SIST EN 301 811-1-2 V1.1.1:2006
(Main)Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN); HIPERLAN Type 2; Conformance testing for the packet based convergence layer; Part 1: Common part; Sub-part 2: Test Suite Structure and Test Purposes (TSS&TP) specification
General Information
- Abstract
The present document contains the Test Suite Structure (TSS) and Test Purposes (TP) to test the BRAN HIPERLAN Type 2; Conformance testing for the packet based convergence layer; Part 1: Common part. The objective of the present document is to provide a basis for conformance tests for HIPERLAN Type 2 equipment giving a high probability of air interface inter-operability between different manufacturer's HIPERLAN Type 2 equipment. The ISO standard for the methodology of conformance testing (ISO/IEC 9646-1 [3] and ISO/IEC 9646-2 [4]) as well as the ETSI rules for conformance testing (ETS 300 406 [2]) are used as a basis for the test methodology.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Jan-2006
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Feb-2006
- Due Date
- 01-Feb-2006
- Completion Date
- 01-Feb-2006
- Mandate
- T-325
Overview
SIST EN 301 811-1-2 V1.1.1:2006 is a critical standard for the conformance testing of Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN) HIPERLAN Type 2 equipment. Specifically, this document defines the Test Suite Structure (TSS) and Test Purposes (TP) for the packet-based convergence layer, ensuring reliable interoperability within wireless broadband networks. By providing a robust framework for testing features and behaviors of HIPERLAN Type 2 devices, the standard helps manufacturers and regulators achieve a high probability of air interface inter-operability between equipment from different vendors.
Adhering to internationally recognized methodologies (including ISO/IEC 9646-1 and ISO/IEC 9646-2), this specification is essential for any stakeholder involved in broadband radio access conformance testing, promoting consistency and quality in wireless communications.
Key Topics
Test Suite Structure (TSS):
- A hierarchical framework outlining the organization of conformance tests for both Access Points (AP) and Mobile Terminals (MT).
- Includes groups for sender and receiver procedures, divided into subgroups for specific testing objectives.
Test Purposes (TP):
- Clearly defined objectives for each test, including initial conditions, stimuli, and expected behavior.
- Identification conventions ensure test clarity and traceability across implementations.
Protocol Grouping:
- Test cases are grouped under common procedures relevant to HIPERLAN Type 2 packet-based convergence layers.
Types of Testing:
- Capability (CA) tests: Verify essential feature claims as per conformance statements.
- Valid Behaviour (BV) tests: Confirm expected system behavior with properly formatted protocol data units (PDUs).
- Invalid Behaviour (BI) tests: Assess reaction to syntactically invalid PDUs.
- Inopportune Behaviour (BO) tests: Check handling of protocol-compliant but unexpected messages.
Methodology Reference:
- Test methodologies build on ISO/IEC and ETSI frameworks, ensuring reliability, repeatability, and international recognition.
Applications
SIST EN 301 811-1-2 V1.1.1:2006 is highly practical for a variety of stakeholders in the wireless communication sector:
Manufacturers:
- Essential for quality control and product certification of HIPERLAN Type 2 wireless equipment.
- Facilitates reliable, standardized development and testing processes, reducing interoperability issues.
Test Laboratories and Certification Bodies:
- Provides the necessary test suite structures and detailed test purposes to design comprehensive conformance assessment programs.
- Supports regulatory compliance for devices intended for deployment in broadband wireless networks.
Network Operators:
- Helps assure that deployed equipment meets rigorous conformance and interoperability requirements, ensuring network stability and performance.
Standards Developers:
- Serves as a foundation for further advancements and refinement in wireless broadband conformance testing methodologies.
Related Standards
- ETSI TS 101 493-1: Core protocol specification for HIPERLAN Type 2 packet-based convergence layer.
- ETSI ETS 300 406: Defines methods for testing and protocol conformance specification.
- ISO/IEC 9646 Series:
- Part 1: General concepts of conformance testing methodology.
- Part 2: Abstract Test Suite specification.
- Part 6: Protocol profile test specification.
- Part 7: Implementation Conformance Statements.
These related international standards reinforce the comprehensive, interoperable approach adopted by SIST EN 301 811-1-2, making it a cornerstone in the field of wireless broadband conformance testing.
Keywords: Broadband Radio Access Networks, BRAN, HIPERLAN Type 2, conformance testing, packet-based convergence layer, Test Suite Structure, Test Purposes, wireless interoperability, ISO/IEC 9646, ETSI, standardization, protocol testing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 301 811-1-2 V1.1.1:2006 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN); HIPERLAN Type 2; Conformance testing for the packet based convergence layer; Part 1: Common part; Sub-part 2: Test Suite Structure and Test Purposes (TSS&TP) specification". This standard covers: The present document contains the Test Suite Structure (TSS) and Test Purposes (TP) to test the BRAN HIPERLAN Type 2; Conformance testing for the packet based convergence layer; Part 1: Common part. The objective of the present document is to provide a basis for conformance tests for HIPERLAN Type 2 equipment giving a high probability of air interface inter-operability between different manufacturer's HIPERLAN Type 2 equipment. The ISO standard for the methodology of conformance testing (ISO/IEC 9646-1 [3] and ISO/IEC 9646-2 [4]) as well as the ETSI rules for conformance testing (ETS 300 406 [2]) are used as a basis for the test methodology.
The present document contains the Test Suite Structure (TSS) and Test Purposes (TP) to test the BRAN HIPERLAN Type 2; Conformance testing for the packet based convergence layer; Part 1: Common part. The objective of the present document is to provide a basis for conformance tests for HIPERLAN Type 2 equipment giving a high probability of air interface inter-operability between different manufacturer's HIPERLAN Type 2 equipment. The ISO standard for the methodology of conformance testing (ISO/IEC 9646-1 [3] and ISO/IEC 9646-2 [4]) as well as the ETSI rules for conformance testing (ETS 300 406 [2]) are used as a basis for the test methodology.
SIST EN 301 811-1-2 V1.1.1:2006 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.060.01 - Radiocommunications in general; 35.110 - Networking. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 301 811-1-2 V1.1.1:2006 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: T-325. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN); HIPERLAN Type 2; Conformance testing
for the packet based convergence layer; Part 1: Common part; Sub-part 2: Test Suite
Structure and Test Purposes (TSS&TP) specification
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 301 811-1-2 Version 1.1.1
ICS:
33.060.01 Radijske komunikacije na Radiocommunications in
splošno general
35.110 Omreževanje Networking
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
European Standard (Telecommunications series)
Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN);
HIPERLAN Type 2;
Conformance testing for
the packet based convergence layer;
Part 1: Common part;
Sub-part 2: Test Suite Structure and
Test Purposes (TSS&TP) specification
2 ETSI EN 301 811-1-2 V1.1.1 (2001-01)
Reference
DEN/BRAN-0024T04-1-2
Keywords
access, HIPERLAN, TSS&TP
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights .4
Foreword.4
1 Scope.5
2 References.5
3 Definitions and abbreviations.5
3.1 Definitions . 5
3.2 Abbreviations. 6
4 Test suite structure.6
4.1 Structure . 6
4.2 Test groups . 6
4.2.1 Protocol groups. 6
4.2.1.1 Common procedures. 7
4.2.2 Main test groups . 7
4.2.2.1 Capability (CA) tests . 7
4.2.2.2 Valid Behaviour (BV) tests. 7
4.2.2.3 Invalid Behaviour (BI) tests . 7
4.2.2.4 Inopportune Behaviour (BO) tests. 7
5 Test Purposes (TP).7
5.1 Introduction. 7
5.1.1 TP definition conventions. 7
5.1.2 TP naming conventions. 8
5.1.3 Sources of TP definitions . 8
5.2 Test purposes for AP . 8
5.2.1 Procedures at the sender. 8
5.2.2 Procedures at the receiver. 9
5.3 Test purposes for MT . 9
5.3.1 Procedures at the sender. 9
5.3.2 Procedures at the receiver. 10
History .11
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Intellectual Property Rights
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Foreword
This European Standard (Telecommunications series) has been produced by ETSI Project Broadband Radio Access
Networks (BRAN).
The present document is sub-part 2 of a multi-part deliverable covering Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN);
HIPERLAN Type 2; Conformance testing for the packet based convergence layer; Part 1: Common part, as identified
below:
Sub-part 1: "Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) proforma";
Sub-part 2: "Test Suite Structure and Test Purposes (TSS&TP) specification";
Sub-part 3: "Abstract Test Suite (ATS) specification".
National transposition dates
Date of adoption of this EN: 19 January 2001
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 30 April 2001
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 31 October 2001
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 31 October 2001
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1 Scope
The present document contains the Test Suite Structure (TSS) and Test Purposes (TP) to test the BRAN HIPERLAN
Type 2; Conformance testing for the packet based convergence layer; Part 1: Common part.
The objective of the present document is to provide a basis for conformance tests for HIPERLAN Type 2 equipment
giving a high probability of air interface inter-operability between different manufacturer's HIPERLAN Type 2
equipment.
The ISO standard for the methodology of conformance testing (ISO/IEC 9646-1 [3] and ISO/IEC 9646-2 [4]) as well as
the ETSI rules for conformance testing (ETS 300 406 [2]) are used as a basis for the test methodology.
2 References
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of the present
document.
• References are either specific (identified by date of publication, edition number, version number, etc.) or
non-specific.
• For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.
• For a non-specific reference, the latest version applies.
• A non-specific reference to an ETS shall also be taken to refer to later versions published as an EN with the same
number.
[1] ETSI TS 101 493-1 (V1.1.1): "Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN); HIPERLAN Type 2;
Packet based Convergence Layer; Part 1: Common Part".
[2] ETSI ETS 300 406 (1995): "Methods for Testing and Specification (MTS); Protocol and profile
conformance testing specifications; Standardization methodology".
[3] ISO/IEC 9646-1 (1991): "Information technology - Open Systems Interconnection - Conformance
testing methodology and framework - Part 1: General concepts". (See also
ITU-T Recommendation X.290 (1991)).
[4] ISO/IEC 9646-2 (1991): "Information technology - Open Systems Interconnection - Conformance
testing methodology and framework - Part 2: Abstract Test Suite specification". (See also
ITU-T Recommendation X.291 (1991)).
[5] ISO/IEC 9646-6 (1991): "Information technology - Open Systems Interconnection - Conformance
testing methodology and framework - Part 6: Protocol profile test specification".
[6] ISO/IEC 9646-7 (1991): "Information technology - Open Systems Interconnection - Conformance
testing methodology and framework - Part 7: Implementation Conformance Statements".
3 Definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of the present document, the following terms and definitions apply:
a) The terms defined in ISO/IEC 9646-7 [6]; and
b) The definitions in TS 10
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