IEEE 802.11y-2008
Part 11: Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications Amendment 3: 3650-3700 MHz Operation in USA
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802.11y-2008 is a wireless LAN amendment that extends the 802.11 MAC and PHY framework for 3650-3700 MHz operation in the USA. It addresses how communication equipment can use this spectrum while following the technical rules tied to networking performance, channel access, and radio operation. For buyers, engineers, and compliance teams, this standard helps define a clearer path for designing and evaluating equipment intended for that band.
What is 802.11y-2008?
802.11y-2008 is part of the IEEE 802.11 family and focuses on a specific amendment to wireless LAN medium access control and physical layer specifications. Its scope is tied to 3650-3700 MHz operation in the United States, so it is more targeted than general Wi-Fi references. The document is relevant when a system must align MAC behavior and PHY characteristics with that spectrum allocation, supporting more consistent engineering, implementation, and technical review.
Where is 802.11y-2008 used?
This standard is mainly used in wireless networking equipment and related radio systems intended for operation in the 3650-3700 MHz band. It may be relevant to access points, client devices, fixed wireless links, and other communication products that need a defined technical basis for that spectrum. In practice, it supports product development, integration, and evaluation where the radio design must match the specified USA operating range and the broader communications and networking context.
Why is 802.11y-2008 important?
802.11y-2008 matters because it gives a focused technical reference for a specific wireless LAN spectrum application. That helps reduce ambiguity during design, procurement, and compliance checks, especially when equipment must be tested against a defined operating band. For organizations working with 802.11y-2008, the standard can support more consistent implementation choices, clearer validation targets, and lower risk of mismatch between expected performance and actual radio behavior.
- Wireless LAN MAC and PHY amendment
- 3650-3700 MHz USA operation
- IEEE 802.11 family context
- Superseded standard status
- English-language technical document
- Publication Date: 2008
- Standard Status: Superseded
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies
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