Table 4 WiMAX management message types

RNG-REQ

4

6.3.2.3.5

A message from an SS/RS node requesting ranging information

RNG-RSP

5

6.3.2.3.6

The reply from the BS/RS with ranging information and basic/PMCID parameters

REG-REQ

6

6.3.2.3.7

A request from an SS/RS node to finalize registration on the WiMAX network

REG-RSP

7

6.3.2.3.8

A reply from the BS node confirming or denying registration. Tunnel CIDs for RS nodes are provided at this point as well

PKM-REQ/PKM-RSP

9/10

6.3.2.3.9

Key sharing for authentication and securing of the connection

DSA-REQ

11

6.3.2.3.10

A request from an SS node to open a service flow with the BS node

DSA-RSP

12

6.3.2.3.11

The BS reply. If successful, includes the CID for the service flow

DSA-ACK

13

6.3.2.3.12

Acknowledgement by SS of the new service flow

MOB_BSHO-REQ

56

6.3.2.3.52

A request from the BS node to an SS node to initiate a handover process

MOB_MSHO-REQ

57

6.3.2.3.53

A request from the SS node to initiate a handover process

MOB_BSHO-RSP

58

6.3.2.3.54

A reply from the BS node confirming initiation of the handover process

MOB_HO-IND

59

6.3.2.3.55

Indication from the SS node that the handover process is complete