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These pages cover the BBF's work in progress, organized into 8 work areas and supporting groups
Mission
Technical Work is conducted under the guidance of the Technical Steering Committee whose mission is to establish common broadband related technical specifications to ensure network and management optimization
Leadership
Tech Committee Chair: | Vice-Chair | Vice-Chair |
Structure
The structure of the BBF project pages pages is approximately as follows
Work in progress (this page)
>work area | innovation group | software, etc.
>project stream (plus project stream agendas, minutes and related child pages) and links to project pages where separately created
> projects (and related child pages) and links to project pages where separately created
Notes
Call agendas, minutes and actions should use the templates provided (note this will be complete in December and will follow the BUS page model
The details of project streams and projects will be managed in the above structure. However, the complete listing of current projects is also available on this page (below for now)
We will provide guidance on structure of pages and use of labels on files and pages
- Completed Work: publicly available and for members only included in this are for completeness
Links to Work Area (child) pages
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Work Areas, Project Streams and Projects
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Architecture and Migration Work Area (A&M) ...
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Broadband Assured Services - Performance Measurement from CE to IP Edge Project stream
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A&M - Top Down NFV End-to-End access model | SD-397 | ||||||
Broadband User Services Work Area (BUS) ... The Broadband User Services Work Area provides the broadband industry with technical specifications, implementation guides, reference implementations, test plans, and marketing white papers for the deployment, management, and consumption of services by the broadband end user. Work Area Directors:
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BUS - CWMP Data Model | |||||||
MD-278, MD-353, SD-069, WT-069 | |||||||
Broadband User Services - Device 2.10 | WT-157 | ||||||
BUS - Device Requirements | WT-124 | ||||||
BUS - Non-PS Assigned | |||||||
SD-398, SD-401 | |||||||
Common YANG ... Operators are constantly looking for ways to make their operations more efficient and more cost-effective. A common method used is automation of the configuration and control of network elements. One challenge to doing this effectively is ensuring interoperability between network components of different vendors. The Common YANG Work Area addresses this challenge by defining YANG data models for functionality which is common across access network equipment of various physical layer technologies.
The Work Area is also responsible for identifying YANG work in other SDOs that could or should be used by BBF YANG projects, and will work directly with such SDOs as and when appropriate in order to assist in meeting BBF requirements and timescales. Since its creation, Common YANG has published a series of YANG modules which meanwhile have become accepted by the wide industry:
Work Area Directors: Joey Boyd, Adtran and Sven Ooghe, Nokia
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Common YANG | |||||||
Fiber Access Networks Work Area (FAN) ... To define the requirements and data models for deploying Broadband Forum network architectures in fiber access technologies so as to accelerate deployments and ensuring interoperability. Work Area Director: Marta Seda, Calix
| FAN Projects | ||||||
WT-311, WT-331 | |||||||
WT-312, WT-385, WT-394, WT-395 | |||||||
MD-396, WT-142, WT-156, WT-280, WT-372 | |||||||
Fiber to the Distribution Point Work Area (FTTdp) ...
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FTTdp - Architecture and Requirements | |||||||
FTTdp - Management | WT-298, WT-355, WT-371, WT-374, WT-393 | ||||||
Innovation Group ... | Innovation Group Projects | ||||||
Innovation - Broadband Assured Services | |||||||
Innovation - Broadband Assured Services Use Cases | SD-389 | ||||||
Physical Layer Transmission Work Area (PHYtx) ... The Physical Layer Transmission Work Area provides test plans, technical documentation, and marketing papers to enable multi-vendor interoperability in deployments for both access and in-premises networks. Work Area Directors: Herman Verbueken, Nokia Evan Sun, Huawei
| PhyTx Projects | ||||||
PhyTx - Bonding | WT-273, WT-400 | ||||||
PhyTx - G.fast and RPF Certification | OD-334, OD-335, WT-285, WT-338, WT-347, WT-380 | ||||||
Physical Layer Transmission - Home Networking | WT-208, WT-381 | ||||||
Physical Layer Transmission - VDSL2 Physical Layer Testing | OD-297, WT-114, WT-115, WT-249, WT-346 | ||||||
Routing and Transport Work Area (R&T) ...
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R&T - Cloud Interconnect | MD-350, MD-367, WT-350 | ||||||
R&T - Mobile Transport and Routing | MD-305, MD-342, MD-343, MD-391, WT-221 | ||||||
R&T- Optical Packet Evolution | MD-366, WT-319 | ||||||
SDN and NFV Work Area ... This Work Area focuses on the introduction of Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) in conjunction with general purpose hardware to create the basis for cloud-based, edge and access networks. Building on this framework, projects address migration and coexistence of physical and virtual elements, into the broadband network, define interfaces, test cases Use Cases and scenarios, reference implementations and automation. Activities work with and coordinate with Open Broadband (OB) program regarding open source, like Open Broadband-Broadband Access Abstraction (OB-BAA) and testing Open Broadband Laboratories (OBLs). Work Area Directors: Bruno Cornaglia (Vodafone) and Mengmeng Li (China Mobile)
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SDN and NFV - Cloud CO | WT-328, WT-384 | ||||||
SDN and NFV - FANS PS | WT-370, WT-386 | ||||||
SDN and NFV - SDN for MSBN | WT-358, WT-368 | ||||||
SDN and NFV - Non-PS Assigned | MD-322 | ||||||
Wireline-Wireless Convergence Work Area (WWC) ... The WWC Work Area addresses the needs of operators, which have integrated, wireline or mobile networks deployed so they can leverage their assets with combined subscriber offerings with a converged core. It aims to deliver more value with deployment options for integrated, wireline, and mobile operators and suppliers. It focuses on optimizing the Total Cost of Ownership by consolidating network, common control plane, and streamlined backend by a comprehensive, well-specified, deployed Wireless-Wireline-Convergence architecture and functions to deliver broadband services with the 5G Core. The Work Area incorporates capabilities from the 5G toolkit to realize a variety of use cases, including topics such as multi-/hybrid access, enhanced work from home, access sharing scenarios and convergence of voice with the 5G system. Broadband Forum is taking an important role in developing 5G, continuing the productive cooperation with 3GPP, and making recommendations for the connection points between the fixed and 5G mobile core networks in order to drive functional network convergence. Work Area Directors: Christele Bouchat (Nokia), Manuel Paul (DT)
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WWC - Converged Policy and Control | SD-357, WT-341 | ||||||
WWC Convergence - Hybrid Access | WT-348, WT-378 | ||||||
WWC Convergence Non-PS Assigned | SD-373 |
WT/SD/MD# | Title | Description |
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MD-278 | ||
MD-305 | Issue 3: MPLS Mobile Backhaul Evolution - 4G and Beyond - Tutorial | In Development. |
MD-311 | ||
MD-342 | Energy Efficient Mobile Backhaul - White Paper | In Development. |
MD-343 | Energy Efficient Mobile Backhaul - Tutorial | In Development. |
MD-350 | Ethernet Services using BGP MPLS Based Ethernet VPNS (EVPN) | In Development. |
MD-353 | ||
MD-363 | ||
MD-366 | IP/Optical Integration - White Paper | In Development. |
MD-367 | Data Center Interconnect and other applications of EVPN - Tutorial | In Development. |
MD-391 | Evolution to 5G Mobile Backhaul Networks - White Paper | In Development. |
MD-396 | ||
OD-297 | ||
OD-334 | ||
OD-335 | ||
SD-069 | CPE WAN Management Protocol | This WT defines version 1.5 of the CPE WAN Management Protocol, incorporating items from the Issue List IL-069. It includes updates to the firmware management system, security updates, and updates to the XMPP connection request and notification mechanisms. |
SD-323 | ||
SD-332 | ||
SD-333 | ||
SD-344 | ||
SD-351 | ||
SD-354 | ||
SD-364 | Impact analysis and requirements for 4K (UHD) Video Support | This Study Document focuses on identifying 4K Video (Ultra High Definition - UHD) application requirements on MSBN network for delivering 4K Video and as well as on reviewing the relationship between existing BBF TR-178 based architectures and other Standards Developing Organisation (SDO) recommendations on video delivery. Furthermore, this Study Document provides an impact analysis of 4K TV rollout for Carrier/Operator services and Over The Top (OTT) in the several study areas. |
SD-365 | Definition of an SDN Reference Model | The purpose of this is to augment the WT-359 architectural model with SDN interfaces to address a number of identified use cases. The SD will progress in parallel with WT-359 as to not delay WT-359 completion, and if successful will be incorporated into either the current WT-359 or a "bis" version, at which point the title of 359 would appropriately modified. |
SD-375 | ||
SD-376 | ||
SD-377 | Broadband Assured IP Services Source Document | Broadband Assured IP Services Source Document. Working documenbt for various uses cases and archtiectural documents |
SD-389 | Broadband Assured IP Services Use Cases | In Development. |
SD-392 | MSBN Management Framework | This Study Document aims to document the management framework of some relevant MSBN architectures already specified by the BBF. Only 2-3 architectures are documented here because this work aims more to be a starting point based on some legacy architectures and then to be further evolved towards hybrid architectures that encompass also SDN and NFV management and control. |
SD-397 | Broadband Platform Environment | This document identifies the principles fundamental to retaining product velocity, and agility used by Cloud and application based solutions that are being transferred to Broadband platforms and services, and telecom in general via NFV. |
SD-398 | Wi-Fi In-Premises Performance Testing | |
WT-069 | CPE WAN Management Protocol | This WT defines version 1.5 of the CPE WAN Management Protocol, incorporating items from the Issue List IL-069. It includes updates to the firmware management system, security updates, and updates to the XMPP connection request and notification mechanisms. |
WT-106 | Data Model Template for CWMP-Enabled Devices and USP Agents | |
WT-114 | VDSL2 Performance Test Plan | This document, as part of the Broadband Suite, provides a set of region specific performance requirements and test methods for VDSL2 modems implemented in accordance with ITU-T G.993.2 (Very high speed Digital Subscriber Line transceivers 2). Its key value is in the verification of performance such that network operators may deploy consistent and successful VDSL2 services in their networks. |
WT-115 | VDSL2 Functionality Test Plan | Amentment 1 address updates in Annex Q. |
WT-124 | Functional Requirements for Broadband Residential Gateway Devices - Issue 5 | |
WT-140 | TR-069 Data Model for Storage Service Enabled Devices | WT-140 Amendment3, permits the remote management of Storage Service devices via CWMP as defined in TR-069 and TR-106. It covers the data model for describing a Storage Service device as well as rules regarding notifications on parameter value change. General use cases are also described including standard data model profiles that would typically be seen while remotely managing a device of this nature. |
WT-142 | Framework for TR-069 enabled PON Devices | In Development. |
WT-156 | ||
WT-157 | WT-157a10 Components Objects for CWMP | |
WT-181 | Device Data Model for TR-069 | In Development. |
WT-196 | Femto Access Point Service Data Model | In Development. |
WT-208 | Performance Test Plan For In-premises Powerline Communications systems - Issue 2 | This document is aimed to provide industry, operators, and test labs with a well defined test bed and an established set of tests that enable a performance comparison between powerline products and technologies that can be independently verified. Testing of wireline home-network transceivers from different vendors or technologies should be possible in a repeatable and reproducible fashion. |
WT-221 | Technical Specifications for MPLS in Mobile Backhaul Networks | This provides a new amendment to TR-221 which includes specifications on timing (phase/frequency) synchronization, enhancements on scalability such as support of multi-area LSP signaling and BGP LSP routing. This amendment is applicable to address backhaul up through 3GPP Rel.11 and beyond. |
WT-249 | Testing of G.993.5 Self-FEXT Cancellation (Vectoring) | This Working Text is intended to provide an interoperability/performance/functionality test plan for ITU T Recommendation G.993.5 "Self-FEXT cancellation (vectoring) for use with VDSL2 transceivers". Deployment scenarios in the scope of this Working Text include deployments from the Central Office (CO) and Fiber-To-The-x (FTTx) remote deployments. The scope of this Working Text also covers validation of the functionality of the Control, Inventory, and Reported parameters defined in ITU T Recommendation G.997.1 for the related G.993.5 functionality. |
WT-273 | Testing of Bonded, Multi-Pair xDSL Systems | This amendment contains additional test cases to test the train up time of a bonding group. |
WT-280 | ITU-T PON in the context of TR-178 | WT-280 focuses on GPON systems in an unbundled services environment that addresses requirements not covered by TR-156. TR-156 and WT-247 address basic L2 GPON systems. There are "more complex" types of ONT and Service Providers have more complex requirements that need a reference in BBF GPON framework. ITU standards already cover these more complex functionalities from an OMCI point of view. What is missing are the architectural/functional requirements. |
WT-285 | Broadband Copper Cable Models - Amendment 1 | This Amendment to TR-285 adds a reference model for modern polyethylene-foam insulated plant quad structured cable (PE4D) as being deployed by various European network operators. |
WT-298 | Management model for DSL line test | This document defines an object model for all the DSL line test parameters specified in G.996.2. The object model specifies the structure of the managed objects, the detailed specifications of the parameters are given in G.996.2. |
WT-301 | Architecture and Requirements for Fiber to the Distribution Point - Issue 2 | This Technical Report provides the architectural basis and technical requirements that are needed to deploy FTTdp within a TR-101 and/or TR-178 architecture. To this end a new node type, the DPU, is defined. This node, typically positioned at the Distribution Point (DP), supports one or more high-speed copper drops into the customer premises and uses a gigabit (or faster) fiber link to backhaul user data to a High Order Node (HON). A key aspect of the new node type is the ability for it to be reverse power fed from one or more copper drop pairs. To Reverse Power Feed (RPF), there needs to be power supply functionality at the customer premises, the requirements for which are also defined here. |
WT-309 | ||
WT-311 | active FIMS_presentation format | |
WT-312 | ||
WT-317 | ||
WT-318 | ||
WT-319 | WT-319 Part B - Achieving Packet Network Optimization using DWDM Interfaces - Physically Separated/Logically Separated Model | |
WT-321 | WT-321: Public Wi-Fi Access in Multi-service Broadband Networks | |
WT-328 | Virtual Business Gateway | This Working Text specifies architecture and requirements for the virtual business gateway. The virtual business gateway architecture describes the migration of functionalities running on a business gateway to the network service provider's infrastructure for enabling network-based features and services. Such migration is expected to simplify the deployment and management of the network and business services. The purpose of this Working Text is to specify the virtual business gateway architecture as well as deployment scenarios. Such architecture would target different business premises sizes, e.g., small and medium enterprises (SMEs), campus, as well as single office and home offices (SOHO). |
WT-331 | Architecture & Technical Requirements for PON-based Mobile Backhaul networks | A number of Broadband Forum Technical Reports are dedicated to the description of an Ethernet-based architecture optimized for multi-service PON networks and technical requirements for PON systems catering to both residential and business customers. Based on TR-221, this document extends the architecture and technical requirements to providing enhanced mobile backhaul functionality. These requirements cover system architecture, use cases, technical requirements as well as some implementation guideline, so as to for foster multi-vendor interoperability. The specifications in this document apply to both ITU-T and IEEE PON systems and focus on LTE and LTE advanced. |
WT-338 | Reverse Power Feed (RPF) Test Plan | This Working Text is intended to provide an interoperability/performance/functionality test plan for ITU T Recommendation G.993.5 "Self-FEXT cancellation (vectoring) for use with VDSL2 transceivers". Deployment scenarios in the scope of this Working Text include deployments from the Central Office (CO) and Fiber-To-The-x (FTTx) remote deployments. The scope of this Working Text also covers validation of the functionality of the Control, Inventory, and Reported parameters defined in ITU T Recommendation G.997.1 for the related G.993.5 functionality. |
WT-345 | Broadband Network Gateway and Network Function Virtualization | Building on TR-101 and TR-178, WT-345 documents a set of architectures for broadband multi-service network, addressing infrastructures, topologies and deployment scenarios for Multi-Service Broadband Network Gateway (MS-BNG) with hierarchical instances realized as Virtualized Network Functions (VNF). Starting from such architectural models WT-345 defines the specific requirements necessary to support the addressed infrastructures, topologies and deployment scenarios, in order to fulfill the business requirements defined in TR-144. The main changes introduced in the WT-345 architectures compared to the TR-101 and TR-178 models are:- Implications of scale out- OAM and other Operational aspects- Traffic management and QoS |
WT-346 | Guidelines for Use of Upstream Power Back Off for Vectored and Unvectored VDSL2 | |
WT-347 | CPE SELT Equipment Testing and Operation Guidelines | In Development. |
WT-349 | ||
WT-350 | Ethernet Services using BGP MPLS Based Ethernet VPNS (EVPN) | In Development. |
WT-352 | Multi-wavelength PON Inter-Channel-Termination Protocol (ICTP) Specification | The purpose of this Working Text is to specify a protocol that is executed between the OLT Channel Terminations and, based on the architecture and functional descriptions outlined in ITU-T Recommendation G.989.3, enables wavelength channel management within an NG-PON2 system. |
WT-355 | YANG Modules for FTTdp Management | This document defines YANG data models for the management interfaces to support FTTdp. These models are to enable interoperability for FTTdp management. |
WT-356 | Alternate Management Path for Broadband | This document describes a new method of managing broadband lines using an alternate data channel or path and particularly for diagnosing disconnections. For example, a smartphone can connect to a broadband modem or RG and access diagnostics data to troubleshoot a disconnected broadband line. This connection would be between the LAN side of the RG and the smartphone. The smartphone would then use an app or other system to relay this connection through the 3G/4G network back to a management server. Similarly, a neighboring WiFi connection or another data connection could be used instead of the smartphone relay. Re-configuration of the broadband modem or home network may also be performed over the alternate management path. |
WT-359 | A Framework for Virtualization | The purpose of this working text is to establish a framework to permit the Broadband Forum to effectively reference and specify systems such that the deployment of NFV (as defined by the ETSI NFV ISG) in Broadband Forum specified networks is facilitated. |
WT-369 | User Service Platform (USP) | This document describes the architecture, protocol, and data model that builds an intelligent User Service Platform. It is targeted towards application developers, application service providers, CPE vendors, consumer electronics manufacturers, and broadband and mobile network providers who want to expand the value of the end users network connection and their connected devices.This document describes:The overall architecture of USP Agents, Controllers, and service elementsThe proxy mechanisms for addressing non-USP service elementsRequirements for the transport protocol used to handle USP messages, and defined bindings for specific protocols.The various CUSP messages, their requirements, and expected behavior patterns, along with on-the-wire encoding of CUSP messagesThe protocol requirements for discovery, end-to-end security, authentication, and authorizationAn explanation of the data model and how it is used to enable USP, service elements, proxying, and object defined operationsThe objects necessary to implement USP are described in the Device:2 data model of the CPE WAN Management Protocol, (CWMP). |
WT-370 | FANS Overall Architecture and Requirements | FANS Overall Architecture and Requirements investigates on the technical aspects associated with Fixed Access Network Sharing (FANS), which covers the Access Network and part of the Customer Network in case of PON architecture, addressing the typical infrastructures, topologies and deployment scenarios. It also provides security considerations necessary to support multi-operator access sharing. This project outlines technical aspects related to the migration of TR-101 and TR-178 based architectures toward a shared converged broadband access network architecture that supports the business drivers defined in SD-351. Besides multi-operator sharing scenarios, this project can be also appropriate for a network operator that wants to slice its access network to offer different services toward customers (e.g., for residential or enterprise markets) and wants to be able to manage it using a vertical organization structure. Furthermore, FANS Overall Architecture and Requirements is the ongoing pilot project for the upcoming activities related to Access Network Sharing interface(s) and SDN-Enabled FANS. |
WT-371 | G.fast Vector of Profiles (VoP) Managed Object Structure | |
WT-372 | Framework-for-multi-management-PON-devices | This document is intended to define a framework for remote management of CPE over various PON access technologies. TR-069 is the protocol of choice used by service providers worldwide for the remote management and configuration of many kinds of broadband CPE. The scope of this document is to detail the applicability to CPE having a PON WAN interface and in particular to clarify the relationship between different management protocols for example TR-069, NETCONF, and OMCI IEEE 802.3ah.The scope of this document addresses any PON device that is managed by different management protocols, for example, Single Family Units, Single Business Units, Multi-Dwelling Units, Multi-Tenant Units, and Distribution Point Units. |
WT-374 | Yang Models for Management of G.hn Systems in FTTdp Architecture | |
WT-380 | G.fast Performance Test Plan | In Development. |
WT-381 | Test Plan for Recommendation ITU-T G.9977 "Mitigation of Interference between DSL and PLC" | ITU-T G.9977 Recommendation specifies functionality of a mechanism to mitigate interference caused by in-home powerline communication (PLC) devices to xDSL network termination. This mechanism allows service providers to detect possible interference, measure the effect of the interference, analyze the effect of the interference on the overall access system and, finally appropriately configure the parameters of DSL and PLC systems to minimize the effect of the interference on the user experience. |
WT-382 | Test Plan for 1905.1/1a | In Development. |
WT-383 | Common YANG | In Development. |
WT-384 | Cloud Central Office Reference Architectural Framework | Develop a framework for cloud infrastructure in the Central Office (CO). It will describe a Cloud platform for CO and define what virtualize network functions are necessary to run in the CO optimized to support Broadband 20/20 network functions of the MSBN as well as necessary interfaces. |
WT-385 | YANG model for management of ITU-T PON | In Development. |
WT-387 | Broadband Assured IP Services Architecture | In Development. |
WT-388 | Broadband Assured IP Services Technical Specification | This is the BAS Technical Specification covering both the definition of Broadband Forum BAS services and the definition of the attributes of the services. The emphasis will be on the definition of a useful simple service and will aim to meet the requirements of a small number of simple use cases and that can readily be implemented via a set of Broadband Forum data models |
WT-390 | Performance Measurement from Customer Equipment to IP Edge | This project will extend Broadband Forum's OAM framework with architectural and nodal requirements to enable Customer Equipment to IP Edge service assurance of broadband subscribers, both for business and residential connections. The main business drivers for this work are:Define standardized mechanisms for performance measurement (e.g. delay, jitter, loss) between network side of the RG/CPE and access side of the BNG/PEGive service providers insight on how their access network is performing. Ability to use existing but not currently deployed toolsThe BBF is in a unique position to give service providers the tools they need in this subject matter, defining a solution that allows measurement and exposure of RG/CPE to BNG/PE network performance and addresses the current gap. |
WT-393 | Persistent Management Agent Aggregator (PMAA) Management Model | In Development. |
WT-394 | YANG Models for Management of PON ONUs | In Development. |
WT-395 | NETCONF Management of PON ONUs Architecture Specification | In Development. |
WT-399 | Support of Multicast-ABR in Broadband Forum networks | This WT will document phase 1 of the Support of Multicast-ABR on Broadband Forum networks work. This would support OTT services delivered by the service provider. This WT will document the architecture, nodal requirements and interfaces and will address issues such as QoS and management models |
WT-400 | Testing of Bonded, Multi-Pair G.fast Systems |
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