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IEEE P802.11w/D11.0, Jun 2009

Specific Requirements Part 11: Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) specifications Amendment 4: Protected Management Frames

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P802.11w/D11.0, Jun 2009 is a draft wireless LAN standard focused on Protected Management Frames within the IEEE 802.11 MAC and PHY framework. It addresses a specific security gap in communication, networking, and broadcast technologies by strengthening how management traffic is handled on Wi-Fi networks. For engineers, integrators, and compliance teams, this technical document is relevant when evaluating WLAN behavior, security design choices, and implementation consistency in 802.11-based systems.

About P802.11w/D11.0, Jun 2009

This draft amendment targets the management layer of IEEE 802.11 by defining protected handling for selected management frames, which are commonly used to coordinate and control wireless connections. P802.11w/D11.0, Jun 2009 sits within the broader WLAN medium access control and physical layer specifications, making it a focused reference for security-related protocol behavior rather than general radio performance. It is useful for understanding how protected management traffic is specified in the 802.11 environment.

Where is P802.11w/D11.0, Jun 2009 used?

This standard is most relevant in Wi-Fi access points, client devices, wireless controllers, and test environments that need to evaluate management frame protection in 802.11 networks. It may also be used by product teams working on enterprise WLAN equipment, embedded wireless modules, or certification-style testing that examines protocol conformance. In practice, P802.11w/D11.0, Jun 2009 helps align device behavior with the security requirements surrounding wireless network control and connection management.

Importance in practice

In practical terms, P802.11w/D11.0, Jun 2009 supports more consistent and secure handling of management frames, which can reduce exposure to disruption or spoofing of wireless control traffic. For procurement and design reviews, it offers a clear technical basis for comparing implementations and checking compliance expectations. It is also valuable in interoperability testing, where differences in protected management behavior can affect network stability, association handling, and overall WLAN reliability.

  • Protected management frame behavior
  • IEEE 802.11 MAC and PHY context
  • Wireless LAN security-oriented requirements
  • Draft amendment for WLAN protocol review
SKU: c40728fd8378

  • Publication Date: 2009

  • Standard Status: Inactive

  • Publisher: IEEE

  • Subject: Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies

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