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OBJECTIVES
• The Overview of GSM Architecture has a brief explanation of the
different networks subsystems and description of the functionality of
the elements within each of the subsystems.
• The evaluation and generation of GSM explained
• The general architecture like Mobile Station, Base Station and The
Networking system are explained
1
GSM
Global System For Mobile(GSM) is a second generation cellular standard
It developed to cater voice services and data delivery using digital
modulation GSM digitizes and compresses data,
Then sends it on a channel with two other streams of user data ,each in its
own time slot.
It operates at either the 900 megahertz(MHZ)or 1800 MHZ frequency band
2
GSM HISTORY
• Developed by group speciale mobile(founded 1892) which was an
initiative of CPET(Conference of European Post and
Telecommunication)
• Under ETSI,GSM is named as ”Global System for Mobile
Communication” in 1989
• Full set of specifications phase-I became available in 1990
• Phase 2 of the GSM specifications occurs in 1995.Coverage is
extended to rural areas
3
The Evolution Of GSM
1G -Voice Signals only
-Analogue cellular phones
-NMT,AMPS
2G -Voice and data signals
-Digital Fidelity Cellular phones
-GSM,CDMA,TDMA
3G -Voice,Data and videos signals
-Video Telephony/Internet Surfing
-3G,W-CDMA,UMTS
4G -Enhanced 3G/Interoperability Protocal
-High speed and IP-based
-4G,mobile IP
4
5
6
GSM ARCHITECTURE AND ITS TYPES
• Mobile Station(MS)
Mobile equipment(ME)
Subscriber Identity Module(SIM)
• Base Station Subsystem(BSS)
Base Transceiver Station(BTS)
Base station controller(BSC)
• Networking Switching Subsystem(NSS)
Mobile Switching Center(MSC)
Home Location Register(HLR)
Visiter Location Register(VLR)
Authentication Center(AUC)
Equipment Identity Register(EIR)
7
MOBILE STATION(MS)
Main Hardware
• The hardware itself contains the main elements of the
mobile phone including the display, case, battery, and
the electronics used to generate the signal, and
process the data receiver and to be transmitted.
Subscriber Identity Module(SIM)
• Smart card contains IMSI
• Allows user to send and receive calls.
• Protected by a password or pin
• Can be moved from phone to phone
8
Base Transceiver Station (BTS):
• The BTS used in a GSM network comprises the radio transmitter
receivers, and their associated antennas that transmit and receive
to directly communicate with the mobiles.
• The BTS communicates with the mobiles and the interface between
the two is known as the Um interface with its associated protocols.
Base Station Controller (BSC):
• The BSC forms the next stage back into the GSM network. It
controls a group of BTSs, and is often co-located with one of the
BTSs in its group.
• It manages the radio resources and controls items such as
handover within the group of BTSs, allocates channels and the like.
• It communicates with the BTSs over what is termed the Abis
interface.
9
Networking Switching Subsystem(NSS)
The GSM system architecture contains a variety of different elements, and is
often termed the core network. It is essentially a data network with a various
entities that provide the main control and interfacing for the whole mobile
network. The major elements within the core network include:
Home Location Registers(HLR)
• Permanent database about mobile subscribers in a large services ares
(generally one per GSM network operator)
• Database contains IMSI,MSISDN,prepaid/postpaid,Rsoaming
restrictions,Supplementray services
Visitor Locations Registers(VLR)
• Temporary database which updates whenever new MS enters its area by HLR
database
• Controls those mobiles roaming in its area and it also reduces the number of
quries to HLR
• Database contains IMSI,TMSI,MSISDN,MSRN,Locations Area,Authentication key
10
Authentication Centre(AUC)
The AuC is a protected database that contains the secret key also contained in
the user's SIM card.
It is used for authentication and for ciphering on the radio channel.
SMS Gateway(SMS-G)
• The SMS-G or SMS gateway is the term that is used to collectively describe
the two Short Message Services Gateways defined in the GSM standards.
• The two gateways handle messages directed in different directions. The
SMS-GMSC (Short Message Service Gateway Mobile Switching Centre) is
for short messages being sent to an ME.
• The SMS-IWMSC (Short Message Service Inter-Working Mobile Switching
Centre) is used for short messages originated with a mobile on that
network.
11
Advantages Of GSM
 Communication
-Mobile,Wireless communication support for voice and data services
 Total mobility
-International access,Chip-card enables use os access point of different
providers
 Worldwide connectivity
-One number the network handles every location
 High capacity
-better frequency efficiency,Smaller cells,More customer per cells.
 High transmission quality
-High audio quality and reliability for wireless,Uninterrupted phone calls
at higher speeds(e.g.,from cars,trains)
12
Disadvantages of GSM
• Dropped and missed calls
• Less efficiency
• Security Issues
13
Applications of GSM
• Mobile telephony
• GSM-R
• Telemetry System
-Fleet management
-Automatic meter reading
-Toll collection
-Remote control and fault reporting of DG sets
• Value Added Services
14
Result and Discussion
• The mobile telephony industry growing and that has become backbone for
business success and efficiency and a part of modem lifestyles all over the
world
• In this session I have tried to give and over view of the GSM system. I hope
that I gave the general flavor of GSM and the philosophy behind its design
• Cellular mobile radio-the high end sophisticated technology that enables
every one to communicate anywhere with anybody.
• The GSM is standard that insures interoperability without stifling
competition and innovation among the suppliers to the benefits of thr
public both in terms of cost and services quality
• The features and benefits expected in the GSM systems are superior
speech quality,Low terminal,Operational and service costs,High level
security,providing international roaming support of low power hand
portable terminals and variety of new services and network facilities
15
References
[1] G. Gu, G. Peng, “The survey of GSM wireless communication system”,
Computer and Information Application (ICCIA), 2010 International
Conference on, Year: 2010, Pages: 121-124, DOI:
10.1109/ICCIA.2010.6141552
[2] M. Rahnema, “Overview of the GSM system and protocol
architecture”, IEEE Communications Magazine, Year: 1993, Volume: 31,
Issue: 4, Pages: 92- 100, DOI: 10.1109/35.210402
[3] P.L. Reilly, “GSM network architecture issues for the next century”,
Vehicular Technology Conference, 1994 IEEE 44th , Year: 1994, Pages: 325-
329 vol.1, DOI: 10:1109/VETEC.1994.345111
[4] B. Mallinder, "An overview of the GSM system, "Proc. Nordic Seminar
on Digital Band Mobile Radio Commun”., pp.12-15, Sept. 1988
[5] Jay Jayapalan and Mike Burke,” Cellular Data services architecture and
signaling”,” IEEE personal communication, second quarter”, pp.44-55,
1994.
[6] Khalid Al-Tawil, Ali Akarami, Habib Youssef.” A New Authentication
Protocol for GSM Networks”. In IEEE 23rd Annual Conference on Local
Computer Networks(LCN’98) (pp.21-30).
[7] Michel Mouly & Marie-Bernadette Paulet, The GSM System for
Mobile System
16
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GSM TECHNOLOGIES-ARCHITECTURE.pptx

  • 1. OBJECTIVES • The Overview of GSM Architecture has a brief explanation of the different networks subsystems and description of the functionality of the elements within each of the subsystems. • The evaluation and generation of GSM explained • The general architecture like Mobile Station, Base Station and The Networking system are explained 1
  • 2. GSM Global System For Mobile(GSM) is a second generation cellular standard It developed to cater voice services and data delivery using digital modulation GSM digitizes and compresses data, Then sends it on a channel with two other streams of user data ,each in its own time slot. It operates at either the 900 megahertz(MHZ)or 1800 MHZ frequency band 2
  • 3. GSM HISTORY • Developed by group speciale mobile(founded 1892) which was an initiative of CPET(Conference of European Post and Telecommunication) • Under ETSI,GSM is named as ”Global System for Mobile Communication” in 1989 • Full set of specifications phase-I became available in 1990 • Phase 2 of the GSM specifications occurs in 1995.Coverage is extended to rural areas 3
  • 4. The Evolution Of GSM 1G -Voice Signals only -Analogue cellular phones -NMT,AMPS 2G -Voice and data signals -Digital Fidelity Cellular phones -GSM,CDMA,TDMA 3G -Voice,Data and videos signals -Video Telephony/Internet Surfing -3G,W-CDMA,UMTS 4G -Enhanced 3G/Interoperability Protocal -High speed and IP-based -4G,mobile IP 4
  • 5. 5
  • 6. 6
  • 7. GSM ARCHITECTURE AND ITS TYPES • Mobile Station(MS) Mobile equipment(ME) Subscriber Identity Module(SIM) • Base Station Subsystem(BSS) Base Transceiver Station(BTS) Base station controller(BSC) • Networking Switching Subsystem(NSS) Mobile Switching Center(MSC) Home Location Register(HLR) Visiter Location Register(VLR) Authentication Center(AUC) Equipment Identity Register(EIR) 7
  • 8. MOBILE STATION(MS) Main Hardware • The hardware itself contains the main elements of the mobile phone including the display, case, battery, and the electronics used to generate the signal, and process the data receiver and to be transmitted. Subscriber Identity Module(SIM) • Smart card contains IMSI • Allows user to send and receive calls. • Protected by a password or pin • Can be moved from phone to phone 8
  • 9. Base Transceiver Station (BTS): • The BTS used in a GSM network comprises the radio transmitter receivers, and their associated antennas that transmit and receive to directly communicate with the mobiles. • The BTS communicates with the mobiles and the interface between the two is known as the Um interface with its associated protocols. Base Station Controller (BSC): • The BSC forms the next stage back into the GSM network. It controls a group of BTSs, and is often co-located with one of the BTSs in its group. • It manages the radio resources and controls items such as handover within the group of BTSs, allocates channels and the like. • It communicates with the BTSs over what is termed the Abis interface. 9
  • 10. Networking Switching Subsystem(NSS) The GSM system architecture contains a variety of different elements, and is often termed the core network. It is essentially a data network with a various entities that provide the main control and interfacing for the whole mobile network. The major elements within the core network include: Home Location Registers(HLR) • Permanent database about mobile subscribers in a large services ares (generally one per GSM network operator) • Database contains IMSI,MSISDN,prepaid/postpaid,Rsoaming restrictions,Supplementray services Visitor Locations Registers(VLR) • Temporary database which updates whenever new MS enters its area by HLR database • Controls those mobiles roaming in its area and it also reduces the number of quries to HLR • Database contains IMSI,TMSI,MSISDN,MSRN,Locations Area,Authentication key 10
  • 11. Authentication Centre(AUC) The AuC is a protected database that contains the secret key also contained in the user's SIM card. It is used for authentication and for ciphering on the radio channel. SMS Gateway(SMS-G) • The SMS-G or SMS gateway is the term that is used to collectively describe the two Short Message Services Gateways defined in the GSM standards. • The two gateways handle messages directed in different directions. The SMS-GMSC (Short Message Service Gateway Mobile Switching Centre) is for short messages being sent to an ME. • The SMS-IWMSC (Short Message Service Inter-Working Mobile Switching Centre) is used for short messages originated with a mobile on that network. 11
  • 12. Advantages Of GSM  Communication -Mobile,Wireless communication support for voice and data services  Total mobility -International access,Chip-card enables use os access point of different providers  Worldwide connectivity -One number the network handles every location  High capacity -better frequency efficiency,Smaller cells,More customer per cells.  High transmission quality -High audio quality and reliability for wireless,Uninterrupted phone calls at higher speeds(e.g.,from cars,trains) 12
  • 13. Disadvantages of GSM • Dropped and missed calls • Less efficiency • Security Issues 13
  • 14. Applications of GSM • Mobile telephony • GSM-R • Telemetry System -Fleet management -Automatic meter reading -Toll collection -Remote control and fault reporting of DG sets • Value Added Services 14
  • 15. Result and Discussion • The mobile telephony industry growing and that has become backbone for business success and efficiency and a part of modem lifestyles all over the world • In this session I have tried to give and over view of the GSM system. I hope that I gave the general flavor of GSM and the philosophy behind its design • Cellular mobile radio-the high end sophisticated technology that enables every one to communicate anywhere with anybody. • The GSM is standard that insures interoperability without stifling competition and innovation among the suppliers to the benefits of thr public both in terms of cost and services quality • The features and benefits expected in the GSM systems are superior speech quality,Low terminal,Operational and service costs,High level security,providing international roaming support of low power hand portable terminals and variety of new services and network facilities 15
  • 16. References [1] G. Gu, G. Peng, “The survey of GSM wireless communication system”, Computer and Information Application (ICCIA), 2010 International Conference on, Year: 2010, Pages: 121-124, DOI: 10.1109/ICCIA.2010.6141552 [2] M. Rahnema, “Overview of the GSM system and protocol architecture”, IEEE Communications Magazine, Year: 1993, Volume: 31, Issue: 4, Pages: 92- 100, DOI: 10.1109/35.210402 [3] P.L. Reilly, “GSM network architecture issues for the next century”, Vehicular Technology Conference, 1994 IEEE 44th , Year: 1994, Pages: 325- 329 vol.1, DOI: 10:1109/VETEC.1994.345111 [4] B. Mallinder, "An overview of the GSM system, "Proc. Nordic Seminar on Digital Band Mobile Radio Commun”., pp.12-15, Sept. 1988 [5] Jay Jayapalan and Mike Burke,” Cellular Data services architecture and signaling”,” IEEE personal communication, second quarter”, pp.44-55, 1994. [6] Khalid Al-Tawil, Ali Akarami, Habib Youssef.” A New Authentication Protocol for GSM Networks”. In IEEE 23rd Annual Conference on Local Computer Networks(LCN’98) (pp.21-30). [7] Michel Mouly & Marie-Bernadette Paulet, The GSM System for Mobile System 16