Network: Network requirements (T31)

Abstract

IEEE Std 802.16™ is an emerging suite of standards for Broadband Wireless Access (BWA). IEEE Std
3 802.16e™ amendment to the IEEE 802.16 base specification enables combined, fixed, and mobile
4 operation in licensed and license-exempt frequency bands under 11 GHz. IEEE Std 802.16 defines a high throughput packet data network radio interface capable of supporting several classes of Internet Protocol (IP) applications and services including isochronous applications such as Voice Over IP (VoIP) and applications with bursty data access profiles such as TCP applications.

This is the first of a three-stage, end-to-end network system architecture specification for broadband wireless networks based on WiMAX Forum Certified™ products. This document specifies recommendations and requirements for such networks from the perspective of network operators intending to deploy WiMAX networks. It describes business and usage scenarios, deployment models, functional requirements, and performance guidelines for the end-to-end system. Architecture details shall be specified in stage-2 and stage-3 specifications based on requirements outlined in this document.

During the course of the development of this document, a progressive phased approach to the development of the WiMAX network capability was identified to be able to build networks and network components on a timely basis, yet ultimately produce a full-featured network.

This work will be governed by the objectives of the WiMAX Forum™. While this work is aligned with the IEEE 802.16 suite of standards, there is a need and opportunity to address issues that go beyond the IEEE 802.16 standards. These issues could be in areas that are covered by other standards, or not covered by any other standards. Throughout the rest of this document, the terms WiMAX networks and WiMAX technology will be used to loosely refer to the networks and technology that are the focus of this specification. The term WiMAX Forum CertifiedTM will be used formally to refer to certified products.

Table of Contents

 1 INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE (INFORMATIVE)
2 ABBREVIATIONS, DEFINITIONS, AND CONVENTIONS (INFORMATIVE)
  2.1 CONVENTIONS (INFORMATIVE).
  2.2 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS (INFORMATIVE)
  2.3 DEFINITIONS (INFORMATIVE)
3 BUSINESS SCENARIOS INFORMATIONAL (INFORMATIVE)
  3.1 ACCESS SERVICE PROVIDER (INFORMATIVE)
  3.2 INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER (INFORMATIVE)
  3.3 RETAIL NETWORK OPERATOR (INFORMATIVE)
  3.4 WHOLESALE NETWORK OPERATOR (INFORMATIVE)
4 REGULATORY INFORMATION (INFORMATIVE)
  4.1 BACKGROUND (INFORMATIVE).
  4.2 IMPACT OF SPECTRUM REGULATIONS ON USAGE SCENARIOS (INFORMATIVE)
5 USAGE SCENARIOS (INFORMATIVE)
  5.1 FIXED USAGE SCENARIO (INFORMATIVE)
  5.2 NOMADIC USAGE SCENARIO (INFORMATIVE)
  5.3 PORTABLE USAGE SCENARIO (INFORMATIVE)
  5.4 SIMPLE MOBILITY USAGE SCENARIO (INFORMATIVE)
  5.5 FULL MOBILITY USAGE SCENARIO (INFORMATIVE)
  5.6 REQUIREMENTS FOR RELEASE 1 (NORMATIVE)
6 DEPLOYMENT SCENARIOS (INFORMATIVE)
  6.1 STAND-ALONE WIMAX NETWORK (INFORMATIVE)
  6.2 INTEGRATION WITH DSL BROADBAND NETWORK (INFORMATIVE)
  6.3 INTEGRATION WITH MSO BROADBAND NETWORK (INFORMATIVE)
  6.4 INTEGRATION WITH 3GPP NETWORK (INFORMATIVE)
  6.5 INTEGRATION WITH 3GPP2 NETWORK (INFORMATIVE)
  6.6 INTEGRATION WITH NEXT GENERATION NETWORK (INFORMATIVE)
7 INTEROPERABILITY SCENARIOS (INFORMATIVE)
  7.1 SERVICE PROVIDER INTEROPERABILITY (INFORMATIVE)
  7.2 ROAMING USER (INFORMATIVE)
8 APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES REQUIREMENTS (INFORMATIVE
  8.1 INTRODUCTION (INFORMATIVE)
  8.2 SERVICES (INFORMATIVE)
  8.3 REQUIREMENTS FOR RELEASE 1 (NORMATIVE)
9 REGIONAL OR COUNTRY REQUIREMENTS (INFORMATIVE)
  9.1 NORTH AMERICA (INFORMATIVE)
  9.2 EMEA (INFORMATIVE)
  9.3 ASIA INFORMATIVE)
10 UNIFIED NETWORK FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS (NORMATIVE)
  10.1 PROVISIONING (INFORMATIVE)
  10.2 NETWORK DISCOVERY AND SELECTION (INFORMATIVE)
  10.3 SECURITY (INFORMATIVE)
  10.4 ACCOUNTING, CHARGING, AND SETTLEMENT (INFORMATIVE)
  10.5 SS/MS CONNECTION MANAGEMENT (NORMATIVE)
  10.6 MOBILITY SUPPORT (INFORMATIVE)
  10.7 QOS, ADMISSION CONTROL AND SERVICE FLOW REQUIREMENTS (INFORMATIVE)
  10.8 SS/MS POWER MANAGEMENT (INFORMATIVE)
  10.9 VOID
  10.10 INTERWORKING AND ROAMING REQUIREMENTS (INFORMATIVE)
  10.11 RADIO RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (INFORMATIVE)
  10.12 ACCESS NETWORK REQUIREMENTS (INFORMATIVE) ...
  10.13 OAM&P (INFORMATIVE)
  10.14 LAWFUL INTERCEPTION (INFORMATIVE)
  10.15 LOCATION SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (NORMATIVE)
11 CERTIFICATION (INFORMATIVE)
12 NETWORK EVOLUTION MIGRATION, CO-EXISTENCE, AND FORWARD/BACKWARD COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (INFORMATIVE)
  12.1 FORWARD EVOLUTION PATH REQUIREMENT
  12.2 DEPLOYMENT/MIGRATION ISSUES (INFORMATIVE)
  12.3 DEPLOYMENT/MIGRATION EXAMPLES
  12.4 DEPLOYMENT/MIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
  12.5 EVOLUTION ACROSS USAGE MODELS (INFORMATIVE)
13 USER DEVICE (SS/MS) REQUIREMENTS (INFORMATIVE)
  13.1 STATIONARY MS/SS REQUIREMENTS (INFORMATIVE)
  13.2 MOBILE MS/SS REQUIREMENTS (INFORMATIVE)
14 REFERENCES
15 DOCUMENT HISTORY MODIFICATIONS SINCE BASELINE 1/25/2005 (INFORMATIVE)
  15.1 UPDATED TOC (INFORMATIVE)
  15.2 INCORPORATED CONTRIBUTIONS FOR BASELINE
16 LIST OF REQUIREMENTS (NORMATIVE)
APPENDIX A
IPR DISCLOSURES