General Packet Radio Service

(GPRS)

WELCOME

NIL 2009-2052

Contents of Presentation
1.Introduction 2.Constraints with existing network 3.Simple GPRS Technical overview 3.1.Discussion on 3.Simple GPRS Technical overview 4.Basic GPRS Architecture 4.1.Interfaces 4.2.GPRS Network Elements 4.2.1.SGSN 4.2.2.GGSN 4.2.3.GPRS Register 5.PDP Context Activation 6.State Model of GPRS MS 6.1.Discussion MS State Management 7.GPRS Bearer Services 8.GPRS Device Class 9.Advantages 10.Application 11.Referance

1.Introduction
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a packetbased data bearer service. So it is called PACKET SWITCHING service. It is formally known as 2.5G. It is the first step to 3G. GPRS data speeds will range from 14.4 kb/s to 115 kb/s and offer continuous connection to internet for mobile phone and computer users. GPRS offers almost instantaneous connection. GPRS supports the worlds leading packet-based internet communication protocols, internet protocol (IP) and X2.25, a protocol mainly use in Europe.

2.Constraints with existing network

Data Rates too slow about 9.6 kbps Connection setup time too long Inefficient resource utilization for bursty traffic Proves expensive for bursty traffic utilization No efficient method for packet transfers

3.Simple GPRS Technical Overview

PCU:- Packet Control Unit BSC:- Base Station Controller SGSN:- Serving GPRS Support Node GGSN:- Gateway GPRS Support Node GTP:- GPRS Tunneling Protocol

MSC:- Mobile Switching Centre HLR:- Home Location Register

3.1.Discussion on Simple GPRS Technical Overview

GPRS is not a completely separate network to GSM. There are however two new functional elements which play a major role in how GPRS works i.e. SGSN and GGSN. In some cases some devices are upgraded in software and hardware or both. The hardware upgrade consists of adding a Packet Control Unit (PCU). The BCS r also upgraded.

4.Basic GPRS Architecture

4.1.Interfaces

Gb Connects BSC with SGSN Gn SGSN SGSN/GGSN (in the same network) Gp SGSN GGSN (in different networks) Gf For equipment querying at registering time Gi Connects PLMN with external Packet Data Networks (PDNs) Gr To exchange User profile between HLR & SGSN Gs To exchange Database between SGSN & MSC Gd Interface between SMS & GPRS

4.2.GPRS Network Elements

GPRS Architecture is same as GSM except few hardware modifications : GPRS includes GSNs SGSN : Serving GPRS Support Node GGSN : Gateway GPRS Support Node GPRS Register

4.2.1.SGSN Serving GPRS Support Node

Delivers data packets to mobile stations & vice-versa

Detect and Register new GPRS MS in its serving area

Packet Routing, Transfer & Mobility Management

Its location register stores location info. & user profiles

4.2.2.GGSN Gateway GPRS Support Node

Interfaces GPRS backbone network & external packet data networks Converts the GPRS packets from SGSN to the PDP format.

Converts PDP addresses change to GSM addresses of the destination user.

Stores the current SGSN address and profile of the user in its location register. Performs authentication

4.2.3.GPRS Register
GPRS Register is integrated with GSM-HLR. Maintains the GPRS subscriber data and Routing information.
Stores current SGSN address

5.PDP Context Activation

6.State Model of GPRS MS

6.1.Discussion on MS State Management

Mobile station can be in 1 of the 3 states depending on traffic amount Idle : MS is not connected to the network.
Ready : MS is connected to the network.

Standby : When MS does not send any packets for longer period of time. Ready timer Expires.

7.GPRS Bearer Services

(A)Point-to-Point (PTP) (i) PTP Connectionless Network Services (PTPCLNS) (ii) PTP Connection Oriented Network Services (PTPCONS) (B)Point-to-Multipoint Services (PTM) (i) Point-to-Multipoint-Multicast(PTM-M) (ii) Point-to-Multipoint-Group call(PTM-G) (iii)Internet Protocol(IP) (C)Supplementary and Value added Services

8.GPRS Device Class

Class A : Best class because it supports GPRS service and GSM service simultaneously. Class B : Can be connected to GPRS service and GSM service (voice, SMS), but using only one or the other at a given time. Most GPRS mobiles used today are Class B devices. Class C : These devices are connected to either GPRS service or GSM service (voice, SMS) require manual between one or the other service.

9.Advantages
Fast Data Transfer rate Always-On-Connection

Robust Connectivity Board Application Support

Security Support

10.Application
LAN Application Internet Email Vehicle Positioning File Transfer Still Imaging Video Imaging Chat Banking Location Based Service

11.Referance
> Wireless Internet Access Based on GPRS by Roger Kaldey Iugo
> ETSI - European Telecommunications Standards Institute

www.etsi.org --- official webpage

>http://www.comsoc.org/pubs/surveyes/sq99issue/bettst

eller.html

> GSM world---http://www.gsmworld.com

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