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Fixed Mobile Convergence Architectures for Broadband Access: Integration of EPON and WiMAX.

Authors :
Gangxiang Shen
Tucker, Rodney S.
Chang-Joon Chae
Source :
IEEE Communications Magazine. Aug2007, Vol. 45 Issue 8, p44-50. 7p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

EPON and WiMAX are two promising broadband access technologies for new-generation wired and wireless access. Their complementaiy 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 band-width 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01636804
Volume :
45
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
IEEE Communications Magazine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26277692
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1109/MCOM.2007.4290313