IEEE C802.16maint-08/344r3
Project
IEEE 802.16 Broadband Wireless Access Working Group <http://ieee802.org/16>
Title
Uncontrolled Handover
Date
Submitted
2008-11-13
Source(s)
Yerang Hur, Hyung-Joon Jeon
E-mail: yehur@posdata-usa.com
POSDATA
Steven Xu, Joseph Schumacher
Shahab Sayeedi
Motorola
Brian Shim, Yeongmoon Son
Samsung Electronics
Vladimir Yanover, Daniel Cohn
Alvarion
Philip Barber
Huawei
Re:
IEEE 802.16 Sponsor Ballot on P802.16Rev2/D7
Abstract
This proposes unexpected handover of a MS to its preferred target BS be included in the
standard so the target BS can handle it properly.
Purpose
Review and adopt proposed remedy.
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Uncontrolled Handover
POSDATA, Motorola, Samsung, Alvarion, Huawei
1. Introduction
Due to suboptimal radio planning conditions, link loss, or MS implementation, when a MS detects a drop, the
MS might begin ranging at a preferred BS which was not contacted by the serving BS for handover preparation.
In such a case, if the MS provides Serving BSID in RNG-REQ, the target BS might be able to handle the
unexpected handover within a reduced amount of time, comparing with the required time for full initial network
entry.
This concept is missing in IEEE P802.16Rev2 although it has been considered for some time in network. This
contribution proposes the notion of Uncontrolled HO should be included in IEEE P802.16Rev2 with the
appropriate usage of TLVs in the air link for the BS to handle such an unexpected case.
2. Proposed Text
[Modify 6.3.21.2 as indicated:]
6.3.21.2 HO process
The subclause defines the HO process in which an MS migrates from the air-interface provided by one BS to the
air-interface provided by another BS. The HO process consists of the following stages:
—
Cell reselection—MS may use neighbor BS information acquired from a decoded MOB_NBR-ADV
message or may make a request to schedule scanning intervals or sleep intervals to scan, and possibly range,
neighbor BSs for the purpose of evaluating MS interest in HO to a potential target BS. The cell reselection
process need not occur in conjunction with any specific, contemplated HO decision
—
HO Decision and Initiation—An HO begins with a decision for an MS to HO from a serving BS to a
target BS. The decision may originate either at the MS or the serving BS. The HO Decision consummates with a
notification of MS intent to HO through MOB_MSHO-REQ or MOB_BSHO-REQ message unless the MS
chooses to initiate HO without notifying the serving BS or loss of radio link to the serving BS precludes serving
BS notification by the MS.
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[Modify 6.3.21.2.6 as indicated:]
6.3.21.2.6 Drops during HO
A drop is defined as the situation where an MS has stopped communication with its serving BS (either in the DL
or in the UL) before the normal HO sequence outlined in Cell ResSelection (see 6.3.21.2.1), HO decision and
initiation (see 6.3.21.2.2), HO cancellation (see 6.3.21.2.3), Fast ranging (see 6.3.21.2.4), orand Termination
with the serving BS (see 6.3.21.2.5) has been started, or the HO process (see 6.3.21.2) was started but has not
been completed. Drop is considered a particular case of HO.
An MS can detect a drop by its failure to demodulate the DL, or by exceeding the RNG-REQ retries limit
allowed for the periodic ranging mechanism. A BS can detect a drop when the Number of retries limit allowed
on inviting ranging requests for the periodic ranging mechanism is exceeded.
[Replace the 3rd paragraph of 6.3.21.2.6 as indicated:]
Replace:
When the MS has detected a drop during network reentry with a target BS, it may attempt network reentry with
its preferred target BS as through Cell Reselection (see 6.3.21.2.1), which may include resuming
communication with the serving BS by sending MOB_HO-IND message with HO_IND type = 0b01 (HO
cancel) or performing network reentry at the serving BS.
With:
When the MS has detected a drop, it may attempt resumption of communication with its preferred target BS as
through the HO Process (see 6.3.21.2). This resumption of communication with the serving BS may include
sending MOB_HO-IND message with HO_IND type = 0b01 (HO cancel) or performing network reentry at the
serving BS.
[Modify 6.3.21.2.7 as indicated:]
6.3.21.2.7 Network entry/reentry
Unless otherwise indicated in this subclause, MS mobile network entry/reentry is processed according to 6.3.9.
Note that in this section, “target BS” may reference the BS that was the serving BS at the time the handover was
initiated. An MS and a target BS shall conduct ranging per 6.3.9.5 except when dedicated ranging opportunity is
available, in which case, the procedure described in 6.3.21.2.4 shall be employed. For identification of the MS,
RNG-REQ message may include MS MAC Address or HO_ID (if assigned in MOB_BSHO-REQ or
MOB_BSHO-RSP). The target BS shall assign to the MS Basic CID and Primary CID in the RNG-RSP
management message. The MS shall signal the target BS of a current HO attempt by including a serving BSID
TLV and Ranging Purpose Indication TLV with Bit #0 set to 1 in the RNG-REQ management message. The MS
shall not include a Ranging Purpose Indication TLV in the RNG-REQ management message unless actually in
the process of conducting an HO (including drop during HO), location update, or network reentry from idle
mode attempt.
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3. References
[1] IEEE P802.16Rev2/D7. Draft Standard for Local and Metropolitan Area Networks Part 16: Air Interface for
Broadband Wireless Access Systems, October 2008.
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