[manet] Recharter Discussion

[Justin Dean <[e-mail]>]

I'll start things off by floating the draft re-charter which was presented
in Prague.

The purpose of the MANET working group is to standardize IP routing
protocol functionality suitable for wireless routing application
within both static and dynamic topologies with increased dynamics due
to node motion or other factors.

Approaches are intended to be relatively lightweight in nature,
suitable for multiple hardware and wireless environments, and address
scenarios where MANETs are deployed at the edges of an IP
infrastructure. Hybrid mesh infrastructures (e.g., a mixture of fixed
and mobile routers) should also be supported by MANET specifications
and management features.

The MANET WG is responsible for the maintenance of OLSRv2, AODVv2,
DLEP and NHPD. Of particular interest: border behavior between MANET
networks and fixed IP network infrastructures, enhance AODVv2 gateway
functionality; security enhancements, encryption security extensions
for RFC5444.

The MANET WG will standardize a multicast MANET protocol framework
based on previous work and lessons learned for scoped forwarding
within MANET networks.  As part of this framework the WG will produce
a well defined MANET multicast forwarding information base.

The WG will produce an informational draft outlining challenges and
best practices for deploying and managing MANET networks.

The MANET WG will interact with the PIM working group on issues
relating to the multicast work.  The WG will also pay attention to
other IETF and IRTF work that is addressing topics related to MANET
environments.

In summary, the WG will develop the following drafts:

MANET Management Document (Informational)
MANET Maintenance
 - RFC5444 Security extension (Standards)
 - Enhanced AODVv2 gateway extension (Standards)
MANET Multicast
 - Multicast FIB (Standards)


This will likely be considered too broad to pass.  We will likely need
to cut some and focus the work.  For me personally I know I have the
time and backing to work on the Multicast piece.

Justin