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5th Plugfest Architecture

Five system test configurations are defined in the 5th mobile Plugfest. An SUT is defined as a network consisting of one BS and 1–3 mobile stations (MSs). The system also includes monitoring devices (such as WiMAX PA or VSA). The following configurations are used in the Plugfest:

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  SUT1: Single BS and single MS (from same vendor)
  
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  SUT2: Single BS and single MS (from different vendors)
  
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  SUT3: Single BS and two MSs (from same vendor)
  
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  SUT4: Single BS and two MSs (from different vendors)
  
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  SUT5: Single BS and three MSs (three different vendors) Devices in each SUT are interconnected by wired means.
  

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   SUT1: Single BS and Single MS (from Same Vendor)
   

In this configuration, a single BS is connected to a single MS. This is an initial test configuration for all vendors prior to engaging in interoperability testing to verify the operation of their own equipment. Vendors without having a BS and an MS of their own will not be able to run this test and will move to other testing.

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   SUT2: Single BS and Single MS (from Different Vendor)
   

In this test configuration, the BS is transmitting and receiving data packets from a single MS. Amonitoring device can be used to capture all the necessary MAC messages and PHY/RF parameters.

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   SUT3: Single BS and Two MS (from Same Vendor)
   

In this test configuration, the BS is transmitting and receiving data packets from two MSs. The two MSs are from the same vendor but different vendor than the BS1.

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