User Manual

ADCP-XX-XXX • November 2000 • Section 2: WMTS Description
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 2000, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
2 ARCHITECTURE
The WMTS base station is typically located between the subscriber unit and the service
provider (SP) or a WAN to provide high-speed connectivity over wireless networks. Per the
DOCSIS specification, the WMTS supports up to 8129 subscriber units over the wireless
network. The WMTS accepts IP data from the WAN via an Ethernet bus, which outputs data
over the wireless network and vice versa.
The WMTS incorporates integrated architecture for video and data. It carries all traffic in IP
format over wireless channels. The WMTS uses a distributed MAC (media access control)
scheme, which reduces network access time and simplifies network control. The networking
universal cards contain the MAC function responsible for managing network access and
control.
2.1 Wireless Hub (Base Station) Overview
The Axity base station comprises the indoor and outdoor RF equipment, the WMTS chassis
and the router with the switch. The ISP and the physical network are interfaced to the hub.
The EMS may be connected locally via the switched hub or remotely via the Internet. Refer to
Figure 2-1.