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IEEE P802.11z/D6.0, Aug 2009

Part 11: Wireless LAN Medium Access Control 15 (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications --Amendment 6: Extensions to Direct Link Setup (DLS)

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P802.11z/D6.0, Aug 2009 is an inactive draft standard for IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN technology, focused on Amendment 6 for extensions to Direct Link Setup (DLS). It addresses communication and networking requirements within the MAC and PHY framework, helping define how stations may establish direct communication more efficiently. For engineers and procurement teams, this technical document is relevant when reviewing legacy WLAN behavior, interoperability expectations, and amendment-level compliance details.

P802.11z/D6.0, Aug 2009 overview

P802.11z/D6.0, Aug 2009 sits within the 802.11 family and narrows in on Direct Link Setup enhancements for wireless LAN operation. In practical terms, it supports the technical specification work needed to improve how devices coordinate direct links while still operating under the MAC and physical layer rules of 802.11. The draft status indicates it reflects a pre-final or ballot-stage document, so it is most useful for engineering review, historical reference, or standards-based design analysis.

Typical use cases

This standard is most relevant in wireless LAN system design where direct station-to-station communication is considered, especially in devices that implement IEEE 802.11 MAC behavior. It may be used by network equipment vendors, chipset developers, and test teams evaluating amendment support for DLS-related functions. The document can also support legacy interoperability work, product verification, and standards review for environments where lower-latency direct connections are important within a managed WLAN architecture.

Why this standard matters

P802.11z/D6.0, Aug 2009 matters because amendment-level details can affect how devices negotiate and maintain direct links, which in turn influences interoperability and implementation consistency. Clear requirements help reduce design ambiguity, support repeatable testing, and improve confidence when comparing products against the same technical baseline. For organizations handling procurement or compliance checks, referencing P802.11z/D6.0, Aug 2009 can also help identify whether a WLAN implementation aligns with the expected behavior for this 802.11 amendment.

  • IEEE 802.11 MAC and PHY context
  • Direct Link Setup extension focus
  • Wireless LAN amendment-level requirements
  • Legacy interoperability reference
  • Draft status: inactive
SKU: 08481de6aa00

  • Publication Date: 2009

  • Standard Status: Inactive

  • Publisher: IEEE

  • Subject: Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies

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