IEEE 802.15.1-2002
Part 15: Wireless Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs)
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802.15.1-2002 is a wireless networking standard for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs), defining MAC and PHY specifications used in communication, networking, and broadcast technologies. It provides a technical basis for short-range radio design, helping ensure devices can exchange data in a consistent and interoperable way. As a superseded standard, 802.15.1-2002 remains relevant for reference, comparison, and legacy system support where historical requirements still matter.
About 802.15.1-2002
This standard sets out the wireless medium access control and physical layer requirements for WPAN implementations, with attention to how devices access the channel and how radio transmission is structured. The 802.15.1-2002 document is useful when assessing legacy specifications, reviewing conformance expectations, or understanding the technical foundation behind early personal-area networking. For engineering and procurement teams, it offers a clear reference point for evaluating compatibility and system behavior.
Where is 802.15.1-2002 used?
802.15.1-2002 is typically associated with short-range wireless devices that need direct, low-power communication within a limited area. It may be relevant in consumer electronics, embedded modules, test environments, and products built around WPAN connectivity. Because it addresses MAC and PHY behavior, it is especially useful when working with radio-linked devices that require predictable pairing, data exchange, or device-to-device communication in compact network setups.
Importance in practice
In practice, 802.15.1-2002 helps reduce ambiguity during design, testing, and compliance review by defining the wireless behavior expected at the network and radio layers. That makes it valuable for legacy maintenance, specification review, and technical procurement where exact standard alignment matters. For organizations supporting older WPAN-based equipment, the standard can also aid troubleshooting and consistency checks across hardware revisions, test plans, and integration work.
- WPAN MAC and PHY requirements
- Short-range wireless interoperability
- Legacy specification reference
- Design and compliance review
- Channel access and radio behavior
- Publication Date: 2002
- Standard Status: Superseded
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies
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