[802.19] Definition of Coexistence

["Shellhammer, Steve" <sshellha@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

802.19 TAG,

 

            Recently with the coexistence discussions regarding 802.11 VHT60 I have been asked several times for a definition of coexistence.  It was pointed out at the closing EC meeting that one cannot evaluate coexistence without a proper definition.  I explained that the current definition that we have in 802 is the one that was standardized in 802.15.2 several years ago.  The 802.15.2 recommended practice was approved by both 802.11 and 802.15.  Yesterday, Bruce Kraemer, the chair of 802.11, asked me if the 802.19 TAG supported that definition.  I have never asked the TAG that question.  So I thought I would send out an email on this question.

 

            The definition in the 802.15.2 recommended practice is,

 

3.1.2 coexistence:

The ability of one system to perform a task in a given shared environment where other systems have an ability to perform their tasks and may or may not be using the same set of rules.

 

            I would like to hear feedback on this definition.  The TAG could choose to support this definition or come up with its own definition.  There is a perception that one cannot evaluate the coexistence of two wireless networks without an agreed upon definition.

 

            If the TAG decides they want to support another definition we could later hold an email ballot on the definition if making it more formal is useful.

 

            Comments are encouraged.

 

Steve