Project IEEE 802.16.3 Broadband Wireless Access Working Group <http://ieee802.org/16> Title A Proposal for a 5.2/5.8 GHz License-Exempt (LE) WirelessHUMAN Network Standard Based on Modified IEEE 802.11a PHY and IEEE 802.16.1 MAC Standards

This proposal discusses a wireless network system composed of autonomous/adaptive wireless base stations controlling a large constellation of oblong microcells. Data communications within a microcell is mediated using modified IEEE 802.11a PHY and IEEE 802.16.1 MAC standards. A BS Network Controller is used to oversee the allocation of frequencies amongst microcells of the base station, detect co-channel interference, and control the EIRP of the microcells. Purpose To initiate discussion within the IEEE 802.16.4 committee. To propose the development of a common set of MAC and PHY standards and a new RF PHY layer that will oversee the operation of wireless network terminals having adaptive qualities and being capable of autonomous operation in a controlled co-channel interference environment. Notice This document has been prepared to assist IEEE 802.16.4. It is offered as a basis for discussion and is not binding on the contributing individual(s) or organization(s). The material in this document is subject to change in form and content after further study. The contributor(s) reserve(s) the right to add, amend or withdraw material contained herein. Release The contributor grants a free, irrevocable license to the IEEE to incorporate text contained in this contribution, and any modifications thereof, in the creation of an IEEE Standards publication; to copyright in the IEEE’s name any IEEE Standards publication even though it may include portions of this contribution; and at the IEEE’s sole discretion to permit others to reproduce in whole or in part the resulting IEEE Standards publication. The contributor also acknowledges and accepts that this contribution may be made public by IEEE 802.16. Patent Policy and Procedures The contributor is familiar with the IEEE 802.16 Patent Policy and Procedures (Version 1.0) , including the statement IEEE standards may include the known use of patent(s), including patent applications, if there is technical justification in the opinion of the standardsdeveloping committee and provided the IEEE receives assurance from the patent holder that it will license applicants under reasonable terms and conditions for the purpose of implementing the standard. Early disclosure to the Working Group of patent information that might be relevant to the standard is essential to reduce the possibility for delays in the development process and increase the likelihood that the draft publication will be approved for publication. Please notify the Chair as early as possible, in written or electronic form, of any patents (granted or under application) that may cover technology that is under consideration by or has been approved by IEEE 802.16. The Chair will disclose this notification via the IEEE 802.16 web site . TM 2001-01-15 IEEE 802.16.4c-01/15 A Proposal for a 5.2/5.8 GHz License-Exempt (LE) WirelessHUMAN Network Standard Based on Modified IEEE 802.11a PHY and IEEE 802.16.1 MAC Standard John Sydor Octavian Sarca Communications Research Centre Redline Communications Ltd. Ottawa, Canada Toronto, Canada