Agenda
Core definition
Core Definition
R6
R7 R8
VLR BTS
PLMN
PSTN GMSC
BSC
IP backbone
GGSN
With the Network upgrade consists to 2.5G network 2G GSM of IP Backbone is added for GPRS (SGSN/GGSN) CS/TDM MSCs IP Networkbased is alsobackbone required for DNS, AAA, DHCP facilities TDM/ATM
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3GPP R4 Networks
MSC Server VoIP network BTS BSC MGW HSS AUC EIR HLR GPRS IP backbone SGSN MGW IP backbone
IN CAMEL
PSTN
GGSN
CSCF HSS
AS
IP backhauling
IP backbone
SGSN
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GGSN
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Introduction of MGWs
Distributed switching Saving of OPEX by saving LL Cost (No backhaul of voice to MSC-S)
Transport All IP
1 unified backbone for all networks MPLS for end to end QoS
R5 overview
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Initial release For 3G CS traffic Fallback was done LTE traffic all converged to EPC
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Summary of EVOLUTION
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Release overview
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IMS LTE
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LTE
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Introduction
Demand of High bandwidth internet services like MMOG, mobile TV etc Latest generation of technology also referred to as 4G E-UTRAN (Evolved UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access NW) expected to improve:
End-user throughput
Sector capacity Reduce user place latency Full mobility, significantly improving the user experience.
End to End IP connectivity, enabling same QoS facility as that of IP Voice traffic mainly supported on VoIP
Enabling integration with other multimedia devices more easily.
More interfaces
S101: Interface between MME and RNC for pre-registration and
hence faster inter-system handovers. (signaling message shared only). (two signaling i.e. 1- pre-registration and 2- HO signaling)
This way, we dont waste time for radio session initiation rather a simple radio
connection is done using the old radio session. (this process is referred to as preregistration)
S103: interface between SGW and PDSN (other 3gpp/ non 3GPP
technology) for forwarding the left over packets during the
handover process from LTE to other technologies. (mostly 3G)
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Roaming interface
S8: interface between SGW (visitor network) and P-GW (home
network) (concept almost the same as visitor SGSN connectivity with home GGSN once you are in the roaming network)
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EPS
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EPC
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MME functions
Bearer Control
Managing and storing UE contexts Distributing Paging messages to eNBs Security Control
Authentication Generating temporary identifiers to the UEs
Roaming
Tracking Area List management Idle Mode UE tracking and reachability Control and execution of paging Serving GW selection
Mobility Management
For inter 3GPP access networks For intra 3GPP access networks Idle State mobility control
Lawful interception
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Functions of S-GW
Terminates user interface towards E-UTRAN Packet routing and forwarding IDLE mode DL packet buffering
Local Mobility Anchor for inter eNB Handover Mobility anchoring for inter 3GPP mobility Transport level packet marking in UL/DL
E.g Diffserv Code point, based on the QCI
Accounting for inter-operator charging Event reporting (change of RAT etc.) to the PRCF Lawful interception
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PDN NW GW (PGW)
Interface for UE towards Packet world (similar to GGSN) A single UE may have multiple connections towards PGW
while accessing different PDNs
Packet screening Anchor of mobility between 3GPP and non 3GPP NWs
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NOTE: S2a and S2c do not require ePDG, where S2a is towards the trusted Non-3GPP access (towards a proxy Mobile IP) and S2c can be trusted or untrusted access towards another client Mobile IP (and not proxy mobile IP)
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PCRF
Works on DIAMETER protocol Manages QoS aspects On Gx interface, Policies are defined. On Gy interface, Prepaid subscribers are charged
Gxx (which can be, Gxa towards IP-CAN or Gxc towards SGW) is purely for access to non 3GPP
technologies. (once roaming to them), triggered once S9 interface is under use (i.e. between Visitor PCRF and Home PCRF)
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HSS
Same as HLR for SGSN, extra features added. HLR/AuC in one node Repository for all subscriber/ service related features. Interfaced with MME over S6a
3GPP Rel10 compliant Seamless 3G-LTE mobility Vo LTE support Shared subs profile, context and state with ngHLR
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Thanks
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