Changes between Version 3 and Version 4 of GEC16Agenda/WiMAX-Developers


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    3131== 1)  Introductions ==
    32 3:00pm  [[BR]]
    33 
    34 == 2)  Goals and Extensions ==
    35 3:05pm   [[BR]]
    36 
    37 === 2.1)  Spiral 5 Goals ===
    38 3:05pm [[BR]]
     323:30pm  [[BR]]
     33
     34
     35== 2)  GENI WiMAX Extensions and Deployment Tasks ==
     363:35pm  [[BR]]
     37
     38
     39=== 2.1)  Co-exist with Clearwire ===
     404:00pm  [[BR]]
     41Manu Gosain  (GPO) and Ivan Seskar (WINLAB)
     42
     43 * Current approach, as an alternative to an agreement that leases Clearwire spectrum to GENI sites:  [[BR]]
     44  * Operate under an experimental license from the FCC;  otherwise require contract between site and Clearwire, with $ and conditions   [[BR]]
     45  * Agreement between Rutgers WINLAB and Clearwire, on enhanced cooperation  [[BR]]
     46  * Maintain accurate DB of site information and contacts at Rutgers, and share with Clearwire  [[BR]]
     47  * Responsive local contact, at each site  [[BR]]
     48  * Centralized monitoring server at Rutgers WINLAB  [[BR]]
     49  * Ability to quickly turn off site transmitter, if interference suspected  [[BR]]
     50  * Possible extension:  remote emergency stop, with access to GMOC  [[BR]]
     51
     52
     53 * [http://wimax.orbit-lab.org/wiki/WiMAX/00/01#a1.3GENICampusDeployments  GENI WiMAX Site Information]  [[BR]]
     54
     55 * [http://oml.orbit-lab.org:4040/tab/home_tab  GENI WiMAX Site Dashboard]  [[BR]]
     56
     57What are next steps?   [[BR]]
     58 *  Review information on site information and site dashboard pages, and finalize [[BR]]
     59 *  Establish process to add site information, then maintain and track   [[BR]]
     60 *  Establish email list for operations issues  [[BR]]
     61 *  Provide operations interface to GMOC and Clearwire   [[BR]]
     62 *  Complete agreement with Clearwire [[BR]]
     63 *  Encourage all GENI sites to obtain experimental licenses [[BR]]
     64 *  Include WiMAX into GENI emergency stop process  [[BR]]
     65 *  Consider adding a WiMAX "emergency stop" button, for use by the GMOC  [[BR]]
     66
     67=== 2.2)  New services:  Multiple Base-Station Mgmt Srvc and  Data-Path GW Srvc ===
     684:10pm  [[br]]
     69Ivan Seskar  (Rutgers WINLAB) and Davide Pesavento (UCLA)  [[BR]]
     70
     71 * Multiple Base-Station Mgmt Srvc:  [[BR]]
     72
     73 * 1)  Have updated WiMAX RF AggMgr for NEC base station to 2.5.3+;  additional updates coming  [[BR]]
     74  * Feeds management data to centralized DB at WINLAB, for GENI-wide monitoring  [[BR]]
     75  * Due:  ?  [[BR]]
     76
     77 *  2)  New WiMAX RF AggMgr for Airspan base station  [[BR]]
     78  * Provides configuration, to replace Netspan;  now running  [[BR]]
     79  * Provides node authorization, and measurements per client  [[BR]]
     80  * First version due:  12/15/12 [[BR]]
     81  * Could BBN, NYU Poly begin testing early version, to replace Netspan?    [[BR]]
     82  * Could early version be shipped to sites on yellow node, with OMF/OML?   [[BR]]
     83
     84 *  3)  Build WiMAX RF AggMgr that can control multiple BSs, either NEC and/or Airspan, with same API  [[BR]]
     85  * Should be useful for handover/multi-homing functions:  shared white list of MS, allowed to connect to one BS or another  [[BR]]
     86  * What other features are needed?  [[BR]]
     87  * First version due:  3/15/13  [[BR]]
     88
     89 * Data-path GW Srvc:  [[BR]]
     90  * Bridges each base station to global datapath  [[BR]]
     91  * Includes CLICK router (two types) [[BR]]
     92  * Includes OpenV switch  (open-source OF) [[BR]]
     93  * Should be useful for handover/multi-homing functions [[BR]]
     94  * First version due:  3/15/13  [[BR]]
     95  * Could there be an earlier version, that provides basic functions, and be manually configured? 
     96  * Could BBN, NYU Poly begin testing early version?    [[BR]]
     97  * Could early version be shipped to sites on yellow node?   [[BR]]
     98 
     99What are next steps?   [[BR]]
     100 * Finalize features for WiMAX RF AggMgr releases  (due 11/15/12) [[BR]]
     101 * Establish delivery schedule for WiMAX RF AggMgr releases [[BR]]
     102 * Could there be an earlier version fo WiMAX RF AggMgr, that provides just basic functions, and be manually configured?  released by 11/15/12?  [[BR]]
     103 * Establish acceptance test plan by BBN, NYU Poly, for WiMAX RF AggMgr releases [[BR]]
     104 * Finalize features for Data-path GW Srvc releases (due 11/15/12)  [[BR]]
     105 * Establish delivery schedule for Data-path GW Srvc releases [[BR]]
     106 * Establish acceptance test plan by BBN, NYU Poly, for WiMAX RF AggMgr releases [[BR]]
     107
     108=== 2.3)  WiScape Measurement Framework ===
     1094:20pm  [[BR]]
     110Suman Banerjee (Univ Wisc)
     111
     112 * Overview of current functions  [[BR]]
     113  * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC15Agenda/WiMAXUpdate/mse-banerjee.pdf  slides]  [[BR]]
     114  * A data measurement framework with APIs, that the clients and the measurement server expose  [[BR]]
     115  * Clients (e.g., on an Android device) measure network performance, and then report measurements to the server  [[BR]]
     116  * Measurement include latency, loss, throughput, TCP or UDP  [[BR]]
     117  * Provides feedback to network selection  [[BR]]
     118  * [http://wiscape.wings.cs.wisc.edu/new_wiscape/index.php  link to WiScape]  [[BR]]
     119
     120What are next steps?   [[BR]]
     121 * Work with handover project, to see if WiScape measurement framework can be part of a GENI mobility/handover/multi-homing solution  [[BR]]
     122
     123=== 2.4)  Mobility/handover/multi-homing services  ===
     1244:25pm  [[BR]]
     125Parmesh Ramanathan  (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
     126
     127 * Projects requiring handover include:  Clemson, Wayne State, Wisconsin and UCLA.    [[BR]]
     128 * Projects that can contribute handover technology include:  Rutgers WINLAB and Wisconsin.  [[BR]]
     129 * Also, commercial handover technology available from Airspan.  (Gregg Tome (Airspan))  [[BR]]
     130
     131 * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC15Agenda/WiMAXUpdate/handover_parmesh%20%20GEC15.pptx  slides]  [[BR]]
     132
     133 * Layer 2 handoff
     134  * Minimal:  Mobile node breaks its connection with current WiMAX BS and then establishes connection with the new WiMAX BS  [[BR]]
     135  * Better:  Mobile node needs two interfaces, in the simplest form, one interface always connects to BS1 while the other connects to BS2  [[BR]]
     136  * Need: suggested configurations, estimates of required software and level of effort  [[BR]]
     137
     138 * Layer 3 handoff
     139  * Minimal:  Controller node re-routes through new BS after IP address re-write, BUT does not allow initiation of incoming connection
     140  [[BR]]
     141  * Better:  Use open source mobile IP s/w (Transparent Mobile IP [http://sourceforge.net/projects/tmip/ link], and OpenFlow s/w in mobile node to de-encapsulate IP packets  [[BR]]
     142  * Need: suggested configurations, estimates of required software and level of effort  [[BR]]
     143
     144 * Suggested steps:    [[BR]]
     145  1) Yellow mobile nodeode with two interfaces, doing handover between two BS on the same subnet [[BR]]
     146  2) Transparent MobileIP working to implement a baseline Layer 3 handover scheme [[BR]]
     147  3) Support new Layer 3 solutions like Mobility First? [[BR]]
     148  4) Demonstrate heterogeneous network handovers [[BR]]
     149
     150What are next steps?   [[BR]]
     151 * Better define proposed configurations 1) and 2) (due 11/15/12)  [[BR]]
     152 * Review with other interested projects  [[BR]]
     153 * Understand proposed Multiple Base-Station Mgmt Srvc and  Data-Path GW Srvc, and how they could be used in the implementation  [[BR]]
     154 * Understand how Yellow Nodes could be used in the implementation  [[BR]]
     155 * Understand how Android handsets could be used in the implementation  [[BR]]
     156 * Consider potential uses of WiScape Measurement Framework  [[BR]]
     157 * With other projects, define a workplan  (due 12/15/12)  [[BR]]
     158
     159
     160=== 2.5)  Mobility/handover/multi-homing plans ===
     1614:30pm  [[BR]]
     162All  [[BR]]
     163
     164 * What is the best roadmap to useful mobility/handover/multi-homing services based on planned and available platforms and software?  [[BR]]
     165
     166
     167=== 2.6)  Add "yellow nodes" to WiMAX Sites ===
     1684:45pm  [[BR]]
     169Ivan Seskar  (WINLAB) [[BR]]
     170
     171 * These are "yellow nodes", introduced in ORBIT testbed [[BR]]
     172
     173 * Can be used as:   [[BR]]
     174  * General fixed servers  [[BR]]
     175  * Support Multiple Base-Station Mgmt Srvc   [[BR]]
     176  * Support Data-Path GW Srvc  [[BR]]
     177  * Support OMF/OML and Login services  [[BR]]
     178  * Provide WiFi access points  [[BR]]
     179  * Act as fixed "mobile stations"  [[BR]]
     180  * Act as vehicular mobile station (option:  12v power supply)  [[BR]]
     181
     182  * Currently used by:  Rutgers WINLAB;  NYU Poly;  BBN  [[BR]]
     183
     184 * How can these be provided to sites?  [[BR]]
     185  * One design to serve all needs  [[BR]]
     186  * Approximate cost:  $800 - $1500  [[BR]]
     187
     188What are next steps?   [[BR]]
     189  * Working with other projects, refine design to balance functionality and cost, and decide what nodes are needed at which sites   [[BR]]
     190  * Order parts (due 11/15/12)  [[BR]]
     191  * Assemble and deliver to sites  (due 1/15/13)  [[BR]]
     192  * Can a few of the current yellow nodes be delivered to sites right away with OMF/OML and new WiMAX RF AggMgr?  [[BR]]
     193
     194
     195=== 2.7)  Mobile Station using Android Handset ===
     1964:55pm  [[BR]]
     197Derek Meyer (Univ Wisconsin)[[BR]]
     198
     199 * Summary of discussions with Sprint about unlocked HTC Evo handset  [[BR]]
     200  * 3-way NDA was signed  [[BR]]
     201  * Sprint has subcontractor who handles such purchases: contact is ? [[BR]]
     202  * Many handsets in warehouse, such as HTC Evo 4G;  approx $300 per handset[[BR]]
     203  * Must be unlocked by subcontractor, so can register with GENI network;  need to provide config to subcontractor (done by Ivan)[[BR]]
     204  * Must be sure can download Android apps[[BR]]
     205
     206What are next steps?   [[BR]]
     207 * Working with other projects, establish how many handsets are needed at which sites   [[BR]]
     208 * Consider how to provide handsets to projects no longer supported by the GPO  [[BR]]
     209 * Complete negotiation with Sprint subcontractor (WSA Distributing), and order devices  (due 12/1/12) [[BR]]
     210 * Get and check samples?  [[BR]]
     211 * Verify operation, and loading of apps [[BR]]
     212 * Deliver handsets to other projects  (due 1/15/13)  [[BR]]
     213 * Support use by other projects  [[BR]]
     214 * Maintain relationship with WSA Distributing  [[BR]]
     215
     216
     217=== 2.8)  Options for Introducing LTE Equipment ===
     218GEC14 discussion:  [[BR]]
     219 Moderator:  Harry Mussman  (GPO)  [[BR]]
     220 Ray Raychaudhuri  (WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     221 Ivan Seskar  (WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     222 Patrick Gossman (Wayne State) [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC13Agenda/WiMAXPlanning/The%20Case%20for%20LTE.pptx  The Case for LTE]  [[BR]]
     223 Gregg Tome (Airspan)  [[BR]]
     224
     225Discussion group formed: [[BR]]
     226 Moderator:  Suman Banerjee  (Wisconsin) [[BR]]
     227 Ray Raychaudhuri  (WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     228 Ivan Seskar  (WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     229 Patrick Gossman (Wayne State) [[BR]]
     230 Bryan Lyles (NSF)  [[BR]]
     231 Jacobus (Kobus) Van der Merwe (Utah)  (new)   [[BR]]
     232 Tod Sizer (Bell Labs/Alcatel-Lucent)  (new)   [[BR]]
     233 Walt Magnusen (Texas A&M)  (new)  [[BR]]
     234 Harry Mussman  (GPO)  [[BR]]
     235
     236What are our goals?   [[BR]]
     237
     238How do we match available:  base station equipment, on-air frequencies and mobile stations? [[BR]]
     239
     240[http://niviuk.free.fr/lte_band.php  LTE frequency bands (from Ivan)] [[BR]]
     241
     242Gregg Tome:  Airspan has equipment that operates at 2.6GHz (but this is outside of EBS band) [[BR]]
     243
     244Tod Sizer:  Have used commercial small cells operating at low power, borrowed commercial spectrum, and commercial devices, in a lab setting. [[BR]]
     245
     246Ivan and Tod:  There is available open-source back-end software (Fraunhoffer?) [[BR]]
     247
     248Walt:  Has equipment to test for LTE in public safety, from General Dynamics/IPWireless  [[BR]]
     249
     250What are next steps?   [[BR]]
     251 *  Tod to talk with Ray and Ivan [[BR]]
     252 *  Suman to organize calls/meetings   [[BR]]
     253
     254
     255=== 2.9)  Lab Experiments to Teach Wireless Basics ===
     2563:10pm  [[BR]]
     257Thanasis Korakis  (NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
     258
     259 Funded project (1/13 - 12/13) to define lab experiments for students to teach wireless basics  [[BR]]
     260 To be executed on GENI wireless sites, using both WiMAX and WiFi  [[BR]]
     261 Overview and status [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC15Agenda/WiMAXUpdate/NYUPolyWirelessLab.pptx slides] [[BR]]
     262
     263What are next steps?   [[BR]]
     264 *  Early versions of lab experiments to be provided by GEC16 [[BR]]
     265
     266
     267=== 2.10)  Multiple Site Experiment:  Mobility First ===
     268GEC14 presentation:  [[BR]]
     269Kiran Nagaraja (WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     270
     271[http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC12WiMaxDeploymentAndExperimentation/MF-GEC12-PlenaryDemo-10-3-2011.pdf  slides] [[BR]]
     272
     273Overview of current Mobility First multiple-site experiment. [[BR]]
     274
     275What additions are needed?  [[BR]]
     2761)  Add WiFi AP to each site.  [[BR]]
     2772)  L2 path from MS to core  [[BR]]
     278
     279Experiment done without human intervention, by using x2 MAC addresses, and emulating packet loss to fake mobility.  [[BR]]
     280Consider these as possible sites by GEC13:  WINLAB;  BBN;  NYU Poly;  UCLA;  Colorado.  [[BR]]
     281
     282=== 2.11)  Access to Commercial Broadband Services via MVNO Arrangements ===
     283
     284
     285
     286== 3)  GENI WiMAX site deployment status and local experiment plans ==
     2873:15pm  [[BR]]
     288
     289Each site will indicate:  [[BR]]
     290
     291a)  Status of deployments planned for Spiral 4:  [[BR]]
     292
     293b)  Plan for local research experiments in Spiral 5:  [[BR]]
     294
     295c)  Plan to complete deployments of extended site capabilities needed in Spiral 5:  [[BR]]
     296
     297d)  Support for unified GENI operations:  [[BR]]
     298
     299e)  Support for experiments:  [[BR]]
     300
     301
     302=== 3.1)  BBN Site Extension Plan ===
     3033:15pm  [[BR]]
     304Manu Gosain (GPO)  [[BR]]
     305
     306GEC14 status:  [[BR]]
     307 [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC14Agenda/WiMAXDeploymentsAndExperiments/BBNStatus%200710wimaxmeeting14gec.ppt slide]  [[BR]]
     308
     309GEC15 status:  [[BR]]
     310a)  Status of deployments planned for Spiral 4:  [[BR]]
     311 Get experimental frequency from the FCC, that does not interfere with Clearwire services   (yes, new frequency) [[BR]]
     312 Install Airspan base station(s), with local NetSpan management system   (yes) [[BR]]
     313 Add OMF/OML structures, including LoginService  (yes)  [[BR]]
     314 Connect via switch to I2 backbone, via OF switches if there  (yes) [[BR]]
     315 WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node  (partial)  [[BR]]
     316 Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node (yes)  [[BR]]
     317
     318b)  Plan for local research experiments in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
     319 Repeat throughput and range, comparing NEC and Airspan [[BR]]
     320
     321c)  Plan to complete deployments of extended site capabilities needed in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
     322 Custom PC nodes  ("yellow nodes")  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     323 GIMI I&M services (UMass Amherst/NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
     324 Multiple base-station management service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     325 Data-path gateway service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     326 Mobility/handover/multi-homing service  (coordinated by Wisconsin/Clemson)   [[BR]]
     327 WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     328 Unlocked Android WiMAX/WiFi handsets.   (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
     329
     330d)  Support for unified GENI operations:  [[BR]]
     331 Forward site monitoring information to the central monitoring server  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     332 Cooperate with Rutgers WINLAB and Clearwire to avoid interference with Clearwire’s services [[BR]]
     333 When necessary, do an “emergency stop” of your transmissions.  [[BR]]
     334
     335e)  Support for experiments:  [[BR]]
     336 Local research experiments [[BR]]
     337 Experiments by remote experimenters, including those at tutorials  [[BR]]
     338 Classroom instruction experiments by students   (NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
     339 Multi-site experiments, e.g., MobilityFirst  (Rutgers WINLAB) [[BR]]
     340
     341
     342
     343=== 3.2)  WINLAB/Rutgers University Site Extension Plan ===
     3443:20pm  [[BR]]
     345Ivan Seskar (WINLAB) [[BR]]
     346
     347GEC14 status: [[BR]]
     348 * Status  [[BR]]
     349  * Bringing Airspan on Busch campus  [[BR]]
     350  * Continuing remote access to BSs [[BR]]
     351  * Connected to I2 backbone network [[BR]]
     352
     353 * Local and remote experiments [[BR]]
     354
     355GEC15 status:  [[BR]]
     356 * WINLAB site:  [[BR]]
     357  1)  NEC base station, with fixed mobile station [[BR]]
     358  2)  Sandbox:  NEC base station, connected via programmable RF attenuator to fixed mobile station [[BR]]
     359
     360 * Busch campus site:  [[BR]]
     361  3)  Airspan base station, for use by students on campus [[BR]]
     362
     363a)  Status of deployments planned for Spiral 4:  [[BR]]
     364 Install Airspan base station(s), with local NetSpan management system  (yes) [[BR]]
     365 Optional when multiple cells:  backhaul control and data traffic to central equipment site (yes) [[BR]]
     366 Add OMF/OML structures, including LoginService  (yes) [[BR]]
     367 Connect via switch to I2 backbone, via OF switches if there  (yes) [[BR]]
     368 WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node   (yes)  [[BR]]
     369 Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (yes)  [[BR]]
     370 Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node  (yes)  [[BR]]
     371
     372b)  Plan for local research experiments in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
     373 What is new?  [[BR]]
     374
     375c)  Plan to complete deployments of extended site capabilities needed in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
     376 Additional base station  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     377 GIMI I&M services (UMass Amherst/NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
     378 Multiple base-station management service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     379 Data-path gateway service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     380 Mobility/handover/multi-homing service  (coordinated by Wisconsin/Clemson)   [[BR]]
     381 Unlocked Android WiMAX/WiFi handsets.   (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
     382
     383d)  Support for unified GENI operations:  [[BR]]
     384 Forward site monitoring information to the central monitoring server  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     385 Cooperate with Rutgers WINLAB and Clearwire to avoid interference with Clearwire’s services [[BR]]
     386 When necessary, do an “emergency stop” of your transmissions.  [[BR]]
     387
     388e)  Support for experiments:  [[BR]]
     389 Local research experiments [[BR]]
     390 Experiments by remote experimenters, including those at tutorials  [[BR]]
     391 Classroom instruction experiments by students   (NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
     392 Multi-site experiments, e.g., MobilityFirst  (Rutgers WINLAB) [[BR]]
     393
     394
     395
     396=== 3.3)  UCLA Site Extension Plans ===
     3973:25pm  [[BR]]
     398Giovanni Pau, Mario Gerla (UCLA) [[BR]]
     399
     400GEC14 status:  [[BR]]
     401 * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC14Agenda/WiMAXDeploymentsAndExperiments/ucla%20%20%202012-July-10-GEC.pptx  slides]   [[BR]]
     402
     403 * Extension plan  [[BR]]
     404  * Add x1 Airspan BS near UCLA dormitories;  possibly other BSs.  [[BR]] 
     405  * x1  (2510 Mid:  2560MHz to 2630MHz)  [[BR]]
     406
     407 * License [[BR]]
     408  * Renewed Experimental License [[BR]]
     409  * Coordination with Clearwire Started [[BR]]
     410
     411 
     412GEC15 status:
     413 * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC15Agenda/WiMAXUpdate/2012-July-10-GEC%20UCLA%20GEC15.pptx  slides]  [[BR]]
     414
     415 * Airspan Installation [[BR]]
     416  * Location selected:  top of Spraul Hall;  pole installed [[BR]]
     417  * On hold for poweer, network connections  [[BR]]
     418  * Temporary:  in use in lab for WiMAX RF AggMgr software testing  [[BR]]
     419
     420 * Connection to Mesoscale Infrastructure   [[BR]]
     421  * Completed [[BR]]
     422
     423a)  Status of deployments planned for Spiral 4:  [[BR]]
     424 Get experimental frequency from the FCC, that does not interfere with Clearwire services  (yes) [[BR]]
     425 Install Airspan base station(s), with local NetSpan management system  (pending, partial) [[BR]]
     426 Optional when multiple cells:  backhaul control and data traffic to central equipment site (pending)  [[BR]]
     427 Add OMF/OML structures, including LoginService  (yes) [[BR]]
     428 Connect via switch to I2 backbone, via OF switches if there   (yes) [[BR]]
     429 WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node  (?) [[BR]]
     430 Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (?)  [[BR]]
     431 Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node (yes)  [[BR]]
     432
     433b)  Plan for local research experiments in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
     434 Coverage and performance, with Teltonica and NEC, also Airspan  [[BR]]
     435 Mobile experiments with permanent vehicular nodes  [[BR]]
     436 NDN experiments over WiMAX
     437
     438c)  Plan to complete deployments of extended site capabilities needed in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
     439 Custom PC nodes  ("yellow nodes")  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     440 Login Service plus OMF/OML services operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     441 GIMI I&M services (UMass Amherst/NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
     442 Multiple base-station management service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     443 Data-path gateway service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     444 Mobility/handover/multi-homing service  (coordinated by Wisconsin/Clemson)   [[BR]]
     445 WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     446 Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     447 Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     448 Unlocked Android WiMAX/WiFi handsets.   (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
     449
     450d)  Support for unified GENI operations:  [[BR]]
     451 Forward site monitoring information to the central monitoring server  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     452 Cooperate with Rutgers WINLAB and Clearwire to avoid interference with Clearwire’s services [[BR]]
     453 When necessary, do an “emergency stop” of your transmissions.  [[BR]]
     454
     455e)  Support for experiments:  [[BR]]
     456 Local research experiments [[BR]]
     457 Experiments by remote experimenters, including those at tutorials  [[BR]]
     458 Classroom instruction experiments by students   (NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
     459 Multi-site experiments, e.g., MobilityFirst  (Rutgers WINLAB) [[BR]]
     460
     461What are next steps?   [[BR]]
     462 * Establish a plan for all of your Spiral 5 tasks, and document  (due 12/1/12)  [[BR]]
     463 * Complete installation of Airspan base station, use early release of WiMAX RF AggMgr with local OMF/OML to configure, check over-the-air throughput  (due 12/15/12) [[BR]]
     464 * Complete connection to I2 backbone, and demonstrate a service with another site(s)  (due 1/15/12)  [[BR]]
     465
     466
     467=== 3.4)  Clemson University Site Deployment Plan ===
     4683:30pm  [[BR]]
     469K-C Wang, Reece Johnson (Clemson)
     470
     471GEC13 plans:  [[BR]]
     472[http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC13Agenda/WiMAXPlanning/GEC13-WiMAX-Clemson.pdf Clemson slides][[BR]]
     473
     474GEC14 status:  [[BR]]
     475 * Status:  [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC14Agenda/WiMAXDeploymentsAndExperiments/GEC14-WiMAX-Clemson.ppt slides]  [[BR]] 
     476
     477 * Extension plan   [[BR]]
     478  * Add x1 Airspan BS near campus [[BR]]
     479  * Add x2 Airspan BS near Greenville;  connect via DOT fibers.  [[BR]]
     480  * Want handover near I85/I385 intersection.  [[BR]]
     481  * x3 (2510 Lo:  2496 to 2570 MHz)  [[BR]]
     482
     483GEC15 status:  [[BR]]
     484 * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC15Agenda/WiMAXUpdate/GEC15-WiMAX-clemson.ppt slides]  [[BR]]
     485
     486
     487 * Clemson campus location:
     488  * Installed, on-the-air:  signal strength measurements completed
     489
     490 * Greenville locations:
     491  * Installed, with power and fiber connections
     492  * Both report "RF failure";  Netspan and/or base station issue
     493
     494a)  Status of deployments planned for Spiral 4:  [[BR]]
     495 Get experimental frequency from the FCC, that does not interfere with Clearwire services  (yes)  [[BR]]
     496 Install Airspan base station(s), with local NetSpan management system  (partial: 3 installed, 1 of 3 on-the-air) [[BR]]
     497 Optional when multiple cells:  backhaul control and data traffic to central equipment site  (yes) [[BR]]
     498 Add OMF/OML structures, including LoginService  (pending) [[BR]]
     499 Connect via switch to I2 backbone, via OF switches if there (?) [[BR]]
     500 WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node (use campus network?) [[BR]]
     501 Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (pending)  [[BR]]
     502 Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node (no)  [[BR]]
     503
     504b)  Plan for local research experiments in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
     505 Working with Wisconsin handover project  [[BR]]
     506 Focus on "uniform solution for handover in heterogeneous networks, e.g., WiFi off-loading  [[BR]]
     507
     508c)  Plan to complete deployments of extended site capabilities needed in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
     509 Custom PC nodes  ("yellow nodes")  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     510 Login Service plus OMF/OML services operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     511 Connection to I2  (coordinated by BBN) [[BR]]
     512 GIMI I&M services (UMass Amherst/NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
     513 Multiple base-station management service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     514 Data-path gateway service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     515 Mobility/handover/multi-homing service  (coordinated by Wisconsin/Clemson)   [[BR]]
     516 WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     517 Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     518 Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     519 Unlocked Android WiMAX/WiFi handsets.   (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
     520
     521d)  Support for unified GENI operations:  [[BR]]
     522 Forward site monitoring information to the central monitoring server  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     523 Cooperate with Rutgers WINLAB and Clearwire to avoid interference with Clearwire’s services [[BR]]
     524 When necessary, do an “emergency stop” of your transmissions.  [[BR]]
     525
     526e)  Support for experiments:  [[BR]]
     527 Local research experiments [[BR]]
     528 Experiments by remote experimenters, including those at tutorials  [[BR]]
     529 Classroom instruction experiments by students   (NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
     530 Multi-site experiments, e.g., MobilityFirst  (Rutgers WINLAB) [[BR]]
     531
     532What are next steps?   [[BR]]
     533 * Establish a plan for all of your Spiral 5 tasks, and document  (due 12/1/12)  [[BR]]
     534 * Complete installation of Airspan base stations, use early release of WiMAX RF AggMgr with local OMF/OML to configure, check over-the-air throughput  (due 12/15/12) [[BR]]
     535 * Complete connection to I2 backbone, and demonstrate a service with another site(s)  (due 1/15/12)  [[BR]]
     536 
     537=== 3.5)  University of Wisconsin Site Extension Plan ===
     5383:35pm  [[BR]]
     539Suman Banerjee, Derek Meyer (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
     540
     541GEC14 status:  [[BR]]
     542 * Status [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC14Agenda/WiMAXDeploymentsAndExperiments/2012_07_09_Geni_Conference.ppt  slides]  [[BR]]
     543
     544 * Extension plan  [[BR]]
     545  * Add Airspan to building/tower near Capitol.  [[BR]]
     546  * Connect via Madison unified fiber project  [[BR]]
     547  * Outside contributions for power and poles.  [[BR]]
     548  * x1 (2510 Mid:  2560MHz to 2630MHz)  [[BR]]
     549
     550
     551GEC15 status:  [[BR]]
     552 * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC15Agenda/WiMAXUpdate/mse-banerjee.pdf  slides]  [[BR]]
     553
     554
     555 * Airspan status [[BR]]
     556  * Planned installation blocked by site issues [[BR]]
     557  * Instead, will move quickly to install on CS building (where Cisco base station was installed) [[BR]]
     558
     559a)  Status of deployments planned for Spiral 4:  [[BR]]
     560 Get experimental frequency from the FCC, that does not interfere with Clearwire services  (yes)  [[BR]]
     561 Install Airspan base station(s), with local NetSpan management system  (no;  restarting) [[BR]]
     562 Optional when multiple cells:  backhaul control and data traffic to central equipment site  (?) [[BR]]
     563 Add OMF/OML structures, including LoginService  (partial) [[BR]]
     564 Connect via switch to I2 backbone, via OF switches if there (?) [[BR]]
     565 WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node  (no)  [[BR]]
     566 Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (no)  [[BR]]
     567 Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node  (no) [[BR]]
     568
     569b)  Plan for local research experiments in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
     570 Focus on mobility experiments from bus  [[BR]]
     571 Planning multi-site video experiment with NYU Poly  [[BR]]
     572 Begin classroom use in Spring 2013  [[BR]]
     573
     574c)  Plan to complete deployments of extended site capabilities needed in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
     575 Custom PC nodes  ("yellow nodes")  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     576 Login Service plus OMF/OML services operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     577 Connection to I2  (coordinated by BBN) [[BR]]
     578 GIMI I&M services (UMass Amherst/NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
     579 Multiple base-station management service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     580 Data-path gateway service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     581 Mobility/handover/multi-homing service  (coordinated by Wisconsin/Clemson)   [[BR]]
     582 WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB) (or use local service?) [[BR]]
     583 Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     584 Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     585 Unlocked Android WiMAX/WiFi handsets.   (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
     586
     587d)  Support for unified GENI operations:  [[BR]]
     588 Forward site monitoring information to the central monitoring server  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     589 Cooperate with Rutgers WINLAB and Clearwire to avoid interference with Clearwire’s services [[BR]]
     590 When necessary, do an “emergency stop” of your transmissions.  [[BR]]
     591
     592e)  Support for experiments:  [[BR]]
     593 Local research experiments [[BR]]
     594 Experiments by remote experimenters, including those at tutorials  [[BR]]
     595 Classroom instruction experiments by students   (NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
     596 Multi-site experiments, e.g., MobilityFirst  (Rutgers WINLAB) [[BR]]
     597
     598What are next steps?   [[BR]]
     599 * Establish a plan for all of your Spiral 5 tasks, and document  (due 12/1/12)  [[BR]]
     600 * Complete installation of Airspan base station, use early release of WiMAX RF AggMgr with local OMF/OML to configure, check over-the-air throughput  (due 12/15/12) [[BR]]
     601 * Complete connection to I2 backbone, and demonstrate a service with another site(s)  (due 1/15/12)  [[BR]]
     602
     603=== 3.6)  University of Michigan Site Deployment Plan ===
     6043:40pm [[BR]]
     605Morley Mao  (Michigan)  [[BR]]
     606
     607GEC13 plans:
     608 * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC13Agenda/WiMAXPlanning/WIMAXexperimentMichigan.pdf  slides]  [[BR]]
     609
     610GEC14 status:  [[BR]]
     611 * Extension plan  [[BR]]
     612  * Add one Airspan on top of building  [[BR]]
     613  * Will signals penetrate into buildings?  [[BR]]
     614  * One frequency from Clearwire  [[BR]]
     615  * x1 (2510 Lo:  2496 to 2570 MHz)  [[BR]]
     616  * Location and backhaul [[BR]]
     617  * Mobility and handover [[BR]]
     618
     619GEC15 status:[[BR]]
     620 * Base station installed, local Netspan ready, but waiting for power  [[BR]]
     621 * I2 connection pending  [[BR]]
     622
     623a)  Status of deployments planned for Spiral 4:  [[BR]]
     624 Get experimental frequency from the FCC, that does not interfere with Clearwire services  (yes) [[BR]]
     625 Install Airspan base station(s), with local NetSpan management system  (pending) [[BR]]
     626 Add OMF/OML structures, including LoginService  (no) [[BR]]
     627 Connect via switch to I2 backbone, via OF switches if there   (pending) [[BR]]
     628 WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node (no) [[BR]]
     629 Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node (no)  [[BR]]
     630
     631b)  Plan for local research experiments in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
     632 Content delivery service [[BR]]
     633
     634c)  Plan to complete deployments of extended site capabilities needed in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
     635 Custom PC nodes  ("yellow nodes")  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     636 Login Service plus OMF/OML services operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     637 Connection to I2  (coordinated by BBN) [[BR]]
     638 GIMI I&M services (UMass Amherst/NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
     639 Multiple base-station management service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     640 Data-path gateway service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     641 Mobility/handover/multi-homing service  (coordinated by Wisconsin/Clemson)   [[BR]]
     642 WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     643 Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     644 Unlocked Android WiMAX/WiFi handsets.   (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
     645
     646d)  Support for unified GENI operations:  [[BR]]
     647 Forward site monitoring information to the central monitoring server  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     648 Cooperate with Rutgers WINLAB and Clearwire to avoid interference with Clearwire’s services [[BR]]
     649 When necessary, do an “emergency stop” of your transmissions.  [[BR]]
     650
     651e)  Support for experiments:  [[BR]]
     652 Local research experiments [[BR]]
     653 Experiments by remote experimenters, including those at tutorials  [[BR]]
     654 Classroom instruction experiments by students   (NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
     655 Multi-site experiments, e.g., MobilityFirst  (Rutgers WINLAB) [[BR]]
     656
     657What are next steps?   [[BR]]
     658 * Establish a plan for all of your Spiral 5 tasks, and document  (due 12/1/12)  [[BR]]
     659 * Complete installation of Airspan base station, use early release of WiMAX RF AggMgr with local OMF/OML to configure, check over-the-air throughput  (due 12/15/12) [[BR]]
     660 * Complete connection to I2 backbone, and demonstrate a service with another site(s)  (due 1/15/12)  [[BR]]
     661
     662
     663=== 3.7)  Wayne State University Site Deployment Plan ===
     6643:45m   [[BR]]
     665Hongwei Zhang, Yu Chu (Wayne State)  [[BR]]
     666
     667GEC14 status:
     668 * Status [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC14Agenda/WiMAXDeploymentsAndExperiments/WayneWiMAX-deployment-planAndStatus-GEC14.pdf  slides]  [[BR]]
     669
     670 * Extension plan  [[BR]]
     671  * Plan: one site with three sectors, and 3 Airspan base stations. [[BR]] 
     672  * One frequency (10MHz) from Clearwire  [[BR]] 
     673  * x3 (2510 Mid:  2560MHz to 2630MHz)  [[BR]]
     674
     675 * Spectrum loan from Clearwire: done [[BR]]
     676  * 10MHz band: 2591MHz – 2601MHz (belongs to 2510 Mid band of 2560MHz~2630MHz) [[BR]] 
     677  * Current loan valid until March 1, 2013; to be renewed annually afterwards [[BR]] 
     678
     679GEC15 status:  [[BR]]
     680 * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC15Agenda/WiMAXUpdate/WayneWiMAX-deployment-planAndStatus-GEC15-final.pdf  slides]  [[BR]]
     681
     682 * Airspan base stations: [[BR]]
     683  * 2 installed on 17th floor, and on the air;  CINR measured [[BR]]
     684
     685
     686a)  Status of deployments planned for Spiral 4:  [[BR]]
     687 Get experimental frequency from the FCC, that does not interfere with Clearwire services  (yes)  [[BR]]
     688 Install Airspan base station(s), with local NetSpan management system  (yes, 2 of 3) [[BR]]
     689 Optional when multiple cells:  backhaul control and data traffic to central equipment site (yes, to equipment room) [[BR]]
     690 Add OMF/OML structures, including LoginService (no) [[BR]]
     691 Connect via switch to I2 backbone, via OF switches if there  (pending) [[BR]]
     692 Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (no)  [[BR]]
     693 Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node (no)  [[BR]]
     694
     695b)  Plan for local research experiments in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
     696 Enable handoff between different base stations/sectors [[BR]]
     697 Develop measurement services  [[BR]]
     698 Measurement campaign: spatiotemporal behavior in static & mobile scenarios: smart grid and smart transportation [[BR]]
     699 ns-3 integration [[BR]]
     700 GENI-fy OpenXC vehicular sensing and infotainment platform [[BR]]
     701 Refine OpenXC, virtualization, etc [[BR]]
     702 Integrate with OMF, measurement tools [[BR]]
     703 Integrate with v2V & V2I platforms (i.e., SDR) as well as vehicle sensing and control apps [[BR]]
     704
     705c)  Plan to complete deployments of extended site capabilities needed in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
     706 Additional base station   (pending) (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     707 Custom PC nodes  ("yellow nodes")  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     708 Login Service plus OMF/OML services operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     709 Connection to I2  (coordinated by BBN) [[BR]]
     710 GIMI I&M services (UMass Amherst/NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
     711 Multiple base-station management service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     712 Data-path gateway service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     713 Mobility/handover/multi-homing service  (coordinated by Wisconsin/Clemson)   [[BR]]
     714 Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     715 Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     716 Unlocked Android WiMAX/WiFi handsets.   (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
     717
     718d)  Support for unified GENI operations:  [[BR]]
     719 Forward site monitoring information to the central monitoring server  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     720 Cooperate with Rutgers WINLAB and Clearwire to avoid interference with Clearwire’s services [[BR]]
     721 When necessary, do an “emergency stop” of your transmissions.  [[BR]]
     722
     723e)  Support for experiments:  [[BR]]
     724 Local research experiments [[BR]]
     725 Experiments by remote experimenters, including those at tutorials  [[BR]]
     726 Classroom instruction experiments by students   (NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
     727 Multi-site experiments, e.g., MobilityFirst  (Rutgers WINLAB) [[BR]]
     728
     729What are next steps?   [[BR]]
     730 * Establish a plan for all of your Spiral 5 tasks, and document  (due 12/1/12)  [[BR]]
     731 * Complete installation of Airspan base station, use early release of WiMAX RF AggMgr with local OMF/OML to configure, check over-the-air throughput  (due 12/15/12) [[BR]]
     732 * Complete connection to I2 backbone, and demonstrate a service with another site(s)  (due 1/15/12)  [[BR]]
     733
     734
     735=== 3.8) NYU Poly Site Update ===
     7363:50pm   [[BR]]
     737Thanasis Korakis, Fraida Fund (NYU-Poly)[[BR]]
     738
     739GEC14 status:  [[BR]]
     740 * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC14Agenda/WiMAXDeploymentsAndExperiments/GEC14-WiMAX-NYUPoly.pdf  slides] [[BR]]
     741
     742 * Operational OMF/OML installation[[BR]]
     743 * Connected to I2 backbone network[[BR]]
     744 * Testbed open to experimenters since GEC12[[BR]]
     745
     746GEC15 status:  [[BR]]
     747
     748 * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC15Agenda/WiMAXUpdate/NYUPolyGEC15.pdf slides] [[BR]]
     749
     750 * Airspan base station isntallation still pending.
     751 * Working closely with UMass Amherst on use of GIMI tools with WiMAX
     752 * Supporting experimenters, including students and tutorials
     753
     754a)  Status of deployments planned for Spiral 4:  [[BR]]
     755 Get experimental frequency from the FCC, that does not interfere with Clearwire services  (yes)  [[BR]]
     756 Install Airspan base station(s), with local NetSpan management system  (pending) [[BR]]
     757 Optional when multiple cells:  backhaul control and data traffic to central equipment site  (?) [[BR]]
     758 Add OMF/OML structures, including LoginService  (yes)  [[BR]]
     759 Connect via switch to I2 backbone, via OF switches if there  (yes) [[BR]]
     760 WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node  (yes) [[BR]]
     761 Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (?)  [[BR]]
     762 Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node (yes)  [[BR]]
     763
     764b)  Plan for local research experiments in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
     765 Many experiments formulated for students, and tutorials, including: [[BR]]
     766  StreamLoad [[BR]]
     767  NetCheck [[BR]]
     768  AFFIX [[BR]]
     769 Working on set of lab experiments to teach wireless principals  [[BR]]
     770
     771c)  Plan to complete deployments of extended site capabilities needed in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
     772 GIMI I&M services (UMass Amherst/NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
     773 Multiple base-station management service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     774 Data-path gateway service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     775 Mobility/handover/multi-homing service  (coordinated by Wisconsin/Clemson)   [[BR]]
     776 Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     777 Unlocked Android WiMAX/WiFi handsets.   (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
     778
     779d)  Support for unified GENI operations:  [[BR]]
     780 Forward site monitoring information to the central monitoring server  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
     781 Cooperate with Rutgers WINLAB and Clearwire to avoid interference with Clearwire’s services [[BR]]
     782 When necessary, do an “emergency stop” of your transmissions.  [[BR]]
     783
     784e)  Support for experiments:  [[BR]]
     785 Local research experiments [[BR]]
     786 Experiments by remote experimenters, including those at tutorials  [[BR]]
     787 Classroom instruction experiments by students   (NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
     788 Multi-site experiments, e.g., MobilityFirst  (Rutgers WINLAB) [[BR]]
     789
     790What are next steps?   [[BR]]
     791 * Complete installation of Airspan base station, use early release of WiMAX RF AggMgr with local OMF/OML to configure, check over-the-air throughput  (due 12/15/12) [[BR]]
     792
     793
     794=== 3.9) UMass Amherst Site Update ===
     7953:55pm   [[BR]]
     796Mike Zink, Cong Wang (UMass Amherst)  [[BR]]
     797
     798GEC14 status:
     799 * Add OMF/OML:  have installed  [[BR]]
     800 * Connect to I2 backbone network:  plan to do soon  [[BR]]
     801
     802 * Planned experiments:  use to integrate GIMI tools [[BR]]
     803
     804GEC15 status:  BR]]
     805 No report  [[BR]]
     806
     807=== 3.xx)  Temple University Site Deployment Plan ===
     808Shan Lin, Jie Wu (Temple)  [[BR]]
     809
     810GEC14 status:  [[BR]]
     811 * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC14Agenda/WiMAXDeploymentsAndExperiments/geni-meeting-temple-july2012.pptx slides]  [[BR]]
     812
     813 * Extension plan  [[BR]]
     814  * x1 (or x2?) Airspan base stations (2510 Mid:  2560MHz to 2630MHz)  [[BR]]
     815  * Two frequencies from Clearwire, shared with Drexel  [[BR]]
     816  * Location and backhaul [[BR]]
     817  * Mobility and handover [[BR]]
     818
     819 * License application approved by Clear [[BR]] 
     820  * License is valid until Jan 31, 2013 [[BR]] 
     821  * Frequencies: 2585-2595 & 2603-2613 MHz [[BR]] 
     822  * Clearwire holds the right to terminate operation with 30 days prior notice [[BR]] 
     823
     824 * Wimax base station purchased and arrived [[BR]] 
     825  * One Air4G-MacroMAXe 2510M Air4G-W24-2510MT [[BR]] 
     826  * Installation contract placed  [[BR]] 
     827  * Latitude & Longitude: (39.98038, -75.15703) [[BR]] 
     828  * Height: 12th floor (131 ft)  [[BR]]   
     829
     830 * Experiments (with the existing TU-WiMax) [[BR]] 
     831  * Observe highly irregular ranges (longest range>2.29mile) [[BR]] 
     832  * High bandwidth (>700kbps) only very close to the base station (<0.5mile) [[BR]] 
     833  * Significant shadowing among buildings [[BR]] 
     834
     835
     836GEC15 status:  BR]]
     837 * No report  [[BR]]
     838 
     839=== 3.xx)  Drexel University Site Deployment Plan ===
     840Kevin Wanuga, Jeff Wildman, Kapil Dandekar (Drexel)  [[BR]]
     841
     842GEC13 plans:  [[BR]]
     843 * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC14Agenda/WiMAXDeploymentsAndExperiments/GEC13%20%20drexel%20%20GENI.ppt slides] [[BR]]
     844
     845GEC14 status:  [[BR]]
     846 * Extension plan  [[BR]]
     847  * x1 (or x2?) Airspan base stations (2510 Mid:  2560MHz to 2630MHz)  [[BR]]
     848  * Two frequencies from Clearwire, shared with Temple  [[BR]]
     849  * Location and backhaul [[BR]]
     850  * Mobility and handover [[BR]]
     851
     852 * Kevin Wanuga reports: [[BR]]
     853  * Planning for top of 18-story building;  3m radiation safety clearance [[BR]]
     854  * More urban than Temple [[BR]]
     855  * Airspan order placed;  not yet received [[BR]]
     856  * Kiva networks to install base station [[BR]]
     857  * Contract engineer mast;  recommendation from Giovanni:  check masts at GNE supply [[BR]]
     858  * Questions about power cable; recommendation from Harry:  call us, and we can explain parameters [[BR]]
     859
     860
     861GEC15 status:  BR]]
     862 * No report  [[BR]]
     863
     864
     865
     866=== 3.xx) Univ of Colorado at Boulder Site Update ===
     867Dirk Grunwald (Colorado)  [[BR]]
     868
     869
     870GEC15 status:  BR]]
     871 * No report  [[BR]]
     872
     873=== 3.xx) Columbia University Site Update ===
     874Henning Schulzrinne, Jan Janak (Columbia)  [[BR]]
     875
     876
     877GEC15 status:  BR]]
     878 * No report  [[BR]]
     879
     880
     881
     882== 4) Adjourn ==
     8835:00pm  [[BR]]
     884
     885
     886Please join us for a WiMAX BoF dinner on Wednesday evening. Please indicate on this poll, if you will be attending
     887
     888
     889
     890== References ==
     891
     892
     893
     894=== R1a  Spiral 5 Goals ===
    39895Harry Mussman (GPO) [[BR]]
    40896
    … …  
    85941
    86942
    87 === 2.2)  Options for Introducing LTE Equipment ===
    88 GEC14 discussion:  [[BR]]
    89  Moderator:  Harry Mussman  (GPO)  [[BR]]
    90  Ray Raychaudhuri  (WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    91  Ivan Seskar  (WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    92  Patrick Gossman (Wayne State) [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC13Agenda/WiMAXPlanning/The%20Case%20for%20LTE.pptx  The Case for LTE]  [[BR]]
    93  Gregg Tome (Airspan)  [[BR]]
    94 
    95 Discussion group formed: [[BR]]
    96  Moderator:  Suman Banerjee  (Wisconsin) [[BR]]
    97  Ray Raychaudhuri  (WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    98  Ivan Seskar  (WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    99  Patrick Gossman (Wayne State) [[BR]]
    100  Bryan Lyles (NSF)  [[BR]]
    101  Jacobus (Kobus) Van der Merwe (Utah)  (new)   [[BR]]
    102  Tod Sizer (Bell Labs/Alcatel-Lucent)  (new)   [[BR]]
    103  Walt Magnusen (Texas A&M)  (new)  [[BR]]
    104  Harry Mussman  (GPO)  [[BR]]
    105 
    106 What are our goals?   [[BR]]
    107 
    108 How do we match available:  base station equipment, on-air frequencies and mobile stations? [[BR]]
    109 
    110 [http://niviuk.free.fr/lte_band.php  LTE frequency bands (from Ivan)] [[BR]]
    111 
    112 Gregg Tome:  Airspan has equipment that operates at 2.6GHz (but this is outside of EBS band) [[BR]]
    113 
    114 Tod Sizer:  Have used commercial small cells operating at low power, borrowed commercial spectrum, and commercial devices, in a lab setting. [[BR]]
    115 
    116 Ivan and Tod:  There is available open-source back-end software (Fraunhoffer?) [[BR]]
    117 
    118 Walt:  Has equipment to test for LTE in public safety, from General Dynamics/IPWireless  [[BR]]
    119 
    120 What are next steps?   [[BR]]
    121  *  Tod to talk with Ray and Ivan [[BR]]
    122  *  Suman to organize calls/meetings   [[BR]]
    123 
    124 
    125 === 2.3)  Lab Experiments to Teach Wireless Basics ===
    126 3:10pm  [[BR]]
    127 Thanasis Korakis  (NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
    128 
    129  Funded project (1/13 - 12/13) to define lab experiments for students to teach wireless basics  [[BR]]
    130  To be executed on GENI wireless sites, using both WiMAX and WiFi  [[BR]]
    131  Overview and status [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC15Agenda/WiMAXUpdate/NYUPolyWirelessLab.pptx slides] [[BR]]
    132 
    133 What are next steps?   [[BR]]
    134  *  Early versions of lab experiments to be provided by GEC16 [[BR]]
    135 
    136 
    137 === 2.4)  Multiple Site Experiment:  Mobility First ===
    138 GEC14 presentation:  [[BR]]
    139 Kiran Nagaraja (WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    140 
    141 [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC12WiMaxDeploymentAndExperimentation/MF-GEC12-PlenaryDemo-10-3-2011.pdf  slides] [[BR]]
    142 
    143 Overview of current Mobility First multiple-site experiment. [[BR]]
    144 
    145 What additions are needed?  [[BR]]
    146 1)  Add WiFi AP to each site.  [[BR]]
    147 2)  L2 path from MS to core  [[BR]]
    148 
    149 Experiment done without human intervention, by using x2 MAC addresses, and emulating packet loss to fake mobility.  [[BR]]
    150 Consider these as possible sites by GEC13:  WINLAB;  BBN;  NYU Poly;  UCLA;  Colorado.  [[BR]]
    151 
    152 === 2.5)  Access to Commercial Broadband Services via MVNO Arrangements ===
    153 
    154 
    155 
    156 == 3)  GENI WiMAX site deployment status and local experiment plans ==
    157 3:15pm  [[BR]]
    158 
    159 Each site will indicate:  [[BR]]
    160 
    161 a)  Status of deployments planned for Spiral 4:  [[BR]]
    162 
    163 b)  Plan for local research experiments in Spiral 5:  [[BR]]
    164 
    165 c)  Plan to complete deployments of extended site capabilities needed in Spiral 5:  [[BR]]
    166 
    167 d)  Support for unified GENI operations:  [[BR]]
    168 
    169 e)  Support for experiments:  [[BR]]
    170 
    171 
    172 === 3.1)  BBN Site Extension Plan ===
    173 3:15pm  [[BR]]
    174 Manu Gosain (GPO)  [[BR]]
    175 
    176 GEC14 status:  [[BR]]
    177  [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC14Agenda/WiMAXDeploymentsAndExperiments/BBNStatus%200710wimaxmeeting14gec.ppt slide]  [[BR]]
    178 
    179 GEC15 status:  [[BR]]
    180 a)  Status of deployments planned for Spiral 4:  [[BR]]
    181  Get experimental frequency from the FCC, that does not interfere with Clearwire services   (yes, new frequency) [[BR]]
    182  Install Airspan base station(s), with local NetSpan management system   (yes) [[BR]]
    183  Add OMF/OML structures, including LoginService  (yes)  [[BR]]
    184  Connect via switch to I2 backbone, via OF switches if there  (yes) [[BR]]
    185  WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node  (partial)  [[BR]]
    186  Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node (yes)  [[BR]]
    187 
    188 b)  Plan for local research experiments in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
    189  Repeat throughput and range, comparing NEC and Airspan [[BR]]
    190 
    191 c)  Plan to complete deployments of extended site capabilities needed in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
    192  Custom PC nodes  ("yellow nodes")  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    193  GIMI I&M services (UMass Amherst/NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
    194  Multiple base-station management service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    195  Data-path gateway service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    196  Mobility/handover/multi-homing service  (coordinated by Wisconsin/Clemson)   [[BR]]
    197  WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    198  Unlocked Android WiMAX/WiFi handsets.   (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
    199 
    200 d)  Support for unified GENI operations:  [[BR]]
    201  Forward site monitoring information to the central monitoring server  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    202  Cooperate with Rutgers WINLAB and Clearwire to avoid interference with Clearwire’s services [[BR]]
    203  When necessary, do an “emergency stop” of your transmissions.  [[BR]]
    204 
    205 e)  Support for experiments:  [[BR]]
    206  Local research experiments [[BR]]
    207  Experiments by remote experimenters, including those at tutorials  [[BR]]
    208  Classroom instruction experiments by students   (NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
    209  Multi-site experiments, e.g., MobilityFirst  (Rutgers WINLAB) [[BR]]
    210 
    211 
    212 
    213 === 3.2)  WINLAB/Rutgers University Site Extension Plan ===
    214 3:20pm  [[BR]]
    215 Ivan Seskar (WINLAB) [[BR]]
    216 
    217 GEC14 status: [[BR]]
    218  * Status  [[BR]]
    219   * Bringing Airspan on Busch campus  [[BR]]
    220   * Continuing remote access to BSs [[BR]]
    221   * Connected to I2 backbone network [[BR]]
    222 
    223  * Local and remote experiments [[BR]]
    224 
    225 GEC15 status:  [[BR]]
    226  * WINLAB site:  [[BR]]
    227   1)  NEC base station, with fixed mobile station [[BR]]
    228   2)  Sandbox:  NEC base station, connected via programmable RF attenuator to fixed mobile station [[BR]]
    229 
    230  * Busch campus site:  [[BR]]
    231   3)  Airspan base station, for use by students on campus [[BR]]
    232 
    233 a)  Status of deployments planned for Spiral 4:  [[BR]]
    234  Install Airspan base station(s), with local NetSpan management system  (yes) [[BR]]
    235  Optional when multiple cells:  backhaul control and data traffic to central equipment site (yes) [[BR]]
    236  Add OMF/OML structures, including LoginService  (yes) [[BR]]
    237  Connect via switch to I2 backbone, via OF switches if there  (yes) [[BR]]
    238  WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node   (yes)  [[BR]]
    239  Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (yes)  [[BR]]
    240  Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node  (yes)  [[BR]]
    241 
    242 b)  Plan for local research experiments in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
    243  What is new?  [[BR]]
    244 
    245 c)  Plan to complete deployments of extended site capabilities needed in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
    246  Additional base station  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    247  GIMI I&M services (UMass Amherst/NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
    248  Multiple base-station management service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    249  Data-path gateway service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    250  Mobility/handover/multi-homing service  (coordinated by Wisconsin/Clemson)   [[BR]]
    251  Unlocked Android WiMAX/WiFi handsets.   (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
    252 
    253 d)  Support for unified GENI operations:  [[BR]]
    254  Forward site monitoring information to the central monitoring server  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    255  Cooperate with Rutgers WINLAB and Clearwire to avoid interference with Clearwire’s services [[BR]]
    256  When necessary, do an “emergency stop” of your transmissions.  [[BR]]
    257 
    258 e)  Support for experiments:  [[BR]]
    259  Local research experiments [[BR]]
    260  Experiments by remote experimenters, including those at tutorials  [[BR]]
    261  Classroom instruction experiments by students   (NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
    262  Multi-site experiments, e.g., MobilityFirst  (Rutgers WINLAB) [[BR]]
    263 
    264 
    265 
    266 === 3.3)  UCLA Site Extension Plans ===
    267 3:25pm  [[BR]]
    268 Giovanni Pau, Mario Gerla (UCLA) [[BR]]
    269 
    270 GEC14 status:  [[BR]]
    271  * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC14Agenda/WiMAXDeploymentsAndExperiments/ucla%20%20%202012-July-10-GEC.pptx  slides]   [[BR]]
    272 
    273  * Extension plan  [[BR]]
    274   * Add x1 Airspan BS near UCLA dormitories;  possibly other BSs.  [[BR]] 
    275   * x1  (2510 Mid:  2560MHz to 2630MHz)  [[BR]]
    276 
    277  * License [[BR]]
    278   * Renewed Experimental License [[BR]]
    279   * Coordination with Clearwire Started [[BR]]
    280 
    281  
    282 GEC15 status:
    283  * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC15Agenda/WiMAXUpdate/2012-July-10-GEC%20UCLA%20GEC15.pptx  slides]  [[BR]]
    284 
    285  * Airspan Installation [[BR]]
    286   * Location selected:  top of Spraul Hall;  pole installed [[BR]]
    287   * On hold for poweer, network connections  [[BR]]
    288   * Temporary:  in use in lab for WiMAX RF AggMgr software testing  [[BR]]
    289 
    290  * Connection to Mesoscale Infrastructure   [[BR]]
    291   * Completed [[BR]]
    292 
    293 a)  Status of deployments planned for Spiral 4:  [[BR]]
    294  Get experimental frequency from the FCC, that does not interfere with Clearwire services  (yes) [[BR]]
    295  Install Airspan base station(s), with local NetSpan management system  (pending, partial) [[BR]]
    296  Optional when multiple cells:  backhaul control and data traffic to central equipment site (pending)  [[BR]]
    297  Add OMF/OML structures, including LoginService  (yes) [[BR]]
    298  Connect via switch to I2 backbone, via OF switches if there   (yes) [[BR]]
    299  WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node  (?) [[BR]]
    300  Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (?)  [[BR]]
    301  Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node (yes)  [[BR]]
    302 
    303 b)  Plan for local research experiments in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
    304  Coverage and performance, with Teltonica and NEC, also Airspan  [[BR]]
    305  Mobile experiments with permanent vehicular nodes  [[BR]]
    306  NDN experiments over WiMAX
    307 
    308 c)  Plan to complete deployments of extended site capabilities needed in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
    309  Custom PC nodes  ("yellow nodes")  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    310  Login Service plus OMF/OML services operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    311  GIMI I&M services (UMass Amherst/NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
    312  Multiple base-station management service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    313  Data-path gateway service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    314  Mobility/handover/multi-homing service  (coordinated by Wisconsin/Clemson)   [[BR]]
    315  WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    316  Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    317  Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    318  Unlocked Android WiMAX/WiFi handsets.   (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
    319 
    320 d)  Support for unified GENI operations:  [[BR]]
    321  Forward site monitoring information to the central monitoring server  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    322  Cooperate with Rutgers WINLAB and Clearwire to avoid interference with Clearwire’s services [[BR]]
    323  When necessary, do an “emergency stop” of your transmissions.  [[BR]]
    324 
    325 e)  Support for experiments:  [[BR]]
    326  Local research experiments [[BR]]
    327  Experiments by remote experimenters, including those at tutorials  [[BR]]
    328  Classroom instruction experiments by students   (NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
    329  Multi-site experiments, e.g., MobilityFirst  (Rutgers WINLAB) [[BR]]
    330 
    331 What are next steps?   [[BR]]
    332  * Establish a plan for all of your Spiral 5 tasks, and document  (due 12/1/12)  [[BR]]
    333  * Complete installation of Airspan base station, use early release of WiMAX RF AggMgr with local OMF/OML to configure, check over-the-air throughput  (due 12/15/12) [[BR]]
    334  * Complete connection to I2 backbone, and demonstrate a service with another site(s)  (due 1/15/12)  [[BR]]
    335 
    336 
    337 === 3.4)  Clemson University Site Deployment Plan ===
    338 3:30pm  [[BR]]
    339 K-C Wang, Reece Johnson (Clemson)
    340 
    341 GEC13 plans:  [[BR]]
    342 [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC13Agenda/WiMAXPlanning/GEC13-WiMAX-Clemson.pdf Clemson slides][[BR]]
    343 
    344 GEC14 status:  [[BR]]
    345  * Status:  [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC14Agenda/WiMAXDeploymentsAndExperiments/GEC14-WiMAX-Clemson.ppt slides]  [[BR]] 
    346 
    347  * Extension plan   [[BR]]
    348   * Add x1 Airspan BS near campus [[BR]]
    349   * Add x2 Airspan BS near Greenville;  connect via DOT fibers.  [[BR]]
    350   * Want handover near I85/I385 intersection.  [[BR]]
    351   * x3 (2510 Lo:  2496 to 2570 MHz)  [[BR]]
    352 
    353 GEC15 status:  [[BR]]
    354  * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC15Agenda/WiMAXUpdate/GEC15-WiMAX-clemson.ppt slides]  [[BR]]
    355 
    356 
    357  * Clemson campus location:
    358   * Installed, on-the-air:  signal strength measurements completed
    359 
    360  * Greenville locations:
    361   * Installed, with power and fiber connections
    362   * Both report "RF failure";  Netspan and/or base station issue
    363 
    364 a)  Status of deployments planned for Spiral 4:  [[BR]]
    365  Get experimental frequency from the FCC, that does not interfere with Clearwire services  (yes)  [[BR]]
    366  Install Airspan base station(s), with local NetSpan management system  (partial: 3 installed, 1 of 3 on-the-air) [[BR]]
    367  Optional when multiple cells:  backhaul control and data traffic to central equipment site  (yes) [[BR]]
    368  Add OMF/OML structures, including LoginService  (pending) [[BR]]
    369  Connect via switch to I2 backbone, via OF switches if there (?) [[BR]]
    370  WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node (use campus network?) [[BR]]
    371  Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (pending)  [[BR]]
    372  Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node (no)  [[BR]]
    373 
    374 b)  Plan for local research experiments in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
    375  Working with Wisconsin handover project  [[BR]]
    376  Focus on "uniform solution for handover in heterogeneous networks, e.g., WiFi off-loading  [[BR]]
    377 
    378 c)  Plan to complete deployments of extended site capabilities needed in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
    379  Custom PC nodes  ("yellow nodes")  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    380  Login Service plus OMF/OML services operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    381  Connection to I2  (coordinated by BBN) [[BR]]
    382  GIMI I&M services (UMass Amherst/NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
    383  Multiple base-station management service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    384  Data-path gateway service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    385  Mobility/handover/multi-homing service  (coordinated by Wisconsin/Clemson)   [[BR]]
    386  WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    387  Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    388  Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    389  Unlocked Android WiMAX/WiFi handsets.   (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
    390 
    391 d)  Support for unified GENI operations:  [[BR]]
    392  Forward site monitoring information to the central monitoring server  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    393  Cooperate with Rutgers WINLAB and Clearwire to avoid interference with Clearwire’s services [[BR]]
    394  When necessary, do an “emergency stop” of your transmissions.  [[BR]]
    395 
    396 e)  Support for experiments:  [[BR]]
    397  Local research experiments [[BR]]
    398  Experiments by remote experimenters, including those at tutorials  [[BR]]
    399  Classroom instruction experiments by students   (NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
    400  Multi-site experiments, e.g., MobilityFirst  (Rutgers WINLAB) [[BR]]
    401 
    402 What are next steps?   [[BR]]
    403  * Establish a plan for all of your Spiral 5 tasks, and document  (due 12/1/12)  [[BR]]
    404  * Complete installation of Airspan base stations, use early release of WiMAX RF AggMgr with local OMF/OML to configure, check over-the-air throughput  (due 12/15/12) [[BR]]
    405  * Complete connection to I2 backbone, and demonstrate a service with another site(s)  (due 1/15/12)  [[BR]]
    406  
    407 === 3.5)  University of Wisconsin Site Extension Plan ===
    408 3:35pm  [[BR]]
    409 Suman Banerjee, Derek Meyer (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
    410 
    411 GEC14 status:  [[BR]]
    412  * Status [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC14Agenda/WiMAXDeploymentsAndExperiments/2012_07_09_Geni_Conference.ppt  slides]  [[BR]]
    413 
    414  * Extension plan  [[BR]]
    415   * Add Airspan to building/tower near Capitol.  [[BR]]
    416   * Connect via Madison unified fiber project  [[BR]]
    417   * Outside contributions for power and poles.  [[BR]]
    418   * x1 (2510 Mid:  2560MHz to 2630MHz)  [[BR]]
    419 
    420 
    421 GEC15 status:  [[BR]]
    422  * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC15Agenda/WiMAXUpdate/mse-banerjee.pdf  slides]  [[BR]]
    423 
    424 
    425  * Airspan status [[BR]]
    426   * Planned installation blocked by site issues [[BR]]
    427   * Instead, will move quickly to install on CS building (where Cisco base station was installed) [[BR]]
    428 
    429 a)  Status of deployments planned for Spiral 4:  [[BR]]
    430  Get experimental frequency from the FCC, that does not interfere with Clearwire services  (yes)  [[BR]]
    431  Install Airspan base station(s), with local NetSpan management system  (no;  restarting) [[BR]]
    432  Optional when multiple cells:  backhaul control and data traffic to central equipment site  (?) [[BR]]
    433  Add OMF/OML structures, including LoginService  (partial) [[BR]]
    434  Connect via switch to I2 backbone, via OF switches if there (?) [[BR]]
    435  WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node  (no)  [[BR]]
    436  Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (no)  [[BR]]
    437  Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node  (no) [[BR]]
    438 
    439 b)  Plan for local research experiments in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
    440  Focus on mobility experiments from bus  [[BR]]
    441  Planning multi-site video experiment with NYU Poly  [[BR]]
    442  Begin classroom use in Spring 2013  [[BR]]
    443 
    444 c)  Plan to complete deployments of extended site capabilities needed in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
    445  Custom PC nodes  ("yellow nodes")  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    446  Login Service plus OMF/OML services operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    447  Connection to I2  (coordinated by BBN) [[BR]]
    448  GIMI I&M services (UMass Amherst/NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
    449  Multiple base-station management service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    450  Data-path gateway service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    451  Mobility/handover/multi-homing service  (coordinated by Wisconsin/Clemson)   [[BR]]
    452  WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB) (or use local service?) [[BR]]
    453  Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    454  Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    455  Unlocked Android WiMAX/WiFi handsets.   (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
    456 
    457 d)  Support for unified GENI operations:  [[BR]]
    458  Forward site monitoring information to the central monitoring server  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    459  Cooperate with Rutgers WINLAB and Clearwire to avoid interference with Clearwire’s services [[BR]]
    460  When necessary, do an “emergency stop” of your transmissions.  [[BR]]
    461 
    462 e)  Support for experiments:  [[BR]]
    463  Local research experiments [[BR]]
    464  Experiments by remote experimenters, including those at tutorials  [[BR]]
    465  Classroom instruction experiments by students   (NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
    466  Multi-site experiments, e.g., MobilityFirst  (Rutgers WINLAB) [[BR]]
    467 
    468 What are next steps?   [[BR]]
    469  * Establish a plan for all of your Spiral 5 tasks, and document  (due 12/1/12)  [[BR]]
    470  * Complete installation of Airspan base station, use early release of WiMAX RF AggMgr with local OMF/OML to configure, check over-the-air throughput  (due 12/15/12) [[BR]]
    471  * Complete connection to I2 backbone, and demonstrate a service with another site(s)  (due 1/15/12)  [[BR]]
    472 
    473 === 3.6)  University of Michigan Site Deployment Plan ===
    474 3:40pm [[BR]]
    475 Morley Mao  (Michigan)  [[BR]]
    476 
    477 GEC13 plans:
    478  * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC13Agenda/WiMAXPlanning/WIMAXexperimentMichigan.pdf  slides]  [[BR]]
    479 
    480 GEC14 status:  [[BR]]
    481  * Extension plan  [[BR]]
    482   * Add one Airspan on top of building  [[BR]]
    483   * Will signals penetrate into buildings?  [[BR]]
    484   * One frequency from Clearwire  [[BR]]
    485   * x1 (2510 Lo:  2496 to 2570 MHz)  [[BR]]
    486   * Location and backhaul [[BR]]
    487   * Mobility and handover [[BR]]
    488 
    489 GEC15 status:[[BR]]
    490  * Base station installed, local Netspan ready, but waiting for power  [[BR]]
    491  * I2 connection pending  [[BR]]
    492 
    493 a)  Status of deployments planned for Spiral 4:  [[BR]]
    494  Get experimental frequency from the FCC, that does not interfere with Clearwire services  (yes) [[BR]]
    495  Install Airspan base station(s), with local NetSpan management system  (pending) [[BR]]
    496  Add OMF/OML structures, including LoginService  (no) [[BR]]
    497  Connect via switch to I2 backbone, via OF switches if there   (pending) [[BR]]
    498  WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node (no) [[BR]]
    499  Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node (no)  [[BR]]
    500 
    501 b)  Plan for local research experiments in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
    502  Content delivery service [[BR]]
    503 
    504 c)  Plan to complete deployments of extended site capabilities needed in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
    505  Custom PC nodes  ("yellow nodes")  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    506  Login Service plus OMF/OML services operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    507  Connection to I2  (coordinated by BBN) [[BR]]
    508  GIMI I&M services (UMass Amherst/NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
    509  Multiple base-station management service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    510  Data-path gateway service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    511  Mobility/handover/multi-homing service  (coordinated by Wisconsin/Clemson)   [[BR]]
    512  WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    513  Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    514  Unlocked Android WiMAX/WiFi handsets.   (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
    515 
    516 d)  Support for unified GENI operations:  [[BR]]
    517  Forward site monitoring information to the central monitoring server  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    518  Cooperate with Rutgers WINLAB and Clearwire to avoid interference with Clearwire’s services [[BR]]
    519  When necessary, do an “emergency stop” of your transmissions.  [[BR]]
    520 
    521 e)  Support for experiments:  [[BR]]
    522  Local research experiments [[BR]]
    523  Experiments by remote experimenters, including those at tutorials  [[BR]]
    524  Classroom instruction experiments by students   (NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
    525  Multi-site experiments, e.g., MobilityFirst  (Rutgers WINLAB) [[BR]]
    526 
    527 What are next steps?   [[BR]]
    528  * Establish a plan for all of your Spiral 5 tasks, and document  (due 12/1/12)  [[BR]]
    529  * Complete installation of Airspan base station, use early release of WiMAX RF AggMgr with local OMF/OML to configure, check over-the-air throughput  (due 12/15/12) [[BR]]
    530  * Complete connection to I2 backbone, and demonstrate a service with another site(s)  (due 1/15/12)  [[BR]]
    531 
    532 
    533 === 3.7)  Wayne State University Site Deployment Plan ===
    534 3:45m   [[BR]]
    535 Hongwei Zhang, Yu Chu (Wayne State)  [[BR]]
    536 
    537 GEC14 status:
    538  * Status [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC14Agenda/WiMAXDeploymentsAndExperiments/WayneWiMAX-deployment-planAndStatus-GEC14.pdf  slides]  [[BR]]
    539 
    540  * Extension plan  [[BR]]
    541   * Plan: one site with three sectors, and 3 Airspan base stations. [[BR]] 
    542   * One frequency (10MHz) from Clearwire  [[BR]] 
    543   * x3 (2510 Mid:  2560MHz to 2630MHz)  [[BR]]
    544 
    545  * Spectrum loan from Clearwire: done [[BR]]
    546   * 10MHz band: 2591MHz – 2601MHz (belongs to 2510 Mid band of 2560MHz~2630MHz) [[BR]] 
    547   * Current loan valid until March 1, 2013; to be renewed annually afterwards [[BR]] 
    548 
    549 GEC15 status:  [[BR]]
    550  * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC15Agenda/WiMAXUpdate/WayneWiMAX-deployment-planAndStatus-GEC15-final.pdf  slides]  [[BR]]
    551 
    552  * Airspan base stations: [[BR]]
    553   * 2 installed on 17th floor, and on the air;  CINR measured [[BR]]
    554 
    555 
    556 a)  Status of deployments planned for Spiral 4:  [[BR]]
    557  Get experimental frequency from the FCC, that does not interfere with Clearwire services  (yes)  [[BR]]
    558  Install Airspan base station(s), with local NetSpan management system  (yes, 2 of 3) [[BR]]
    559  Optional when multiple cells:  backhaul control and data traffic to central equipment site (yes, to equipment room) [[BR]]
    560  Add OMF/OML structures, including LoginService (no) [[BR]]
    561  Connect via switch to I2 backbone, via OF switches if there  (pending) [[BR]]
    562  Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (no)  [[BR]]
    563  Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node (no)  [[BR]]
    564 
    565 b)  Plan for local research experiments in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
    566  Enable handoff between different base stations/sectors [[BR]]
    567  Develop measurement services  [[BR]]
    568  Measurement campaign: spatiotemporal behavior in static & mobile scenarios: smart grid and smart transportation [[BR]]
    569  ns-3 integration [[BR]]
    570  GENI-fy OpenXC vehicular sensing and infotainment platform [[BR]]
    571  Refine OpenXC, virtualization, etc [[BR]]
    572  Integrate with OMF, measurement tools [[BR]]
    573  Integrate with v2V & V2I platforms (i.e., SDR) as well as vehicle sensing and control apps [[BR]]
    574 
    575 c)  Plan to complete deployments of extended site capabilities needed in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
    576  Additional base station   (pending) (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    577  Custom PC nodes  ("yellow nodes")  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    578  Login Service plus OMF/OML services operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    579  Connection to I2  (coordinated by BBN) [[BR]]
    580  GIMI I&M services (UMass Amherst/NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
    581  Multiple base-station management service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    582  Data-path gateway service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    583  Mobility/handover/multi-homing service  (coordinated by Wisconsin/Clemson)   [[BR]]
    584  Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    585  Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    586  Unlocked Android WiMAX/WiFi handsets.   (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
    587 
    588 d)  Support for unified GENI operations:  [[BR]]
    589  Forward site monitoring information to the central monitoring server  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    590  Cooperate with Rutgers WINLAB and Clearwire to avoid interference with Clearwire’s services [[BR]]
    591  When necessary, do an “emergency stop” of your transmissions.  [[BR]]
    592 
    593 e)  Support for experiments:  [[BR]]
    594  Local research experiments [[BR]]
    595  Experiments by remote experimenters, including those at tutorials  [[BR]]
    596  Classroom instruction experiments by students   (NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
    597  Multi-site experiments, e.g., MobilityFirst  (Rutgers WINLAB) [[BR]]
    598 
    599 What are next steps?   [[BR]]
    600  * Establish a plan for all of your Spiral 5 tasks, and document  (due 12/1/12)  [[BR]]
    601  * Complete installation of Airspan base station, use early release of WiMAX RF AggMgr with local OMF/OML to configure, check over-the-air throughput  (due 12/15/12) [[BR]]
    602  * Complete connection to I2 backbone, and demonstrate a service with another site(s)  (due 1/15/12)  [[BR]]
    603 
    604 
    605 === 3.8) NYU Poly Site Update ===
    606 3:50pm   [[BR]]
    607 Thanasis Korakis, Fraida Fund (NYU-Poly)[[BR]]
    608 
    609 GEC14 status:  [[BR]]
    610  * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC14Agenda/WiMAXDeploymentsAndExperiments/GEC14-WiMAX-NYUPoly.pdf  slides] [[BR]]
    611 
    612  * Operational OMF/OML installation[[BR]]
    613  * Connected to I2 backbone network[[BR]]
    614  * Testbed open to experimenters since GEC12[[BR]]
    615 
    616 GEC15 status:  [[BR]]
    617 
    618  * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC15Agenda/WiMAXUpdate/NYUPolyGEC15.pdf slides] [[BR]]
    619 
    620  * Airspan base station isntallation still pending.
    621  * Working closely with UMass Amherst on use of GIMI tools with WiMAX
    622  * Supporting experimenters, including students and tutorials
    623 
    624 a)  Status of deployments planned for Spiral 4:  [[BR]]
    625  Get experimental frequency from the FCC, that does not interfere with Clearwire services  (yes)  [[BR]]
    626  Install Airspan base station(s), with local NetSpan management system  (pending) [[BR]]
    627  Optional when multiple cells:  backhaul control and data traffic to central equipment site  (?) [[BR]]
    628  Add OMF/OML structures, including LoginService  (yes)  [[BR]]
    629  Connect via switch to I2 backbone, via OF switches if there  (yes) [[BR]]
    630  WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node  (yes) [[BR]]
    631  Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (?)  [[BR]]
    632  Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node (yes)  [[BR]]
    633 
    634 b)  Plan for local research experiments in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
    635  Many experiments formulated for students, and tutorials, including: [[BR]]
    636   StreamLoad [[BR]]
    637   NetCheck [[BR]]
    638   AFFIX [[BR]]
    639  Working on set of lab experiments to teach wireless principals  [[BR]]
    640 
    641 c)  Plan to complete deployments of extended site capabilities needed in Spiral 5:   [[BR]]
    642  GIMI I&M services (UMass Amherst/NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
    643  Multiple base-station management service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    644  Data-path gateway service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    645  Mobility/handover/multi-homing service  (coordinated by Wisconsin/Clemson)   [[BR]]
    646  Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    647  Unlocked Android WiMAX/WiFi handsets.   (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
    648 
    649 d)  Support for unified GENI operations:  [[BR]]
    650  Forward site monitoring information to the central monitoring server  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
    651  Cooperate with Rutgers WINLAB and Clearwire to avoid interference with Clearwire’s services [[BR]]
    652  When necessary, do an “emergency stop” of your transmissions.  [[BR]]
    653 
    654 e)  Support for experiments:  [[BR]]
    655  Local research experiments [[BR]]
    656  Experiments by remote experimenters, including those at tutorials  [[BR]]
    657  Classroom instruction experiments by students   (NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
    658  Multi-site experiments, e.g., MobilityFirst  (Rutgers WINLAB) [[BR]]
    659 
    660 What are next steps?   [[BR]]
    661  * Complete installation of Airspan base station, use early release of WiMAX RF AggMgr with local OMF/OML to configure, check over-the-air throughput  (due 12/15/12) [[BR]]
    662 
    663 
    664 === 3.9) UMass Amherst Site Update ===
    665 3:55pm   [[BR]]
    666 Mike Zink, Cong Wang (UMass Amherst)  [[BR]]
    667 
    668 GEC14 status:
    669  * Add OMF/OML:  have installed  [[BR]]
    670  * Connect to I2 backbone network:  plan to do soon  [[BR]]
    671 
    672  * Planned experiments:  use to integrate GIMI tools [[BR]]
    673 
    674 GEC15 status:  BR]]
    675  No report  [[BR]]
    676 
    677 === 3.xx)  Temple University Site Deployment Plan ===
    678 Shan Lin, Jie Wu (Temple)  [[BR]]
    679 
    680 GEC14 status:  [[BR]]
    681  * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC14Agenda/WiMAXDeploymentsAndExperiments/geni-meeting-temple-july2012.pptx slides]  [[BR]]
    682 
    683  * Extension plan  [[BR]]
    684   * x1 (or x2?) Airspan base stations (2510 Mid:  2560MHz to 2630MHz)  [[BR]]
    685   * Two frequencies from Clearwire, shared with Drexel  [[BR]]
    686   * Location and backhaul [[BR]]
    687   * Mobility and handover [[BR]]
    688 
    689  * License application approved by Clear [[BR]] 
    690   * License is valid until Jan 31, 2013 [[BR]] 
    691   * Frequencies: 2585-2595 & 2603-2613 MHz [[BR]] 
    692   * Clearwire holds the right to terminate operation with 30 days prior notice [[BR]] 
    693 
    694  * Wimax base station purchased and arrived [[BR]] 
    695   * One Air4G-MacroMAXe 2510M Air4G-W24-2510MT [[BR]] 
    696   * Installation contract placed  [[BR]] 
    697   * Latitude & Longitude: (39.98038, -75.15703) [[BR]] 
    698   * Height: 12th floor (131 ft)  [[BR]]   
    699 
    700  * Experiments (with the existing TU-WiMax) [[BR]] 
    701   * Observe highly irregular ranges (longest range>2.29mile) [[BR]] 
    702   * High bandwidth (>700kbps) only very close to the base station (<0.5mile) [[BR]] 
    703   * Significant shadowing among buildings [[BR]] 
    704 
    705 
    706 GEC15 status:  BR]]
    707  * No report  [[BR]]
    708  
    709 === 3.xx)  Drexel University Site Deployment Plan ===
    710 Kevin Wanuga, Jeff Wildman, Kapil Dandekar (Drexel)  [[BR]]
    711 
    712 GEC13 plans:  [[BR]]
    713  * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC14Agenda/WiMAXDeploymentsAndExperiments/GEC13%20%20drexel%20%20GENI.ppt slides] [[BR]]
    714 
    715 GEC14 status:  [[BR]]
    716  * Extension plan  [[BR]]
    717   * x1 (or x2?) Airspan base stations (2510 Mid:  2560MHz to 2630MHz)  [[BR]]
    718   * Two frequencies from Clearwire, shared with Temple  [[BR]]
    719   * Location and backhaul [[BR]]
    720   * Mobility and handover [[BR]]
    721 
    722  * Kevin Wanuga reports: [[BR]]
    723   * Planning for top of 18-story building;  3m radiation safety clearance [[BR]]
    724   * More urban than Temple [[BR]]
    725   * Airspan order placed;  not yet received [[BR]]
    726   * Kiva networks to install base station [[BR]]
    727   * Contract engineer mast;  recommendation from Giovanni:  check masts at GNE supply [[BR]]
    728   * Questions about power cable; recommendation from Harry:  call us, and we can explain parameters [[BR]]
    729 
    730 
    731 GEC15 status:  BR]]
    732  * No report  [[BR]]
    733 
    734 
    735 
    736 === 3.xx) Univ of Colorado at Boulder Site Update ===
    737 Dirk Grunwald (Colorado)  [[BR]]
    738 
    739 
    740 GEC15 status:  BR]]
    741  * No report  [[BR]]
    742 
    743 === 3.xx) Columbia University Site Update ===
    744 Henning Schulzrinne, Jan Janak (Columbia)  [[BR]]
    745 
    746 
    747 GEC15 status:  BR]]
    748  * No report  [[BR]]
    749 
    750 == 4)  GENI WiMAX Deployment Tasks and Issues ==
    751 4:00pm  [[BR]]
    752 
    753 
    754 === 4.1)  Co-exist with Clearwire ===
    755 4:00pm  [[BR]]
    756 Manu Gosain  (GPO) and Ivan Seskar (WINLAB)
    757 
    758  * Current approach, as an alternative to an agreement that leases Clearwire spectrum to GENI sites:  [[BR]]
    759   * Operate under an experimental license from the FCC;  otherwise require contract between site and Clearwire, with $ and conditions   [[BR]]
    760   * Agreement between Rutgers WINLAB and Clearwire, on enhanced cooperation  [[BR]]
    761   * Maintain accurate DB of site information and contacts at Rutgers, and share with Clearwire  [[BR]]
    762   * Responsive local contact, at each site  [[BR]]
    763   * Centralized monitoring server at Rutgers WINLAB  [[BR]]
    764   * Ability to quickly turn off site transmitter, if interference suspected  [[BR]]
    765   * Possible extension:  remote emergency stop, with access to GMOC  [[BR]]
    766 
    767 
    768  * [http://wimax.orbit-lab.org/wiki/WiMAX/00/01#a1.3GENICampusDeployments  GENI WiMAX Site Information]  [[BR]]
    769 
    770  * [http://oml.orbit-lab.org:4040/tab/home_tab  GENI WiMAX Site Dashboard]  [[BR]]
    771 
    772 What are next steps?   [[BR]]
    773  *  Review information on site information and site dashboard pages, and finalize [[BR]]
    774  *  Establish process to add site information, then maintain and track   [[BR]]
    775  *  Establish email list for operations issues  [[BR]]
    776  *  Provide operations interface to GMOC and Clearwire   [[BR]]
    777  *  Complete agreement with Clearwire [[BR]]
    778  *  Encourage all GENI sites to obtain experimental licenses [[BR]]
    779  *  Include WiMAX into GENI emergency stop process  [[BR]]
    780  *  Consider adding a WiMAX "emergency stop" button, for use by the GMOC  [[BR]]
    781 
    782 === 4.2)  New services:  Multiple Base-Station Mgmt Srvc and  Data-Path GW Srvc ===
    783 4:10pm  [[br]]
    784 Ivan Seskar  (Rutgers WINLAB) and Davide Pesavento (UCLA)  [[BR]]
    785 
    786  * Multiple Base-Station Mgmt Srvc:  [[BR]]
    787 
    788  * 1)  Have updated WiMAX RF AggMgr for NEC base station to 2.5.3+;  additional updates coming  [[BR]]
    789   * Feeds management data to centralized DB at WINLAB, for GENI-wide monitoring  [[BR]]
    790   * Due:  ?  [[BR]]
    791 
    792  *  2)  New WiMAX RF AggMgr for Airspan base station  [[BR]]
    793   * Provides configuration, to replace Netspan;  now running  [[BR]]
    794   * Provides node authorization, and measurements per client  [[BR]]
    795   * First version due:  12/15/12 [[BR]]
    796   * Could BBN, NYU Poly begin testing early version, to replace Netspan?    [[BR]]
    797   * Could early version be shipped to sites on yellow node, with OMF/OML?   [[BR]]
    798 
    799  *  3)  Build WiMAX RF AggMgr that can control multiple BSs, either NEC and/or Airspan, with same API  [[BR]]
    800   * Should be useful for handover/multi-homing functions:  shared white list of MS, allowed to connect to one BS or another  [[BR]]
    801   * What other features are needed?  [[BR]]
    802   * First version due:  3/15/13  [[BR]]
    803 
    804  * Data-path GW Srvc:  [[BR]]
    805   * Bridges each base station to global datapath  [[BR]]
    806   * Includes CLICK router (two types) [[BR]]
    807   * Includes OpenV switch  (open-source OF) [[BR]]
    808   * Should be useful for handover/multi-homing functions [[BR]]
    809   * First version due:  3/15/13  [[BR]]
    810   * Could there be an earlier version, that provides basic functions, and be manually configured? 
    811   * Could BBN, NYU Poly begin testing early version?    [[BR]]
    812   * Could early version be shipped to sites on yellow node?   [[BR]]
    813  
    814 What are next steps?   [[BR]]
    815  * Finalize features for WiMAX RF AggMgr releases  (due 11/15/12) [[BR]]
    816  * Establish delivery schedule for WiMAX RF AggMgr releases [[BR]]
    817  * Could there be an earlier version fo WiMAX RF AggMgr, that provides just basic functions, and be manually configured?  released by 11/15/12?  [[BR]]
    818  * Establish acceptance test plan by BBN, NYU Poly, for WiMAX RF AggMgr releases [[BR]]
    819  * Finalize features for Data-path GW Srvc releases (due 11/15/12)  [[BR]]
    820  * Establish delivery schedule for Data-path GW Srvc releases [[BR]]
    821  * Establish acceptance test plan by BBN, NYU Poly, for WiMAX RF AggMgr releases [[BR]]
    822 
    823 === 4.3)  WiScape Measurement Framework ===
    824 4:20pm  [[BR]]
    825 Suman Banerjee (Univ Wisc)
    826 
    827  * Overview of current functions  [[BR]]
    828   * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC15Agenda/WiMAXUpdate/mse-banerjee.pdf  slides]  [[BR]]
    829   * A data measurement framework with APIs, that the clients and the measurement server expose  [[BR]]
    830   * Clients (e.g., on an Android device) measure network performance, and then report measurements to the server  [[BR]]
    831   * Measurement include latency, loss, throughput, TCP or UDP  [[BR]]
    832   * Provides feedback to network selection  [[BR]]
    833   * [http://wiscape.wings.cs.wisc.edu/new_wiscape/index.php  link to WiScape]  [[BR]]
    834 
    835 What are next steps?   [[BR]]
    836  * Work with handover project, to see if WiScape measurement framework can be part of a GENI mobility/handover/multi-homing solution  [[BR]]
    837 
    838 === 4.4)  Mobility/handover/multi-homing services  ===
    839 4:25pm  [[BR]]
    840 Parmesh Ramanathan  (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
    841 
    842  * Projects requiring handover include:  Clemson, Wayne State, Wisconsin and UCLA.    [[BR]]
    843  * Projects that can contribute handover technology include:  Rutgers WINLAB and Wisconsin.  [[BR]]
    844  * Also, commercial handover technology available from Airspan.  (Gregg Tome (Airspan))  [[BR]]
    845 
    846  * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC15Agenda/WiMAXUpdate/handover_parmesh%20%20GEC15.pptx  slides]  [[BR]]
    847 
    848  * Layer 2 handoff
    849   * Minimal:  Mobile node breaks its connection with current WiMAX BS and then establishes connection with the new WiMAX BS  [[BR]]
    850   * Better:  Mobile node needs two interfaces, in the simplest form, one interface always connects to BS1 while the other connects to BS2  [[BR]]
    851   * Need: suggested configurations, estimates of required software and level of effort  [[BR]]
    852 
    853  * Layer 3 handoff
    854   * Minimal:  Controller node re-routes through new BS after IP address re-write, BUT does not allow initiation of incoming connection
    855   [[BR]]
    856   * Better:  Use open source mobile IP s/w (Transparent Mobile IP [http://sourceforge.net/projects/tmip/ link], and OpenFlow s/w in mobile node to de-encapsulate IP packets  [[BR]]
    857   * Need: suggested configurations, estimates of required software and level of effort  [[BR]]
    858 
    859  * Suggested steps:    [[BR]]
    860   1) Yellow mobile nodeode with two interfaces, doing handover between two BS on the same subnet [[BR]]
    861   2) Transparent MobileIP working to implement a baseline Layer 3 handover scheme [[BR]]
    862   3) Support new Layer 3 solutions like Mobility First? [[BR]]
    863   4) Demonstrate heterogeneous network handovers [[BR]]
    864 
    865 What are next steps?   [[BR]]
    866  * Better define proposed configurations 1) and 2) (due 11/15/12)  [[BR]]
    867  * Review with other interested projects  [[BR]]
    868  * Understand proposed Multiple Base-Station Mgmt Srvc and  Data-Path GW Srvc, and how they could be used in the implementation  [[BR]]
    869  * Understand how Yellow Nodes could be used in the implementation  [[BR]]
    870  * Understand how Android handsets could be used in the implementation  [[BR]]
    871  * Consider potential uses of WiScape Measurement Framework  [[BR]]
    872  * With other projects, define a workplan  (due 12/15/12)  [[BR]]
    873 
    874 
    875 === 4.5)  Mobility/handover/multi-homing plans ===
    876 4:30pm  [[BR]]
    877 All  [[BR]]
    878 
    879  * What is the best roadmap to useful mobility/handover/multi-homing services based on planned and available platforms and software?  [[BR]]
    880 
    881 
    882 === 4.6)  Add "yellow nodes" to WiMAX Sites ===
    883 4:45pm  [[BR]]
    884 Ivan Seskar  (WINLAB) [[BR]]
    885 
    886  * These are "yellow nodes", introduced in ORBIT testbed [[BR]]
    887 
    888  * Can be used as:   [[BR]]
    889   * General fixed servers  [[BR]]
    890   * Support Multiple Base-Station Mgmt Srvc   [[BR]]
    891   * Support Data-Path GW Srvc  [[BR]]
    892   * Support OMF/OML and Login services  [[BR]]
    893   * Provide WiFi access points  [[BR]]
    894   * Act as fixed "mobile stations"  [[BR]]
    895   * Act as vehicular mobile station (option:  12v power supply)  [[BR]]
    896 
    897   * Currently used by:  Rutgers WINLAB;  NYU Poly;  BBN  [[BR]]
    898 
    899  * How can these be provided to sites?  [[BR]]
    900   * One design to serve all needs  [[BR]]
    901   * Approximate cost:  $800 - $1500  [[BR]]
    902 
    903 What are next steps?   [[BR]]
    904   * Working with other projects, refine design to balance functionality and cost, and decide what nodes are needed at which sites   [[BR]]
    905   * Order parts (due 11/15/12)  [[BR]]
    906   * Assemble and deliver to sites  (due 1/15/13)  [[BR]]
    907   * Can a few of the current yellow nodes be delivered to sites right away with OMF/OML and new WiMAX RF AggMgr?  [[BR]]
    908 
    909 
    910 === 4.7)  Mobile Station using Android Handset ===
    911 4:55pm  [[BR]]
    912 Derek Meyer (Univ Wisconsin)[[BR]]
    913 
    914  * Summary of discussions with Sprint about unlocked HTC Evo handset  [[BR]]
    915   * 3-way NDA was signed  [[BR]]
    916   * Sprint has subcontractor who handles such purchases: contact is ? [[BR]]
    917   * Many handsets in warehouse, such as HTC Evo 4G;  approx $300 per handset[[BR]]
    918   * Must be unlocked by subcontractor, so can register with GENI network;  need to provide config to subcontractor (done by Ivan)[[BR]]
    919   * Must be sure can download Android apps[[BR]]
    920 
    921 What are next steps?   [[BR]]
    922  * Working with other projects, establish how many handsets are needed at which sites   [[BR]]
    923  * Consider how to provide handsets to projects no longer supported by the GPO  [[BR]]
    924  * Complete negotiation with Sprint subcontractor (WSA Distributing), and order devices  (due 12/1/12) [[BR]]
    925  * Get and check samples?  [[BR]]
    926  * Verify operation, and loading of apps [[BR]]
    927  * Deliver handsets to other projects  (due 1/15/13)  [[BR]]
    928  * Support use by other projects  [[BR]]
    929  * Maintain relationship with WSA Distributing  [[BR]]
    930 
    931  
    932 
    933 == 5) Adjourn ==
    934 5:00pm  [[BR]]
    935 
    936 Please join us for a Wimax BoF dinner. Please indicate on this poll, if you will be attending
    937 
    938  http://www.doodle.com/gtz6rdv9b37gg4rc
    939 
    940 == References ==
    941 
    942 
    943 === R1  GENI WiMAX Spiral 4 Goals ===
     943
     944
     945=== R1b  GENI WiMAX Spiral 4 Goals ===
    944946Harry Mussman (GPO) [[BR]]
    945947