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IEEE P802.11-REVmc/D4.0, Jan 2015

Specific requirements Part 11: Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications

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P802.11-REVmc/D4.0, Jan 2015 is a wireless LAN technical document focused on the Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) specifications that support IEEE 802.11 network operation. It addresses the core requirements behind Wi-Fi-style radio links, including how devices access the medium and exchange data reliably. For engineers, integrators, and procurement teams, this specification helps define the communication behavior expected in compliant wireless equipment and related testing workflows.

About P802.11-REVmc/D4.0, Jan 2015

This draft revision consolidates requirements for the IEEE 802.11 family at the MAC and PHY layers, which are central to wireless LAN design and interoperability. P802.11-REVmc/D4.0, Jan 2015 is relevant where consistent over-the-air behavior, frame handling, and radio-layer operation matter across devices from different vendors. The subtitle indicates a focused specification rather than a general overview, making it useful when reviewing technical requirements, validating implementations, or comparing support across wireless products.

Where is P802.11-REVmc/D4.0, Jan 2015 used?

This standard is typically used in wireless networking equipment, embedded communication modules, access points, client devices, and test environments that evaluate WLAN performance. It is relevant wherever MAC access rules and PHY signaling need to be aligned for dependable radio communication. Common use cases include product design, interoperability checks, conformance testing, and technical review of devices intended to operate in IEEE 802.11-based networks across computing and communications applications.

Importance in practice

In practice, P802.11-REVmc/D4.0, Jan 2015 helps reduce ambiguity in wireless LAN implementation by setting out the requirements that govern how devices share the medium and transmit on the physical layer. That matters for consistency between vendors, predictable performance, and clearer compliance testing. It also supports engineering control during product development, since MAC and PHY behavior can affect reliability, throughput, and connection stability. For buyers and specifiers, it provides a reference point for comparing technical capability.

  • Wireless LAN MAC requirements
  • PHY layer specifications
  • IEEE 802.11 revision draft
  • Interoperability and conformance reference
  • English-language technical document
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  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Standard Status: Inactive
  • Publisher: IEEE
  • Subject: Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies; Computing and Processing; Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
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