2G-3G Interoperation Analysis

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About This Document

Summary
Chapter

Description

1 Preface

Gives a brief introduction to this guide.

2 Introduction to 2G/3G
Interoperability

Describes the PLMN selection and reselection, cell selection

and reselection, and inter-RAT handover.

3 2G/3G Interoperability
Parameters

Describes the key parameters of 2G-3G interoperation.

4 Interoperability Problems Analysis

and Optimization

Describes the analysis of common 2G-3G interoperation

problems and optimization suggestions.

5 Cases Study

Gives some typical cases of 2G-3G interoperation.

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TABLE OF CONTENT

Preface.............................................................................................................. 1

2
2.1
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
2.3.5
2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4

Introduction to 2G/3G Interoperability...........................................................2

Network Elements Structure for 2G/3G Interoperability......................................2
PLMN Selection and Reselection.......................................................................3
Process Description...........................................................................................3
Application Analysis for PLMN Selection and Reselection.................................5
Cell Selection and Reselection..........................................................................6
Process Description for Cell Selection...............................................................6
Scenario of Inter-RAT Cell Reselection..............................................................7
Policy of Inter-RAT Cell Reselection...................................................................8
Reselection from 3G to 2G.................................................................................8
Reselection from 2G to 3G...............................................................................12
Inter-RAT Handover.........................................................................................12
Inter-RAT Handover Scenario..........................................................................12
Inter-RAT Handover Strategies........................................................................12
Measurements and Decisions before Inter-RAT Handover..............................13
Inter-RAT Handover Processes........................................................................17

3
3.1
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.4

2G/3G Interoperability Parameters...............................................................33

2G/3G Interconnection Parameters..................................................................33
Typical Selection and Reselection Parameters................................................33
Key 2G->3G Reselection Parameters..............................................................34
Key 3G->2G Reselection Parameters..............................................................36
Recommended Values of Key Reselection Parameters...................................46
Typical Inter-RAT Handover Parameters..........................................................48
2D/2F Event Threshold....................................................................................48
3A/3C Event Threshold....................................................................................49
Hysteresis(Rat)................................................................................................51
Recommended Values of Key Inter-RAT Handover Parameters......................53
Setting for 2G/3G Inter-RAT Neighbor Cells.....................................................53

4
4.1
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6

Interoperability Problems Analysis and Optimization.................................55

Reselection Problems Analysis and Optimization............................................56
Handover Problems Analysis and Optimization................................................57
Physical Channel Failure.................................................................................58
Wrong Configuration........................................................................................59
Protocol Error...................................................................................................59
Parameter Configuration..................................................................................59
Neighbor Cell Configuration.............................................................................60
Resource Refusing..........................................................................................60

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5
5.1
5.1.1
5.2
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.3.6

Cases Study...................................................................................................61
PLMN Selection and Reselection.....................................................................61
Case 1............................................................................................................. 61
Cell Selection and Reselection........................................................................62
Case 1............................................................................................................. 62
Case 2............................................................................................................. 62
Inter-RAT Handover.........................................................................................63
Case 1............................................................................................................. 63
Case 2............................................................................................................. 66
Case 3............................................................................................................. 67
Case 4............................................................................................................. 67
Case 5............................................................................................................. 69
Case 6............................................................................................................. 71

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FIGURES
Figure 2-1 Network Elements Structure for 2G/3G Interoperability.........................................2
Figure 2-2 Idle Mode Process Description..............................................................................3
Figure 2-3 Scenario of 2G/3G Inter-RAT Cell Reselection for UE...........................................8
Figure 2-4 General Process of Reselection from 3G to 2G...................................................11
Figure 2-5 Reselection Process for the Case that WCDMA Signal Strength is too Weak to
Maintain Normal Network Service..........................................................................................12
Figure 2-6 Handover from WCDMA to GSM in CS Domain..................................................14
Figure 2-7 Handover from GSM to WCDMA in CS Domain..................................................15
Figure 2-8 Signaling Process of Inter-RAT Handover in MSC: WCDMA->GSM....................17
Figure 2-9 Signaling Process of Handover from WCDMA to GSM........................................20
Figure 2-10 Inter-RAT Handover in SGSN From UTUE To GSM (Group Domain)................22
Figure 2-11 Handover between SGSNs From UMTS To GSM (group domain).....................24
Figure 2-12 nter-RAT Handover From GSM To UMTS in SGSN (Group Domain)................27
Figure 2-13 Inter-RAT Handover From GSM To UMTS in SGSN (Group Domain)...............29
Figure 4-1 RR Cause Information Element...........................................................................57
Figure 5-1 Sites Locations of 3A Event Trigger and 3C Event Trigger..................................65
Figure 5-2 TRI358 Site Location...........................................................................................66
Figure 5-3 Relative Location of TRI119W and TRI191..........................................................68
Figure 5-4 Success Rate of Handover after Deleting 2G Neighbor Cells..............................68
Figure 5-5 Relocation Failure................................................................................................70
Figure 5-6 Signaling Flowchart of Inter-RAT Handover.........................................................70
Figure 5-7 Inter-RAT Handover.............................................................................................71
Figure 5-8 Failure Signaling of Security Mode......................................................................72
Figure 5-9 Value of Failure Reason......................................................................................72
Figure 5-10 Encryption Algorithm for PS Service..................................................................72
Figure 5-11 Encryption Algorithm for CS Service..................................................................72
Figure 5-12 Encryption Algorithm..........................................................................................73

TABLES

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Table 2-1 WCDMA Cell Selection Parameters........................................................................6

Table 2-2 WCDMA Cell Reselection Parameters....................................................................9
Table 2-3 GSM Important Control Parameters of Handover Measurement...........................16
Table 3-1 Parameters Provided to 3G by 2G........................................................................33
Table 3-2 Parameters Provided to 2G by 3G........................................................................33
Table 3-3 Key 2G->3G Cell Reselection Parameters............................................................34
Table 3-4 Key 3G->2G Cell Reselection Parameters............................................................34
Table 3-5 Qqualmin Description............................................................................................36
Table 3-6 SsearchRAT Description.......................................................................................37
Table 3-7 QRxLevMin Description........................................................................................38
Table 3-8 QHyst1S Description.............................................................................................39
Table 3-9 Qoffset1s,n in SIB11(dB) Description....................................................................40
Table 3-10 Qoffset1s,nin SIB12(dB) Description...................................................................42
Table 3-11 Treselection Description......................................................................................43
Table 3-12 Qhyst2s(dB) Description.....................................................................................44
Table 3-13 Qoffset2s,n in SIB11(dB) Description..................................................................45
Table 3-14 Qoffset2s,n in SIB12(dB) Description..................................................................46
Table 3-15 Recommended Values of Key 3G ->2G Reselection Parameters........................47
Table 3-16 Key 2G ->3G Reselection Parameters................................................................47
Table 3-17 2D/2F Event Configured Threshold.....................................................................48
Table 3-18 3A/3C Threshold Parameter................................................................................50
Table 3-19 Hysteresis(Rat) Parameter Description...............................................................51
Table 3-20 3G->2G Parameters List.....................................................................................53
Table 4-1 Optimization Methods of Typical Scenarios...........................................................55
Table 4-2 Inter-RAT Handover Failure..................................................................................57
Table 5-1 3C Handover Trigger Parameters for the Whole Network and Sites Distribution of 3A
Handover Trigger Parameters................................................................................................64

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