WiMAX Enterprise Solution (eASN)

Aricent's ASNLite solution is an integrated ASN gateway that facilitates rapid development of WiMAX (802.16e) solutions. ASNLite is a standards-based solution that is deployable on commodity-based rack mount servers (typically 1U and 2U) with full IP fast path implementation in software over standard Linux distributions. It is a feature-rich product supporting authentication, handover, mobile IP, and all other control plane functions.

Aricent's involvement with the WiMAX Forum ensures that its ASNLite solution is in accord with the latest advancements in the WiMAX technology, shielding its customers from added costs of technology upgrades.

Aricent's comprehensive, easy-to-use solution includes the IP fast path stack functionality for Radius, Dynamic Host Configuration (DHCP), Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP), and GRE Tunnel Management and mapping for uplink and downlink data transfer as part of the ASNLite Gateway. In addition, the Aricent solution includes WiMAX radio-related control signaling for authentication, handover, paging location update, and fast path control.

Because WiMAX being an emerging technology, few test tools and simulators currently exist for it. As part of its ASNLite product portfolio, Aricent offers additional enablers, such as a BS signaling plane simulator for doing quick integration and end-to-end call scenario execution. Aricent also provides product development, testing, and integration services, which facilitate deployment and integration of the ASNLite Gateway solution with base stations and AAA servers.

Aricent’s Companion Lifecycle Services

The majority of Aricent’s products are delivered with tailored combinations of our Lifecycle Services, including Global Innovation and Design, Product Development, Testing and Certification, Network Engineering, Maintenance and Support, and Business Operations and Systems Integration. Aricent’s engineers and consultants have successfully completed thousands of services engagements globally using flexible delivery models ranging from on-site to off-shore. Aricent’s services offer deep communications domain expertise, cost and time efficiencies, quick ramp up and contemporary commercial engagement models including end-to-end commitments.