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Scope
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References
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Abbreviations
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System model
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Protocol stack model
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Specification outline
6.1 Bit rates and framing
6.2 Lower physical layer specification
6.3 MAC layer specification
6.3.1 MAC reference model
6.3.2 MAC concept
6.3.3 MAC messages
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Network architecture and services
7.1 Examples of services
7.2 Examples of networks with interactive services
7.3 Possible links between servers and HFC networks
7.4 Frequency use
7.5 Impairments analysis
7.6 Dimensioning of networks
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Tools provided by the physical and MAC layer
8.1 Capabilities and
grades of NIU
8.2 Upstream frequencies dynamic allocation
8.3 Initialization and set-up
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Connections management
9.1 Connection protocol and bandwidth assignment
9.2 Interface between MAC and medium higher layers (ATM)
9.3 Disconnection protocol
10 Simulation of error performance
and error handling
10.1 Error performance of the physical layer
10.2 Traffic
10.3 Error handling