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Dear EC Members, This is a email ballot to make a determination on the motion regarding the approval of the 802.11n Press Release as approved unanimously by the 802.11 WG recently in Waikoloa regarding the attached Document file presented herein. Motion: "To approve the 802.11n Press Release attached, with the intent to submit to the IEEE (via Karen McCabe) for distribution to the press, subject to editorial revision." Moved: Stuart J. Kerry Second: Bob O'Hara The ballot opens 12:00 midnight ET Monday January 30th, 2006 and closes Thursday February 9th, 2006 at 11:59 pm ET. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: This Press Release revision was edited before presentation to you by Karen McCabe and my 802.11 WG Publicity Chair, Nanci Vogtli (please include both on any concerns or comments you send via email, thank you). The full details of the press text is detailed below for your convenience. Regards, Stuart J. Kerry Chair, IEEE 802.11 WLANs WG +++++++++ DRAFT: 1/23/06 Contact: Stuart J. Kerry, Chair, IEEE 802.11 Working Group +1 408 474 7356, stuart@ok-brit.com or Bruce Kraemer, Chair, IEEE 802.11n Task Group +1 321 327 6704, bkraemer@conexant.com or Karen McCabe, IEEE Senior Marketing Manager +1 732 562 3824, k.mccabe@ieee.org IEEE TASK GROUP ADVANCES STANDARDS PROCESS FOR HIGHER-SPEED 802.11 WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORKS PISCATAWAY, N.J., __ January 2006 - The IEEE has approved a joint proposal to amend the IEEE 802.11T wireless local area network (WLAN) standard by adding specifications for new technologies that will raise WLAN connection speeds to as much as 600 Mbps (megabits per second). The task group working on this amendment, IEEE 802.11nT, "Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications: Enhancements for Higher Throughput", voted unanimously to confirm the joint proposal. The project to develop IEEE 802.11n began in 2003 to ensure the interoperability of the next generation of WLAN devices. A draft of the amendment is expected in late 2006, with publication slated for 2007. "The IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN working group continues to improve this WLAN standard to meet the evolving needs of the public and industry," said Stuart J. Kerry, Chair of the IEEE 802.11 Working Group on Wireless Local Area Networks. "Hundreds of technical experts from the world's leading technology companies, academic institutions and government agencies have collaborated to develop the foundation for new high-throughput wireless LAN technology." Bruce Kraemer, Chair of the IEEE 802.11n High Throughput Task Group, adds that "reaching this step is a significant milestone. It demonstrates the success of the IEEE consensus process in bringing together the diverse interests of enterprises and consumers. The technology to be incorporated into IEEE 802.11n will provide new capabilities to diverse industry sectors ranging from computer and consumer electronics to public access and mobile telephony." About the IEEE 802.11 Working Group The IEEE 802.11 Working Group on Wireless Local Area Networks has completed 10 projects since 1999 that have continued the development and evolution of the IEEE 802.11 WirelessLANR Standard for Wireless Local Area Networks. The group currently has 520 individual voting members contributing to 11 active projects. For more information on this working group, see http://www.ieee802.org/11. About the IEEE Standards Association The IEEE Standards Association, a globally recognized standards-setting body, develops consensus standards through an open process that brings diverse parts of an industry together. These standards set specifications and procedures based on current scientific consensus. The IEEE-SA has a portfolio of more than 870 completed standards and more than 400 standards in development. Over 15,000 IEEE members worldwide belong to IEEE-SA and voluntarily participate in standards activities. For information on IEEE-SA see: http://www.standards.ieee.org/. About the IEEE The IEEE has more than 375,000 members in approximately 150 countries. Through its members, the organization is a leading authority on areas ranging from aerospace, computers and telecommunications to biomedicine, electric power and consumer electronics. The IEEE produces nearly 30 percent of the world's literature in the electrical and electronics engineering, computing and control technology fields. This nonprofit organization also sponsors or cosponsors more than 300 technical conferences each year. Additional information about the IEEE can be found at http://www.ieee.org. # # # +++++++++ ---------- This email is sent from the 802 Executive Committee email reflector. This list is maintained by Listserv.
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