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Research Article
Recommendations for a multi-service access architecture from the European MUSE project
Article first published online: 15 MAY 2008
DOI: 10.1002/bltj.20279
©2008 Alcatel-Lucent.
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Bell Labs Technical Journal
Special Issue: Next-Generation Wireline Access Networks
Volume 13, Issue 1, pages 11–28, Spring 2008
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How to Cite
Vetter, P., Fredricx, F., Rajan, G. and Oberle, K. (2008), Recommendations for a multi-service access architecture from the European MUSE project. Bell Labs Technical Journal, 13: 11–28. doi: 10.1002/bltj.20279
Publication History
- Issue published online: 15 MAY 2008
- Article first published online: 15 MAY 2008
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Abstract
Multi-Service Access Everywhere (MUSE) is a large European research project that addresses multi-service access networks. The consortium is led by Alcatel-Lucent and consists of major operators, vendors, and research institutes in Europe. A general network architecture and an open business model were defined. Requirements and methods for the authentication of users or devices to such multi-service access networks were elaborated. The concept of Internet Protocol (IP) sessions was reviewed and options for monitoring IP sessions were compared. Pragmatic recommendations for the implementation of resource admission control and policy decisions were formulated. The paper also describes how the requirement to support nomadic services influenced some of the architectural choices for the authentication and policy framework. A dedicated section addresses solutions at the application layer for session continuity. © 2008 Alcatel-Lucent.