IEEE 802.11ad-2012
Part 11: Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications Amendment 3: Enhancements for Very High Throughput in the 60 GHz Band
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802.11ad-2012 is a wireless LAN amendment focused on very high throughput operation in the 60 GHz band. It addresses MAC and PHY enhancements for short-range communication links, making it relevant to networking and broadcast technologies as well as related computing and electronic systems. For engineers, buyers, and compliance teams, this specification helps define how 60 GHz devices should be designed, evaluated, and compared in performance-sensitive applications.
What is 802.11ad-2012?
802.11ad-2012 is a technical amendment to the 802.11 family that adds enhancements for very high throughput wireless local area networking at 60 GHz. Its scope covers both the medium access control layer and the physical layer, with requirements intended to support fast data transfer over short distances. As a superseded standard, it remains useful for reference, design review, legacy product support, and technical comparison against later wireless specifications.
Where is 802.11ad-2012 used?
This standard is mainly relevant to short-range wireless devices and systems operating in the 60 GHz band, where high data rates and directional links are often important. Typical use cases may include docking, cable replacement, in-room wireless connectivity, and specialized networking equipment that depends on tightly controlled PHY behavior. It is also useful in procurement and engineering workflows where legacy 802.11ad-2012-capable products must be identified or tested.
Why is 802.11ad-2012 important?
802.11ad-2012 matters because it provides a clear technical baseline for very high throughput wireless operation in a demanding frequency band. Using the standard supports consistent design targets, interoperability checks, and conformance testing across equipment that implements 60 GHz WLAN features. It can also reduce risk in specification review and product selection by clarifying the expected MAC and PHY behavior for systems built around this amendment.
- 60 GHz wireless LAN amendment
- Very high throughput enhancements
- MAC and PHY specification coverage
- Short-range link behavior
- Superseded reference standard
- Publication Date: 2012
- Standard Status: Superseded
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies; Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Computing and Processing
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