Standardization of Next-generation Wireless LANs in the IEEE 802.11 Working Group
Yasuhiko Inoue, Akira Kishida · NTT technical review · 2021
The market of wireless local area networks (LANs) has extended from the original personal computer peripherals to various segments such as information appliances, Internet-of-Things devices, and automobiles.The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 working group, which develops the standard of wireless LANs, is working on new projects for next-generation wireless LANs.This article introduces current activities in the IEEE 802.11 working group focusing on the next mainstream wireless LANs such as the IEEE 802.11ax and 802.11be following the 802.11ax.Related activity in the Wi-Fi Alliance for providing interoperability test services of wireless LAN devices based on the IEEE 802.11 standards is also covered in this article.