.2.1.5 as: “An individual is deemed “affiliated” with any individual or entity that has been, or will be, financially or materially supporting that individual’s participation in a particular IEEE standards activity. This includes, but is not limited to, his or her employer and any individual or entity that has or will have, either directly or indirectly, requested, paid for, or otherwise sponsored his or her participation.

6. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0712r0 Submission May 2007 Lee Armstrong, Armstrong Consulting, Inc.Slide 6 Affiliation Go to: http://standards.ieee.org/faqs/affiliationFAQ.htmlhttp://standards.ieee.org/faqs/affiliationFAQ.html Requirement to declare affiliation at all standards development meetings and recorded in the minutes –Affiliation not necessarily same as employer –Declaration requirement may be familiar to some 802 WGs, though WG declaration process may evolve –Failure to declare No attendance credit Loss of voting member privileges –Greater penalties possible for false or misleading declaration Affiliation declaration will be added to Sponsor ballot

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13. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0712r0 Submission May 2007 Lee Armstrong, Armstrong Consulting, Inc.Slide 13 Attendance, Voting & Document Status Make sure your badges are correct Questions on Voting status, Ballot pool, Access to Reflector or member’s area –see Harry Worstell – hworstell@att.com If you plan to make a submission be sure it does not contain company logos or advertising

14. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0712r0 Submission May 2007 Lee Armstrong, Armstrong Consulting, Inc.Slide 14 Attendance http://newton/11/attendance 1.Register 2.Indicate attendance

15. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0712r0 Submission May 2007 Lee Armstrong, Armstrong Consulting, Inc.Slide 15 Goals of meeting Review outcome of previous meetings and LB92 Continue and hopefully complete LB92 comment resolution

16. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0712r0 Submission May 2007 Lee Armstrong, Armstrong Consulting, Inc.Slide 16 Agenda 6 time slots this week, one joint with TGp Following agenda based unchanged from (but with additional detail) original 802.11 WG agenda, latest version of which is: 11-07-0348-04-0000-ieee-802-11-wg-combined- tentative-agenda-may-2007.xls

17. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0712r0 Submission May 2007 Lee Armstrong, Armstrong Consulting, Inc.Slide 17 Detailed agenda for week Session 1: (Mon eve) –The normal introductory items (already on the agenda) –Strategy/detailed plan for addressing/resolving the beacon issues. what we hope to achieve during the joint TGs/TGp session. –Overview of other resolutions needed. –Proposed resolutions by Carl Kain, Lee, Randy Roebuck, Rick Noens, Dick Roy based on time available, Session 2: (Tues AM1) –Francois' presentation of the two beacon proposals he has prepared –Detailed discussions of how each will address the comments and the impact of each. –Discussion of how TGs (and others) may impact TGp in this area.

18. doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0712r0 Submission May 2007 Lee Armstrong, Armstrong Consulting, Inc.Slide 18 Detailed agenda for week (cont.) Session 3: [Joint TGs/TGp session] (Tues PM2) –Introductions, Overview. (Lee/Donald Eastlake) –Presentation/discussion by TGp of: requirements, approach from Draft 2.0, comments. –Presentation of two current proposals –Presentation/discussion by TGs of: similarities/differences from TGp requirements, proposals for comparable needs –General Discussion: Is there common ground? If so, how can we work together towards common/compatible solution. –Plan on how to proceed. Session 4: (Tues eve) –Discussion/resolution of Joint TGs/TGp session results. –Discussion and resolution of beacon proposal - if not impacted by the joint session. –If/when beacon issue resolved, ad-hoc group begins to prepares detailed wording for document Session 5: (Wed PM2) –Discussion of any remaining beacon issues (hopefully none). –Presentation/resolutions of any remaining Comment Resolutions. –Recess to concentrate on developing the agreed-to beacon approach. Session 6: (Thur AM2) –Present draft revisions resulting from week’s resolutions. Discussion –Plan to proceed to resolve any open issues and to finalize draft. –Plan for San Francisco (Internal review/updated to draft, teleconferences, etc. )