Thomas Kunz
Systems and Computer Engineering
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WLAN: IEEE 802.11 – Future Developments
n802.11d: Regulatory Domain Update
n802.11e: MAC Enhancements – QoS
–Enhance the
current 802.11 MAC to expand support for applications with Quality of Service requirements, and in the capabilities
and efficiency of the
protocol.
n802.11f: Inter-Access Point Protocol
–Establish
an Inter-Access Point Protocol for data exchange via the distribution system.
n802.11g: Data Rates > 20 Mbit/s at 2.4 GHz; 54 Mbit/s, OFDM –802.11h: Spectrum
Managed 802.11a (DCS, TPC)
n802.11i: Enhanced Security Mechanisms
–Enhance the
current 802.11 MAC to provide improvements in security.
nStudy Groups
–5 GHz
(harmonization ETSI/IEEE)
–Radio
Resource Measurements
–High
Throughput