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P802.21 - Standard for Local and metropolitan area networks -- Part 21: Media Independent Services Framework
This standard defines an extensible IEEE 802(R) media access independent services framework (i.e., function and protocol) that enables the optimization of handover and other services (e.g., discovery) between heterogeneous IEEE 802 networks. It also facilitates these services when networking between IEEE 802 networks and cellular networks.
- Status:
Working Group: WG802.21 - Media Independent Handoff Working Group
Sponsor: C/LM - LAN/MAN Standards Committee 
Society: C - IEEE Computer Society
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