Apparatus and system for using relay station in a TDD wireless network

摘要

A Relay Station (RS) is provided. The RS is adapted to operate in a TDD type of wireless communication network which comprises at least one base station (BS) operative to communicate with the RS and with an IP network, and a plurality of Mobile Subscribers (MSs). The RS comprises: a subscriber terminal operative in conformity with IEEE 802.16e Standard; and a BS operative in conformity with said IEEE 802.16e Standard, and wherein that subscriber terminal and that BS that belong to the RS are connected to each other, and wherein all communications transmitted from the at least one BS to the RS are in conformity with the IEEE 802.16e Standard.