IEEE 802.11y-2008
802.11 is a set of IEEE standards that govern wireless networking transmission methods. They are commonly used today in their 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g versions to provide wireless connectivity in the home, office and some commercial establishments.
Contention Based Protocol
IEEE 802.11y is the Contention Based Protocol standard for the IEEE 802.11 family of standards. TGy will be working on amendments to IEEE 802.11 for operation in the 3650-3700 MHz Broadband Wireless Services allocation.
Status
The PAR and Five Criteria for 802.11Y (Contention Based Protocols) were approved by ExCom in November. However the item did not get on the NesCom agenda for their approval, so the group will continue to operate as the CBP SG through March 2006.
The 802.11y standard is in its early proposal stages. (3/2006)