GENERIC ACCES NETWORK /UNLINSCENCE

MOBLIE NETWORK

PRESENT
BY
ALABI OLALEKAN
COSC 380
DR. SMITH

GENERIC ACCES NETWORK /UNLINSCENCE

MOBLIE NETWORK

Introduction
Definition of GAN/UMN
Modes of operation
Security
Advantages (To both Carriers and Subscribers)
Disadvantages
Compactible Devices/Routers
Reference

INTRODUCTION
Generic Access Technology is a 3rd generation term in
wireless communications, where it helps to move voice
and text (the conventional mobile-telephony services) to
IP Network.

DEFINITION OF GAN/UMA
Generic Access Network in simple words is the
system that enables users to switch to an IP-Network
over Wi-Fi
When a mobile discover that it is in the range of a
Wi-Fi access point or public hotspot, it establishes a
secure IP-Connection to the GAN Controller present
in the Core network

MODES OF OPERATION
A typical GAN/ UMN handset will have four modes of
operation:

1.

GSM/EDGE radio access network (GERAN) only: uses only cellular networks

2.

GERAN-preferred: uses cellular networks if available,

otherwise the 802.11 radio

3.

GAN-preferred: uses a 802.11 connection if an access

point is in range, otherwise the cellular network

4.

GAN-only: uses only the 802.11 connection

The handset scans for GSM cells when it first turns on, to
determine its location area. This allows the carrier to route the
call to the nearest Generic Access Network Controller

(GANC), set the correct rate plan, and comply with existing
roaming agreements.

Diagram of GAN function test

SECURITY

Authentication set up being provided before user

gain access to the network services.

ADVANTAGES
To both Carriers and Subscribers:
Rather than setting up costly sites in areas where
coverage cannot be provided i.e. the Dead Zone, GAN
supports coverage through low power 802.11 Access
Points
To Subscribers:
Device that use 802.11 implies low and affordable
rates, better coverage at homes, also low roaming
charges outside ones network

GAN combines GSM and 802.11 into a service that

uses a single number, a single handset, a single set of
services and a single phone directory for all calls.

GAN can migrate between IP and cellular coverage

and is thus seamless

To carriers:
GAN relieves congestion
It reduces the amount of load on cellular
networks, by shifting some burden to internet
infrastructure
It provide the ability to shift calls to internet
infrastructures

DISADVANTAGES

The user must have Wi-Fi/GAN enabled

Mobile phones to gain access to the services

The Mobile phones that support both WiFi/UMA may be costly

Calls are prone to disconnect in lieu of

transitions from Wi-Fi to the wireless service
and vice versa

SUPPORTED DEVICES
BlackBerry
HTC
Huawei
LG
Motorola
Nokia
Sagem
Samsung
Sony Ericsson
(Routers)
Linksys WRT54G series
Westell

REFERENCE
http://www.afterdawn.com/glossary/term.cfm/unlicensed_mobile_access