Re: [DNA-BOF] Link Hints Charter Text for Discussion

[Alper Yegin <alper@docomolabs-usa.com>]

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> While it is a goal of DNA to provide network
> attachment detection systems which do not rely
> upon link-layer information, in some circumstances
> reception of hint information from lower layers may
> be valuable in speeding detection.
> In order to provide information to implementors,
> the group will catalogue existing attachment hint
> information which is available on wireless links.

How about this:

In order to provide guidance to implementors, the group will survey existing
link-layer hints and define general abstractions. The mechanisms developed
by the WG will specify how these abstracted hints are utilized when they are
present.

> This aims at allowing ready comparison of
> capabilities for those designing DNA systems which
> use link-hints.
> 
> ...
> 
> Milestone:
> 
> Existing Wireless Link Hints for Detecting Network
> Attachment (Dec 2003?)
> 

Alper