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Agenda
Network Architecture, Network Elements Typical 2G Architecture PLMN, CS, PS, AN,CN MSC, HLR, VLR GMSC, AuC, EIR 2.5 G Architecture SGSN, GGSN Recap SMS Architecture SMS Network Elements 3G Network Architecture Frequency reuse Handoff Bluetooth stack WiFI Recap Quiz 3

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Evolution of Technology

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Typical 2G Architecture

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Signaling in Core Network

Based on SS7 ISUP and specific Application Parts GSM MAP and ANSI-41 services Mobility, call-handling, O&M Authentication, supplementary services SMS, Location registers for mobility management HLR: home location register has permanent data VLR: visitor location register keeps local copy for roamer

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GSM 2G Architecture

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PLMN A Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) is established and operated by an administration or Recognized Private Operating Agency (RPOA) The PLMN infrastructure is logically divided into 1. Core Network (CN) 2. Access Network (AN) Access Network (AN) 1. BSS in 2G systems (BTS, BSC) 2. RNS in 3G systems (NodeB, RNC) The Core Network (CN) is divided into 1. Circuit Switched domain 2. Packet Switched domain

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PLMN
Circuit Switched (CS) domain Access Network BTS, BSC Core Network - MSC, VLR, HLR, GMSC, SMSC Packet Switched (PS) domain Access Network BTS, BSC Core network - SGSN, GGSN

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GSM Architecture
Access Network 1. BTS 2. BSC Core Network 1. MSC 2. HLR 3. VLR 4. AuC 5. EIR 6. SMSC 7. GMSC

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GSM- Access Network

Mobile Station : The mobile communicates over the air interface with a base transceiver station (BTS) . The handset has 2 parts namely the mobile equipment and the subscriber identity module (SIM) The SIM contains the user specific information, subscriber authentication information and some service info. BTS : The BTS contains the radio transceivers that provide the radio interface to mobile stations. One or more BTS are connected to the Base Station Controller. BSC The BSC provides a number of functions related to Radio resource (RR) management Mobility management (MM) for subscribers in coverage areas Together the BTS and BSCs are known as the Base Station System (BSS)

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Mobile Switching Center (MSC)

Mobile services switching center (MSC) The MSC performs the telephony switching functions of the system. It controls calls to and from other telephone and data systems. The Mobile-services Switching Centre (MSC) constitutes the interface between the radio system and the fixed networks. The MSC performs all necessary functions in order to handle the circuit switched services to and from the mobile stations. The Mobile-services Switching Centre is an exchange which performs all the switching and signalling functions for mobile stations located in a geographical area designated as the MSC area. Does radio resource management Does switching, routing of calls Is involved in charging

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Home Location Register (HLR)

Home location register (HLR) The HLR is a database used for storage and management of subscriptions. The HLR is considered the most important database,

HLR stores the following information the subscription information some location information enabling the charging and routing of calls towards the MSC where the MS is registered (e.g. the MS Roaming Number, the VLR Number, the MSC Number, the Local MS Identity) the International Mobile Station Identity (IMSI); one or more Mobile Station International ISDN number(s) (MSISDN); The data base contains other information such as teleservices and bearer services subscription information service restrictions (e.g. roaming limitation) a list of all the group IDs a service subscriber is entitled to use to establish voice group or broadcast calls supplementary services; the HLR contains the parameters attached to these services;

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Visitor Location Register (VLR)

Visitor location register (VLR) The VLR is a database that contains temporary information about subscribers that is needed by the MSC in order to service visiting subscribers. The VLR is always integrated with the MSC. When a mobile station roams into a new MSC area, the VLR connected to that MSC will request data about the mobile station from the HLR. Later, if the mobile station makes a call, the VLR will have the information needed for call setup without having to interrogate the HLR each time.

The VLR stores the following information

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International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI); Mobile Station International ISDN number (MSISDN); Mobile Station Roaming Number (MSRN), Temporary Mobile Station Identity (TMSI), if applicable;

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Authentication Center (AuC)

Authentication center (AUC) A unit called the AUC provides authentication and encryption parameters that verify the user's identity and ensure the confidentiality of each call. The AUC protects network operators from different types of fraud found in today's cellular world. The Authentication Centre (AuC) is an entity which stores data for each mobile subscriber to allow the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) to be authenticated and to allow communication over the radio path between the mobile station and the network to be ciphered. The Authentication Centre (AuC) is associated with an HLR, and stores an identity key for each mobile subscriber registered with the associated HLR. This key is used to generate: data which are used to authenticate the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI); a key used to cipher communication over the radio path between the mobile station and the network

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Equipment Identification Register (EIR)

Equipment identity register (EIR) The EIR is a database that contains information about the identity of mobile equipment that prevents calls from stolen, unauthorized, or defective mobile stations. The AUC and EIR are implemented as stand-alone nodes or as a combined AUC/EIR node. The Equipment Identity Register (EIR) in the GSM system is the logical entity which is responsible for storing in the network the International Mobile Equipment Identities (IMEIs), used in the GSM system.

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Gateway MSC (GMSC)

If a network delivering a call to the PLMN cannot interrogate the HLR, the call is routed to an MSC. This MSC will interrogate the appropriate HLR and then route the call to the MSC where the mobile station is located. The MSC which performs the routing function to the actual location of the MS is called the Gateway MSC (GMSC).

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2.5G Architectural details

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General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)

Core Network Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN) Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN)

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Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN)

A Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN) is responsible for the delivery of data packets from and to the mobile stations within its geographical service area. packet routing and transfer, mobility management (attach/detach and location management), logical link management, and authentication charging functions. The location register of the SGSN stores location information current cell, current VLR user profiles (e.g., IMSI, address(es) used in the packet data network) of all GPRS users registered with this SGSN.

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Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN)

GGSN The GGSN is responsible for the interworking between the GPRS network and external packet switched networks, The GGSN hides the GPRS infrastructure from the external network. The GGSN converts the GPRS packets coming from the SGSN into the appropriate packet data protocol (PDP) format

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GSM Evolution for Data Access

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SMS Architecture

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SMS Network Elements

Service Centre (SC): function responsible for the relaying and store-and-forwarding of a short message between an SME and an MS

Gateway MSC For Short Message Service (SMS-GMSC): function of an MSC capable of receiving a short message from an SC, interrogating an HLR for routing information and SMS info, and delivering the short message to the VMSC or the SGSN of the recipient MS Interworking MSC For Short Message Service (SMS-IWMSC): function of an MSC capable of receiving a short message from within the PLMN and submitting it to the recipient SC

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SMS Services
Short Message Mobile Terminated

SM MT denotes the capability of the GSM/UMTS system to transfer a short message submitted from the SC to one MS, and to provide information about the delivery of the short message either by a delivery report or a failure report
Short Message Mobile Originated

SM MO denotes the capability of the GSM/UMTS system to transfer a short message submitted by the MS to one SME via an SC, and to provide information about the delivery of the short message either by a delivery report or a failure

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3G Rel 99 Architecture

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3G Architecture
Access Network Universal Terrestial Radio Access Network Radio Network Systems (RNS) or UTRAN 1. Node B 2. Radio Network Controller RNC Core Network 1. MSC Server (UMTS) 2. HLR 3. VLR 4. GMSC 5. SMSC

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GSM Signaling Protocol Architecture

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Wireless Mobility Data

Technology GSM CDMA GPRS EDGE WCDMA Data capability 9.6/14.4 kbps 9.6/14.4 kbps 128 Kbps 384Kbps 144 kbps vehicular 384 outdoors 2 Mbps indoors 144 kbps vehicular 384 outdoors 2 Mbps indoors

CDMA2000

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Wireless Technologies

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Optimizing Frequency reuse

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Access Network
The network is divided into a number of cells or geographic coverage areas Within each cell is a base station which contains the radio transmission and reception equipments The coverage area of the base station depends in factors like transmit power of station, the height of the base station the topology of the area. Specific radio frequencies are allocated within each cell The frequencies are reused in other cells that are sufficiently far away to avoid interference

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Problem due to limited spectrum

Spectrum allocation at 800 Mhz 25 Mhz 1G AMPS systems 30 Khz/channel Capacity = 25 Mhz/30Khz = 833 channels Hence 833 simultaneous users (hardly enough)

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Frequency re-use
Assume 832 channels available Divide into 4 sets = 832/4 = 208 channels per cell For N cells in the system total capacity = 208N (instead of 832)

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Frequency reuse

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Cell boundaries
Want to cover area without gaps or overlaps: squares, triangles, hexagons Want to have signal strength as large as possible for all points within the cell hexagon is closest to a circle This is an idealized representation, in the real world, cell boundaries are ill-defined.

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Limitations of Frequency reuse

This is limited by S/I S Signal strength in db I Co channel interference in db

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Methods of increasing capacity

Cells are split to add channels

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Method to increase capacity-sectoring

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Methods for increasing capacityUmbrella cells

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Bluetooth
Bluetooth is the name given to a new technology using short-range radio links, intended to replace the cable(s) connecting portable and/or fixed electronic devices. It is envisaged that it will allow for the replacement of the many propriety cables that connect one device to another with one universal radio link. Its key features are robustness, low complexity, low power and low cost. Designed to operate in noisy frequency environments, the Bluetooth radio uses a fast acknowledgement and frequency hopping scheme to make the link robust. Bluetooth radio modules operate in the unlicensed ISM band at 2.4GHz, and avoid interference from other signals by hopping to a new frequency after transmitting or receiving a packet. Compared with other systems in the same frequency band, the Bluetooth radio hops faster and uses shorter packets.

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Bluetooth stack

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Bluetooth stack
The Radio layer defines the requirements for a Bluetooth transceiver operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. The Baseband layer describes the specification of the Bluetooth Link Controller (LC) which carries out the baseband protocols and other low-level link routines. The Link Manager Protocol (LMP) is used by the Link Managers (on either side) for link set-up and control. The Host Controller Interface (HCI) provides a command interface to the Baseband Link Controller and Link Manager, and access to hardware status and control registers. Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol (L2CAP) supports higher level protocol multiplexing, packet segmentation and reassembly, and the conveying of quality of service information. The RFCOMM protocol provides emulation of serial ports over the L2CAP protocol. The protocol is based on the ETSI standard TS 07.10. The Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) provides a means for applications to discover which services are provided by or available through a Bluetooth device. It also allows applications to determine the characteristics of those available services.

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Bluetooth stack vs OSI

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Bluetooth Features

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Blue tooth target devices

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Why WiFi ?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Setup Cost Reduced cabling required Flexibility Quick and easy to setup in temporary or permanent space Scalable Can be expanded with growth Freedom You can work from any location that you can get a signal Lower total cost of ownership Because of affordability and low install cost Mobile Users Can access the Corporate network from any public hotspot using VPN

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802.11b

Been around the longest, well-supported, stable, and cost effective, but runs in the 2.4 GHz range that makes it prone to interference from other devices (microwave ovens, cordless phones, etc) and also has security disadvantages Has 11 channels, with 3 non-overlapping, and supports rates from 1 to 11 Mbps, but realistically about 4-5 Mbps Uses direct-sequence spread-spectrum technology

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802.11g

Extension of 802.11b, with the same disadvantages (security and interference) Has a shorter range than 802.11b Is backwards compatible with 802.11b so it allows or a smooth transition from 11b to 11g Flexible because multiple channels can be combined for faster throughput, but limited to one access point Runs at 54 Mbps, but realistically about 20-25 Mbps and about 14 Mbps when b associated Uses frequency division multiplexing technology

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802.11a
Completely different from 11b and 11g. 1. Flexible because multiple channels can be combined for faster throughput and more access points can be collocated 2. Shorter range than 11b and 11g 3. Runs in the 5 GHz range, so less interference from other devices 4. Has 12 channels, 8 non-overlapping, and supports rates from 6 to 54 Mbps, but realistically about 27 Mbps max 5. Uses frequency division multiplexing technology

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Security in WiFi
Data Security/Encryption Third Party solution - Fortress Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)-Shared key Access WPA/WEP MAC Authentication MAC address control Attack Denial of Service Client Protection Antivirus/Firewall

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Questions ?

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Quiz 3
1. The Core Network (CN) consists of CS domain and PS domain a. True b. False 2. The Access Network in 2G does not include a. BSC b. BTS c. MSC d. RNC 3. The 2G CS domain does not include a. MSC b. HLR c. AuC d. SGSN 4.Which is not true of the HLR a. It is a Database b. It stores IMSI, features and services c. It is involved routing of calls from PSTN d. Does switching and routing 5. Which is not true of EIR a. Stores IMEI b. Used to determine if equipment is stolen c. Is a database d. Does radio resource management 6. A GMSC a. Will query HLR for call from PSTN b. Does switching and routing c. Connected to PSTN d. All of the above 7. Which is true SGSN a. Does packet routing & transfer b. Does mobility management c. Does charging d. all of the above

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Quiz 3
8. Which is not true of the speeds a. GSM 64 Kbps b. GPRS 115 kbps c. EDGE - 384 Kbps d. 3 G 2 Mbps 9. A SC in a SMS network is used for storing and forwarding SMS messages a. True b. False 10. The Access Network of a 3G Architecture consists of a. MSC, HLR, VLR b. RNC, Node B c. SGSN, GGSN d. AUC, EIR 11. Assume spectrum is 30 Mhz and channel bandwidth is 30 Khz then number of users is a. 833 b. 1000 c. 500 d. Cannot say 12. Which is not true of Bluetooth a. Uses 2.4 GHz b. Uses TDMA with TDD c. Range 1 Km d. Gross Data rate of 1 km. 13. L2CAP is not used for a. QoS b. Segmentation c.Reassembly d. Link serup and tear down 14. Security in WiFi networks uses a. WPA b. WEP c. MAC Authentication d. All of the above 15. MSCs use packet switching technology a. True b. False

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Call flows and Advanced wireless concepts

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Agenda Session 4
Call flows and Advanced wireless concepts GSM Air interface GSM air interface channels Location Updating Sequence Flows Mobile origination to PSTN PSTN origination to Mobile GPRS call flow SMS call Flow Recap Inter BSC Handoff scenario UMTS Softswitch IMS Architecture 3.5 G Mobile data explosion The evolution of LTE Recap Quiz 4

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Basic Network Architecture

BTS

BSC

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Air Interface Access techniques

Radio spectrum is a finite resource The radio access method is either Frequency division duplex (FDD) or Time Division Duplex (TDD). The protocol method is TDMA, FDMA or CDMA Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) : Two separate radio channels are used for communicating to the base station One radio channel for , f1, for downlink One radio channel, f2, for uplink

f1 - downlink

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TDD
Time Division Duplex (TDD) One radio channel for communicating to base station. Duplexing is done on time

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Mobile radio propagation effects

Signal strength Must be strong enough between base station and mobile unit to maintain signal quality at the receiver Must not be so strong as to create too much co-channel interference with channels in another cell using the same frequency band Fading Signal propagation effects may disrupt the signal and cause errors

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GSM Architecture
The interface between the BTS and BSC is known as the A-bis interface MSC One or more BSCs are connected to MSC. The MSC is a switch the node that controls call setup, call routing and many of the functions provided by the standard telecommunication switch VLR is a database that contains subscriber related information for the duration that a subscriber is in the coverage area of an MSC. The MSC and VLR are in the same platform, The interface between the BSC and MSC is known as A-interface This is a SS7 based interface using the SCCP. Above this is the BSS Application Part (BSSAP) which is the protocol for communicating between the BSC and the MSC. Since the MSC communicated with the BSC and the MS the BSSAP is divided into two parts the BSSMAP (BSS Management Application Part) and the Direct Transfer Application Part (DTAP) BSSMAP are messages to BSS DTAP messages are passed transparently thro the BSS to the NS`

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GSM Protocol stack

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GSM Architecture
HLR The Home Location register contains subscriber data such has the details the subscriber has subscribed to . Associated with the HLR ios the authentication center (AuC). This is the network element that contains the subscriber specific authentication data such as the secret key For a given subscriber using a random number generated by the AuC and passed to the SIM via the HLR., MSC and ME. The SIM performs the calculation using the Ki and the authentication algorithm. If the result os the calculation by the SIM matches that in AuC then the subscriner has been authenticated

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GMSC
When a call from a PSTN it arrives at a type of MSC known as the GMSC. The GMSC queries the HLR to determine the location of the subscriber The response from the HLR indicates to the GMSC when the subscriber may be found The call is forwarded by the GMSC to the MSC serving the subscriber

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The GSM Air interface

GSM uses TDMA with Frequency Division duples (FDD) GSM has been deployed in 900 Mhz, 1800 Mhz, 1900 Mhz In GSM a given band is divided into 200 Khz carries or RF channels in both uplink and downlink directions For eg. In standard 900 Mhz band the first uplink is 890.2 Mhz and the last uplink is 914.8 allowing a total of 124 carriers 914.8 Mhz 890.2 Mhz = 24.6 Mhz/200 Khz = 123+ 1 carriers or channels Each RF carrier is divided into 8 time slots . The 8 time slots are used to carry user traffic and also control traffic

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Types of Air Interface channels

There are 3 types of channels 1. Broadcast channels 2. Control channels 3. Traffic channels Broadcast Channels Frequency correction channel (FCCH) used for frequency correction of the MS Synchronization channel (SCH) Broadcast by BTS and is used for mobile station for frame synchronization Broadcast Control Channel (BCCH) Broadcast general information Common Control Channel (CCCH) Paging channel used for paging of the mobiles Random Access Channel (RACH) Only used in uplink. It is used to allocate to MS a Stand alone dedicated Control Channel (SDCCH) or directly to a Traffic Channel (TCH) Access Grant Channel (AGCH) used in the downlink in responswe to a access request received on the RACH

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Air interface channels

Notification Channel used to notify MS Standalone dedicated control channel (SDCCH) Used towards MS when it is not used for TCH. Used for SMS. Call establishment signaling prior to allocation of TCH Slow Associated Control Channel (SACCH) Power Control messages from BTS to MS are sent on this channel. In the uplink the MS sends measurement reports to the BTS Fast Associated Control Channel (FACCH) Used to transmit non voice information to and from the MS

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Air interface channel structure

Certain time slots in a given RF carrier are allocated to control channel whereas the remaining are for traffic channels. For eg. Time slot 0 us for BCCH /CCCH . It may also carry 4 SDCCH

BCCH/CCCH/ SDCCH

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How does the cellular network know the mobiles position?

The cell phone keeps the cellular operator informed about your location.

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Location Area
Location Area (LA) A GSM network is divided into cells. A group of cells is considered a location area. A mobile phone in motion keeps the network informed about changes in the location area. If the mobile moves from a cell in one location area to a cell in another location area, the mobile phone should perform a location area update to inform the network about the exact location of the mobile phone. Home Location Register (HLR) The HLR maintains a database for the mobile subscribers. At any point of time, the HLR knows the address of the MSC VLR that control the current location area of the mobile. The HLR is informed about a location area update only if the location area change has resulted in a change of the MSC VLR. Mobile Switching Center - Visitor Location Register (MSC VLR) The MSC VLR is responsible to switching voice calls and it also keeps track of the exact location area where the mobile user is present. Note that a typical MSC VLR will service several location areas.

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Location Update
1. 2. 3. 4. When the MS is switched on it must camp on a suitable cell. This involves scanning the air interface to select a cell with a suitably strong signal and decoding the informationbroadcast by the BTS on the BCCH The MS makes a channel request on the RACH with a cause as Location Updating The BSS allocates an SDCCH for the MS to use. It instructs the MS to move to the SDCCH by sending an immediate assignment message on the AGCH The MS then moves the SDCCH and send the location updating message. This contains the location area identity and the mobile identity. The mobile identity is either the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) or the Temporary Mobile Subscriber Identity (TMSI). This is sent through the BSS to the NSC On receipt of the IMSI the NSC.VLR attempt to authenticate the subscriber. If the MSC does not have authentication information then it request the HLR using the MAP operation Send Authetication Info. The HLR AuC sends the MAP Return Result with up to five authentication vectors

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Location Update
Known as triplets. Each triplet contains a random number (RAND) and a signed response (SRES) 9. The MSC sends an Authentication request to the MS. This contains the RAND. 10. The MS performs the same calculations as were performed by the HLR/AuC and send the Authentication response containing the SRES parameter. 11. The MSC/VLR check rto make sure that the SRES from the MS matches the SRES from HLR/AuC 12. If a match is made then the MS is authenticated 13. At this point the MSC/VLR use te MAP Operation Update Location to inform the HLR of the subscriber location. 14. The HLR immediately sends a Cancel Location message to the VLR to remove anty previous location 15. VLR deletes any previous data 16. HLR uses a MAP operation to Insert Subscriber data to VLR 17. VLR acknowledges receipt of information 18. HLR sends a return result of the MAP Update Location

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Location Update
19. On receipt of the return result the MSC sends a DTAP message Location Updating Accept to the MS

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Location Update Sequence flow

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Location Update Sequence flow

Previous BSS MSC/VLR
Insert Subscriber data Insert Subscriber data RR Update Location RR Location Update Accept

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Mobile Originated Call to PSTN

Request Access The MS sends a Channel Request (CHAN_REQ) message on the RACH. The BSS responds with a radio resource assignment (IMM_ASS_CMD) on the AGCH. The MS sends a Service Request (CM_SERV_REQ) message to the BSS on the SDCCH. Authentication Before the network will provide any services to the MS, the network will require the MS to authenticate itself. The BSS sends an Authentication Request (AUTH_REQ) message to the MS. The RAND serves as the "challenge" for authentication. The MS calculates the proper SRES based on the RAND that was given and sends the SRES to the BSS in an Authentication Response (AUTH_RESP) message. The BSS verifies the SRES. If the SRES is correct then the MS is authenticated and allowed access to the network. The BSS will send a Service Accept (CM_SERV_ACC) message letting the MS know that the service request was received and processed. Once authenticated, the BSS orders the MS to switch to cipher mode with the CIPH_MOD_CMD message.

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Mobile Originated Call to PSTN

Initial Call Setup The MS will immediately switch to cipher mode and send a Cipher Mode Complete (CIPH_MOD_COM) message. The MS then sends a Call Setup (SETUP) message to the BSS. The message includes the address information (MSISDN) of the called party. The BSS assigns a TCH to the MS by sending an Assignment Command (ASS_CMD) message. This message includes which Transceiver (TRX) and which Time Slot (TS) to use. The BSS does not actually assign a TCH to the MS until the MSC sends a Call Proceeding (CALL_PROC) message to the BSS indicating that the IAM has been sent. The MS immediately switches to the assigned TCH. The MS sends an Assignment Complete (ASS_COM) message back to the BTS on the FACCH.

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Mobile Originated Call to PSTN

Call Setup The MSC sends an Initial Address Message (IAM) to the GMSC. The IAM contains the MSISDN of the called party as the MS dialed it. The MSC will also send a Call Proceeding (CALL_PROC) message down to the BSS and this is when the BSS would assign a TCH to the MS, as described in step 10 above. Based on the dialed number, the GMSC decides where to route the IAM within the PSTN. The PSTN will continue to route the IAM until it reaches the correct Switching Center and the call routing is complete. The PSTN will then establish the call circuit and send an Address Complete Message (ACM) back to the GMSC. The GMSC then forwards the ACM back to the responsible MSC indicating that the call circuit has been established

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Mobile Originated Call to PSTN

Call Establishment Once the MSC receives the ACM, it sends an ALERT message to the MS indicating that the call is going through. The BSS sends the ALERT message on the FACCH. Once the MS receives the ALERT, it will generate the ringing sound in the earpiece. The BSS sends an alerting message the subscriber will hear the line ringing. Once the called party answers the phone, the PSTN will send an Answer message to the MSC. The MSC forwards this to the MS in a Connection (CON) message. Once the MS receives the CON message, it switches over to voice and begins the call. All voice traffic occurs on the assigned TCH.

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Mobile Originated Call to PSTN

Call Termination When either the caller or the called party hangs up, the call will be disconnected. Either party can initiate the disconnect. In this example, the MS initiates the disconnect. The MS sends a Disconnect (DISC) message to the BTS on the FACCH. The BSS forwards the DISC to the MSC. Once the MSC receives the DISC message, it sends a Release (REL) message through the GMSC to the PSTN as well as down through the BSS to the MS. The MS responds by sending a Release Complete (REL_COM) message to the BSS on the FACCH. The BSS forwards the REL_COM message up to the MSC. Once the MSC receives the REL_COM message the call is considered ended from the call control perspective. Although the call has ended, the BSS still has a TCH allocated to the MS. The MSC sends a Channel Release (CHAN_REL) message to the BSS. The BSS forwards the CHAN_REL message to the MS. The MS responds with a DISC (LAPDm) message and returns to an idle mode. The BSS reallocates the channel for other call or releases the TRX.

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Mobile Originated Call to PSTN

BSS
CM Service Request Service request MO call Authentication Request Complete Layer 3

MSC/VLR

PSTN

Authentication Response

Cipher Mode Command Ciphering Mode Command

Ciphering Mode Complete Cipher Mode Complete

Setup

Call Proceeding

Assignment Request

Assignment Command

Assignment Complete Assignment Complete

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Mobile Originated Call to PSTN

BSS MSC/VLR PSTN

IAM

ACM

Alerting

ANM

ANM Connect Acknowledge

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PSTN to Mobile call flow

Mobile Terminated Call Route Establishment to find the MSC/VLR The calling party dials the MSISDN for the mobile subscriber. The PSTN identifies the network (PLMN) that the dialed MSISDN belongs to and will locate a GMSC for that network. The PSTN sends an Initial Address message to the GMSC. The GMSC forwards the MSISDN to the HLR and requests routing information for it. The HLR looks up the MSISDN and determines the IMSI and the SS7 address for the MSC/VLR that is servicing the MS. The HLR then contacts the servicing MSC/VLR and asks it to assign a Mobile Station Routing Number (MSRN) to the call. The MSC/VLR allocates the MSRN and forwards it to the HLR. Note: It is important to remember that the MSC/VLR assigns a MSRN to the call not to the MS itself. The HLR forwards the MSRN as well as routing information for the servicing MSC/VLR to the GMSC. The GMSC sends an Initial Addressing message to the servicing MSC/VLR and uses the MSRN to route the call to the MSC/VLR. Once the servicing MSC/VLR receives the call, the MSRN can be released and may be made available for reassignment.

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PSTN to Mobile call flow

Paging the Mobile Station The MSC/VLR then orders all of its BSCs and BTSs to page the MS. Since the MSC/VLR does not know exactly which BSC and BTS the MS is monitoring, the page will be sent out across the entire Location Area. Initial Setup The MS receives the Page Request (PAG_REQ) on the PCH. The MS recognizes that the page is intended for it, based on a TMSI or an IMSI. The MS sends a Channel Request (CHAN_REQ) message on the RACH. The BSS responds on the AGCH by sending an Immediate Assignment (IMM ASS) message which assigns an SDCCH to the MS. At this point, the network does not know that the MS is the one that it is paging, it only knows that this MS wants access to the network The MS immediately switches to the assigned SDCCH and sends a Paging Response (PAG_RES) message on the SDCCH. This lets the network know that the MS is responding to its page.

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PSTN to Mobile call flow

Authentication Before the network will provide any services to the MS, the network will require the MS to authenticate itself. The BSS sends an Authentication Request (AUTH_REQ) message to the MS. The RAND serves as the "challenge" for authentication. The MS calculates the proper SRES based on the RAND that was given and sends the SRES to the BSS in anAuthentication Response (AUTH_RESP) message. The BSS verifies the SRES. If the SRES is correct then the MS is authenticated and allowed access to the network. Once the MSC/VLR has authenticated the MS, it will order the BSS and MS to switch to cipher mode using the CIPH_MOD_CMD message. Once the MS in encryption mode, the VLR will normally assign a new TMSI to the MS.

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PSTN to Mobile call flow

Establishing a Channel Once the MS is authenticated and in encryption mode, The MSC sends a Setup Message to the BSS, the BSS forwards the SETUP message to the MS on the assigned SDCCH.the assigned SDCCH. The SETUP message may include the Calling Line Identification Presentation (CLIP), which is essentially caller ID. The MS responds by sending a Call Confirmed (CALL_CON) message; which indicates that the MS is able to establish the requested connection. The BSS relays the message up to the MSC. Call Setup The BSS then sends an Assignment Command (ASS_CMD) message to the MS on the assigned SDCCH. The ASS_CMD message assigns a Traffic Channel (TCH) to the MS. The MS immediately switches to the TCH and responds with an Assignment Complete (ASS_COM) message on the FACCH. The MS begins ringing once it has established the TCH. Remember that all signaling that occurs on the traffic channel actually occurs on a FACCH, which is a time slot that is stolen from the TCH and used for signaling. The MS sends an ALERT message to the MSC on the FACCH. The BSS forwards the ALERT message through the PSTN to the calling party and the caller hears the line ringing.

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PSTN to Mobile call flow

Call Establishment Once the user answers the call (by pressing the send button), the MS will send a Connect CON message to the MSC. The Connect message is forwarded back to the caller's switch to activate the call. The MSC sends a Connect Acknowledge CON_ACK message to the MS and the call is established. Call Disconnect Disconnect happens the same way as for any other call. In this example, the calling party initiates the disconnect. When the calling party hangs up, the calling party's switch initiates a Release (REL) message. The message is forwarded to the serving MSC, which is then forwarded to the BSS. The BSS will send a Disconnect (DISC) message to the MS on the FACCH.

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PSTN to Mobile call flow

The MS confirms release of the call by sending a Release (REL) message on the FACCH, which is forwarded to the MSC. The MSC sends e Release Complete (REL_COM) message through the BSS to the MS. As far as call control (CC) is concerned, the connection has been terminated. The MS still has a TCH assigned to it, so the BSS sends a Channel Release (CHAN_REL) message to the MS. This releases the radio resource on the Air Interface. The MS responds be sending a final Disconnect message and returns to idle.

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PSTN to Mobile call flow

BSS MSC/VLR HLR GMSC
IAM Send Routing Info (SRI) Provide Routing Number (PRN)

PSTN

IAM (MSRN)

Paging Paging Request

Channel Request Immediate Assignment

Paging Response Paging Response

Cipher mode command

Ciphering mode command

Ciphering mode response

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PSTN to Mobile call flow

BSS MSC/VLR
Cipher mode complete

HLR

GMSC

PSTN

Setup

Call confirmed

Assignment request

Assignment command

Assignment complete Alerting

ACM ACM Connect

ANM ANM Connect Acknowledge

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PSTN to Mobile Call Flow

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SMS-MO
1. The mobile station transfers the short message to the MSC.

2. The MSC queries the VLR to verify that the message transfer does not violate the supplementary services invoked or the restrictions imposed on the subscriber.
3. The MSC sends the short message to the SMSC using the forwardShortMessage operation.

4. The SMSC delivers the short message to the SMC.

5. The SMSC acknowledges the successful outcome of the forwardShortMessage operation to the MSC. 6. The MSC returns the outcome of the short message operation to the mobile station.

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SMS-MO

SMS-IWMSC

SGSN MSC MS

SC x

VLR

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SMS-MO

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SMS-MT
1.The Short message is transferred from SC to SMS-GMSC 2.SMS-GMSC queries the HLR(SRI) and receives the routing information for the mobile subscriber (SRI-ACK). 3. The SMS-GMSC sends the short message to the MSC using the forwardShortMessage operation(FSM). 4. The MSC retrieves the subscriber information from the VLR. This operation may include an authentication procedure. 5. The MSC transfers the short message to the mobile station.` 6. The MSC returns the outcome of the forwardShortMessage operation to the SMSGMSC(FSM-ACK). 7. If requested by the SMC, the SMSC returns a status report indicating delivery of the short message.

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SMS-MT

SGSN

SC x

SMSC-GMSC

MSC

MS

HLR

VLR

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Handover
A handover (aka handoff) is the process by which a call in progress is transferred from one radio channel in the same cell or different cell. A handover can occur Within a cell Between cells of the same BTS Between cells of diffferent BTS of same BSC Between cells of different BSC Between cells of different MSCs

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Inter BSC handover

Inter BSC handover The BSC must involve the MSC One the serving BSC determines that a handover should take place it sends a message handover required too the NSC The message contains information about the desired target cell and the the current cell The MSC analyzes the information and identifies the target BSC associated with the target cell It then sends a Handover Request to rthe target BSC

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Inter BSC handover

Serving BSS
Measurement Report

MSC/VLR

Target BSS

Measurement Report Handover Request Handover Request Handover Request Ack

Handover Command Handover Command Handover Access

MS tunes to new channel

Clear Command

Handover Detect Handover Complete Handover Complete

Clear Complete

Measurement Report Measurement Report

Measurement Report

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Hand-off scenario

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Handoff/handover
Handoff (also known as handover) is the ability of the subscriber to maintain a call while moving within a network Handoff is used in AMPS, IS-136 and IS-95. In GSM it is called handover Handover means that subscriber is transitioned from one radio channel and/or time slot) to another. Depending on the two cells in question the handover can be between two sectors on the same station between two BSCs between 2 MSCs or even between networks

Base station A

Base station B

Base station A

Base station B

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GPRS call flow

Attach The terminal initiates a attach process The SGSN authenticates the GPRS mobile by sending a RAND value (a random value). The SIM applies secret GSM algorithms on the RAND and the secret key Ki to obtain the session key Kc and SRES. The computed SRES value is passed to the SGSN. SGSN authenticates the response SGSN accepts the attach request Activate PDP context 7. The terminal does a PDP Activate PDP context 8. SGSN does a DNS Query to the DNS server to find the address of the GGSN (Global GPRS Support Node) 9. The DNS server sends the IP Address of the GGSN 10. The SGSN sends a Create PDP Activate context to the GGSN 11. The GGSN does a RADIUS authenticate to RADIUS server 12. The RADIUS does a authenticate response

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GPRS call flow

13. 14. 15. 16. GGSN request for dynamic IP address The DHCP sends back a IP address The GGSN sends a Create PDP Context Response SGSN sends a PDP Context Accept

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GPRS call flow

SGSN
Attach request Authenticate request (RAND) Authenticate response (SRES) Attach accept Attach complete

DNS Server

GGSN

Radius server

DHCP server

Activate PDP Context

APN DNS Query (APN) DNS Response (GGSN IP)

Create PDP Context RADIUS Authenticate Request RADIUS Authenticate Response DHCP Address request DHCP Address response Create PDP Context Response

Activate PDP Context Accept

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Universal Mobile Telecommunication Service (UMTS)

UMTS represents an evolution of GSM to support 3G capabilities The air interface is known as UTRAN UMTS uses Wideband CDMA (WCDMA) The air interface consists of 1. Node B 2. RNC Core Network 1. MSC Server 2. Media Gateway 3. HLR 4. VLR 5. GMSC

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UTRAN
UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network (UTRAN) The UTRAN consists of the Radio Network Controller (RNC) and Node B which is the base station The RNC is analogous to the GSM BSC The Base station is equivalent to the Node B

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Wireless Network (Release 4)

PSTN PSTN PSTN Gi Gp

CSMGW

Mc

GMSC server
C
Nc

GGSN

Gc

HLR
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AuC
Gr

Gn

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MSC Server Mobile Switching Center Server CS-MGW Core System Media Gateway

VLR
B

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VLR
B

MSC server
Mc

MSC server
Mc

SGSN CN

GMSC Server Gateway Mobile Switching Center Server GGSN Gateway GPRS Support Node SGSN Serving GPRS Support Node VLR Visitor Location Register HLR Home Location Register

CS-MGW
Nb

CS-MGW
A Gb IuCS IuPS

BSS BSC
Abis

RNS RNC
Iub
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EIR Equipment Identification Register AuC Authentication Center

RNC Node B

BSC Base Station Controller

BTS Base Transceiver System

RNC Radio Network Controller RNC Radio Network Controller PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network

BTS Um

BTS

Node B
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3G Rel 4 Architecture - Softswicth

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UMTS Network Architecture

Node B RNC

Softswitch
Node B

HLR

Node B

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Softswitch

Softswitch denotes a component in a new architecture designed for migrating from a voice centric world to a data centric world. Separates signaling from the bearer traffic allowing for greater flexibility and efficiency Represents a move from the monolithic traditional circuit switches to a more distributed, open architecture and provides for greater degree of flexibility

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Softswitch vs Legacy Switch

Signaling & Control

SS7

Signaling & Control

SS7 Application Servers

Packet
T D M

Line Interfaces

Time Slot Interchange

Line Interfaces

T D M

TDM or IP

Media Gateway

Media Gateway

TDM or IP

Monolithic (Control + Bearer Integrated) Proprietary Interfaces Inefficient Resource Utilization Limited Scalability Higher Operating Costs Long Feature Development Intervals

Disaggregated (Control separated from Bearer) Open Interfaces Most Efficient Resource Utilization High Scalability Lower Capital / Operating Costs Rapid Feature Development / 3rd Party

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IMS Architecture
IMS is a framework of network nodes that use SIP signaling and an all IP core. Access agnostic. The network can be accessed by Fixed lines, mobiles, PDA etc Promises rich services like voice, data, video conferencing, real time gaming etc Uses the GPRS network Uses DIAMETER for AAA and database access Allows for Fixed Mobile Convergence

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IMS Network

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Market conditions
Mobile data is growing at an exponential speed Mobile data in US & Europe expected to grow at a CAGR of 55% & 42% respectively Mobile data revenues expected to grow at a rate of 18% Mobile broadband connections will reach 1 billion by 2012 segmented between 3G & 4G technologies

Highlights 1. Annual IP traffic will exceed a zettabyte in 4 years by 2012 (10 21) 2. Internet video (Youtube, DVD sharing ,IPTV) account for 30% of IP traffic 3. Video communication and dynamic video will increase the burden on the network 4. Global IP traffic will double every two years to 2010 and beyond

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The explosion of mobile data

In the last 2 years 1 billion new mobile subscriptions added 2 billion wireless devices sold Device range from Mobile phones, Smartphones, Netbooks, PDAs, Wireless dongles and Tablets Currently there are 3.5 billion subscribers worldwide 3G accounts for 350 million with 30 million added every quarter LTE forecast to reach 32.6 million by 2013

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The rise and rise of data

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Growth in data traffic

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3.5 G
High Speed Downlink Packet Data Access (HSDPA) Enhanced modulation scheme over WCDMA with throughput of 14.4 Mbps Uses 16 QAM in addition QPSK High Speed Uplink Packet Data Access (HSUPA) Enables uplink of 1.4 Mbps upto 5.76 Mbps

GSM

GPRS

WCDMA Rel 99

HSDPA Rel 5

HSUPA Rel 6

EDGE

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Elements of the LTE System

LTE encompasses the evolution of Radio access through E-UTRAN (eNodeB) Non-radio aspects under the term System Architecture Evolution (SAE) Entire system composed of LTE & SAE is called Evolved Packet System (EPS) At a high level a LTE network is composed of 1. Access network comprised of E-UTRAN 2. Core Network called Evolved Packet Core (EPC)

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LTE Network Elements

UE User Equipment used to connect to the EPS (Evolved Packet System). This is an LTE capable UE The LTE network is comprised of a) Access Network b) Core Network Access network ENB (eNodeB) The evolved RAN consists of single node, the eNodeB that interfaces with UE. The eNodeB hosts the PHY,MAC, RLC & RRC layers. It handles radio resource management & scheduling. Core Network (Evolved Packet Core-EPC) MME (Mobility Management Entity) Performs paging, chooses the SGW during UE attach S-GW (Serving Gateway) routes & and forwards user data packets P-GW (Packet Gateway) provides connectivity between the UE and the external packet networks.

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LTE Network Elements

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LTE Technologies
LTE uses OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) for lower latency and better spectral efficiency Uses MIMO (Mulitple In Multiple Out) LTE uses several transmit & receive paths reducing interference with increase in spectral efficiency and throughput. Flatter architecture Fewer Network elements in the LTE Evolved Packet Core(EPC). This results in lower latency because of lesser number of hops as compared to 3G. Absence of RNC like Network Element(NE).

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2.5G GPRS Network Elements

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The evolution of mobile technology

Year
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 1999 2001 2002 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010

Standards
3GPP Rel 99 3GPP Rel 4 3GPP Rel 5 3GPP Rel 6 3GPP Rel 7 3GPP Rel 8 3GPP Rel 9 3GPP Rel 10

Technological evolution
GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS based (2G, 2.5G, 2.75G, 3G) Minor upgrades to UMTS, radio interface HSDPA , IMS architecture (3.5G) Higher speeds HSPA+,PoC, Voice & Video over VOIP EPS (E-UTRAN/LTE) (3.99G/4G) Enhancement to EPS LTE- Advanced (4G)

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Questions ?

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Quiz 4
1. A call from a PSTN to wireless network comes first to the a. MSC b. GMSC c. HLR d. VLR 2. The GMSC determines where to route the call by a. Checking its VLR b. Querying the HLR c. It knows where the mobile is d. none of the above 3. GSM has been deployed in a. 800 Mhz b. 1800 Mhz c. 1900 Mhz d. 2.4 Ghz 4. Which is not an Air Interface channel a. Broadcast channel b. Control channel c. Traffic channel d. All of the above 5. SDCCH is used for a. SMS b. For call establishment signaling c. both a & b d. None of the abover 6. How does a mobile inform its whereabouts a. It is stored in HLR b. By doing a Location Update c. HLR is informed of location changes d. Both b & c 7. While doing Location Update, authentication is done at AuC & Mobile a. True b. False 8. For Authentication MSC sends the mobile a. RAND b. SRES c. Ki d. All of the above 9. MS sends a channel request on a. RACH b. AGCH c. SDCCH d. TCH
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Quiz 4
10. Which of the following is true in a PSTN to mobile call a. GMSC sends MSISDN to HLR b. HLR determines MSC/VLR from MSISDN c. MSC/VLR sends a MSRN d. all of the above 11. UMTS uses 1. TDMA with FDD 2. CDMA 3. WCDMA 4. FDMA with FDD 12. Softswitch separates bearer from control a. True b. False 13. Which is not true for softswitch a. Uses time slot interchange b. uses media gateway c. does packet switching d. none of the above 14. Which of the following is true for IMS a. Uses SIP signaling b. Uses an IP Core c. Uses DIAMETER d. all of the above 15. LTE is made of the following a. BTS, BSC, MSC b. Node B, RNC, Softswitch c. Node B, RNC, SGSN, GGSN d. eNodeB, MME, SGW, GGW

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Good luck & thank You !!!

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