Evolution of 3G Networks

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

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.