Title :
LMDS standards architectural issues
Author :
Foerster, Jeff ; Sater, Glen ; Arunachalam, Arun
Author_Institution :
Alcatel, Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Abstract :
The IEEE 802.16.1 Task Group is developing PHY and MAC protocols as part of the LAN/MAN series of standards. Issues related to standards development for LMDS are discussed. Solutions incorporated into the current set of baseline documents are described, along with rationale for their inclusion
Keywords :
IEEE standards; access protocols; broadband networks; microwave links; radio access networks; telecommunication standards; 10 to 66 GHz; EHF; IEEE 802.16.1 Task Group; LAN/MAN standards; LMDS standards; MAC protocols; PHY protocols; SHF; broadband wireless access; network architecture; Attenuation; Copper; Delay; Frequency conversion; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber devices; Physical layer; Protocols; Quality of service; Standards development;
Conference_Titel :
Wireless Communications and Networking Confernce, 2000. WCNC. 2000 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6596-8
DOI :
10.1109/WCNC.2000.904873
