| 1 | === 4.6) Add "yellow nodes" to WiMAX Sites === |
| 2 | 4:45pm [[BR]] |
| 3 | Ivan Seskar (WINLAB) [[BR]] |
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| 5 | * These are "yellow nodes", introduced in ORBIT testbed [[BR]] |
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| 7 | * Can be used as: [[BR]] |
| 8 | * General fixed servers [[BR]] |
| 9 | * Support Multiple Base-Station Mgmt Srvc [[BR]] |
| 10 | * Support Data-Path GW Srvc [[BR]] |
| 11 | * Support OMF/OML and Login services [[BR]] |
| 12 | * Provide WiFi access points [[BR]] |
| 13 | * Act as fixed "mobile stations" [[BR]] |
| 14 | * Act as vehicular mobile station (option: 12v power supply) [[BR]] |
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| 16 | * Currently used by: Rutgers WINLAB; NYU Poly; BBN [[BR]] |
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| 18 | * How can these be provided to sites? [[BR]] |
| 19 | * One design to serve all needs [[BR]] |
| 20 | * Approximate cost: $800 - $1500 [[BR]] |
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| 22 | What are next steps? [[BR]] |
| 23 | * Working with other projects, refine design to balance functionality and cost, and decide what nodes are needed at which sites [[BR]] |
| 24 | * Order parts (due 11/15/12) [[BR]] |
| 25 | * Assemble and deliver to sites (due 1/15/13) [[BR]] |
| 26 | * Can a few of the current yellow nodes be delivered to sites right away with OMF/OML and new WiMAX RF AggMgr? [[BR]] |