基于固网移动网融合(FMC)的宽带接入网系统

文章提出了3种WiMAX无线网络与EPON系统融合架构,融合系统同时具有光网络的高带宽和无线网络的灵活性.根据融合系统的具体架构,讨论了带宽分配,数据转发等系统控制和操作的优化处理.WiMAX与EPON的融合实现了固网移动网在接入网系统中的融合,为新一代宽带接入网技术提供了一个可行方案.     

EPON和WiMax融合架构下带宽分配算法的研究

EPON和WiAMX的融合架构提供了一种低成本、高带宽和高覆盖的接入网的解决方案.EPON和WiMAX有着不同的服务质量(QoS)体系模型,对于融合架构来说,如何建立统一的带宽分配策略,实现区分多业务和保证QoS是需要面对的一个问题.文章设计了一个融合网络下的带宽分配框架,详细分析了带宽申请和分配的过程,并给出了具体的算法设计.     

EPON和WiMAX融合网管带宽管理模块设计实现

在EPON和WiMAX融合接入网中,为对网络带宽进行管理,需要结合WiMAX业务在EPON网络中的映射情况,对各级带宽进行配置.针对这一需求,设计实现了能够自动对带宽进行重新分配的带宽管理模块.该模块具有友好的图形化操作界面和合理的带宽配置算法.采用了典型的C/S结构进行模块划分和设计,利用Java语言结合NetBeans等工具完成了具体功能的实现.     

一种EPON-WiMAX融合网络带宽分配算法

文中提出了一种应用于EPON和WiMAX的融合网络,实现用户多优先级业务区分并保证用户QoS的动态带宽分配算法。算法让EPON网络和WiMAX网络协同分配带宽,在EPON网络带宽分配的过程中加入WiMAX网络的带宽分配。整体算法使得因得不到足够带宽而受到影响的用户数保持在最小,同时加入令牌机制兼顾了用户之间的公平性。文中在现有融合网络框架的基础上提出算法,并给出了算法的具体设计步骤,详细分析了带宽申请和分配的过程,讨论了算法的优越性。     

基于ROF技术的EPON和WiMAX融合方案的研究

从接入网看,光纤无线融合是一种很有前途的架构,文章提出了一种基于光纤无线电(ROF)技术的以太网无源光网络(EPON)和全球微波接入互操作性(WiMAX)合方案,能够同时在光纤中传输EPON基带信号和WiMAX无线射频信号.在此基础上,文章详细说明了该方案的一些特点,包括数据的上下行传输、冗余保护、漫游等问题.     

TD-SCDMA和WiMAX技术融合实现宽带无线移动通信系统

本文主要论述了基于TD-SCDMA和WiMAX技术融合实现一种新型的宽带无线移动通信系统.在该系统中,TD-SCDMA接入网提供广域无线覆盖,支持高移动性,提供话音业务和中、低速数据业务;WiMAX接入网提供热点区域覆盖,支持游牧移动性,提供高带宽流媒体数据服务,两种接入技术在网络层实现汇聚,通过网络层移动性管理技术,共享核心网络和业务系统,实现两种接入网的统一的无线资源管理以及统一的用户管理和计费,移动终端可以在该系统下的两种网络之间实现无缝漫游和切换.该种新型的移动通信系统能够很好的满足用户对移动通信业务的使用要求,也能够有力支持TD-SCDMA大规模独立组网,增强TD-SCDMA的竞争力;同时,也为TD-SCDMA系统的演进和跨越式发展提出新的思路.     

TD-SCDMA和WiMAX技术融合实现宽带无线移动通信系统

本文主要论述了基于TD-SCDMA和WiMAX技术融合实现一种新型的宽带无线移动通信系统。在该系统中,TD-SCDMA接入网提供广域无线覆盖,支持高移动性,提供话音业务和中、低速数据业务;WiMAX接入网提供热点区域覆盖,支持游牧移动性,提供高带宽流媒体数据服务,两种接入技术在网络层实现汇聚,通过网络层移动性管理技术,共享核心网络和业务系统,实现两种接入网的统一的无线资源管理以及统一的用户管理和计费,移动终端可以在该系统下的两种网络之间实现无缝漫游和切换。该种新型的移动通信系统能够很好的满足用户对移动通信业务的使用要求,也能够有力支持TD-SCDMA大规模独立组网,增强TD-SCDMA的竞争力;同时,也为TD-SCDMA系统的演进和跨越式发展提出新的思路。     

10G1G共存以太网无源光网络的自适应动态带宽分配

近年来,以太网无源光网络(EPON)深受运营商的青睐,因其结合了以太网和无源光网络两种技术的优势,成为宽带接入网的最佳解决方案之一.但随着高带宽业务发展,如高清电视(HDTV)、视频会议等,传统的EPON技术在满足用户对带宽的需求这一方面显得无能为力;迫切需要新一代EPON技术一10G EPON,10G EPON-不仅传承了1G EPON的优点,而且带宽提高了10倍.但是,并非所有的接入网都需要升级为10G光纤链路,因为不同用户对于带宽的需求是不同的,因此1G EPON和10G EPON共存模式将在一段时间内长期存在.     

EPON商用现状分析与探讨

Internet的迅速普及,用户对网络接入带宽的需求快速增长,基于铜缆的ADSL接入方式遭遇到发展的瓶颈.从EPON(以太无源光网络)的技术优势出发,结合当前应用现状,分析了EPON作为接入层网络在商用过程中所面临的问题,对核心层管理分隔与接入层业务融合的矛盾、成本和需求的平衡、EPON接入网资源如何管理、人力资源的配备调整等方面提出了解决方案.     

基于固定长度的EPON帧结构和MAC协议设计

以太无源光网络(EPON)已成为国内外接入网技术的最新研究热点,而EPON标准正在制定。针对EPON系统的核心关键技术之一的上行信道带宽动态分配问题,参照APON的G.983建议,提出了一种基于固定长度的EPON上下行传输帧结构和媒质接入控制(MAC)协议。该方案以APON为借鉴,将EPON中以太网帧长度固定下来;考虑到实时业务对时延敏感,MAC协议对实时业务实行优先带宽分配,对其他类型业务则采用动态带宽分配方案。最后通过建模防真分析了协议的信元时延(CD)特性。     

Fixed Mobile Convergence Architectures for Broadband Access: Integration of EPON and WiMAX [Topics in Optical Communications]

EPON and WiMAX are two promising broadband access technologies for new-generation wired and wireless access. Their complementary features motivate interest in using EPON as a backhaul to connect multiple dispersed WiMAX base stations. In this article we propose four broadband access architectures to integrate EPON and WiMAX technologies. The integrated architectures can take advantage of the bandwidth benefit of fiber communications, and the mobile and non-line-of-sight features of wireless communications. Based on these integrated architectures, we elaborate on related control and operation issues to address the benefits gained by this integration. Integration of EPON and WiMAX enables fixed mobile convergence, and is expected to significantly reduce overall design and operational costs for new-generation broadband access networks.     

Convergence of ethernet PON and IEEE 802.16 broadband access networks and its QoS-aware dynamic bandwidth allocation scheme

IEEE 802.16 and Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON) are two promising broadband access technologies for high-capacity wireless access networks and wired access networks, respectively. They each can be deployed to facilitate connection between the end users and the Internet but each of them suffers from some drawbacks if operating separately. To combine the bandwidth advantage of optical networks with the mobility feature of wireless communications, we propose a convergence of EPON and 802.16 networks in this paper. First, this paper starts with presenting the converged network architecture and especially the concept of virtual ONU-BS (VOB). Then, it identifies some unique research issues in this converged network. Second, the paper investigates a dynamic bandwidth allocation (DBA) scheme and its closely associated research issues. This DBA scheme takes into consideration the specific features of the converged network to enable a smooth data transmission across optical and wireless networks, and an end-toend differentiated service to user traffics of diverse QoS (Quality of Service) requirements. This QoS-aware DBA scheme supports bandwidth fairness at the VOB level and class-of-service fairness at the 802.16 subscriber station level. The simulation results show that the proposed DBA scheme operates effectively and efficiently in terms of network throughput, average/maximum delay, resource utilization, service differentiation, etc.     

Efficient Uplink Bandwidth Request with Delay Regulation for Real-Time Service in Mobile WiMAX Networks

The emerging broadband wireless access technology based on IEEE 802.16 is one of the most promising solutions to provide ubiquitous wireless access to the broadband service at low cost. This paper proposes an efficient uplink bandwidth request-allocation algorithm for real-time services in Mobile WiMAX networks based on IEEE 802.16e. In order to minimize bandwidth wastage without degrading quality of service (QoS), we introduce a notion of target delay and propose dual feedback architecture. The proposed algorithm calculates the amount of bandwidth request such that the delay is regulated around the desired level to minimize delay violation and delay jitter for real-time services. Also, it can increase utilization of wireless channel by making use of dual feedback, where the bandwidth request is adjusted based on the information about the backlogged amount of traffic in the queue and the rate mismatch between packet arrival and service rates. Due to the target delay and dual feedback, the proposed scheme can control delay and allocate bandwidth efficiently while satisfying QoS requirement. The stability of the proposed algorithm is analyzed from a control-theoretic viewpoint, and a simple design guideline is derived based on this analysis. By implementing the algorithm in OPNET simulator, its performance is evaluated in terms of queue regulation, optimal bandwidth allocation, delay controllability, and robustness to traffic characteristics.     

IEEE 802.16/WiMAX-based broadband wireless access and its application for telemedicine/e-health services

In this article we investigate the application of IEEE 802.16-based broadband wireless access (BWA) technology to telemedicine services and the related protocol engineering issues. An overview of the different evolutions of the IEEE 802.16 standard is presented and some open research issues are identified. A survey on radio resource management, traffic scheduling, and admission control mechanisms proposed for IEEE 802.16/WiMAX systems is also provided. A qualitative comparison between third-generation wireless systems and the IEEE 802.16/WiMAX technology is given. A survey on telemedicine services using traditional wireless systems is presented. The advantages of using IEEE 802.16/WiMAX technology over traditional wireless systems, as well as the related design issues and approaches are discussed. To this end, we present a bandwidth allocation and admission control algorithm for IEEE 802.16-based BWA designed specifically for wireless telemedicine/e-health services. This algorithm aims at maximizing the utilization of the radio resources while considering the quality of service requirements for telemedicine traffic. Some performance evaluation results for this scheme are obtained by simulations     

Delay constrained uplink scheduling policy for rtPS/ertPS service in IEEE 802.16e BWA systems

WiMAX is a promising broadband wireless networking technology and is expected to take the place of broadband access solutions such as DSL and cable. Owing to its superior support in mobility, it is expected to provide integrated voice and data service to realize broadband mobile computing. In order to reach better quality‐of‐service (QoS) requirements for real‐time applications, the IEEE 802.16e standard defines five different services among traffic categories with different multimedia requirements. However, the problem of choosing the right set of medium access control parameters and packet scheduling policy to provide strict QoS guaranteed in IEEE 802.16e Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) systems remains unsolved and left as an open issue. In this paper, we propose a novel polling‐based uplink packet scheduling policy for real‐time Polling Service and extended real‐time Polling Service (rtPS/ertPS) traffic to support real‐time applications, with strict delay requirements, such as variable bit rate (VBR) traffic in IEEE 802.16e BWA systems. The proposed transmit‐permission policy can derive sufficient conditions such that all the rtPS/ertPS sources satisfy their time constraints to provide deterministic QoS guarantees. In addition to theoretical analysis, simulations are conducted to evaluate the performance of the proposed scheme. As it turns out, our design provides a good quality performance in the IEEE 802.16e BWA systems. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

End-to-end delay differentiation mechanism for integrated EPON–WiMAX networks

For integration of Ethernet passive optical network and IEEE 802.16 WiMAX, it is imperative to provide end-to-end quality of service due to the heterogeneous MAC nature of EPON and WiMAX. To address this issue, this paper proposes a QoS-enabled transmission mechanism operated on a specially devised hybrid optical network unit-base station architecture for QoS support, especially delay differentiation, between EPON and WiMAX. Simulation results show that the proposed scheme outperforms the existing transmission mechanisms in terms of the end-to-end delay and jitter, due to its QoS continuity between them.     

一种分级WFQ的宽带无线接入系统QoS架构

文章介绍了加权公平排队(WFQ)分组调度算法和IEEE 802 16的QoS架构.在此基础上,文章结合分级WFQ分组调度算法和IEEE 802 16协议中所提供的控制机制提出了一种适合于BWA系统的QoS架构.该架构充分利用IEEE 802.16提供的控制机制,结合分级WFQ公平队列调度算法,在主动授予业务(UGS)、实时轮询业务(rtS)、非实时轮询业务(nrtPS)和尽力传输业务(BE)之间公平分配带宽,并保证各种业务的QoS特性,完成了在IEEE 802 16协议中留给用户自己定义的调度策略.     

Design of the QoS framework for the IEEE 802.16 mesh networks

IEEE 802.16 (WiMax) technology is designed to support broadband speeds over wireless networks for the coming era of broadband wireless access (BWA). IEEE 802.16 is expected to provide transmission of high‐rate and high‐volume multimedia data streams for fixed and mobile applications. As an extension of point‐to‐multipoint (PMP) configuration, the IEEE 802.16 mesh mode provides a quicker and more flexible approach for network deployment. Multimedia networking requires quality‐of‐service (QoS) support, which demands elaborate mechanisms in addition to the four service types defined in the specification. By examining standard centralized and distributed scheduling/routing schemes in the mesh mode from QoS aspect, a BS‐controlled and delay‐sensitive scheduling/routing scheme is proposed in the paper. Associate mechanisms including admission control, flow setup and link state monitoring are also proposed. Integration of the proposed mechanisms is presented as a complete QoS framework. Simulation study has demonstrated that the average delay as well as the delay jitters per hop in the proposed scheme is smaller than that of the distributed scheme and much smaller than that of the centralized scheme. Furthermore, proposed mechanisms can also achieve higher throughput than the contrasts and generate much smaller signaling overhead, making the proposed framework a promising scheme for multimedia support in the IEEE 802.16 mesh network. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

EPON中保证QoS的动态带宽分配算法

作为一种新技术，EPON系统采取在下行信道使用广播方式而在上行信道使用时分多址(TDMA)方式，为用户提供共享传输介质的接入方式，因此就需要一种接入控制机制来为用户分配带宽。为了使EPON系统更好地支持QoS并且进一步提高带宽利用率，提出了一种新的固定周期轮询动态带宽分配算法，针对不同时延特性业务采用不同的授权分配算法。算法包括两部分：OLT时ONU的调度以及ONU内部不同优先级的队列之间的调度。最后讨论了包时延、系统吞吐量等仿真结果和性能分析。