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Abstract

This document describes the architecture reference model, reference points, protocols and procedures for different end-to-end architecture aspects of WiMAX Forum®Network Architecture. The framework is in response to the Stage 1 requirements document.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction and Scope
2. Definitions and Conventions
3. References
4. Identifiers
5. Tenets for WiMAX Network Systems Architecture
6. Network Reference Model

Abstract

This document describes the architecture reference model, reference points, protocols and procedures for different end-to-end architecture aspects of WiMAX Forum®Network Architecture. The framework is in response to the Stage 1 requirements document. Part 3 - Informative Annex.

Table of Contents

A. WiMAX Forum®Network Reference Architecture Deployment Scenarios
B. MS Movement with FA change, no PC change
C. ASN-GW Selection Protocol
D. 'RPM': Spare Capacity Report per QoS Profiles
E. Ethernet Operational Behavior
F. Technical Annex: Support of real time services

The WiMAX Forum® Network Architecture Release 1.5 Version 1 - Stage 2: Architecture Tenets, Reference Model and Reference Points specification specifies Network architecture, based on the Stage 1 requirements specifications. This specifies how the requirements are implemented at the architecture level.

The Lawful-Intercept-Overview specification provides a Stage 2 overview of the WiMAX architecture in relation to Lawful Intercept (LI) for WiMAX based Broadband Access Services.

Note:

Document number WMF-T32-001-R015v01 was previously part of this publication, however it has been proceeded by a later version and can now be found in the Archived Library.

Abstract

This document describes the architecture reference model, reference points and protocols and procedures for different end-to-end architecture aspects of WiMAX Forum® Network Architecture. The framework is in response to WiMAX Forum Network Architecture Stage 1 requirements document.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction and Scope
2. Abbreviations/Acronyms, Definitions, and Conventions
3. References
4. Identifiers
5. Tenets for WiMAX® Network Systems Architecture
6. Network Reference Model
7. Functional Design and Decomposition