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IEEE P802.11ai/D4.0, Feb 2015

IEEE Standard for Information technology—Telecommunications and information exchange between systems - Local and metropolitan area networks—Specific requirements Part 11: Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications Amendment 1: Fast Initial Link Setup

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IEEE P802.11ai/D4.0, Feb 2015 is a draft IEEE standard amendment focused on Fast Initial Link Setup for wireless LAN systems. It sits within the IEEE 802.11 MAC and PHY framework and is relevant to communication, networking, and computing technologies where quicker network access can improve user experience and device behavior. As a draft document, IEEE P802.11ai/D4.0, Feb 2015 is useful for understanding the technical direction of initial connection procedures and related interoperability requirements.

Overview of IEEE P802.11ai/D4.0, Feb 2015

This document addresses a specific enhancement to IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN operation: reducing the time needed for a station to complete initial link setup. The amendment context places it in the MAC and PHY specifications for local and metropolitan area networks, where connection latency can affect device readiness and network responsiveness. IEEE P802.11ai/D4.0, Feb 2015 is therefore relevant to engineers and buyers evaluating draft-level requirements for Wi‑Fi connection behavior, signaling flow, and implementation planning.

Typical use cases

IEEE P802.11ai/D4.0, Feb 2015 is commonly relevant where WLAN devices must connect quickly and reliably, such as access points, client adapters, embedded wireless modules, and networked computing platforms. It may be considered in systems that benefit from faster join times, including enterprise connectivity deployments, mobile devices, and connected equipment that must establish service with minimal delay. The standard is also useful for design teams reviewing MAC and PHY behavior during link setup and interoperability testing.

Why it matters

For procurement, design validation, and compliance review, IEEE P802.11ai/D4.0, Feb 2015 provides a clear reference point for Fast Initial Link Setup behavior in wireless LAN products. Using a defined technical document helps reduce ambiguity when comparing implementations, checking conformance, or planning interoperability testing. It can support more consistent performance expectations across devices and networks, especially where connection latency is part of the user or system requirement. IEEE P802.11ai/D4.0, Feb 2015 also helps limit integration risk in WLAN-based designs.

  • Fast Initial Link Setup amendment
  • IEEE 802.11 MAC and PHY scope
  • Wireless LAN connection behavior
  • Draft-level technical requirements
  • Interoperability and testing reference
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  • Publication Date: 2015

  • Standard Status: Inactive

  • Publisher: IEEE

  • Subject: Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies; Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Computing and Processing

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