UMTS specifies a complete network system, which includes the radio access network (UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network, or UTRAN), the core network (Mobile Application Part, or MAP) and the authentication of users via SIM (subscriber identity module) cards.
Read moreWhat is core network in mobile computing?
A core network is a telecommunication network’s core part, which offers numerous services to the customers who are interconnected by the access network . Its key function is to direct telephone calls over the public-switched telephone network.
Read moreWhat are core network elements?
Network hardware, such as cabling, routers, switches, and hubs . Additional network resources, such as printers and file servers . Internet connectivity . Remote access .
Read moreWhat is are the part parts of UMTS architecture?
The circuit switched elements of the UMTS core network architecture include the following network entities:
Read moreWhat is the equivalent interface used in a 3G network?
This is the interface between the user equipment and the network. That is, it is the UMTS air interface . The equivalent interface in GSM/GPRS networks is the um interface.
Read moreWhat are the domains and interfaces of UMTS?
A UMTS network consist of three interacting domains; Core Network (CN), UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network (UTRAN) and User Equipment (UE) . The main function of the core network is to provide switching, routing and transit for user traffic. Core network also contains the databases and network management functions.
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