Abstract

IEEE 802.16™ is an emerging suite of standards for Broadband Wireless Access (BWA). IEEE Std 802.16e, amendment to the IEEE 802.16 base specification, enables combined fixed and mobile operation in licensed frequency bands under 6 GHz. This combination of IEEE Std 802.16 and the 16e amendment, here forth referred to as IEEE 802.16-2004&E [Ref 1, 2], is designed as a high-throughput packet data network radio capable of supporting several classes of IP applications and services based on different usage/mobility and business models. To allow such a diverse combination of usage, mobility, and deployment models, the IEEE 802.16-2004&E air interface is designed with a high degree of flexibility and an extensive number of options. To ensure interoperability and certification of WiMAX Forum Certified™ products, system profiles and PICs need to be developed within the WiMAX Forum™.
This document provides functional, performance, and operational requirements for a family of air interface profiles that optimize the system performance for mobile performance while supporting other usage
scenarios.
The end-to-end Network Requirements for WiMAX networks are separately defined in “Recommendations and Requirements for Networks based on WiMAX Forum CertifiedTM Products” [Ref 5].

Table of Contents

1 Introduction and Scope
2 Definitions and Conventions
  2.1 Conventions
  2.2 Definitions
3 General Requirements and Recommendations for Mobility Profiles
  3.1 General Requirements for Profiles
  3.2 Requirements for Evolution of Profiles: Forward and Backward Compatibility and Upgrades and Interoperability
4 RF and Spectrum Requirements
  4.1 Common RF Requirements for all Band Classes
  4.2 RF Requirement for Each Band Class
  4.3 Multiband Support:
  4.4 Radio Configuration and Frequency Reuse:
5 MAC and PHY Functional Requirements
  5.1 Air link QoS and Services Requirements
  5.2 Power Saving, Idle Mode and Paging Requirements
  5.3 Security Requirements
  5.4 Requirement for MAC Convergence Sublayer
  5.5 Air Interface Functional Requirement for L2 Handover
  5.6 Diversity and Multiple Antenna Support
6 System Performance Requirements for TDD Systems
  6.1 Common Assumptions
  6.2 Requirement for System Capacity and Spectral Efficiency
  6.3 VoIP Capacity
  6.4 Requirement for System Gain and Coverage Efficiency
  6.5 Requirements for Maximum Delay Spread
  6.6 Airlink Data Path Latency Performance
  6.7 Airlink Roundtrip Latency
  6.8 Airlink Signaling Latency Performance
  6.9 L2 Handover Latency
7 System Performance Requirements for FDD Systems
Annex A. Fading and Mobility Channel Models
  A.1 Channel Models
  A.2 Model Mixtures
  A.3 Path Loss Models
Annex B. Bibliography

Abstract

This document specifies the WiMAX Forum® Inter-Operability Tests (MIOT) to certify compliance with the WiMAX Forum Mobile Certification Profile [4], the WiMAX Forum System Profile [5] and the WiMAX Forum PICS [6] for Wave 1 and Wave 2 Certification Testing. The standard specifications are found in the three IEEE Std 802.16 referenced documents, [1], [2], [3]. This document replaces the approved WiMAX Forum Inter-Operability Tests for Wave 1 which are included here.

Table of Contents

1. Scope
2. Purpose
3. References
4. Abbreviations
5. Mobile Interoperability Test Suite
6. Test Campaign Information
7. Test Campaign Parameters and Report
8. Test Scenarios

Abstract

1. This document specifies the scope, setup, procedures and conditions of Mobile Radio Conformance Testing of Mobile Stations and Base Stations to Mobile WiMAX® air interface requirements.
2. This document specifies the scope, setup, procedures and conditions of WiMAX Forum® radio conformance testing of Mobile Stations and Base Stations to WiMAX Forum® Mobile System Profile and Mobile PICS requirements with respect to Wave 2 certification.
3. This document is an amendment to the base WiMAX Forum® Mobile Radio Conformance Testing [9] document and specifies the tests that are required for compliance to Wave 2 mobile certification, in addition to those specified in the base document.

Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Scope
3. Purpose
4. References
5. Definitions and Abbreviations
6. Measurement Systems
7. Conformance Tests
8. Test Procedures
9. Test for Mobile Station
10. Test for Base Station

Appendix 1 - 7

Abstract

This document is the WiMAX Forum® Mobile System Profile: Release 1 – IMT-2000 Edition. It is derived from WiMAX Forum® Mobile System Profile Rel 1.0 Approved Specifications (Rev 1.2.2, 2006/11/17). The content is reproduced directly from subclause 5.6.2.1 of ITU-R Rec. M.1457-7. 

Abstract

The WiMAX Forum® Network Architecture - Release 1.2 Version 3: Stage 3: Detailed Protocols and Procedures [Annex: WiMAX - DSL Interworking] specification describes interworking between WiMAX and DSL.

Table of Contents

1 Internetworking with DSL
  1.1 DSL Reference Architecture
  1.2 Integratoin of IEEE Std 802.16
  1.3 Interworking of Mobile WiMAX with DSL Services (A10 Interworking)
  1.4 Interworking of Mobile WiMAX with DSL Access Networks (V Interworking)

Abstract

WiMAX-3GPP2 interworking refers to the integration of a WiMAX access network to an existing 3GPP2 core network infrastructure.  The WiMAX Forum® Network Architecture - Release 1.0 Version 3: WiMAX - 3GPP2 Interworking specification specifies the loosely coupled method of interworking between WiMAX systems and CDMA2000 systems. This architecture is applicable to an operator that owns both access technologies and provisions its users with a dual mode device (dual radios) that can connect to the core network through any one of the two technologies.

The table of contents of the The WiMAX Forum® Network Architecture - Release 1.0 Version 3: WiMAX - 3GPP2 Interworking specification is below

Table of Contents

1 Introduction and Scope
  1.1 Background
  1.2 Interworking Solution Model and Assumptions
  1.3 Scenarios
  1.4 Control Plane Protocols and Procedures
  1.5 Client MIP Requirements
  1.6 HA and H-AAA Requirements
  1.7 QoS for IPv4

Abstract

This document specifies the scope, setup, procedures and conditions for Radiated Performance Testing of WiMAX® Subscriber and Mobile Stations. It specifies tests for determining the radiated performance of both the transmitter and the receiver, including the effects of the radio, antenna(s), platform architecture, and near-field phantoms in a variety of usage scenarios. These tests primarily relate to physical layer performance, but the test procedures require some basic functionality from the medium access control layer.

Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Scope
3. Purpose
4. References
5. Definitions and Abbreviations
6. Measurement System
7. Radiated Performance Tests
8. Test Procedures
9. Bibliography

The Roaming Guidelines provide an overview of WiMAX roaming for WiMAX operators, infrastructure and equipment developers and WiMAX Roaming eXchange Providers (WRX). The Roaming Guidelines describe the roaming process and provide technical information about the deployment of WiMAX networks to enable roaming. The Guidelines also include a description of the roaming architecture, accounting and settlement functions, and an overview of a technical solution for roaming services between WiMAX Network Service Providers (NSP).

The WiMAX™ Roaming Interface (WRI) Code is a unique code that identifies business entities, such as Network Service Providers (NSP) and WiMAX Roaming Exchanges (WRX), which use the WiMAX™ Roaming Interface Specifications (WRIs) to enable wholesale billing and settlement between NSPs for the use of each others’ networks for roaming. Each business entity using the WiMAX Roaming Interface Specifications is required to have a unique WRI Code to identify it. The WRI Code is used in conjunction with the WRI Architecture for offline exchange of roaming information between business entities. This information is used to support the following accounting functions: wholesale rating, clearing and financial settlement. The WiMAX Forum® issues and administers WRI Codes. An applicant may request a specific WRI Code as part of the application process. To apply for a WRI Code, click on the WRI Code Application Tab and complete and submit the form. A WRI Code will be assigned and sent to the applicant. Any subsequent changes such as contact information should be submitted using the WRI Code Application and checking the “update” box. For complete documentation about WRI Code please download the full WRI Code pdf document below.

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 

Scope

WiMAX Forum® Mobile conformance and interoperability specifications for Release 1.0 air interface (PCT, RCT and MIOT aspects only) is based on the IEEE 802.16 standard. This document specifies the exact standard references that are the basis for the conformance and interoperability specifications.

Scope

The purpose of this PICS proforma is to specify the list of protocol elements required as realization of WiMAX Forum® Mobile System Profile [4] and Trait Packages [6] based on the WiMAX Forum Standard Reference [1]. PICS proforma is also a mechanism whereby a supplier of an implementation of the requirements may provide information about the implementation in a standardized manner.

Scope

The present document contains the Test Suite Structure (TSS) and Test Purposes (TP) to test the WiMAX Forum® Mobile System MAC layer.
The objective of this test specification is to provide a basis for conformance tests for WiMAX Forum Mobile System equipment giving a high probability of air interface inter-operability between different manufacturers’ Mobile WiMAX® equipment.

Scope

This document specifies the WiMAX Forum® Inter-Operability Tests (MIOT) to certify compliance with the WiMAX Forum Mobile Certification Profile [2], the WiMAX Forum System Profile [3] and the WiMAX Forum PICS [4] for Wave 1 and Wave 2 Certification Testing. The standard specifications are found in the three IEEE 802.16 referenced documents, [1]. This document replaces the approved WiMAX Forum Inter-Operability Tests for Wave 1 which are included here.

The objective of this document is to define the requirements for new system profiles based on IEEE 802.16 that more closely meet or exceeds the utility end user requirements for AMI/Smart Grid broadband wireless networks. To differentiate these profiles from other WiMAX profiles these new profiles for Smart Grid applications will be referred to as WiGRID™ profiles.

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

Abstract

This document describes the detailed procedures, call flows, messages, timers, TLVs and attributes for the WiMAX® end-to-end network specification. Details specified in this document supersede corresponding text in Stage 2.

Table of Contents

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

Abstract

This document discusses R6/R8 ASN Anchored Mobility Scenarios.

Table of Contents

1. R6/R8 ASN Anchored Mobility Scenarios

Scope

3GPP specifies how interworking with non-3GPP IP access networks (such as WiMAX ASNs) shall take place. Within the 3GPP Release 7 set of specifications, interworking with WLAN networks is specified in [TS23.234] and [T33.234] for security, where the following interworking scenarios are distinguished:

Abstract

This document specifies the FDD-specific aspects of WiMAX Forum Mobile System Profile Release 1.5. It is complementary to WiMAX Forum Mobile System Profile Release 1.5 Common Part and includes only the additional specifications required for FDD mode.

Table of Contents

1. Scope
2. Normative References
3. Definitions
4. PHY Profile
5. MAC Profile
6. Security
7. Radio Profile
8. Power Class Profile 

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.

 Scope: 

This document provides functional, performance, and operational requirements for a family of air interface profiles that optimize the system performance for mobile performance while supporting other usage scenarios. 

Scope

The present document specifies the WiMAX Forum® Mobile Radio specifications for Mobile Stations and Base Stations for Mobile WiMAX® Release 1.0 and 1.5 Band Classes Groups.

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 the 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

Scope

The scope of this document is to specify interwork of WiMAX® Networks with the 3GPP Rel 7 and 3GPP2 IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). IMS is an open, standardized multi-media architecture for mobile and fixed IP services originally defined by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), and largely adopted by the Third Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2). The IMS is based on standardized IETF protocols (e.g. SIP, DIAMETER, RTP). It is an access independent platform providing services in a standardized way. One of the main purposes of the IMS is to provide different kind of services from any location or access network where the IMS can be reached. In addition, the architecture is designed to allow dynamic QoS selection and flexible charging models (e.g., service-based and flow-based charging).

Abstract

This document provides Stage 2 and Stage 3 specifications for over-the-air (OTA) provisioning and activation based on the OMA DM protocol for Model B WiMAX enabled devices. The WiMAX Over-The-Air General Provisioning System Specification (WMF-T33-103-R016v) describes end-to-end over the air provisioning and activation.

Table of Contents

1. Document Scope
2. Abbreviations and Definitions
3. References
4. OMA DM Protocol Overview
5. WiMAX® Over-the-Air Provisioning and Activation Overview based on OMA DM
6. Security Considerations

APPENDIX B. OMA Connectivity Management Objects [Normative]

APPENDIX C. CAPL, RAPL and Channel Plan Examples

Scope

This document specifies the Policy and Charging Control (PCC) framework for WiMAX®. The PCC framework allows applications like IMS applications to dynamically request QoS and charging attributes for a specified service data flow from the access network where the framework verifies the authorization for the requested QoS.
The PCC framework for WiMAX is based on the Release PCC solution of the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). An online and offline charging is also provided in this document.

Scope

This section describes the phase-1 development of Multicast and Broadcast (MCBCS) services for the WiMAX® network which is fully compliant to IEEE 802.16-Rev2 [3] specification and more importantly, it is fully compliant to the WiMAX Forum TWG Rel-1.0 and the upcoming TWG Rel-1.5 system profiles.
This document refers to the service requirements that are provided by SPWG to specify over the system requirements and stage 2 specifications to support the MCBCS services in WiMAX network. The following summarized the agreed partitioning of the phase-1 and phase-2 development for the support of MCBCS in the WiMAX network.

Scope: 

The present document defines the use cases and the requirements for the Device Reported Metrics & Diagnostics (DRMD) feature.

The overall scope of this DRMD feature applies to both devices and network and includes the following:

1.     To ensure backward compatibility is maintained for features or functions already in Rel 1.0 and Rel 1.5,

2.      Description of  use cases for Device Reported Metrics and Diagnostics,

3.   To define requirements for the metrics to be reported by the User Devices to the DRMD Server  (e.g., frequency, initiation criteria),

4. To identify WiMAX device metrics (e.g., radio condition, KPI measurement).  For metrics related to air interface (e.g. RSSI, CINR, HARQ.ARQ re-transmission), it is necessary to look at them from both BS and the device perspectives,

5.    To investigate the complementary roles of BS & User Device metrics, 

6. To investigate the WiMAX device metrics required to support Self Organizing Network (SON) as defined in e.g., IEEE, 3GPP, NGMN, etc.,

7.   To minimize development time & cost/complexity of implementation by leveraging existing WiMAX protocols such as WiMAX OTA activation and provisioning.  Protocols for metrics collection,

8.   

Identification of potential impacts and requirements (e.g., user privacy, security, charging, roaming, increased signaling load),

9.  

Identifying type(s) of device or class(es) of device to which the feature will apply, e.g., to determine whether or not this feature should be optional or mandatory to some or all type(s) or class(es) of devices.

 Scope: 

This specification defines the inter-operability requirements for base stations supporting multi-hop relay capability, for Relay Stations and for any other network interfaces required to support multi-hop relay functionality. The support of relay stations in the WiMAX networks is considered to be optional and therefore any certification requirements placed by this, on the base station should be considered as “conditionally certified optional feature set” as defined in [8].

 Scope: 

This is the first of a three-stage, IPv4/IPv6 specification for broadband wireless networks based on WiMAX Forum Certified™ products. This document specifies requirements and recommendations for IPv4/IPv6 co-existence, transition and operation from the perspective of network operators intending to deploy WiMAX networks. It may describe business and usage scenarios, deployment models, functional requirements, and performance guidelines for the end-to-end system.  Architecture details will be specified in Stage2 and Stage3 specifications based on requirements outlined in this document.

This document contains only phase 1 requirements.

 Scope:

The scope of this Specification includes both device and network requirements to support Femtocell systems that cover the following areas:

- Define usage and deployment scenarios for WiMAX Femtocell systems.
- Define system requirements for Mobile Station/Subscriber Station, WiMAX Femto Access Point (WFAP), WiMAX Network, and other WiMAX NEs providing PHY, MAC, and network functions (e.g., security, service provisioning, network discovery and selection, network entry, authentication, location information, handover, etc.)
- Define management requirements for WiMAX Femtocell systems (e.g., automated interference management, automatic PHY/MAC configuration during installation, automatic frequency configuration, the installation and usage of Femto, radio resource management, Self-Organizing Networks (SON), etc.)
- Define requirements for advanced air-interface technologies (e.g., Beamforming, MIMO) that may be specifically necessary in a Femtocell system environment.
- Leverage existing femtocell solutions, requirements and use cases from Femto Forum, 3GPP, 3GPP2 and other SDOs.
- Define backward compatibility requirements for supporting WiMAX Release 1.0 and Release 1.5 Certified MS/SS’s.
- Define a phased approach to accommodate both current and future WiMAX air interface and network releases.
- Identify RF requirements for the WiMAX Femto Access Point and the need, if any, for special RF requirements for an MS/SS operating in a Femtocell.
- Identify requirements impacting the end-user physical location, such as customized radio coverage area, exclusion zones, physical placement of the WFAPs, and limitations on size and position of external antennas.
- Identify requirements on QoS performance, taking into consideration the fact that the backhaul service provider may be different than the WiMAX service provider and the fact that the performance of the broadband connection may be different than that of a Macro-network backhaul.

The WiMAX Femtocell System requirements in this document assume two end-to-end phases of femtocell development with expected deployment timelines of 2010 for Phase 1 and 2012/13 for Phase 2. The first phase assumes basic network support for femto operation with no change in the underlying air interface IEEE802.16 standard, and no femto-specific required features on Release 1.0 and Release 1.5 MS/SSs. The second phase (Phase 2) assumes some air interface optimization based on IEEE802.16m standard and advanced network features in WiMAX Network Release 2.0 to provide enhanced femtocell services and operations. Figure 2 shows the backward compatible evolution of femtocell support in Phase1 and Phase 2.
 

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

Abstract

This document provides Stage 2 and Stage 3 specifications for general WiMAX over-the-air (OTA) provisioning and activation procedures.

Table of Contents

1. Document Scope
2. Abbreviations and Definitions
3. References
4. Use Cases
5. OTA Provisioning Network Reference Model
6. WiMAX General Over-the-Air Provisioning and Activation Overview
7. WiMAX® Initial Bootstrap Procedure Overview
8. Requirements
9. Security Considerations

Scope

This document specifies the WiMAX® Policy and Charging Control (PCC) framework. The PCC framework allows applications such as IMS to dynamically request QoS and charging attributes for a specified service data flow from the access network. The framework verifying the authorization for the requested QoS. The WiMAX PCC framework is based on the Release 7 PCC solution of the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). Online and offline charging is specified.

Abstract

This document describes a simplified form of device activation, Activation on Bootstrap, by reference to the relevant use cases, server logic, error handling & minimum supported MOs.

Table of Contents

1. Document Scope
2. Abbreviations and Definitions
3. References
4. Application Scenarios
5. General Requirements
6. Use Cases
7. WIB Server logic for WIB-based device activation
8. MS Error Handling
9. Minimum set of WiMAX® MOs to be supported for WIB-based activation

Abstract

The scope of this document, the Femtocell Management Specification, is to standardize the management interface to WFAP (Reference Point R3-F) in order to enable multi-vendor WFAP management plane interoperability.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction and Scope
2. Management Plane Overview
3. Attribute tables for the data model
4. Protocol Specifics (MIBs)
5. Configuration Information Synchronization

Abstract

This document defines the core network aspects of interworking between Mobile WiMAX® and 3GPP Pre-Release8 Packet Switched Core Network [4] (referred to as “3GPP Pre-Rel8 Packet Core” in the rest of the document) systems. The solution described in this document allows seamless data mobility between WiMAX subscribers and large base of existing legacy 3GPP packet data subscribers without impact on deployed 3GPP network elements. This document also describes Interworking solution for Dual Radio MS that is capable of simultaneously transmitting and receiving on both WiMAX and 3GPP Radio. It also assumes that the terminal can communicate simultaneously with both WiMAX and 3GPP Pre-Rel8 Packet Core points of attachment. Interworking solution for Single Radio MS is described in separate specification.
Furthermore, this document considers both non-roaming and roaming scenarios. Note that 3GPP Pre-Rel 8 roaming is fully covered by [7] and [8], and is out of scope of this document.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction and Document Scope
2. Abbreviations and Definitions
3. References
4. General Requirements and Principles
5. 3GPP Pre-Rel 8 Interworking Architecture Reference Model
6. Access Network Discovery and Selection
7. Initial Attach to 3GPP
8. Initial WiMAX® Network Entry
9. Authentication and Security
10. Handover
11. Network Exit Procedures
12. Policy and Charging Control
13. Accounting
14. AAA implications
15. WiMAX® RADIUS VSA for Interworking with 3GPP Pre-Rel8 Network

Annex A, Deployment Scenarios (Informative)

Annex B: Architectural options for integrating 3GPP Release-7 PCRF (Informative)

Abstract

This document specifies the reference model and procedures for interworking and roaming between Wi-Fi® and WiMAX® networks. The purpose of this document is to identify the requirements and impacts to the Wi-Fi access network and the WiMAX network to support the interworking and roaming functionality.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction and Document Scope
2. Abbreviations and Definitions
3. References
4. General Requirements and Principles
5. Architecture Reference Model
6. Access Network Discovery and Selection
7. Subscription and Provisioning
8. Roaming
9. Authentication and Security
10. Initial Network Entry
11. Handover
12. Accounting
13. Network Exit
14. Dual Mode Device Implications
15. Wi-Fi Access Network Requirements
16. WIF Requirements
17. WiMAX® ASN Requirements
18. AAA Requirements and Implications
19. Wi-Fi WiMAX® Interworking Specific Messages and TLVs

Scope

This document specifies the WiMAX Forum® mobile air interface system profile Release 2, for the purpose of certification of conformant Subscriber Stations and Base Stations. The profile is based on IEEE Std 802.16m and backward compatible to Certification Release 1b of WiMAX Forum Mobile System Profile Release 1 as specified in [2] and [3]. Although this document includes features related to the categorization of Release 2 devices, the details of device categorization including relevant parameters are covered in [5].

 Scope

 Scope:

The present document defines the use cases and the requirements for the Device Reported Metrics & Diagnostics (DRMD) feature.

The overall scope of this DRMD feature applies to both devices and network and includes the following:
1. To ensure backward compatibility is maintained for features or functions already in Rel 1.0 and Rel 1.5,
2. Description of use cases for Device Reported Metrics and Diagnostics,
3. To define requirements for the metrics to be reported by the User Devices to the DRMD Server (e.g., frequency, initiation criteria),
4. To identify WiMAX device metrics (e.g., radio condition, KPI measurement). For metrics related to air interface (e.g. RSSI, CINR, HARQ.ARQ re-transmission), it is necessary to look at them from both BS and the device perspectives,
5. To investigate the complementary roles of BS & User Device metrics,
6. To investigate the WiMAX device metrics required to support Self Organizing Network (SON) as defined in e.g., IEEE, 3GPP, NGMN, etc.,
7. To minimize development time & cost/complexity of implementation by leveraging existing WiMAX protocols such as WiMAX OTA activation and provisioning. Protocols for metrics collection,
8. Identification of potential impacts and requirements (e.g., user privacy, security, charging, roaming, increased signaling load),
9. Identifying type(s) of device or class(es) of device to which the feature will apply, e.g., to determine whether or not this feature should be optional or mandatory to some or all type(s) or class(es) of devices.
 

Description:

This document 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.

Description:

This document defines stage-1 requirements specification for Voice over IP service for the WiMAX broadband 10 wireless networks. It describes usage scenarios and functional requirements for Voice over IP Service. Architecture 11 details shall be specified in stage-2 and stage-3 specifications based on the requirements outlined in this document.

 Scope

Scope

The scope of this document is to specify interwork of WiMAX® Networks with the 3GPP Rel 7 and 3GPP2 IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). IMS is an open, standardized multi-media architecture for mobile and fixed IP services originally defined by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), and largely adopted by the Third Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2). The IMS is based on standardized IETF protocols (e.g. SIP, DIAMETER, RTP). It is an access independent platform providing services in a standardized way. One of the main purposes of the IMS is to provide different kind of services from any location or access network where the IMS can be reached. In addition, the architecture is designed to allow dynamic QoS selection and flexible charging models (e.g., service-based and flow-based charging).

 Scope: 

The scope of LAES for WiMAX is on a WiMAX-SP’s network that provides the WiMAX subscriber services using the WiMAX network.  

Abstract

This document is one of the series that describes the Stage 2 & Stage 3 implementations of the network aspects of WiMAX® [1]. It describes an implementation of the Phase 1 Device Reported Metrics & Diagnostics (DRMD) feature using OMA-DM or TR-069 as the retrieval mechanism. It provides an implementation of the requirements provided in [2].

Scope

3GPP Technical Specification 23.402 [4] specifies the stage 2 service description for providing IP connectivity using non-3GPP IP accesses (e.g. WLAN, WiMAX, HRPD etc.) to the 3GPP EPS. TS 23.402 [4] covers both roaming and non-roaming scenarios and covers all aspects related to the usage of non-3GPP IP accesses, including mobility between 3GPP and non-3GPP wireless access networks, policy control and charging, and authentication.

 Scope: 

This document specifies the WiMAX Forum® mobile radio specifications for Mobile Stations and Base Stations for various Mobile WiMAX™ band classes as specified in the band class list of Section 2, and additional elements.

 The first phase of WiMAX VoIP Service (WVS) was developed with a view to define a basic and minimal voice service that could be completed in a relatively short time frame targeted to WiMAX® Greenfield operators. However, there still remains a need to produce a more complete voice service to allow all WiMAX operators to provide competitive voice services when compared against other wireless, cable and wireline operator voice services. 

 Scope: 

This document captures the high level requirements for WiMAX Certification Version Signaling as it relates to the above concerns and further facilitates the successful and consistent operation of WiMAX devices in WiMAX networks.

 This document defines stage 1 requirements for the BS/WFAP Local Routing of Bearer Traffic feature for broadband wireless networks based on WiMAX Forum Certified™ products. It describes usage scenarios and functional requirements for BS/WFAP Local Routing of Bearer Traffic.