Evolution of 3g Networks: The Concept, Architecture and Realization of Mobile Networks Beyond Umts

ISBN-13: 9783211094396 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 320 str.

Gottfried Punz

Opis

This work covers the concept of evolved 3G networks (primarily 3GPP SAE/LTE, with cross references to CDMA2000 & TISPAN NGN/NGMN) from the 'inside' of standardization. The readers understanding of the resulting design is aided by presenting & discussing the relevant history, detours & the alternatives that were not pursued.

Spis treści

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Mobile Networks Evolution Success and limitations of GSM, GPRS and UMTS The need for a new architecture Requirements for the new architecture Evolution tracks in mobile network standardization Chapter 3: Architecture of the Evolved 3GPP System Overall architecture Evolved Radio Access Network and Evolved Packet Core Network Architectures for interworking between EPC and legacy 3GPP PS/CS system Architecture for Interworking with non-3GPP accesses Architecture for I-WLAN mobility Further architectural enhancements (for access network discovery and selection, home cell deployments and warning system) Examples of deployment/operation Limitations of Rel. 8 and preview of Rel. 9/Rel. 10 Chapter 4: Main Concepts E-UTRA physical and link layer Evolved Radio Access Network Concepts for tracking, AAA, security IP Packet Bearer, QoS and policy & charging control EPS mobility and session management Interworking with legacy circuit switched domain and non-3GPP accesses I-WLAN Mobility Further concepts (service continuity on IMS level, SMS handling, Closed Subscriber Groups, etc.) Chapter 5: Functions and Procedures of the Evolved 3GPP System Authentication and Authorization, node selection functions IP Address allocation and configuration Attachment, detachment, session Handling, connection management Intra and inter system mobility Special procedures Chapter 6: Protocol Environment Mobility/Tunneling protocols (GTP and PMIPv6) EAP, IKEv2/MOBIKE, DIAMETER and SCTP S1, X2 and NAS Signaling Protocols OMA Device Management

O autorze

Gottfried Punz is senior researcher at the network research division of NEC Laboratories Europe and has been active in 3GPP standardization since 2005. He has contributed to the architectural and protocol design of the evolved 3GPP system, with particular focus on CS fallback, home cells and integration with non-3GPP accesses.

Blurb

This work covers the status of evolved 3G mobile network technology, as represented by 3GPP’s SAE/LTE system, from the "inside" of standardization. It presents architectures, underlying concepts and details of procedures on several levels to promote readers’ understanding of the resulting design and specifications. Remarks on history, detours, and alternatives that were not pursued provide additional insights for non-experts. The author draws on his own notes and observations from standardization meetings, online discussions and company internal analyses, as well as comments and briefings from colleagues around the world, ensuring that readers receive a balanced view and deeper understanding.

 

Gottfried Punz is senior researcher at the network research division of NEC Laboratories Europe and has been active in 3GPP standardization since 2005. He has contributed to the architectural and protocol design of the evolved 3GPP system, with particular focus on CS fallback, home cells and integration with non-3GPP accesses.