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IEEE P802.11aq/013.0 Oct 2017

Specific requirements Part 11: Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications Amendment 3: Pre-Association Discovery

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P802.11aq/013.0 Oct 2017 is an IEEE 802.11 amendment focused on Pre-Association Discovery within wireless LAN MAC and PHY specifications. It addresses how devices can exchange discovery information before a full connection is established, which is important for selecting networks and services efficiently. For computing and networking equipment, this specification helps define consistent behavior around discovery signaling, improving interoperability and reducing uncertainty during early connection stages.

Overview of P802.11aq/013.0 Oct 2017

This technical document sits within the IEEE 802.11 framework and extends requirements related to wireless LAN medium access control and physical layer operation. P802.11aq/013.0 Oct 2017 concentrates on pre-association discovery, a process used before a station formally joins a network. In practical terms, it helps structure how devices may identify available capabilities and service information early in the connection workflow. That makes the standard relevant for products that depend on orderly, interoperable wireless discovery behavior.

Typical use cases

P802.11aq/013.0 Oct 2017 is commonly relevant in Wi-Fi-enabled devices that need to discover network or service details before associating, such as laptops, mobile devices, embedded modules, and managed access points. It may also apply in environments where fast selection of connectivity options matters, including enterprise wireless deployments and connected equipment that must evaluate available services efficiently. The standard is useful during protocol design, device testing, and interoperability verification for WLAN systems.

Why it matters

Using P802.11aq/013.0 Oct 2017 helps support more predictable pre-connection behavior in wireless LAN products. That can reduce integration issues, improve consistency across vendors, and simplify conformance testing for teams building or procuring 802.11-based equipment. For engineering and compliance workflows, the standard provides a clearer reference for discovery-related requirements, which may lower implementation risk and help ensure devices handle early-stage connectivity in a controlled, interoperable way.

  • IEEE 802.11 WLAN amendment
  • Pre-association discovery focus
  • MAC and PHY specification context
  • Interoperability and testing relevance
  • Inactive standard status
SKU: 8275328f0699

  • Publication Date: 2017

  • Standard Status: Inactive

  • Publisher: IEEE

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

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