Siemens IEEE802.11 Tutorial page 77

WLAN as an extension of a mobile
network
tight coupling
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WLAN-IEEE802.11 Tutorial (Maximilian Riegel), 021018-wlan-tutorial.ppt
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WLAN just as another radio
access technology
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MNOs are the WLAN operators
– OA&M
– agreement with siteowner
– very dense PLMN
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Full competition with open ISP
market.
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Mobile network is carrier of the
WLAN traffic.
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Dynamics of growth may differ.
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very complex
– SIM / USIM cards required
– new standards necessary
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