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May 2006 doc. : IEEE 802. 11 -06/671 r 2 TGs Process, March Date: 2006 -05 -18 Authors: 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: // ieee 802. org/guides/bylaws/sb-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 <stuart. kerry@philips. 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 <patcom@ieee. org>. Submission 1 Donald Eastlake 3 rd, Motorola

May 2006 doc. : IEEE 802. 11 -06/671 r 2 Abstract Slides for discussion of the IEEE 802. 11 TGs process in getting to Working Group Letter Ballot and Beyond. Submission 2 Donald Eastlake 3 rd, Motorola

May 2006 doc. : IEEE 802. 11 -06/671 r 2 Mesh Networking Task Group Process TGs Motto: “Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing left to add but when there is nothing left to take away. ” Donald E. Eastlake 3 rd <Donald. Eastlake@motorola. com> +1 -508 -786 -7554 Submission 3 Donald Eastlake 3 rd, Motorola

May 2006 doc. : IEEE 802. 11 -06/671 r 2 Process of Getting to Letter Ballot and Beyond • Completed Stages – Adoption of PAR and 5 Criteria – Technical Presentations and Discussions – Specify Any Additional Requirements, Comparison Criteria, or Other Documents – Call For Proposals • • Presentation of Proposals Select from Submitted Complete Proposals to Produce a Draft Refine Draft Letter Ballot – July 2006(? ) Recirculation Sponsor Ballot – July 2007(? ) Recirculation Final WG/EC Approval Submission 4 Donald Eastlake 3 rd, Motorola

May 2006 doc. : IEEE 802. 11 -06/671 r 2 Schedule Projected at Denver, Colorado (March) Meeting • May 2006 (Jacksonville, Florida) – Further Refinement of Draft • July 2006 (San Diego, California) – Further Refinement of Draft, Letter Ballot Authorized by WG • September 2006 (Melbourne, Australia) – Comment resolution • November 2006 (Dallas, Texas) – First Letter Ballot Re-circulation authorized • January 2007 (London, England) – Second Letter Ballot Re-circulation • March 2007 (Orlando, Florida) – Third Letter Ballot Re-circulation • May 2007 (Montreal, Quebec) – Fourth Letter Ballot Re-circulation • July 2007 (San Francisco, California) – Sponsor Ballot Authorization by WG Submission 5 Donald Eastlake 3 rd, Motorola

May 2006 doc. : IEEE 802. 11 -06/671 r 2 May - Jacksonville Meeting Schedule • Hours based on the 14 hours (7 sessions) I asked for: – – – 1 Opening Session: Administrivia, Minutes, Agenda, Process 4 Security Sessions 7 Comment Resolution 1 Other Technical Presentations 1 Closing Session: Process, Teleconferences/Ad Hocs • Hours based on the 10 hours (5 sessions) we got: – – – Submission 1 Opening Session: Administrivia, Minutes, Agenda, Process 2 Security Sessions 5 Comment Resolution 1 Other Technical Presentations 1 Closing Session: Process, Teleconferences/Ad Hocs 6 Donald Eastlake 3 rd, Motorola

May 2006 doc. : IEEE 802. 11 -06/671 r 2 March Multi-Meeting Process Flow Suggestion March Meeting Denver, CO Adopt Draft May Agenda Telecon May Meeting Jacksonville, Florida July Meeting San Diego, California Resolve Comments Complete Comment Resolution Call for Comments Security Session Submission Security Telecon (s) Security Session(s) 7 telecons and June ad hoc Meeting WG Letter Ballot Security Session(s) Donald Eastlake 3 rd, Motorola

May 2006 doc. : IEEE 802. 11 -06/671 r 2 Adoption of Comment Resolutions • Moved, to adopt the “accept”, “counter”, and “reject” comment resolutions in submission 11 -06/602 r 7 and direct the TGs Editor to make the changes indicated in the “accept” and “counter” comment resolutions. • Moved: Seconded: • Vote: – Yes: Submission No: Abstain: 8 Donald Eastlake 3 rd, Motorola

May 2006 doc. : IEEE 802. 11 -06/671 r 2 TGs June 2006 ad hoc Information • The meeting will be hosted by Intel, point of conact Steven Conner w. steven. conner@intel. com, facility: – Jones Farm #3 2111 NE 25 th Ave Hillsboro, OR 97124 USA • Dates and tentative hours are: – 6/13 10 am-6 pm, 6/14 9 am-6 pm, 6/15 9 am-4 pm • Topics – further comment resolution and Draft improvements – Routing/Interworking; MAC Enhancements; Security; General issues, including draft organization • Hotels (all have high speed Internet) Marriott Courtyard 3050 NW Stucki Place Hillsboro, OR 97124 Phone +1 -503 -690 -1800 Toll Free 800 -321 -2111 Submission Marriott Residence Inn 18855 NW Tanasbourne Dr. Hillsboro, OR 97124 Phone +1 -503 -531 -3200 Toll Free 900 -331 -3131 Complimentary Breakfast 9 Larkspur Landing Hillsboro 3133 NE Shute Road Hillsboro, OR 97124 Phone +1 -503 -681 -2121 Complimentary Breakfast Donald Eastlake 3 rd, Motorola

May 2006 doc. : IEEE 802. 11 -06/671 r 2 RSVPs / Timeline Straw Poll • How many people expect to attend the June ad hoc? • Timeline Straw Poll – We should aim go to WG Letter Ballot in July: – We should aim go to WG Letter Ballot in September: – We should aim go to WG Letter Ballot after September: Submission 10 Donald Eastlake 3 rd, Motorola

May 2006 doc. : IEEE 802. 11 -06/671 r 2 Schedule Projected at Jacksonville, Florida (May) Meeting • June 2006 (Hillsboro, Oregon) – TGs ad hoc – Comment resolution, security • July 2006 (San Diego, California) – Further Refinement of Draft, Letter Ballot Authorized by WG • September 2006 (Melbourne, Australia) – Comment resolution • November 2006 (Dallas, Texas) – First Letter Ballot Re-circulation authorized • January 2007 (London, England) – Second Letter Ballot Re-circulation • March 2007 (Orlando, Florida) – Third Letter Ballot Re-circulation • May 2007 (Montreal, Quebec) – Fourth Letter Ballot Re-circulation • July 2007 (San Francisco, California) – Sponsor Ballot Authorization by WG • September 2007 (Waikoloa, Hawai‘i) – Sponsor Ballot Comment Resolution Submission 11 Donald Eastlake 3 rd, Motorola

May 2006 doc. : IEEE 802. 11 -06/671 r 2 July – San Diego Meeting Schedule • Hours based on the 10 hours (5 sessions) we will probably get: – – – Submission 1 Opening Session: Administrivia, Minutes, Agenda, Process 5 Comment Resolution 2 Joint Meeting with 802. 15. 5 and 802. 16 j 1 Other Technical Presentations 1 Closing Session: Process, Teleconferences/Ad Hocs 12 Donald Eastlake 3 rd, Motorola

May 2006 doc. : IEEE 802. 11 -06/671 r 2 TGs Activity Between Meetings • TGs Activities Between Meetings Requiring Notice: – One or more face to face meetings, requires 30 days notice (P&P clause 3. 6. 2). – One or multiple Teleconferences (require 10 days notice, cannot be held more often than weekly (P&P clause 3. 6. 3)). • Between May and July 2006: – The 3 day ad hoc 13 -15 June in Hillsboro, Oregon. – Suggested multiple teleconferences such as 31 May (Draft refinement and ad hoc meeting planning), 28 June (further Draft refinement), and 5 July (Draft refinement and July meeting planning). • Suggestions between July and September 2006: – If we go to Letter Ballot in July we will be waiting for LB to close so probably one teleconference would be appropriate. – If we plan to go to Letter Ballot in September, perhaps bi-weekly teleconferences? Submission 13 Donald Eastlake 3 rd, Motorola

May 2006 doc. : IEEE 802. 11 -06/671 r 2 References • Earlier TGs Process Submissions – – – – March 2006, 11 -06/340 r 1, Denver, Colorado January 2006, 11 -06/130 r 1, Waikoloa, Hawai‘i November 2005, 11 -05/1137 r 1, Vancouver, British Columbia September 2005, 11 -05/878 r 1, Garden Grove, California July 2005, 11 -05/662 r 1, San Francisco, California May 2005, 11 -05/366 r 1, Cairns, Queensland March 2005, 11 -05/207 r 3, Atlanta, Georgia January 2005, 11 -05/26 r 1, Monterey, California • 11 -04/1430 r 12, Call For Proposals • 11 -05/597 r 21, TGs Proposals • 11 -06/328 r 0, 11 -06/329 r 3, Confirmed Proposal Submission 14 Donald Eastlake 3 rd, Motorola