Inspec keywords: wavelength division multiplexing; optical fibre LAN; WiMax; bandwidth allocation; queueing theory; passive optical networks; quality of service

Other keywords: queuing delay; passive optical network; IEEE 802.16 standard; converged optical-wireless access network; quality of service support; wavelength division multiplexing Ethernet PON; propagation delay; PON; delay performance; WiMAX; average end-to-end packet delay; bandwidth allocation mechanisms; multiple service-classes; delay analysis; queuing models; QoS support; worldwide interoperability for microwave access

Subjects: Queueing theory; Computer communications; Metropolitan area networks; Queueing theory; Multiplexing and switching in optical communication; Optical fibre networks; Radio links and equipment; Subscriber loops; Local area networks