WLAN: IEEE 802.11 – Future
Developments
n 802.11d: Regulatory Domain Update
n 802.11e: 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.
n 802.11f: Inter-Access Point Protocol
Establish an Inter-Access Point Protocol for data exchange via the
distribution system.
n 802.11g: Data Rates > 20 Mbit/s at 2.4 GHz; 54 Mbit/s, OFDM –
802.11h: Spectrum Managed 802.11a (DCS, TPC)
n 802.11i: Enhanced Security Mechanisms
Enhance the current 802.11 MAC to provide improvements in security.
n Study Groups
5 GHz (harmonization ETSI/IEEE)
Radio Resource Measurements
High Throughput