Exploratory Analysis of a GGSN’s PDP Context Signaling Load

This paper takes an exploratory look on control plane signaling in a mobile cellular core network. In contrast to most contributions in this field, our focus does not lie on the wireless or user-oriented parts of the network, but on signaling in the core network. In an investigation of core network...

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Main Authors: Florian Metzger, Albert Rafetseder, Peter Romirer-Maierhofer, Kurt Tutschku
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Computer Networks and Communications
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/526231
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Summary:This paper takes an exploratory look on control plane signaling in a mobile cellular core network. In contrast to most contributions in this field, our focus does not lie on the wireless or user-oriented parts of the network, but on signaling in the core network. In an investigation of core network data we take a look at statistics related to GTP tunnels and their signaling. Based on the results thereof we propose a definition of load at the GGSN and create an initial load queuing model. We find signs of user devices putting burden on the core network through their behavior.
ISSN:2090-7141
2090-715X