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Chapter 1 - System Description About WiMAX
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The various components and entities involved in the networking architecture are:
1.1.2.1 Access Service Network (ASN)
An ASN is defined as a complete set of network functions needed to provide radio access to a WiMAX
subscriber. The ASN provides the following mandatory functions:
Figure 1-1: Mobile WiMAX Network Reference Model
Figure 1-2: ASN Reference Model containing Multiple ASN-GWs