IEEE 802.11T

IEEE 802.11T is a proposed test specification for the IEEE 802.11 standards.

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, commercial establishments and more recently metropolitan areas.

Wireless Performance Prediction

IEEE 802.11T is also referred to as the Wireless Performance Prediction (WPP) - test methods and metrics recommendation. Given the complexity of the IEEE 802.11 family of protocols, a test specification is particularly important so that products specifications and performance can be ascertained. The capital T in the name shows this is a "recommended practice" and not a standard.

The goal of the 802.11T project is to provide a set of measurement methods, performance metrics, and test recommendations that enable manufacturers, independent test labs, service providers, and end users to measure the performance of IEEE 802.11 standard equipment and networks.

tatus

The project, which was scheduled for completion in January 2008, will have its PAR withdrawn in July 2008.

External references

* [http://grouper.ieee.org/groups/802/11/Reports/tgt_update.htm Status of the project 802.11T] IEEE Task Group TGT
* [http://www.wsdmag.com/Articles/ArticleID/10003/10003.html Metrics and Methods Bring VoWLAN Success] Fanny Mlinarsky "Electronic Design" March 2005
* [http://www.reed-electronics.com/tmworld/article/CA457477 Wi-Fi Metrics] Fanny Mlinarsky "Test and Measurement World" October 1, 2004