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The WiMAX Forum® Network Architecture - Release 1.0 Version 4 - Stage 3: Detailed Protocols and Procedures specifies protocol-level details, based on the Stage 2 specifications. This specifies how the architecture-level specifications are implemented at the detailed protocol level. In some cases, the specification may include significant normative references to standards or other specifications developed outside the WiMAX Forum.

Base Specification
Document Number:  WMF-T33-001-R010v04

Table of Contents (Base)
1. Introduction and Scope
2. References
3. Commonalities of the ASN Control Protocol
4. Control Plane Protocols and Procedures
5. Message and Parameter Definitions
6. Data Plane
7. ASN Profile Mappings
 

Prepaid Accounting Annex
Document Number:  WMF-T33-002-R010v04
This annex specifies an extension to the RADIUS protocol that enables service providers to perform accounting and charging in an "online" fashion. In particular, they enable the service provider to (a) ensure that subscriber's remaining funds suffice before the service is delivered, and (b) interrupt service provision when the funds are exhausted. Note that these capabilities are typically used in scenarios where the subscriber maintains a prepaid account with the service provider; hence, this extension is called the "prepaid" extension for RADIUS.  Also note that the above capabilities are not provided by the base RADIUS protocol.

Table of Contents (Prepaid Accounting)
1. Introduction
2. Supported Features
3. Operations
4. Attributes
5. Translation Between RADIUS Prepaid and DIAMETER Credit Control
6. Security Considerations
7. References
Appendix A - Example Flows
 

Anchored Mobility Annex
Document Number:  WMF-T33-003-R010v04
This Annex  to the WiMAX Forum® Network Architecture - Release 1.0 Version 4 - Stage 3: Detailed Protocols and Procedures discusses handover within the Profile C ASN.

Table of Contents (Anchored Mobility)
1. R6/R8 ASN Anchored Mobility Scenarios
  1.1 Fully Controlled HO
  1.2 Message Definitions
 

Evolotion Hooks Annex
Document Number WMF-T33-004-R010v04
This Annex to the WiMAX Forum® Network Architecture Release 1.0 Version 4 - Stage 3: Detailed Protocols and Procedures specification contains hooks for the compatible evolution of the ASN control protocol. This Annex contains:
- Detailed description of TLV related error handling including examples;
- Guidelines for using the hooks in the baseline version;
- Guidelines for the compatible evolution of the ASN control protocol;
- Guidelines for the ASN control protocol related handling of legacy nodes;
- A description how the hooks for the compatible evolution of the ASN control protocol may be used in future to elaborate a scheme for compatible evolution
- Fundamental rules the hooks and mechanisms for compatible evolution of this specification are built upon.

This Annex is not normative.

Table of Contents (Evolotion Hooks )
1. Scope
2. Detailed Description of TLV Related Error Handling
3. Usage of the Hooks in the Baseline Version
4. Guidelines for the Compatible Evolution of the ASN Control Protocol
5. Guidelines for Handling Legacy Nodes
6. Future Use of the Hooks
7. Fundamental Rules

The WiMAX Roaming Agreement (WRA) Template is a roaming contract template that operators may use in establishing roaming agreements with other operators. WRA is divided into two separate documents, WRA1 and WRA2.
WRA1 includes terms and conditions such as commencement and termination of agreements, publicity and marketing terms, IPR terms, limitation of liabilities, Data protections and privacy terms, assignment rights, dispute and arbitration, definitions, etc.
WRA2 is an annex to WRA1. WRA2 includes information operators need to exchange with each other in order to establish and provide roaming services with each other. This includes the following information: roaming contacts, network and system information, services and applications, Inter-Operator tariffs, settlement and payment information and data exchange methods.
 

The WiMAX Roaming Specifications (WiMAX Roaming Interface or WRI) define how operators exchange information to track usage, create invoices, and perform financial settlements. The Specifications include both Stage 2 and Stage 3 documents. Stage 2 documents provide detailed rules and requirements for implementing roaming services. Stage 3 documents are the detailed specifications for each of the interfaces. The Specifications are applicable to both direct connections between 2 NSPs or via 3rd party WiMAX Roaming Exchange (WRX). Both Stage 2 and Stage 3 documents are divided into six separate documents including:
•Overview
•AAA Proxy Service
•Wholesale Rating
•Clearing
•Financial Settlement
•Interconnection