Cisco Cisco IOS Software Release 12.4(2)XB6
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Release Notes for the Cisco Broadband Wireless Gateway 2.1 for Cisco IOS Release 12.4(24)YG1
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Introduction
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Introduction
The Cisco BWG functions in the gateway role in WiMax Access Service Network. WiMAX is a
standards-based wireless technology that offers high throughput broadband connections over long
distances. WiMAX can be used for a number of applications, including “last mile” broadband
connections, hotspots and cellular backhaul, fixed and mobile cellular service, and high-speed enterprise
connectivity for business.
standards-based wireless technology that offers high throughput broadband connections over long
distances. WiMAX can be used for a number of applications, including “last mile” broadband
connections, hotspots and cellular backhaul, fixed and mobile cellular service, and high-speed enterprise
connectivity for business.
The Cisco BWG colocates both the Decision and Enforcement Points (DP and EP), and acts as an
interface to the Base-stations in each Access Services Network (ASN).
interface to the Base-stations in each Access Services Network (ASN).
The BWG is the key to the IP mobility scheme. It provides the termination of the mobility function
across base-stations and the foreign agent function. The BWG maps the radio bearer to the IP network.
It works with the CSN and the policy servers to control policy on behalf of the user. Additionally, it acts
as an IP gateway for the IP host function that is located on the Base Station. The BWG brings together
IP functions performed for the access network including end-to-end Quality of Service, Mobility and
Security.
across base-stations and the foreign agent function. The BWG maps the radio bearer to the IP network.
It works with the CSN and the policy servers to control policy on behalf of the user. Additionally, it acts
as an IP gateway for the IP host function that is located on the Base Station. The BWG brings together
IP functions performed for the access network including end-to-end Quality of Service, Mobility and
Security.
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Cisco 7600 Series Router platform with a SAMI blade installed— Refer the following URL for
installation and configuration information:
installation and configuration information:
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The Supervisor module (Sup720-3BXL, SUP IOS Release 12.2(33)) on the 7600 supports
IOS-SLB functionality, and is enhanced to support BWG selection capability.
IOS-SLB functionality, and is enhanced to support BWG selection capability.
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A maximum of 8 blades can be supported per chassis.
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The BWG can coexist with CSG2 and the HA on co-located blades.
The Supervisor 720 is supported, both in single and redundant mode. For the Supervisor 720, the 3B and
3BXL versions are supported, with the latter recommended and tested.
3BXL versions are supported, with the latter recommended and tested.
The Supervisor 32 is also supported in this release.
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Cisco 7600 Series Router platform with a SAMI blade installed—Refer the following URL for
installation and configuration information:
installation and configuration information:
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The Supervisor module (Sup720-3BXL, SUP IOS Release 12.2(33)) on the 7600 supports
IOS-SLB functionality, and is enhanced to support BWG selection capability.
IOS-SLB functionality, and is enhanced to support BWG selection capability.
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A maximum of 8 blades can be supported per chassis.
The BWG can co-exist with CSG2 and the HA on co-located blades.