This report strives to meet the objective of the Network Reference Architecture that defines the distribution of logical functions (Network Functional Entities) as well as the physical interfaces (Reference Points) that interconnect individual Network Functional Entities. By this reports definition, a physical implementation may consist of one or more Network Functional Entities.
By writing, publishing and freely distributing mobile/Internet technical reports, MWIF acts as a catalyst to influence technical standards, industry organizations and ultimately worldwide corporations that develop next generation mobile and wireless Internet solutions.
As an international collaborative unit, the membership team that worked on this report is comprised of carriers, developers and ISPs. The benefit of this collaboration is seen in the reference network architecture that is diagramed in this report as well as the supporting documents that follow.
Listed below are the definition of terms that are used in the report.
Definitions
This document employs the following terminology: