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Wlan as an extension of a mobile network – Siemens IEEE802.11 User Manual

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WLAN-IEEE802.11 Tutorial (Maximilian Riegel), 021018-wlan-tutorial.ppt

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tight coupling

AP

WLAN as an extension of a mobile
network

n

WLAN just as another radio
access technology

n

MNOs are the WLAN operators
– OA&M

– agreement with siteowner

– very dense PLMN

n

Full competition with open ISP
market.

n

Mobile network is carrier of the
WLAN traffic.

n

Dynamics of growth may differ.

n

very complex
– SIM / USIM cards required

– new standards necessary