Emerging Wireless Networks

6Cross-Layer Handover for Mobile WiMAX Networks

Melody Moh

Department of Computer Science, San Jose State University, USAEmail: [e-mail]

Pat Jangyodsuk

Department of Computer Science, San Jose State University, USA

Phuong Huynh

Department of Computer Science, San Jose State University, USA

CONTENTS

6.1   Introduction

6.2   Background Concepts

6.2.1    IEEE 802.16 Networks

6.2.2    IEEE 802.16e Handover

6.2.2.1   Network Topology Acquisition

6.2.2.2   Handover Decision and Initiation

6.2.2.3   Network Reentry Procedure

6.2.2.4   Advantages and Current Issues

6.2.3    Mobile IPv6 Handover

6.3   Related Studies

6.3.1    Enhancements of IEEE ...