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IEEE P802.11i/D10.0

Draft IEEE Standard for Information Technology Telecommunications and Information Exchange Between Systems Local and Metropolitan Area Networks Specific Requirements Part 11: Wireless Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications: Amendment 6: Medium Access Control (MAC) Security Enhancements (Amendment to IEEE Std 802.11, 1999 Edition as Amended by IEEE Std 802.11g-2003 and IEEE Std 802.11h-2003)

Standard by IEEE, 2004

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IEEE P802.11i/D10.0 is a draft standard for wireless LAN security enhancements within the IEEE 802.11 family. It focuses on Medium Access Control (MAC) security for local and metropolitan area networks, building on the 1999 edition and later amendments to address protection of network traffic and access. For communication, networking and broadcast technologies, it provides a defined technical basis for evaluating security features and implementation requirements.

IEEE P802.11i/D10.0 overview

This draft IEEE standard addresses MAC-layer security enhancements for IEEE 802.11 systems, with emphasis on protecting communications in wireless local and metropolitan area networks. IEEE P802.11i/D10.0 belongs to the amendment stream for IEEE Std 802.11 and is intended to refine how devices handle security-related functions at the protocol level. It is relevant to designers and reviewers who need a clear reference for wireless security behavior, compatibility considerations, and draft-stage technical requirements.

Typical use cases

Typical use cases include evaluating draft wireless LAN security features for access points, client devices, and network infrastructure that implement IEEE 802.11 MAC behavior. It may support product development, interoperability preparation, and protocol review in environments where secure wireless connectivity is required. The standard is also useful for engineering teams working on enterprise WLAN equipment, testing labs assessing draft conformance, and procurement teams comparing security-oriented wireless specifications within communication systems.

Why this standard matters

Wireless security requirements at the MAC layer can affect access control, protected communication, and overall network consistency. IEEE P802.11i/D10.0 matters because it gives organizations a defined draft reference for design control, technical comparison, and early compliance planning in IEEE 802.11-based systems. Using a clear standard can reduce implementation risk, improve testing alignment, and help ensure that security-related features are evaluated against a common specification rather than ad hoc expectations.

  • Draft MAC security enhancement requirements
  • IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN context
  • Local and metropolitan area networks
  • Protocol review and conformance planning
  • Security-focused implementation reference
SKU: 98016f8b59d1

  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Standard Status: Inactive
  • Publisher: IEEE
  • Subject: Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies
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