Chapter 5. IEEE 802.11 Standards

IN THIS CHAPTER, YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT THE FOLLOWING:

  • IEEE 802.11 standard

  • IEEE 802.11 ratified amendments

    • 802.11b

    • 802.11a

    • 802.11g

    • 802.11d

    • 802.11F

    • 802.11h

    • 802.11i

    • 802.11j

    • 802.11e

    • 802.11k

    • 802.11r

  • IEEE 802.11 draft amendments

    • 802.11m

    • 802.11n

    • 802.11p

    • 802.11s

    • 802.11T

    • 802.11u

    • 802.11v

    • 802.11w

    • 802.11y

    • 802.11z

    • 802.11aa

IEEE 802.11 Standards

The 802.11 Working Group comprises more than 250 wireless companies and has over 650 active members. It consists of standing committees, study groups, and numerous task groups. For example, the Standing Committee—Publicity (PSC) is in charge of finding means to better publicize the 802.11 standard. The 802.11 Study Group (SG) is in ...

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