Efficient Multi-Mode Protocol Architecture for Complementary Radio Interfaces in Relay-Based 4G Networks
Authors: Berlemann, Lars and Pabst, Ralf and Walke, Bernard
RWTH Aachen University, Faculty 6, Chair of Communication Networks (ComNets)
: Lars Berlemann
In IEEE Wireless Communications, p. 10, 2006.
Publication Date: Jun, 2006
On page(s):10
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Abstract Wireless networks of next generation will satisfy the user demand for a ubiquitous mobile broadband access. Current research efforts are targeting therefore at the efficient realization of a flexible radio interface and network architecture. The wide range of application scenarios seems to prohibit a one radio interface fits all solution. Instead, it requires a multitude of solutions tailored for specific communication environments. Ideally, these solutions are related radio interface modes that have a common technology basis. This article presents a protocol reference architecture that enables the efficient integration of multiple such modes in a complementary way. This architecture essentially benefits from the commonalities between these modes. Hence it facilitates the coexistence and the cooperation of different modes in all devices of a future relay-based radio access network: (i) user terminals, (ii) access points and (iii) relay nodes. This article focuses on the realization of multi-mode capability of user and control planes and the related management of the protocols of a flexible radio interface. A proof of concept and its evaluation are presented at the example of relay-based 4G broadband networks and IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX).
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@ARTICLE{BePaWa_IEEEWiComMag,
AUTHOR = {Berlemann, L. and Pabst, R. and Walke, B.},
TITLE = {Efficient Multi-Mode Protocol Architecture for Complementary Radio
Interfaces in Relay-Based 4G Networks},
JOURNAL = {IEEE Wireless Communications},
YEAR = {2006},
MONTH = {Jun},
PAGES = {10},
AFFILIATION = {RWTH Aachen University, Faculty 6, Chair of Communication Networks (ComNets)},
ANNOTE = {Multi-Mode Protocol, Radio Interface, Relay-Based 4G Networks, WiMAX,
Wireless Broadband},
URL = {https://www.comnets.rwth-aachen.de}
}