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IEEE P802.11-2020/Cor 2/D1.0, Sept 2023

Part 11: Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications - Corrigendum 2 Correct the Number Assignment of the Information Identifier (ID) for Enhanced Broadcast Services (EBCS) element of the Access Network Query Protocol (ANQP)

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P802.11-2020/Cor 2/D1.0, Sept 2023 is a corrigendum for the IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN specification, focused on correcting the number assignment of the Information Identifier (ID) for the Enhanced Broadcast Services (EBCS) element in the Access Network Query Protocol (ANQP). This update matters for communication and networking systems that rely on accurate protocol definitions, helping support consistent implementation, interoperability, and conformance across WLAN equipment and software.

What is P802.11-2020/Cor 2/D1.0, Sept 2023?

This document is a draft corrigendum to the IEEE 802.11 family, which defines Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) specifications. Its purpose is narrow but important: it corrects a specific identifier assignment used by the Enhanced Broadcast Services (EBCS) element within ANQP. For implementers, that kind of correction helps ensure protocol data is interpreted consistently and reduces the risk of mismatched behavior between devices, access points, and supporting network services.

Where is P802.11-2020/Cor 2/D1.0, Sept 2023 used?

P802.11-2020/Cor 2/D1.0, Sept 2023 is relevant in wireless LAN products and systems that implement IEEE 802.11 management and discovery functions. It may be used by access points, client devices, and network software that handle ANQP exchanges, especially where Enhanced Broadcast Services information is advertised or processed. Typical use cases include enterprise Wi‑Fi infrastructure, hotspot discovery, and other WLAN environments where correct identification of protocol elements helps maintain reliable device interaction.

Why is P802.11-2020/Cor 2/D1.0, Sept 2023 important?

Accurate identifier assignment is essential for standards-based interoperability, and this corrigendum helps keep 802.11 implementations aligned with the intended protocol structure. By clarifying the EBCS information element ID, P802.11-2020/Cor 2/D1.0, Sept 2023 supports cleaner compliance checks, more reliable testing, and fewer integration errors in WLAN equipment. For procurement and engineering teams, it provides a precise reference for verifying that ANQP-related behavior matches the corrected specification.

  • IEEE 802.11 WLAN corrigendum
  • ANQP Information Identifier correction
  • EBCS element number assignment
  • Wireless LAN MAC/PHY context
  • Conformance and interoperability support
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  • Publication Date: 2024
  • Standard Status: Inactive
  • Publisher: IEEE
  • Subject: Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies; Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Computing and Processing
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