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 == Agenda / Details ==
+
+This is a tentative agenda, which may change.
+
+NOTE: We have many topics to cover in a short time. PLEASE bring only the designated number of slides, and provide a link to additional information. THANKS! 
+
+== 1)  Introductions ==
+8:30am  [[BR]]
+5min [[BR]]
+
+== 2)  Spiral 5 Goals ==
+8:35am  [[BR]]
+0min  [[BR]]
+
+a)  Where necessary, complete deployments planned for Spiral 4:  [[BR]]
+ Get experimental frequency from the FCC, that does not interfere with Clearwire services  [[BR]]
+ Install Airspan base station(s), with local NetSpan management system  [[BR]]
+ Optional when multiple cells:  backhaul control and data traffic to central equipment site  [[BR]]
+ Add OMF/OML structures, including LoginService [[BR]]
+ Connect via switch to I2 backbone, via OF switches if there [[BR]]
+ WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node  [[BR]]
+ Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node    [[BR]]
+ Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node   [[BR]]
+
+b)  Plan local research experiments for Spiral 5  [[BR]]
+ Focus on goals, configurations, steps  [[BR]]
+ Identify necessary extended site capabilities needed in Spiral 5  [[BR]]
+
+c)  Complete deployments of necessary extended site capabilities needed in Spiral 5, from this list of options:  (technology supplier or coordinator shown)  [[BR]]
+ Additional base station  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
+ Custom PC nodes  ("yellow nodes")  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
+ Login Service plus OMF/OML services operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
+ Connection to I2  (coordinated by BBN) [[BR]]
+ GIMI I&M services (UMass Amherst/NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
+ Multiple base-station management service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
+ Data-path gateway service operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
+ Mobility/handover/multi-homing service  (coordinated by Wisconsin/Clemson)   [[BR]]
+ WiFi access point for dual-homing operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
+ Vehicular mobile station operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
+ Fixed “mobile station” for remote experimenters operating on custom PC node  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
+ Unlocked Android WiMAX/WiFi handsets.   (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
+
+d)  Support unified GENI operations:  [[BR]]
+ Forward site monitoring information to the central monitoring server  (Rutgers WINLAB)  [[BR]]
+ Cooperate with Rutgers WINLAB and Clearwire to avoid interference with Clearwire’s services [[BR]]
+ When necessary, do an “emergency stop” of your transmissions.  [[BR]]
+
+e)  Complete and support experiments:  [[BR]]
+ Local research experiments [[BR]]
+ Experiments by remote experimenters, including those at tutorials  [[BR]]
+ Classroom instruction experiments by students   (NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
+ Multi-site experiments, e.g., MobilityFirst  (Rutgers WINLAB) [[BR]]
+
+f)  Concern: how can we get all of this done? [[BR]]
+ Common platforms and services  [[BR]]
+ Clear plans, good schedules  [[BR]]
+ Close cooperation!!  [[BR]]
+  
+==  3)  Engineering and Studies ==
+
+
+
+=== 3.1)  Cooperate with Clearwire ===
+8:35am  [[BR]]
+Ivan Seskar (WINLAB) and Manu Gosain (GPO)[[BR]]
+10min
+
+  * Current approach, as an alternative to an agreement that leases Clearwire spectrum to GENI sites:  [[BR]]
+  * Operate under an experimental license from the FCC;  otherwise require contract between site and Clearwire, with $ and conditions   [[BR]]
+  * Agreement between Rutgers WINLAB and Clearwire, on enhanced cooperation  [[BR]]
+  * Maintain accurate DB of site information and contacts at Rutgers, and share with Clearwire  [[BR]]
+  * Responsive local contact, at each site  [[BR]]
+  * Centralized monitoring server at Rutgers WINLAB  [[BR]]
+  * Ability to quickly turn off site transmitter, if interference suspected  [[BR]]
+  * Possible extension:  remote emergency stop, with access to GMOC  [[BR]]
+
+
+ * [http://wimax.orbit-lab.org/wiki/WiMAX/00/01#a1.3GENICampusDeployments  GENI WiMAX Site Operations Resources]  [[BR]]
+
+ * [http://oml.orbit-lab.org:4040/tab/home_tab  GENI WiMAX Site Monitoring Dashboard]  [[BR]]
+
+What are next steps?   [[BR]]
+ *  Review information on site information and site dashboard pages, and finalize [[BR]]
+ *  Establish process to add site information, then maintain and track   [[BR]]
+ *  Establish email list for operations issues  [[BR]]
+ *  Provide operations interface to GMOC and Clearwire   [[BR]]
+ *  Complete agreement with Clearwire [[BR]]
+ *  Encourage all GENI sites to obtain experimental licenses [[BR]]
+ *  Include WiMAX into GENI emergency stop process  [[BR]]
+ *  Consider adding a WiMAX "emergency stop" button, for use by the GMOC  [[BR]]
+
+What is the current status?  [[BR]]
+ *  Completed agreement between WINLAB and Clearwire, to allow use of frequencies, in return for information and operations support.  [[BR]]
+ *  Existing sites would pay no fee.  [[BR]]
+
+
+=== 3.2)  Access to Sprint Broadband Services via MVNO Arrangements ===
+8:45am  [[BR]]
+Jim Martin (Clemson Univ) [[BR]]
+10min  [[BR]]
+
+Discussions with Sprint and their partner, Arterra:  [[BR]]
+ *  Considering approach as discussed in earlier WiNTeB workshop
+ *  Possible configuration, and cost, have been received.
+ *  Need to complete a proposal, and submit to NSF;  see [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC16Agenda/WiMAX-Developers/MVNOIdea-v3.pdf  slides] for overview
+ *  How much of a research market would there be for this service?
+ *  Another advantage: provides a path to utilize (commercial) LTE 
+
+
+
+== 4)  Tasks   ==
+
+
+
+
+
+=== 4.1)  Build and Add Custom PC "Yellow Nodes" to WiMAX sites ===
+9:05am  [[BR]]
+Ivan Seskar  (WINLAB) [[BR]]
+10min  [[BR]]
+
+ * These are "yellow nodes", introduced in ORBIT testbed [[BR]]
+
+ * Can be used as:   [[BR]] 
+  * General fixed servers  [[BR]]
+  * Support Multiple Base-Station Mgmt Srvc   [[BR]]
+  * Support Data-Path GW Srvc  [[BR]]
+  * Support OMF/OML and Login services  [[BR]]
+  * Provide WiFi access points  [[BR]]
+  * Act as fixed "mobile stations"  [[BR]]
+  * Act as vehicular mobile station (option:  12v power supply)  [[BR]]
+
+  * Currently used by:  Rutgers WINLAB;  NYU Poly;  BBN  [[BR]]
+
+ * How can these be provided to sites?  [[BR]]
+  * One design to serve all needs  [[BR]]
+  * Approximate cost:  $800 - $1500  [[BR]]
+
+ * What are next steps?   [[BR]]
+  * Working with other projects, refine design to balance functionality and cost, and decide what nodes are needed at which sites   [[BR]]
+  * Order parts (due 11/15/12)  [[BR]]
+  * Assemble and deliver to sites  (due 1/15/13)  [[BR]]
+  * Can a few of the current yellow nodes be delivered to sites right away with OMF/OML and new WiMAX RF AggMgr?  [[BR]]
+
+Revised design:  [[BR]]
+ * High-speed nodes (fixed applications only)
+ * Low-speed nodes:  (fixed or mobile applications)
+
+Current schedule:  [[BR]]
+ * All 32 nodes have been built
+ * tentative shipping date for sites is 7/27  
+
+Planned allocations:  [[BR]]
+ * 8 high-speed:  1 to each site
+ * 24 low speed:  3 to each site
+
+Sites:
+ * Need to provide Ethernet switches
+ * Ubuntu Host to run Wimax-rf software
+
+
+=== 4.2)  Write and Introduce New Services:  Multiple Base-Station Mgmt Srvc and  Data-Path GW Srvc ===
+9:15am  [[br]] 
+Ivan Seskar  (Rutgers WINLAB) and Davide Pesavento (UCLA)  [[BR]]
+10min  [[BR]]
+
+ * Multiple Base-Station Mgmt Srvc:  [[BR]]
+
+ * 1)  Have updated WiMAX RF AggMgr for NEC base station to 2.5.3+;  additional updates coming  [[BR]]
+  * Feeds management data to centralized DB at WINLAB, for GENI-wide monitoring  [[BR]]
+  * Due:  ?  [[BR]]
+
+ *  2)  New WiMAX RF AggMgr for Airspan base station  [[BR]]
+  * Provides configuration, to replace Netspan;  now running  [[BR]]
+  * Provides node authorization, and measurements per client  [[BR]]
+  * Could BBN, NYU Poly begin testing early version, to replace Netspan?    [[BR]]
+  * Could early version be shipped to sites on yellow node, with OMF/OML?   [[BR]] 
+
+ *  3)  Build WiMAX RF AggMgr that can control multiple BSs, either NEC and/or Airspan, with same API  [[BR]]
+  * Should be useful for handover/multi-homing functions:  shared white list of MS, allowed to connect to one BS or another  [[BR]]
+  * What other features are needed?  [[BR]]
+  * First version due:  3/15/13  [[BR]]
+
+ * Data-path GW Srvc:  [[BR]]
+  * Bridges each base station to global datapath  [[BR]]
+  * Includes CLICK router (two types) [[BR]]
+  * Includes OpenV switch  (open-source OF) [[BR]]
+  * Should be useful for handover/multi-homing functions [[BR]]
+  * First version due:  3/15/13  [[BR]]
+  * Could there be an earlier version, that provides basic functions, and be manually configured?  
+  * Could BBN, NYU Poly begin testing early version?    [[BR]]
+  * Could early version be shipped to sites on yellow node?   [[BR]]
+ 
+What are next steps?   [[BR]]
+ * Finalize features for WiMAX RF AggMgr releases  (due 11/15/12) [[BR]]
+ * Establish delivery schedule for WiMAX RF AggMgr releases [[BR]]
+ * 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]]
+ * Establish acceptance test plan by BBN, NYU Poly, for WiMAX RF AggMgr releases [[BR]]
+ * Finalize features for Data-path GW Srvc releases (due 11/15/12)  [[BR]]
+ * Establish delivery schedule for Data-path GW Srvc releases [[BR]]
+ * Establish acceptance test plan by BBN, NYU Poly, for WiMAX RF AggMgr releases [[BR]]
+
+
+Current design and schedule:  [[BR]]
+ * See [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC16Agenda/WiMAX-Developers/gec16-wimaxrf%20%5BRead-Only%5D.pdf  slides]
+ * Airspan config completed, need to be tested;  Manu will assist
+ * NEC config in progress
+ * Client registration in progress;  needs to be done by end of April
+ * Ivan has updated for OMF 5.4
+
+Recommendations for sites:  [[BR]]
+
+
+
+=== 4.3)  Support Central Monitoring by Rutgers WINLAB ===
+9:25am  [[BR]]
+Manu Gosain (GPO), Ivan Seskar (WINLAB)  [[BR]]
+0min  [[BR]]
+
+Current status: [[BR]]
+ * [http://oml.orbit-lab.org:4040/tab/home_tab  GENI WiMAX Site Monitoring Dashboard]  
+
+Next steps:  [[BR]]
+ * Remaining sites should connect, when have upgraded their WiMAX RF AggMgr. 
+
+=== 4.4)  Write and Introduce Mobility/Handover/Multi-homing Services  ===
+9:25am  [[BR]]
+Parmesh Ramanathan  (Wisconsin)  [[BR]]
+8min  [[BR]]
+
+ * Projects requiring handover include:  Clemson, Wayne State, Wisconsin and UCLA.    [[BR]]
+ * Projects that can contribute handover technology include:  Rutgers WINLAB and Wisconsin.  [[BR]]
+ * Also, commercial handover technology available from Airspan.  (Gregg Tome (Airspan))  [[BR]]
+
+ * [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC15Agenda/WiMAXUpdate/handover_parmesh%20%20GEC15.pptx  slides]  [[BR]]
+
+ * Layer 2 handoff
+  * Minimal:  Mobile node breaks its connection with current WiMAX BS and then establishes connection with the new WiMAX BS  [[BR]]
+  * Better:  Mobile node needs two interfaces, in the simplest form, one interface always connects to BS1 while the other connects to BS2  [[BR]]
+  * Need: suggested configurations, estimates of required software and level of effort  [[BR]]
+
+ * Layer 3 handoff
+  * Minimal:  Controller node re-routes through new BS after IP address re-write, BUT does not allow initiation of incoming connection
+  [[BR]]
+  * 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]]
+  * Need: suggested configurations, estimates of required software and level of effort  [[BR]]
+
+ * Suggested steps:    [[BR]]
+  1) Yellow mobile nodeode with two interfaces, doing handover between two BS on the same subnet [[BR]]
+  2) Transparent MobileIP working to implement a baseline Layer 3 handover scheme [[BR]]
+  3) Support new Layer 3 solutions like Mobility First? [[BR]]
+  4) Demonstrate heterogeneous network handovers [[BR]]
+
+What are next steps?   [[BR]]
+ * Better define proposed configurations 1) and 2) (due 11/15/12)  [[BR]]
+ * Review with other interested projects  [[BR]]
+ * Understand proposed Multiple Base-Station Mgmt Srvc and  Data-Path GW Srvc, and how they could be used in the implementation  [[BR]]
+ * Understand how Yellow Nodes could be used in the implementation  [[BR]]
+ * Understand how Android handsets could be used in the implementation  [[BR]]
+ * Consider potential uses of WiScape Measurement Framework  [[BR]]
+ * With other projects, define a workplan  (due 12/15/12)  [[BR]]
+
+Current status:  [[BR]]
+ * Have defined the 2 approaches;  see [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC16Agenda/WiMAX-Developers/handover_parmesh.pptx  slides]
+ * Config 1 has been tested.
+ * Ready to test Config 2 when Clemson has at least 2 base stations on-the-air
+
+=== 4.5)  Acquire and Add Android Handsets ===
+9:35am  [[BR]]
+Derek Meyer (Univ Wisconsin)[[BR]]
+5min  [[BR]]
+
+
+ * Summary of discussions with Sprint about unlocked HTC Evo handset  [[BR]]
+  * 3-way NDA was signed  [[BR]] 
+  * Sprint has subcontractor who handles such purchases: contact is ? [[BR]]
+  * Many handsets in warehouse, such as HTC Evo 4G;  approx $300 per handset[[BR]]
+  * Must be unlocked by subcontractor, so can register with GENI network;  need to provide config to subcontractor (done by Ivan)[[BR]]
+  * Must be sure can download Android apps[[BR]]
+
+What are next steps?   [[BR]]
+ * Working with other projects, establish how many handsets are needed at which sites   [[BR]]
+ * Consider how to provide handsets to projects no longer supported by the GPO  [[BR]]
+ * Complete negotiation with Sprint subcontractor (WSA Distributing), and order devices  (due 12/1/12) [[BR]]
+ * Get and check samples?  [[BR]]
+ * Verify operation, and loading of apps [[BR]]
+ * Deliver handsets to other projects  (due 1/15/13)  [[BR]]
+ * Support use by other projects  [[BR]]
+ * Maintain relationship with WSA Distributing  [[BR]]
+
+
+Current status:  [[BR]]
+ * Still working with WSA;  have received a handset, but does not work on GENI network
+ * Next:  sending rep a table of frequencies
+ * Next"  send rep an "xml profile", previously used
+
+=== 4.6) Integration with GENI portal and making WiMAX Sites Accessible to Experimenters ===
+9:45am  [[BR]]
+Manu Gosain (GPO) [[BR]]
+5min  [[BR]]
+
+ * Portal integration [[BR]]
+ * Include Login Service for Remote Users [[BR]]
+
+ 
+=== 4.7)  Connect WiMAX Sites to Persistent I2 Backbone Network, with IP Routing, to Support Multi-site Experiments ===
+9:45am  [[BR]]
+Manu Gosain (GPO) and Ivan Seskar (WINLAB)  [[BR]]
+0min  [[BR]]
+
+
+* Connect a WiMAX site to the GENI I2 backbone network  [[BR]]
+  * Update WiMAX RF Agg Mgr to map MS groups into VLAN tags [[BR]]
+  * Add switch  [[BR]]
+  * Connect switch to I2 backbone  [[BR]]
+  * VLAN connections from each site to "L2 router" at WINLAB   [[BR]]
+
+[http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC14Agenda/WiMAXDeploymentsAndExperiments/WiMAXSiteConnectivity%20%200710wimaxmeeting14gec.ppt slide]  [[BR]] 
+
+ * When can other WiMAX sites can be added?  [[BR]]
+  * UCLA; has physical connection;  needs to configure;  when?  [[BR]]
+  * Wisconsin;  when?  [[BR]]
+  * Clemson;  when?  [[BR]]
+  * UMass Amherst; has physical connection;  needs to configure;  when?  [[BR]]
+
+ * How is core network configured to support multi-site experiments?   [[BR]]
+
+ * How is new Data-path GW Srvc use at site to interface with core network? [[BR]]
+
+What are next steps?  (Manu Gosain)  [[BR]]
+ * Establish planned configuration  (due 11/15/12) [[BR]]
+ * Establish plan with schedule to connect all sites  (due 11/15/12) [[BR]]
+ * Track connection of sites, and assist them as needed  [[BR]]
+
+Current status:
+ *  [http://wimax.orbit-lab.org/wiki/WiMAX/00/01#a1.3.7GENIWiMAXSiteBackboneConnections  Current Operational Site Backbone Connections]  [[BR]]
+
+
+
+== 5)  Status of GENI WiMAX site deployments ==
+9:45am  [[BR]]
+Manu Gosain (GPO) and members of site teams [[BR]]
+15min  [[BR]]
+
+[http://groups.geni.net/geni/wiki/WiMAXSiteDeployments  Current status of GENI WiMAX site deployments]  [[BR]]
+
+=== Univ Wisconsin at Madison ===
+
+Suman Bannerjee:  [[BR]]
+See [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC16Agenda/WiMAX-Developers/banerjee-gec16.pptx  slides]  [[BR]]
+Airspan on-the-air, throughput and range evaluated  [[BR]]
+Used by undergrad course, 80 students  [[BR]]
+
+=== Wayne State ===
+
+Hongwei Zhang:  [[BR]]
+See [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC16Agenda/WiMAX-Developers/version%203_GEC16%20Status_WayneSateU.ppt  slides]  [[BR]]
+x2 Airspan operating  [[BR]]
+More at [http://groups.geni.net/geni/wiki/GEC16Agenda/WiMAX-Developers#WiMAXPrototypinginMetroDetroit  GEC16 demo]  [[BR]]
+
+=== Michigan ===
+
+Mehrdad Moradi:  [[BR]]
+Base station has been repaired, but still some problems.  [[BR]]
+
+=== Drexel ===
+
+Ryan Measel:  [[BR]]
+x2 Airspan arrived  [[BR]]
+Waiting for site engineering work, before they can be installed  [[BR]]
+Next:  temporarily install with attenuator  [[BR]]
+  [[BR]]
+=== Clemson ===
+
+KC Wang:  [[BR]]
+x1 Airspan on-the-air  [[BR]]
+x2 Airspan need repair  [[BR]]
+
+
+== 6)  GENI WiMAX Experiments, Demos and Tutorials ==
+
+=== 6.1)  Lab Experiments to Teach Wireless Basics ===
+10:00am  [[BR]]
+Thanasis Korakis  (NYU Poly)  [[BR]]
+0min  [[BR]]
+
+ Funded project (1/13 - 12/13) to define lab experiments for students to teach wireless basics  [[BR]]
+ To be executed on GENI wireless sites, using both WiMAX and WiFi  [[BR]]
+ Overview and status [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC15Agenda/WiMAXUpdate/NYUPolyWirelessLab.pptx slides] [[BR]]
+
+What are next steps?   [[BR]]
+ *  Early versions of lab experiments to be provided by GEC16 [[BR]]
+
+Current status?  [[BR]]
+
+==== NYU Poly ====
+
+See [http://groups.geni.net/geni/wiki/GEC16Agenda/WiMAX-Developers#WiMAXatNYU-Poly  demo at GEC16]
+
+==== Univ Wisconsin at Madison ====
+
+See [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC16Agenda/WiMAX-Developers/banerjee-gec16.pptx  slides]
+
+==== Columbia Univ ====
+
+See [http://groups.geni.net/geni/wiki/Experiments#WiMAXintheClassroomDesigningaCellularNetworkingHands-onLab  paper] at Second GENI Research and Educational Experiment Workshop (GREE2013)
+
+=== 6.2)  Multiple Site Experiment:  Mobility First ===
+10:00am [[BR]] 
+Kiran Nagaraja (WINLAB)  [[BR]]
+0min  [[BR]]
+
+GEC14 presentation:  [[BR]]
+
+[http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC12WiMaxDeploymentAndExperimentation/MF-GEC12-PlenaryDemo-10-3-2011.pdf  slides] [[BR]]
+
+Overview of current Mobility First multiple-site experiment. [[BR]]
+
+What additions are needed?  [[BR]]
+1)  Add WiFi AP to each site.  [[BR]]
+2)  L2 path from MS to core  [[BR]]
+
+Experiment done without human intervention, by using x2 MAC addresses, and emulating packet loss to fake mobility.  [[BR]]
+Consider these as possible sites by GEC13:  WINLAB;  BBN;  NYU Poly;  UCLA;  Colorado.  [[BR]] 
+
+Current plans?  [[BR]]
+
+=== 6.3)  WiMAX Tutorials at GEC17 ===
+10:00am
+Organized by NYU Poly  [[BR]]
+0min  [[BR]]
+
+[http://groups.geni.net/geni/wiki/GEC17Agenda/WimaxTutorial  WiMAX Tutorials at GEC17]  [[BR]]
+
+
+=== 6.4)  Wireless Demos at GEC17 ===
+10:00am
+0min
+
+<TBD>
+
+
+== 7) Adjourn ==
+10:00am  [[BR]]
+
+
+== References ==
+
+
+
+=== R1) Airspan Profile-C Base Station, with Associated Hardware and Software ===
+Ivan Seskar (WINLAB) and Manu Gosain (GPO) [[BR]]
+
+ 
+a)  Choice of Airspan to provide a WiMAX base station for new GENI WiMAX sites [[BR]]
+NEC is not able to provide a WiMAX base station for new GENI WiMAX sites [[BR]]
+WINLAB and the GPO have decided to purchase base stations from Airspan, a commercial company pursuing target customers such as universities and small carriers. [[BR]]
+For example, the Univ of Colorado at Boulder IT Dept has installed an Airspan system with 4 sectors, that covers the campus.  They have been pleased with Airspan. [[BR]]
+WINLAB has a frim quote from Airspan for their MacroMAXe profile-C WiMAX base station unit, and related items. [[BR]]
+
+[http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC12WiMaxDeploymentAndExperimentation/WiMAX_Brochure_Rev_J3.pdf  Airspan brochure][[BR]]
+[http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC12WiMaxDeploymentAndExperimentation/MacroMAXe%20Product%20Specification%20_Rel%209%200%201_%20Vx%5B1%5D.pdf  MacroMAXe Product Specification]  [[BR]]  
+[http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC12WiMaxDeploymentAndExperimentation/UoC%20-%20MacroMAXe%20RF%20Plan%20V1.1.pptx  Airspan Deployment Plan for Univ Colorado at Boulder][[BR]]
+
+b)  Rutgers will provide a kit including: [[BR]]
+Airspan MacroMAXe profile-C WiMAX base station unit, for outside mounting[[BR]]
+  Choice of frequency:   [[BR]]
+  (2510 Lo:  2496MHz to 2570MHz)   [[BR]]
+  (2510 Mid:  2560MHz to 2630MHz)  [[BR]]
+  (2510 Hi:  2620MHz to 2690MHz)  [[BR]]
+  (3650: 3650MHz to 3700MHz)]  [[BR]]
+
+NOTE:  WINLAB needs to know frequency choices during November (or early December), so that they can place an order with Airspan for delivery late 2011 or early 2012!
+
+Sector antenna, with x4 RF jumper cables [[BR]]
+2x4 MIMO, supported by base station and antenna [[BR]]
+GPS antenna, with surge suppressor and cable [[BR]]
+DC power cable, from base station unit (outside) to testbed (inside) [[BR]]
+Network management software license, 1 per base station [[BR]]
+
+
+c)  Campus will need to provide: [[BR]]
+Pole for mounting [[BR]]
+DC power supply (-48v, approx 300W) [[BR]]
+Ethernet cable, from base station unit (outside) to testbed (inside);  consider copper (may be a problem with lightning surge) or fiber (requires MM fiber cable, and fiber interface on switch) [[BR]]
+Windows server to host network management software [[BR]]
+Linux server to host OMF software [[BR]]
+Ethernet switches, and other network equipment, for access (configuration to be provided) [[BR]]        
+
+d)  Additional kits can be purchased from Airspan [[BR]]
+  Price is approximately $15,000. [[BR]]
+ 
+e)  It is expected that additional base stations kits will be purchased for some (or all) Sol 3 GENI sites in Spiral 5. [[BR]]
+  Thus, campus site might be able to add additional sectors, at no cost. [[BR]]
+  Planning for next year will be done later this year. [[BR]]
+  Consider including additional sectors within your technical plan right away.   [[BR]]
+
+f)  Note:  Airspan indicates that they expect to introduce a new base station unit within the next year. [[BR]]
+  Somewhat reduced performance/range. [[BR]]
+  Approximately half the cost [[BR]]
+
+g)  Airspan indicates that their sector antenna provides:[[BR]]
+  A 90degree pattern, which is consistent with proper coverage over a 120degree sector.[[BR]]
+  Four internal elements, to support 2x4 MIMO.[[BR]]
+  Airspan can provide provide x4 omni-directional antennas, but the cost is much higher, and the range is signifcantly reduced.[[BR]]
+
+h)  Airspan shows that their profile-C base station unit can be configured to operate without an ASN GW and without a RADIUS (authentication) server.[[BR]]
+  In this mode, a list of allowed base stations must be configured into the base station, and groups of these base stations are mapped to a VLAN on the ethernet port.[[BR]]
+  This appears to be consistent with the current NEC base station unit operated with the ASN GW/WiMAX RF AggMgr code that has been provided by Rutgers/WINLAB[[BR]]
+  [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC12WiMaxDeploymentAndExperimentation/CS%20Network%20Configuration%20Setup%20Guide.pdf  MacroMAXe Configuration Guide][[BR]]
+
+i)  Airspan shows that if handover operation is desired, an ASN GW must be provided, plus typically an associated RADIUS (authentication) server.[[BR]]
+  In this case, the base station unit operates with IP at the interface.  [[BR]]
+
+
+j)  Airspan installation instructions [http://wimax.orbit-lab.org/wiki/WiMAX/01b  link]  [[BR]]
+
+
+
+=== R2)  Netspan Network Management System for Airspan Base Station ===
+Manu Gosain  (GPO)  [[BR]]
+
+ * Suggest:  add Netspan system at each site with Airspan base station  [[BR]]
+ * Requires:  Windows server [[BR]]
+ * Use: setup of Netspan base station to provide basic functions  [[BR]]
+
+[http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GEC14Agenda/WiMAXDeploymentsAndExperiments/NetspanMgmtSystem%20%200710wimaxmeeting14gec.ppt slides]  [[BR]]
+
+[http://wimax.orbit-lab.org/wiki/WiMAX/01b#a3.4NetspanInstallationInstructions   installation instructions]  [[BR]]
+
+ * Coming: replace with new WiMAX RF AggMgr  [[BR]]