1 Introduction
2 Scope and terms of reference
2.1 Scope
2.2 Terms of reference
3
References (Informative)
3.1 ITU-T
3.2 IETF
4 Definitions
5 Abbreviations
6 General framework for an IP network
6.1 General model
6.2 Application (or Service) Model for IP Networks' Architecture
6.3 System (or functions) model for IP networks' architecture
6.3.1 Functions division on entities plane for system model
6.3.2 Functions division on logical plane for system model
6.3.3 End-to-end considerations
6.4 Technology model for IP network architecture
7 Basic architectural principles
7.1 Principle 1 – vertical relationship
7.2 Principle 2 – horizontal relationship
7.3 Recursion
8 Basic reference models
8.1 Layered protocol model
8.2 General protocol reference model – potential U-, C- and
M-plane relationships
9 IP network overlay architecture
10 Use of specific telecommunication bearers
10.1 Use of a telecommunication bearer service between IP routers
10.1.1 IP on ATM
10.1.2 IP on SDH
10.1.3 IP on frame relay
10.1.4 IP on leased lines
10.1.5 IP on WDM
10.1.6 IP on satellite (VSAT or TV data channels) 10.2 Use of a telecommunication bearer service to access an IP network
10.2.1 Use of circuit switched network
10.2.2 Use of PSDN/frame relay
10.2.3 Use of ATM/B-ISDN
10.2.4 Use of xDSL bitstreams
10.2.5 Use of leased lines
10.2.6 Use of satellite (VSAT or TV data channels)
10.2.7 Other access mechanisms
11 Interworking within the underlying telecommunication infrastructure
12 Telephony service interworking
12.1 General considerations
12.2 Interworking functions
12.2.1 C-plane aspects
12.2.2 U-plane aspects
12.2.3 M-plane aspects
12.3 Interworking gateway architecture
13 Native IP services interworking with services defined in ITU-T
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