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Table of Contents
Chapter 4 GPRS Radio Parameters................................................................................................
4.1.
GPRS Cell Parameters...............................................................................................

4.1.1.
Option Parameters.............................................................................................
4.1.2.
GPRS Cell Access Control Parameters..........................................................
4.1.3.
Power Control Parameters..............................................................................
4.1.4.
GPRS Cell Identity.............................................................................................
4.1.5.
GPRS Cell Reselection Parameters...............................................................
4.1.6.
Measurement Report Control Parameters.........................................................
4.1.7.
CS Change and Control Parameters.................................................................
4.2 GRPS MM Parameters.......................................................................................................

4.2.1 GMM Timer.............................................................................................................
4.2.2 BSSAPP Timer Parameters...................................................................................
4.3 GPRS Session Management Parameters..........................................................................
4.3.1 Introduction to Session Management Function..................................................
4.3.2 SM Parameters Optimization................................................................................
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Chapter 4 GPRS Radio Parameters

This chapter introduces parameters in the configuration for GPRS cells and Gb
interfaces, and their effect on radio functions and flow control at Gb interface.
4.1. GPRS Cell Parameters

4..1.1. Option Parameters
GPRS cell option parameters control the GPRS-related cell options, and they
can be sent by SI13, PSI1, PSI13, and PSI14. These parameters include
network mode of operation (NMO), T3168, T3192, DRX_TIMER_MAX,
ACCESS_BURST_TYP, CONTROL_ACK_TYPE,
BS_CV_MAX,
PAN_DEC,
PAN_INC, PAN_MAX, and T3193. Descriptions of them are as follows.
4.1.1.1.
NMO
I. Definition and Format
NMO is related with paging channels used in a GPRS system. It includes NMOI,
NMOII, and NMOIII
When Gs interface is configured in the GPRS network, NMOI is required.

When no Gs interface and no PCCCH are configured in the GPRS network,
NMOII is required.
When no Gs interface but a PCCCH is configured in the GPRS network,

NMOIII is required.
II. Setting and Effect

The same NMO must be configured for the cells in the same routing area (RA).
4.1.1.2. T3168
T3168 controls the time of an MS waiting for a Packet Uplink Assignment
message. The T3168 starts when an MS sends a Packet Resource Request
message and waits for the Packet Uplink Assignment message, or sends a
Packet Control Acknowledgement message for a new Temporary Block Flow
(TBF). The T3168 decides when to stop waiting for the Packet Uplink
Assignment message.
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T3168 is coded according to the following table.

T3168 coding
T3168
Value (ms)
500
1000
10
1500
11
2000
100
2500
101
3000
110
3500
111
4000
When the timer expires, an MS restarts the packet access. The MS reports an
RLC/MAC Error to the upper layer after sending a Packet Resource Request
message for four times and TBF establishment fails.

Values of T3168 affect the success rate of TBF establishment. The shorter the
value is, the less the time for the TBF establishment is. Therefore, when the
radio environment is poor, the success rate of TBF establishment is lower.
Whereas the longer the value is, the longer the period for the MS to judge TBF
establishment failure is. Thus, the delay time for the packet access is longer and
the system performance decreases.
The effect of radio environment (namely, BLER of signaling message) must be
considered in the setting of T3168. The setting is as follows:
If BLER < 2%, that is, the radio environment is very good, the T3168 is set
to 500ms.
If 2% < BLER < 5%, that is, the radio environment is relatively good, the
T3168 is set to 1000ms.
If 5% < BLER < 10%, that is, the radio environment is poor, the T3168 is set
to 2000ms.
4.1.1.3. T3192
T3192 controls the time of an MS waiting for the TBF release after the MS
receives the last data block. T3192 is coded according to the following table. The
value 0 means that the timer expires without starting.
T3192
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000
500
001
1000
010
1500
011
100
80
101
120
110
160
111
200
An MS starts T3192 when sending a Packet Downlink Ack/Nack message (FAI

= 1) to the network, or sending a Packet Control Ack message as a response to
the last data block in an unacknowledged mode.
When the starting conditions are met, the T3192 starts.
When receiving a Packet Downlink Assignment message or a Packet Timeslot
Reconfigure" message from PCU, the MS stops the T3192.
If the T3192 expires, the MS releases the TBF-related resources related and
begins to intercept paging channels. This parameter is configured by 500ms.
If the MS works in a semi-duplex mode and receives a Packet Uplink
Assignment message during the TBF release, the MS responds to this
command at once.
If the MS does not receive the Packet Uplink Assignment message, it works in
a packet idle mode or a dedicated mode in the case of dual transfer mode.
According to the 3GPP protocols, the MS still must work in a non-DRX mode for
a period when the MS works in an idle mode or a dedicated mode.
Note:
Dual transfer mode means that CS services and PS services are performed at
the same time with the support of MSs.

The longer the value of this parameter is, the longer the time for reserving TBFrelated resources. The resources include TFI and timeslot. Therefore, sending
the same TBF takes longer, and the network congestion is present easily.
The shorter the value of this parameter is, the longer the TBF establishment,
because an MS releases the TBF resources quickly. If the network has new
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downlink data, it initiates a paging or immediate assignment flow (the MS is in

Ready state).
If the T3192 expires before the new downlink data is present in the network side,
the network sends a Packet Downlink Assignment message directly to establish
a new downlink TBF to shorten TBF establishment time.
The service load and mode of a cell must be considered in the setting of this
parameter. If there are enough network resources, the T3192 is set to a larger
value as possible to shorten the TBF establishment time and improve the data
transmission rate.
T3193 is configured at the corresponding network side, and the time length of
the T3193 must be longer than that of the T3192.
4.1.1.4. DRX_Timer_Max
This parameter controls the maximum time of the MS working in a non-DRX
mode in the case of a packet transmission mode transition to a packet idle mode.
This parameter is represented in binary, and ranges from 0 to 7. The parameter
value is represented as 2 (k - 1) , in a unit of 1 second. When K is set to 0, this
parameter value is 0, namely, this parameter can be 0s, 1s, 2s, 4s, 8s64 s..
When an MS transits to a packet idle mode from a packet transmission mode, it
works in a non-DRX mode for a period. After the TBF resources are released,
the MS monitors all CCCH blocks. Meanwhile, the PCU reserves MS-related
contexts. The minimum value of the Non_DRX_Timer and DRX_Timer_Max
decides the reservation time.

When no PCCCH is configured in the network, an MS takes 40ms to send an
Immediate Assignment Command on PCH and AGCH in a non-DRX mode. But
an MS takes more time to send this message in a DRX mode. Therefore, when
an MS works in a non-DRX mode, the TBF establishment takes the less time. .
In a DRX mode, an MS can only monitor paging messages in its paging group,
and then receives the Immediate Assignment message on all paging channels
and AGCH reserved blocks. As a result, an MS takes a long time to receive the
paging messages, and the average time is about a half of paging multi-frame
period. When the BS_PA_MFRMS is 2, the average time is 235ms.
In a non-DRX mode, the MS consumes more power. Therefore, when the value
of DRX_Timer_Max is great, the time for TBF establishment is shortened but the
MS consumes more power. When the value of DRX_Timer_Max is small, the MS
consumes less power. However, when an MS works in a DRX mode, a paging
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flow is added, the signaling load of system and the delay for data transmission
increase.
4.1.1.5. ACCESS_BURST_TYPE
This parameter means an MS uses an 8-bit or 11-bit format in a PACKET
CHANNEL REQUEST message, the PTCCH Uplink Block message and in
PACKET CONTROL ACKNOWLEDGMENT message when four access bursts
are used.
This parameter is represented by 1bit. 0 means that 8-bit format is used, and
1 means that 11-bit format is used.
4.1.1.6. CONTROL_ACK_TYPE
This parameter sets the default format used by an MS in a PACKET
CONTROL ACKNOWLEDGMENT message.
This parameter is represented by 1bit. 0 means that the four access bursts
format, and 1means RLC/MAC control block format.
4.1.1.7. BS_CV_MAX
This parameter is the binary representation of the parameter BS_CV_MAX,
which is used by an MS to calculate the Countdown Value (CV). This parameter
consists of four binary codes, and ranges from 0 to 15.
After setting the Countdown Value (CV) in uplink RLC data blocks, an MS
notifies the network of BSN of RLC data block to be transferred in the uplink
TBF. The CV is calculated in the following formula:
TBC BSN 1
Let integer x round
.
NTS K
x, if x BS _ CV _ MAX ,
then, CV
15, otherwise.
Where,
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TBC stands for total RLC data blocks to be transferred in TBF.
BSN' stands for the absolute sequence number of the RLC data blocks. It
ranges from 0 to (TBC - 1).
NTS stands for the number of timeslots assigned to uplink TBF. It ranges
from 1 to 8.
Values of K: When the MCS is MCS-7, MCS-8, or MCS-9, the value is 2. For
other cases, the value is 1.
The value of round () is the smallest integer in the brace bracket.
BS_CV_MAX is broadcast through system information (SI).
The result of the division is not an integer. When TBC - BSN' 1 = 0, the result
is 0.

At the point in time the mobile station transmits the first RLC data block
indicating a value of CV other than 15, the mobile station shall transmit
afterwards exactly (TBC - BSN' - 1) untransmitted RLC data blocks. If the mobile
station
receives
change
in
the
Channel
Coding
Command
in
PACKET UPLINK ACK/NACK message during the countdown procedure, the

mobile station shall act upon the new Channel Coding Command. The mobile
station shall then recalculate the CV values for any untransmitted RLC data
blocks using the new RLC data block size. If the mobile station successfully
completes the contention resolution procedure during one phase access and the
countdown procedure is already running, the mobile station shall recalculate the
CV values for any untransmitted RLC data blocks. Any data that arrive from the
higher layer after the commencement of the countdown process shall be sent
within a future TBF.
The MS can retransmit the RLC data blocks to respond to the Packet
Ack/Nack message during the countdown. If the MS retransfers the RLC data
blocks, it uses the same CV used for transmitting RLC data blocks earily..
During the countdown second,an MS can send a RLC/MAC control block to
respond to a query request. For fixed assignment, when the MS counts 0, it
releases the current uplink resources. If receiving a new assignment message
during the countdown second, the MS uses a new assignment order when the
countdown process ends. The network provides uplink resources for MS to
retransmit the RLC data blocks, without sending an Uplink resource Request
message.
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4.1.1.8. PAN_DEC
The parameter sets a value of parameter Pan_Dec used by counter N3102 of an
MS. When the T3182 of the MS expires, the N3102 reduces Pan_Dec value. The
value is represented by 3bit, and ranges from 0 to 7.
When the network judges the radio link failure, the Pan_Dec parameter and
N3102 at MS side are used at the same time. When the MS detects the transmit
window stall (V(S) = V(A) + WS), it must start T3182.
V (S) < V (A) + WS occurs after an MS receives a Packet Uplink Ack/Nack"
message. At this time, the MS stops T3182.
When the T3182 expires, the MS subtracts PAN_DEC from the counter N3102
and perform an abnormal release of TBF with access retry.
When MS receives a Packet Ack/Nack message and allows the increase of V
(S) or V (A), the value PAN_INC is added to the counter N3102, but N3102
cannot exceed the PAN_MAX value.
When N3102 0, the MS performs an abnormal release of TBF, and triggers cell
reselection.
If PAN_DEC, PAN_INC, and PAN_MAX are set to 0, the counter N3102 is
disabled.
Note:
V (S) stands for send state variable, and V (A) stands for acknowledge state
variable.
In a GPRS network, the value for Window Size (WS) is 64. In an EGPRS
network, the maximum values of WS vary according to different timeslots
assigned by the network, and they are greater than 64. For details, see Protocol
04.60 V8.5.0 Chapter 9.1.9..
An MS operating with a fixed allocation must start or restart timer T3184 upon
receiving a Packet Uplink Ack/Nack message. If timer T3184 expires, the MS
must perform an abnormal release with access retry.

Increasing the value of PAN_MAX and PAN_INC and decreasing the value of
PAN_DEC reduce the possibility of TBF abnormal release with cell reselection
when the MS cannot receive Packet Uplink Ack messages. However, the MS
seizes radio resources for a long time when failing to transmit the data and
stopping on the transmit window. Thus, the resource utilization rate is low.
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Decreasing the value of PAN_MAX value and PAN_INC value and increasing the
PAN_DEC value adds the possibility of TBF abnormal release with cell
reselection, and the normal release rate of the TBF decreases. Thus, data
transmission rate is affected.
4.1.1.9. PAN_INC
This parameter defines the increment step for counter N3102 of an MS. When
the MS receives a Packet Ack/Nack message and allows the increase of V(S)
or V (A), PAN_INC is added to counter N3102, but the N3102 value cannot
exceed the PAN_MAX value.

For details, see IISetting and Effect.
4.1.1.10. PAN_MAX
This parameter defines the maximum value allowed for counter N3102 of an MS.
It is represented by 3bit, and 000, 001111 indicate 4, 832 respectively.

For details, see IISetting and Effect
GPRS cell option parameters:

4.1.1.11. T3193 (Network Side Timer)
T3193 controls the time for TBF release after BSS receives the final data block.
After the network receives a Packet Downlink Ack/Nack message (FAI = 1) or a
Packet Control Acknowledgement message, T3193 starts.
If the network receives the last Packet Downlink Ack/Nack message or a
Packet Control Acknowledgement message during the operation, the T3193
restarts.
When the network establishes a new downlink TBF for the MS, T3193 stops.
If the T3193 expires, the network releases TBF and the related TFI resources.
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T3193 corresponds to T3192 at the MS side, and the setting and effect are the
same, be sure that the time length must longer than that of the T3192.
4..1.2. GPRS Cell Access Control Parameters

I. PRACH Control Parameters
PRACH Control Parameters provide the information used for controlling an MS
to use the PRACH. These parameters are:
ACC_CONTR_CLASS
MAX_RETRANS1MAX_RETRANS4
TX_INT
PERSISTENCE_LEVEL1PERSISTENCE_LEVEL4
4.1.2.1. ACC_CONTR_CLASS
This parameter defines that an MS (Access Control Class = N) is allowed or
forbidden to access GPRS cells. The coding of this parameter is 16 bitmap, and
each 1 bit corresponds to an access control class. For example, if the access
control class for an access-allowed cell of an MS is N, the corresponding bit is
set to 0; if the MS is forbidden to access GPRS cells, bit 1 is configured. Note
that the bit 11 means the emergency calls.
Classes 0 to 9 are common access classes. Each subscriber is allocated for a
class randomly, and this class is recorded in the SIM card of the subscriber.
Classes 11 to 15 are special classes, and they are allocated to partial
subscribers.
Classes 11 to 15 are allocated as follows:
Class 15--- PLMN staff
Class 14--- Emergency service departments
Class 13-- Public departments (such as water and gas supply departments)
Class 12--Security department
Class 11--PLMN
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Note that greater number does not mean higher access priority. Under special
cases, network operators can restrict the access of some classes of subscriber
to reduce the system load for emergency events.
4.1.2.2. Max_Retrans1Max_Retrans4
This parameter defines the times of radio priority class 14 of MS respectively to
retransmit a Packet Channel Access Request. Level 1 is the highest radio
priority level.
This parameter is coded according to the following table.
bit
21
00
once at mose
01
twice at most
10
four times at most
11
seven times at most

Network operators can set the maximum times an MS to retransmit a Packet
Channel Access Request. The greater the Max_Retrans is, the higher the
success rate of the packet random access corresponding to radio priority
services.
In cells with heavy traffic, a larger Max_Retrans can cause overload and
congestion of radio channels. Thus, the success rate of packet access and the
radio utilization decrease. Whereas, a smaller Max_Retrans reduces the success
rate of packet access..
Under actual conditions, high radio priority services must be guaranteed.. A
larger Max_Retrans is configured for high radio priority services, and a smaller
Max_Retrans is configured for low radio priority services. Meanwhile, a smaller
Max_Retrans is configured for cells with heavy traffic, and a larger Max_Retrans
is configured for cells with small traffic.
4.1.2.3. TX_INT and S

The parameter S calculates the minimum timeslot interval between two
continuous Packet Channel Access Request messages. The parameter
TX_INT indicates the number of extended transmission timeslot of random
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access. The two parameters decide the timeslot interval of two continuous
Packet Channel Access Request messages.
Table 1.1 lists the timeslot interval of two continuous Packet Channel Access
Request messages. It is a random value in from {S, S+1S+TxInt1}, and
Table 1.2 lists the relationship between TX_INT and S.
Table 1.1 Timeslot intervals of two continuous Packet Channel Access Request
messages
TX_INT coding
Corresponding
TX_INT coding
Timeslots
Corresponding
timeslots
0000
1000
11
0001
1001
12
0010
1010
14
0011
1011
16
0100
1100
20
0101
1101
25
0110
1110
32
0111
10
1111
50
Table 1.2 Relationship between TX_INT and S

Tx-integer
S
An MS uses both CCCH
and SDCCH
An MS uses either CCCH

or SDCCH
3, 8, 14, 50
55
41
4, 9, 16
76
52
5, 10, 20
109
58
6, 11, 25
163
86
7, 12, 32
217
115
Note:
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When an MS sends the Packet Channel Access Request messages for

the first time, the timeslot interval is a random value from {0, 1MAX (T, 8)
1}.
The timeslot interval of any two continuous Packet Channel Access

Request messages (the timeslot for sending messages is excluded) is a
random value from {S, S + 1S + T1}.

The greater the value of parameter T is, the longer the timeslot interval between
two continuous Packet Channel Access Request messages. Thus, the chances
for the collision of the two messages are smaller on RACH.
The greater the value for parameter S is, the longer the timeslot interval between
two Packet Channel Access Request messages. Thus, the chances for the
collision of the two messages are smaller on RACH and the utilization of the
AGCH and SDCCH is higher. But the MS access time takes long. At this time,
the access performance of the network decreases.
Generally, select the value for T where the S is as small as possible t shorten an
MS access time, but no overload is present on AGCH and SDCCH.
4.1.2.4. PERSISTENCE_LEVEL1PERSISTENCE_LEVEL4
This parameter defines the P (i) value of an MS whose radio priority is 1. PL2
defines the P (i) value of an MS whose radio priority is 2, and so on.
Radio priority 1 corresponds to the highest priority. When an MS sends a
Packet Channel Request message, it defines the R randomly from {0, 1, 2
15}. If P (i) R, the MS sends the message.
bits
4321
0000
persistence level 0
0001
persistence level 1
0010
persistence level 2
0011
persistence level 3
0 1.0.0
persistence level 4
:::
1110
persistence level 14
1111
persistence level 16
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You can set different persistence access levels for different radio priorities.
If P (i) = 0, it is smaller than any R valu, that is, all thePacket Channel Access
Requests are allowed.
If P (i) = 16 (the maximum value), it is always greater than R value, that is, all the
Packet Access Requests are forbidden.
If P (i) = 1, 2, 315, the network rejects partial Packet Channel Access
Requests. The greater the P (i) is, the more the Packet Channel Access
Requests are rejected.
Setting different persistence access levels for different radio priorities can restrict
partial packet access services. Thus, the chances for the collision of random
access are small and different services can obtain the required services.
PCCCH Parameters
PCCCH parameters control the organization of the PCCCHs in a cell. It includes:
BSPAGBlksRes
BSPRACHBlks
4.1.2.5. BSPBCCHBlks
This parameter defines the number of blocks allocated for the PBCCH in the
PCCCH multiframe.
4.1.2.6. BSPAGBlksRes
This parameter sets the number of blocks on each PDCH carrying the PCCCH
per multiframe where neither PPCH nor PBCCH should appear. If the
multiframes in a block are 51-multiframe, the block is reserved to PAGCH. If the
multiframes in a block are 52-multiframe, the block is reserved to PAGCH,
PDTCH, and PACCH.
4.1.2.7. BSPRACHBlks
This parameter controls the number of blocks reserved for PRACH on PDCH
carrying PCCCH.
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Attributes of a serving cell

Attributes of a service cell includes:
CELL_BAR_ACCESS_2
EXC_ACC
GPRS_RxLev_Access_Min
GPRS_Ms_TxPwr_Max_CCH
GPRS_Priority_Class
HCS_THR
4.1.2.8. CELL_BAR_ACCESS_2
This parameter combines the CELL_BAR_ACCESS and CELL_BAR_QUALIFY
parameters and indicates the status of cell reselection. Permit means that
the cell reselection status is normal. NoPermit means that the cell
reselection status is barred.

The values of CBA2 and CBQ2 affect the priority of cell selection and
reselection. For details, see Table 1.1 and Table 1.2.
Table 1.1 Effect of CBA2 value and CBQ2 value on cell reselection and priority
CELL_BAR
CELL_BAR Cell selection priority
Cell reselection status
QUALIFY_2
ACCESS_2
00
normal
normal
00
barred
barred
10
normal
normal
11
low
normal
Note:
If CBQ2 is set to 10 or 11, the value of CBA2 is unnecessary
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Table 1.2 Priority of cell and reselection decided by CBQ2, CBQ, and CBA
CBQ2
CBQ
CBA
Cell
selection
Cell reselection
priority
status
00
normal
normal
00
barred
barred
00
low
normal
(note
1)
00
low
normal
(note
2)
10
normal
normal
(note
2)
11
low
normal
(note
2)
Note:
If the CBQ2 is set to 10 or 11, the value of CBA2 is unnecessary.
If the following requirements are met, the cell selection priority and cell
reselection status are set to normal.
The cell is in the HPLMN of an MS.
The MS in the cell works in a test and operation mode.
The CBA value is 1.
The CBQ value is 0.
The CBQ2 value is 00.
The access control class 15 is barred.
Note:
1)
When the cells with common priority contain no suitable cells, the cells with
low priority can be selected.
2)
Operators sets a low priority for a cell in the case of Phase 2 MS, but can
still decide that the Phase 1 MS camps on this cell.
3)
CELL_BAR_QUALIFY_2 means that a cell does not support voice. For MSs
of R99 earlier, when the CBA and CBQ are set to 1 and 0 respectively, the
cells are barred. MSs before R99 are barred in the cell.
4.1.2.9. EXC_ACC
EXC_ACC is used by the network to prevent MS without exclusive access rights
from camping on the cell. This parameter is represented by 1Bit.
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Exclusive (namely, 1) means that a cell is used for the Support of Localized
Service Area (SoLSA) exclusive access, and Nonexclusive (namely, 0) means
that a cell is not used for SoLSA exclusive access.

This parameter is sent in SI3, SI3bis, packet cell update order, or packet
measurement order.
Note:
Support of Localized Service Area (SoLSA) is the local serving cell

consisting of a cell or a series of cells. The cells can be no-seamless
coverage.
The LSA parameter information element (IE) is used for cell reelection of SoLSA
MS. This IE contains a series of LSA_ID(s) corresponding to the item Add
Frequency list structure in the next list of SI. The SI includes packet cell
update order, packet measurement order, or the BA-GPRS used in SI3 or
SI3bis.The LAS parameter IE can be null.
If there are too few items in the LSA parameter IE, empty items must be added at
the end. If there are too many items in the LSA parameter IE, the last item must
be omitted.
4.1.2.10. GPRS_RxLev_Access_Min
This parameter defines the minimum receiving level required in the cell when an
MS accesses the system. The MS calculates C1 value through the parameter.
4.1.2.11. GPRS_Ms_TxPwr_Max_CCH
This parameter defines the maximum transmit power level when an MS
accesses the packet control channel.
4.1.2.12. GPRS_Priority_Class
This parameter defines the class of hierarchical cell structure (HCS) of a GPRS
cell.
4.1.2.13. HCS_THR
This parameter defines the Hierarchical Cell Structure (HCS) signal strength
threshold, and judges the signal level threshold of HCS.
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bit
54321
00000
-110 dBm
00001
-108 dBm
11111
-48 dBm

C31 and C32 are new algorithms for GSM cell reselection, and they are used
only when PBCCH is present in the system.
C31 uses signal strength decision rule. This rule is called as level threshold
decision rule of HCS, and decides the cell reselection priority for hierarchical
GPRS and LSA.
The C31 is defined as follows:
In serving cells, C31 (s) = RLA_P (s) - HCS_THR (s).
In neighbor cells, C31 (n) = RLA_P (n) - HCS_THR (n) TO (n) * L (n).
Where,
RLA_P indicates the receiving signal level, TO indicates the temporary offset,
and L is related to the priority class.
If
the
PRIORITY_CLASSS
(serving
cell)
is
the
same
with
not
the
same
with
PRIORITY_CLASSS (neighbor cell), L is 0.
If
PRIORITY_CLASSS
(serving
cell)
is
PRIORITY_CLASSS (neighbor cell), L is 1.
PSI1-related Attributes
The PSI1-related attributes include following parameters:
PSI1_Repeat_Period
EXT_Measurement_Order
PSIStatusInd
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4.1.2.14. PSI1_Repeat_Period
I. Dedinition and Format
This parameter calculates TC value. The value sets the frames and blocks for
sending PSI on PBCCH.
bit
4321
0000
PSI1 repeated period = 1 multiframe
0001
PSI1 repeated period = 2 multiframes
1111
PSI1 repeat period = 16 multiframes
This parameter can be sent through the SI13 on BCCH, PSI1 on PBCCH, or
PSI3 or PSI3bis of neighbor cells received by serving cell.

If the BCCH is present, TC value is (FN DIV 51) mod (8)). Different types of
messages are sent at corresponding occasions based on TC values.
If the BCCH is present, TV value is calculated as in the following formula:
TC = (FN DIV 52) mod PSI1_REPEAT_PERIOD
When TC value is 0, PSI1 IS sent according to the rules in 1 and 2. Other PSI is
divided into two groups. One group is sent at a lower repeated rate. The other
group is sent at a higher repeated rate.
The later group is indicated by the parameter PSI_COUNT_HR in PSI1, and the
values of this parameter range from 0 to 16. The SI in this group is sent
according to rule 3.
The former group is indicated by the parameter PSI_COUNT_LR in PSI1, and
the values of this parameter range from 0 to 16. The SI in this group is sent
according ot rule 4.
The rules for sending PSI are as follows:
1)
When TC is 0, PSI1 is sent on block B0.
2)
If the value of BS_PBCCH_BLKS is greater than 1, the PSI1 must be sent

on block B6 when TC is 0.
3)
The PSI in the group with high repetition rate is sent in the order of
occurrence sequence when TC is 0 using the PBCCH blocks within each
multiframe. The sending must not occupy the rules in 1 and 2. The PSI
sequence is repeated when TC is 0.
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4)
The PSI messages in the group with low repetition rate are sent
continuously in the order of occurrence sequence using the PBCCH blocks
within each multiframe. The sending must not occupy the rules in 1 and 2.
The PSI sequence is repeated when FN is 0.
If a special type of PSI is divided into several parts, they are sent in the same
PSI group according to rules 3 or 4. The PSI parts are sent in an ascending
order of PSI number.
The same PSI cannot be repeated in the list decided by PSI_COUNT_LR and
PSI_COUNT_HR.
The whole PSI consists of:
The part specified by PSI_COUNT_LR
The part specified by PSI_COUNT_HR
PSI1
Note:
The
network
must
use
the
parameter
BS_PBCCH_BLKS
and
PSI1_REPEAT_PERIOD and the PSI of a cell can be sent according to the

rules from 1 to 4.
The network must optimize PSI broadcast so that an MS obtains the

parameters for cell reselection and access without the consideration of
power consumption only.
An MS can estimate the minimum time for cell reselection using a PSI
mapping solution.
4.1.2.15. EXT_Measurement_Order
This parameter indicates how an MS sends the measurement report. If the value
is NO, the MS performs the cell reselection does not send a measurement
report to the network.
If the value is YES, the MS must send a measurement report during cell
reselection for extended measurement (EM) of network.
Note:
EM0, means that the MS does not perform the EM.
EM1 means that the MS must send an EM report to network.
4.1.2.16. PSIStatusInd
PSI Status Indication (PSIStatusInd) determines whether the network supports
PACKET PSI STATUS message. This parameter is configured as "NO by
default.
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II. Setting and Format

This parameter is optional, and an MS also can require system information. If the
network supports the PACKET PSI STATUS message, an MS obtains PBCCH
information while sending a PACKET PSI STATUS message to network.
PACKET PSI STATUS message indicates the status of PSI saved in the MS.
The MS must contain more PSI as possible meeting the PSI list structure in the
received PACKET PSI STATUS messages. The following rules must be
followed:
The PSI type must be related to MS-supported characteristics, such as nonGSM capability and multi-RAT ability.
The network must specify the type of optional PSI on PBCCH.
The PSI type values are included in the PSI list of the PSI STATUS messages.
The network decides PSI types that an MS can receive and the status of PSI
saved in the MS by using this message.
When obtaining part of PSI messages, an MS must obtain PAI change marks of
PAI message types. . At this time, the MS points out the current status of the PSI
type in the PACKET PSI STATUS message, except that when the PSI index is
0, that is, the status of the PSI type pointed out by the MS is different from that of
the PACKET PSI STATUS message received by the MS.
When the MS works in packet transmission mode, a PACKET PSI STATUS
message is sent on PACCH. When the MS obtains the PBCCH information, the
PACKET PSI STATUS message is sent first at a proper time after the process
starts.
When the MS obtains PBCCH information,, the PACKET PSI STATUS
message can be sent to the network for four times at most, with the interval of
one second.
When the MS suspends the TBF to receive the required PSI on PBCCH, the
PACKET PSI STATUS message cannot be sent. When the MS has obtained
the whole PSI on PBCCH, the MS does not need to send the PACKET PSI
STATUS message.
4..1.3. Power Control Parameters

An MS uses power control parameters to define transmit power level. Power
control parameters are:
ALPHA
T_AVG_W
TAVG_T
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4.1.3.1.
Pb
PC_MEAS_CHAN
INT_MEAS_CHANNEL_LIST
NAVG_I
ALPHA
This parameter calculates the PCH value of MS output power on each PDCH.
This parameter defines the reduced MS TX levels corresponding to path loss
when the MS GPRS dynamic power control is used. An MS uses this parameter
to calculate the PCH uplink PDCH output power. For open loop power control,
the coding 1.0 is used.
bit
4321
0000
= 0.0
0001
= 0.1
0010
= 0.2
1001
= 0.9
1010
= 1.0

The PCH value for MS frequency output power on each PDCH is calculated as
follows:
PCH = min (0 - CH - * (C + 48), PMAX)
Where:
CH indicates power control parameter defined by channels. This

parameter is sent to an MS thorugh RLC control messages.
0 indicates that for GSM400, GSM900, and GSM850, 39dBm is used.
indicates the system parameter. It can be broadcast on PBCCH and sent

through RLC control messages.
C indicates the unified incoming level of an MS.
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PMAX indicates the maximum output power of a cell. When PBCCH or

CPBCCH exists, the PMAX is GPRS_MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH; otherwise,
the PMAX is MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH.
The previous values are represented by dBm.

When an MS receives new values of CH and , the MS updates the PCH value
two radio time blocks after receiving the final timeslot of the message block that
contains a new PCH value. The two radio time blocks provide the time for
timeslot reallocation.
Though higher precision is provided, an MS rounds the values of output power to
the nearest value. The actual transmit output power meets the actual precision
required by GSM protocols. In addition, when the transmit output power
increases or decreases by 2dB, the corresponding transmit output power
increases or decreases by 1.5dB.
In a radio block, the output power of four bursts must be consistent with each
other.
Before PRACH or RACH accesses a cell and receiving the first power control
parameter on PDCH in packet transfer phase, the MS uses the defined PMAX
output power to send messages.
MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH is broadcast on BCCHs of a cell. For the three
categories of 1800 MHz MSs, the values of POWER OFFSET must be added to
BCCH.
GPRS_MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH is broadcast on PBCCHs and CPBCCHs of a
cell.
If receiving the GPRS_MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH on PBCCHs before the PRACH
accesses a cell, the MS uses MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH to replace the PMAX.
If an MS does not support the output power value from the formula, the MS uses
the nearest value to support power transfer.
4.1.3.2.
T_AVG_W
This parameter sets the signal strength filter period for power control in packet
idle mode. An MS uses this parameter to measure the downlink signal strength in
packet idle mode and calculate C value. Here C stands for the level of MS to
receive signals,
This parameter is represented by 5Bit. The value is 2 (k/2) / 6 multiframes, among
which the value of K ranges from 0 to 25. When the values of K are greater
than 25, the MS interprets the value as 25.
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In packet idle mode, the MS periodically measure the received signal level of the
PCCCH, BCCH, CPCCCH, CBCCH, CFCCH, or CSCH. The MS measures the
received signal level of each paging block monitored by the MS according to its
current DRX mode and its paging group.
Following formula calculates the normalized C value for each radio block:
Cblock n = SSblock n + Pb
Where:
SSblock,n indicates the received signal level of the four normal bursts that
compose the block.
Pb indicates the BTS output power reduction (relative to the output power
used on BCCH) used on the channel on which the measurements are
performed. For PCCCH, Pb is broadcast on PBCCH. If frequency hopping is
being used on the associated physical channel, Pb is reduced by 25% for
each burst in the block which is received on the BCCH frequency. For
BCCH and for COMPACT, Pb is 0 (not broadcast).
Finally, the Cblock,n values are filtered with a running average filter:
Cn = (1-a) Cn-1 + a Cblock n

Where,
a is the forgetting factor: a = 1/MIN (n, MAX (5, TAVG_W*NDRX)).
When a" is near to 1, Cblock n functions rather than Cn-1. When "a is near
to 0, Cn-1 functions.
NDRX indicates the average number of monitored blocks per multiframe

according to its current DRX mode and its paging group
4.1.3.3.
TAVG_T
This parameter sets the signal strength filter period for power control in packet
transfer mode. An MS uses this parameter to measure the downlink signal
strength in packet transfer mode and calculate C value.
This parameter is represented by 5Bit. The value is 2 (k/2) / 6 multiframes, among
which the value of K ranges from 0 to 25. When the values of K are greater
than 25, the MS interprets the value as 25.
II. Seting and Effect

In packet transfer mode, the MS uses the same received signal level
measurements as made for cell reselection on the BCCH carrier of the serving
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cell or, for COMPACT, on the CPBCCH carrier of the serving cell. The
measurements are filtered with a running average filter:
Cn = (1-b) Cn-1 + b SS n,
Where:
SSn is the received signal level of the measurement samples.
b is the forgetting factor. b=1/(6* TAVG_T).
n is the iteration index. When entering packet transfer mode, the filter
continues using the values of n and C obtained in packet idle mode.
If the parameter indicates to use one PDCH, the MS replaces the received signal
level measurement of each radio block on the PDCH monitored by the MS for
PACCH.
If the downlink power control closes, the PC_MEAS_CHAN indicates
measurements on the BCCH or CPBCCH, or the MS is not required to meet
05.05 requirements.
The MS can discard new PC_MEAS_CHAN values received in packet transfer
mode. For each downlink radio block C block,n, if PBCCH does not exist, and for
COMPACT, the value of Pb is 0, Cblock n = SSblock n + Pb. Finally, the Cblock,n values
are filtered with a running average filter:
Cn = (1-c) Cn-1 + c Cblock n
Where:
c is the forgetting factor. C = 1/(12* TAVG_T).
n is the iteration index. When entering packet transfer mode, the filter
continues using the values of n and Cn obtained in packet idle mode.
Note that this method is suitable in the case where BCCH or CPBCCH is in
another frequency band than the used PDCHs.
Each time a new Cn value is obtained or whenever the MS uses new CH or
values, the current Cn value is used to update formula P CH = min(0 - CH - * (C
+ 48), PMAX).
For each received block on PDCHs monitored by the MS, the MS calculates the
variance of the received signal level using the following formula:
BL_VARn = 1/ (j-1)*SUM (SSk - SSblock n) 2, k = 1...4
Where:
SSk is the received signal level of burst k within the block.
SSblock,n is the average received signal level of the j normal bursts that
compose the radio block
j is the number of bursts in the radio block. The maximum value is 4.
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If frequency hopping is used and 1 burst of the block is received on the BCCH
carrier, the burst is discarded from the calculation, namely, j = 3. If 2 bursts are
received on the BCCH carrier, the whole block shall be discarded. If 3 bursts are
received on the BCCH carrier, the other burst shall be discarded, namely, j = 3.
If more than one PDCH are monitored, the MS tries to find one correctly received
block for the BL_VAR calculation in each block period. The block is from any of
the monitored PDCHs.
The reported value of SIGN_VAR is the average BL_VAR value within the
reporting period. The first reporting period starts with the first assignment
message of an uplink or downlink transfer. The reporting period ends no earlier
than two blocks before the transmission of a quality report and no later than one
block before the transmission of a quality report. Averagely, measurements made
during previous reporting periods always are discarded.
SIGN_VAR is in the channel quality report. If the channel quality report is
included
in
PACKET RESOURCE
REQUEST
message,
which
is
retransmitted due to lack of response, the same SIGN_VAR value is repeated

and no new reporting period is started. This will ensure that a valid SIGN_VAR
value exists
An MS performing an uplink transfer using half duplex mode is not required to
measure received signal level. The MS updates P CH only when it receives new
CH values. In this case, the MS uses the last C n value measured before the
uplink transfer
TAVG_T and PC_MEAS_CHAN are broadcast on PBCCH. If PBCCH does not
exist, they are broadcasted on BCCH or on CPBCCH.
4.1.3.4.
Pb
This parameter defines the power reduction value used by the BTS on PBCCH
blocks. And the value is relative to the output power used on BCCH.
This parameter is coded in the following table.
bit
4321
0000
Pb = 0 Db
0001
Pb = -2 dB
0010
Pb = -4 dB
1111
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Following formula calculates the C value for each radio block:
Cblock n = SSblock n + Pb
Where:
SSblock,n is the average received signal level of the four normal bursts that
compose the block.
Pb is the BTS output power reduction (relative to the output power used on
BCCH) used on the channel where the measurements are performed. For
PCCCH, Pb is broadcasted on PBCCH. If frequency hopping is used, Pb is
reduced by 25% for each burst in the block which is received on the BCCH
frequency. For BCCH and COMPACT, if Pb is 0, it is not broadcasted.
4.1.3.5.
PC_MEAS_CHAN
This parameter sets where the MS shall measures the received power level on
the downlink for the purpose of the uplink power control.
If the value of the parameter is 0, it indicates that the downlink measurements for
power control are made on BCCH. If the value of the parameter is 1, it indicates
that downlink measurements for power control are made on PDCH.
4.1.3.6.
INT_MEAS_CHANNEL_LIST
This parameter identifies a cell broadcasts INT_Meas_Channel_List messages
through PSI4. If yes, the PSI4 contains the channel list for interference
measurements.
If the value of the parameter is 0, it means that PSI4 does not broadcast
INT_Meas_Channel_List messages. If the value of the parameter is 1, it means
that PSI4 broadcasts INT_Meas_Channel_List messages.
4.1.3.7.
NAVG_I
This parameter sets the interference signal strength filter for power control. The
value is 2(k/2), among which the K value ranges from 0 to 15.

1)
Packet transfer mode
In packet transfer mode, the MS measures the interference signal level on the
same carrier as the assigned PDCHs. The MS measures the interference signal
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levels during the search frames and PTCCH frames, which are not required for
BSIC decoding or the timing advance measurements.
The MS shall measure as many channels (timeslots) as possible. The minimum
timeslots are no less than the assigned timeslots for the MS to receive.
For each channel, every measurement SS CH,n consists of at least two signal level
samples from one search frame and one PTCCH frame. Thus, the SACCH
frames are avoided (except for a physical channel with two TCH/Hs) and only the
interference is measured.
Following running average filter averages the measured interference.
CH,n = (1-d) CH,n-1 + d SSCH,n,
CH, 0 = 0
Where,
d is 1/MIN(n, NAVG_I).
n is the iteration index.
The filter is restarted with n=1 for the first sample every time a new cell is
selected.
If the measurements on a channel is interrupted due to a change of packet mode
that is, the packet mode changes from transfer mode to idle mode, the last
obtained n and CH,n values are saved.
When reentering packet transfer mode, the filter continues using the values
obtained during packet idle mode, because these channels are measured in both
modes.
If frequency hopping is used, channels only differing in MAIO are considered the
same. For other channels, if the measurements are resumed within N AVG_I/2
multiframes, the filter continues the calculation using the saved values.
Otherwise the filter is restarted.
Channel reassignment during packet transfer mode is considered as a start of a
new packet transfer mode preceded by a zero length packet idle mode.
For each channel, the MS performs at least NAVG_I (rounded to the nearest
integer) measurements of SSCH,n before valid CH values can be determined
During GPRS downlink TBF transfer, the MS measures the received signal
quality. The reported RXQUAL is the average within the reporting period and only
successfully decoded blocks intended for the MS are included in the average
processing period.
After the reporting period ends, the subsequent reporting starts no earlier than
two blocks before the transmission of a quality report. Averagely, measurements
made during previous reporting periods are discarded.
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The MS must transfer 8 CH values and the RXQUAL, C and SIGN_VAR values
to the network in the Channel Quality Report (CQR) sent on PACCH.
NAVG_I is broadcasted on PBCCH. If PBCCH does not exist, N AVG_I is broadcasted
on BCCH.
2)
Packet idle mode
In packet idle mode, the MS measures the interference signal level on the
channels indicated by the parameter INT_MEAS_CHANNEL_LIST. When
PBCCH does not exist, the parameter INT_MEAS_CHANNEL_LIST is optionally
broadcasted on PBCCH or CPBCCH.
The measurements for interference signal level is related to its multi-timeslot
ability. If the parameter INT_MEAS_CHANNEL_LIST does not exist and the MS
does not measure the interference signal level for cell reselection controlled by
the network, the MS is not required to perform interference measurements.
These measurements must be made in the search frames and the PTCCH
frames. During each paging period, if such frames are available and not required
for BSIC decoding, the MS must make at least one measurement on each
carriers.
The filter must be restarted with n=1 for the first sample every time a new cell is
selected. If the measurements on a channel are interrupted due to a change of
packet mode, the last obtained n and CH,n values are saved.
When entering packet idle mode, the filter continues using values obtained
during packet transfer mode, because these channels are measured in both
modes.
If frequency hopping is used, channels only differing in MAIO shall be considered
the same. For the other channels, if the measurements are resumed for the
same channel within KC*NAVG_I/4 multiframes or KC*NAVG_I/2 paging periods,
whichever is greater, the filter continues the calculation using the saved values.
Otherwise the filter must be restarted. KC is the number of carriers in the
INT_MEAS_CHANNEL_LIST.
For each channel, the MS must perform at least N AVG_I (rounded to the nearest
integer) measurements of SSCH,n before valid CH values can be determined.
NAVG_I is broadcasted on PBCCH. If PBCCH does not exist, N AVG_I is broadcasted
on BCCH.
4..1.4. GPRS Cell Identity

The GPRS cell-related parameters define the attributes of the cells, such as the
attributes of routing areas (RA) and access priority classes. These parameters
are:
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RAC
BSIC
SPLT_PG_CYCYLE
PRIORITY_ACCESS_THR
RAColor
4.1.4.1. RAC
Routing Area Code (RAC) identifies a routing area. The network plans the codes
of the RA.
4.1.4.2. BSIC
The configuration of BSIC must be consistent with that of the BSC.
4.1.4.3. SPLT_PG_CYCYLE
This parameter identifies that a cell supports SPLT_PG_CYCYLE on CCCH.
4.1.4.4. PRIORITY_ACCESS_THR
This parameter sets the value of PRIORITY_ACCESS_THR for a GPRS cell.
And the value set an MS access is allowed for priority level 1 to 4.
4.1.4.5. RAColor
This parameter sets the RAColor for a GPRS cell.
4..1.5. GPRS Cell Reselection Parameters

GPRS cell reselection
GPRS cell reselection parameters are:
GPRS_CELL_RESELECT_HYSTERESIS
RA_RESELECT_HYSTERESIS
C31_HYST
C32_QUAL
GPRS_TEMPORARY_OFFSET
GPRS_PENALTY_TIME
GPRS_RESELECT_OFFSET
RANDOM_ACCESS_RETRY
T_RESEL
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4.1.5.1. GPRS_CELL_RESELECT_HYSTERESIS
This parameter sets the additional hysteresis which applies in ready state for cell
reselection in the same RA. If the parameter is in standby state, the default value
is GPRS_CELL_RESELECT_HYSTERESIS.
This parameter is encoded according to the following table.
Bit
321
000
0 dB
001
2 dB
010
4 dB
011
6 dB
100
8 dB
101
10 dB
110
12 dB
111
14 dB

In packet idle mode, GPRS cell reselection is the GSM cell reselection.
In standby or ready state, when evaluating the best cell, the following hysteresis
values mustl be subtracted from the C32 value for the neighbor cells:
In standby state, if the new cell and the serving cell are in the same RA, the
hysteresis value is 0.
In ready state, if the new cell and the serving cell are in the same RA, and
the parameter C31_HYST is set, GPRS_CELL_RESELECT_HYSTERESIS
must be subtracted from the C31 value for the neighbor cells.
In standby or ready state, if the new cell and the serving cell are in a
different routing area, RA_RESELECT_HYSTERESIS must be subtracted
from C32 value.
In case of a cell re-selection occurred within the previous 15 seconds, 5 dB

must be subtracted from C32 value.
GPRS_CELL_RESELECT_HYSTERESIS,
C31_HYST
and
RA_RESELECT_HYSTERESIS are broadcasted on PBCCH of the serving

cell.
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This parameter prevents frequent cell update caused by frequent cell reselection
in ready state. Thus the traffic flow is increased.
If the value of this parameter is too small, cell update occurs frequently. If the
value of this parameter is too great, cell update cannot be initiated in time. In this
case, the MS may not in the best cell and the carrier-to-interference ratio (CIR) of
the received signal is low. Thus the transmit rate is affected. Generally, the value
is set to 46dB.
4.1.5.2. RA_RESELECT_HYSTERESIS
This parameter indicates in both standby and ready state the additional
hysteresis which applies when an MS selects a cell in a new Routing Area.
Bit
321
000
0 dB
001
2 dB
010
4 dB
011
6 dB
100
8 dB
101
10 dB
110
12 dB
111
14 dB

In standby or ready state, if the new cell and the serving cell are in a different
routing area, RA_RESELECT_HYSTERESIS must be subtracted from C32
value.
This
parameter
replaces
the
parameter
GPRS_
CELL_RESELECT_HYSTERESIS if they are in the same RA. Generally, the

value of hysteresis in RA reselection is greater than that of the hysteresis in
GPRS cell reselection.
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4.1.5.3. C31_HYST
This parameter sets that the GPRS_CELL _RESELECT_HYSTERESIS is
applied to the C31 criterion.
If the value is set to 1, the GPRS_CELL _RESELECT_HYSTERESIS is applied
to the C31 criterion.
If the value is set to 0, the GPRS_CELL _RESELECT_HYSTERESIS is not
applied in the C31 criterion.

The signal level threshold criterion parameter C31 for hierarchical cell structures
(HCS) is used to determine whether to use the prioritized hierarchical GPRS and
LSA cell re-selection. If more than one cell has the highest priority level, the MS
selects the cell of the greatest C32 value.
C31 (s) = RLA_P (s) - HCS_THR (s)
(serving cell)
C31 (n) = RLA_P (n) - HCS_THR (n) TO (n) * L (n) (neighbor cell)
Where,
HCS_THR is the signal level threshold applied in HCS GPRS and cell
reselection. HCS_THR is broadcasted on PBCCH of the serving cell.
4.1.5.4. C32_QUAL
This
parameter
defines
whether
to
use
exception
rules
for
GPRS_RESELECT_OFFSET in cell reselection.

If the value is set to 1, when an MS calculates the C32 value in cell reselection,
the parameter GPRS_RESELECT_OFFSET is used.
If the value is set to 0, when an MS calculates the C32 value in cell reselection,
the parameter GPRS_RESELECT_OFFSET is not used.
Here C32 defined the criteria for an MS to select a cell among the cells having
the same priority.

C32 criterion improves the C2 criterion used by GSM. It applies the offset and
hysteresis value to each cell. When cell update programs or cell reselection for
the update programs must be executed, the hysteresis value is used. When no
PBCCH exists in a serving cell, an MS executes the cell reselection according to
C2 criterion.
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C32 (s) = C1 (s) (serving cell)

C32 (n) = C1 (n) + GPRS_RESELECT_OFFSET (n) TO (n) * (1-L (n)) (neighbor cell)
Where:
TO (n) = GPRS_TEMPORARY_OFFSET (n) * H (GPRS_PENALTY_TIME (n) - T

(n))
L (n) = 0 if PRIORITY_CLASS (n) = PRIORITY_CLASS(s)
L (n) = 1 if PRIORITY_CLASS (n) PRIORITY_CLASS (s)
H (x) = 0 if x < 0
H (x) = 1 if x 0
T is the timer. If the MS records a cell in the 6 neighbor cells of the highest
priority, the timer of the cell starts when the initial value is set to 0. If
previous cells are added to the neighbor cells of the highest priority, the
value for T is set to PENALTY_TIME.
4.1.5.5. GPRS_TEMPORARY_OFFSET
This parameter indicates the negative offset of a cell that the MS must use for
duration of GPRS_PENALTY_TIME.
Bit
321
000
0 dB
001
10 dB
010
20 dB
011
30 dB
100
40 dB
101
50 dB
110
60 dB
111
infinity
4.1.5.6. GPRS_PENALTY_TIME
II. Definition and Format
This
parameter
defines
the
length
of
time
for
which
GPRS_TEMPORARY_OFFSET is active.
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Bit
54321
00000
10 seconds
00001
20 seconds
...
11111
320 seconds
H (x) = 0 if X < 0; H (x) = 1 if X > 0.

L = 0 if PRIORITY_CLASS (serving cell) = PRIORITY_CLASS (neighbor cell).
L = 1 if PRIORITY_CLASS (serving cell) PRIORITY_CLASS (neighbor cell).
4.1.5.7. GPRS_RESELECT_OFFSET
This parameter is used by the MS to apply a positive or negative offset and a
hysteresis to the GPRS cell reselection criterion.
Bit
54321
00000
-52 dB
00001
-48 dB
...
01010
-12 dB
01011
-10 dB
...
10110
+12 dB
10111
+16 dB
...
11111
+48 dB
Note:
Default value of this parameter is 0 dB. If the field is omitted from the message,
the default value is 0 dB.
4.1.5.8. RANDOM_ACCESS_RETRY
This parameter defines that the MS is allowed to access another cell. If the value
is set to 1, the MS is allowed to access another cell if the cell is available.
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II. Settng and Effect

When an MS aborts all TBFs in progress, if the access in another cell is allowed
(for example, RANDOM_ACCESS_RETRY = 1), the MS performs an abnormal
cell reselection and initiates the establishment of an uplink TBF. The MS does
not reselect back to the original cell for T_RESEL seconds if another suitable cell
is available. The parameters RANDOM_ACCESS_RETRY and T_RESEL
(default value 5 seconds) are broadcast in PSI3.
If
the
access
in
another
cell
is
not
allowed
(for
example,
the
RANDOM_ACCESS_RETRY bit is not set), or no neighbor cell is available, the

MS returns the CCCH or PCCCH and sends and reports an RLC/MAC failure to
upper layers.
4.1.5.9. T_RESEL
This parameter is time parameter. When an MS performs an abnormal release
with cell reselection, if other cells are available, the MS cannot reselect this cell
in T_RESEL seconds.
This parameter is coded according to following table.
Bit
321
000
5 seconds
001
10 seconds
010
15 seconds
011
20 seconds
100
30 seconds
101
60 seconds
110
120 seconds
111
300 seconds
4..1.6. Measurement Report Control Parameters

The network controls cell reselection process, and orders the MS to send
measurement reports and to receive decisions from the network. The network
control parameters set the attributes when MS sends network control
measurement reports in MM Read state. They are:
NETWORK_CONTROL_ORDER
NC_NON_DRX_PERIOD
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NC_REPORTING_PERIOD_I
NC_REPORTING_PERIOD_T
4.1.6.1. NETWORK_CONTROL_ORDER
This parameter decides how the MS sends measurement reports in MM Ready
state.
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Bit
21
00
NC0
01
NC1
10
NC2
11
RESET
Note:
This parameter can be set to NC0, NC1, and NC2.

If the NETWORK_CONTROL_ORDER parameter = NC0, the MS controls auto
cell reselection, without sending measurement repots to the network.
If the NETWORK_CONTROL_ORDER parameter = NC1, the MS controls auto
cell resection, and sends measurement reports.
If the NETWORK_CONTROL_ORDER parameter = NC2, the MS sends
measurement reports to the network, without auto cell reselection. The network
controls the cell reselection.
4.1.6.2. NC_Non-DRX_PERIOD
This field indicates the minimum time the mobile station stays in non-DRX mode
after an NC-measurement report has been sent.
This parameter is coded according to the following table:
bit
321
000
No non-DRX mode after a measurement report has been sent.
001
0.24s
010
0.48s (default)
011
0.72s
100
0.96s
101
1.20s
110
1.44s
111
1.92s
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When an MS works in a non_DRX mode, the MS consumes more power.
Therefore, a larger DRX_Timer_Max value shortens the TBF establishment time,
but the MS consumes more power. A smaller DRX_Timer_Max value saves the
MS power. However, paging process is added to DRX mode, so the signaling
load of system and delay of data transmission increases.
4.1.6.3. NC_REPORTING_PERIOD_I and NC_REPORTING_PERIOD_T

These fields indicate the time period for cell reselection measurement reporting
for packet idle mode (I) and packet transfer mode (T) respectively when the MS
performs NC measurements.
This parameter is coded according to the following table:
bit
321
000
0.48s
001
0.96s
010
1.92s
011
3.84s (default value for NC_REPORTING_PERIOD_T)
100
7.68s
101
15.36s
110
30.72s
111
61.44s
(default
value
for
NC_REPORTING_PERIOD_I)

When working in mode NC1 or NC2, the MS performs NC measurements. It
determines
the
period
of
measurement
(NC_NON_DRX_PERIOD,
repot
using
the
parameters
NC_REPORTING_PARAMETER_I,
and
NC_REPORTING_PARAMETER_T) in the field (the PSI5, the SI13, PSI13,, the

PACKET CELL CHANGE ORDER or the PACKET MEASUREMENT ORDER
message).
If
NC_NON_DRX_PERIOD,
NC_REPORTING_PERIOD_I
or
NC_REPORTING_PERIOD_T are not received by the MS, the default values

must be used.
When ordered to send measurement reports, the MS must continuously monitor
all
carriers
in
BA
(GPRS)
or
as
indicated
by
the
parameter
NC_FREQUENCY_LIST and the BCCH carrier of the serving cell. The

measurement requirements vary with actual packet mode.
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For each carrier, the measured received signal level (RXLEV) must be the
average of the received signal level measurement samples in dBm taken on that
carrier within the reporting period. The reporting period is defined as follows:
In packet idle mode, the reporting period is NC_REPORTING_PERIOD_I

rounded off to the nearest smaller integer multiple of DRX period if
NC_REPORTING PERIOD_I is greater than DRX period, otherwise, the
reporting period is DRX period.
In
packet
transfer
mode,
the
reporting
period
is
indicated
in
NC_REPORTING_PERIOD_T.
Extended measurement parameters

The network also can request measurement reports from the MS for other
purposes
than
cell
re-selection.
This
is
indicated
by
the
parameter
EXT_MEASUREMENT_ORDER.
A set of measurement reporting parameters (EXT_MEASUREMENT_ORDER,
EXT_FREQUENCY_LIST,
EXT_REPORTING_TYPE,
EXT_REPORTING_PERIOD,
INT_FREQUENCY
and
NCC_PERMITTED)
is
broadcast on PBCCH or CPBCCH. The parameters are also sent individually to

an MS on PCCCH, CPCCCH or PACCH. At that time, they override the
broadcast parameters. The individual parameters are valid until the RESET
command is sent to the MS, there is a downlink signaling failure or the MS
selects a new cell. The extended measurement parameters are:
EXT_MEASUREMENT_ORDER
NCC_PERMITTED
INT_FREQUENCY
EEXT_REPORTING_TYPE
EXT_REPORTING_PERIOD
4.1.6.4. EXT_MEASUREMENT_ORDER
The EXT_MEASUREMENT_ORDER field indicates to the MS how to interpret
the rest of the extended measurement parameters.
bit
21
00
EM0
01
EM1
10
11
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Note:
This parameter can be set to EMO, EM1, and reset.
If the EXT_MEASUREMENT_ORDER parameter = EM1, the MS does not
perform extended measurements. If EXT_MEASUREMENT_ORDER parameter
= EM1, the MS must send measurement reports to the network.
4.1.6.5. NCC_PERMITTED
This field is a bitmap of NCCs for which the mobile station is permitted to report
measurement. This bitmap relates to NCC part of BSIC (see coding field in the
protocol 04.08).
4.1.6.6. INT_FREQUENCY
This optional field indicates the frequency upon which the interference
measurement is made. This field is an index into the EXT Frequency List. If the
field is not included in any instance of the message, no interference
measurements are done. The range is from 0 to 31.
4.1.6.7. EXT_REPORTING_TYPE
This field indicates the type of extended measurement report used on extended
measurement frequency.
When ordered to send extended measurement reports, the MS must monitor all
carriers as indicated by the parameter EXT_FREQUENCY_LIST. The parameter
EXT_REPORTING_TYPE indicates one of three different types of reporting:
Type 1: Carriers that must be reported if they are among the 6 strongest
carriers regardless of whether BSIC was decoded or not. The measurement
report must contain received signal level and, if successfully decoded BSIC.
Type 2: Carriers that must be reported if they are among the 6 strongest
carriers and BSIC is successfully decoded and with allowed NCC part as
indicated by NCC_PERMITTED. The measurement report must contain
received signal level and BSIC.
Type 3:
Carriers that must be reported without BSIC decoding. The
measurement report must contain received signal level. In addition

interference can be reported for one carrier.
4.1.6.8. EXT_REPORTING_PERIOD
This field indicates the time interval between extended measurement reports.
This field is coded according to the following table:.
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bit
321
000
60s
001
120s
010
240s
011
480s
100
960s
101
1920s
(default
value
for
EXT_REPORTING_TYPE )
110
3840s
111
7680s
Power control measurement parameters

The power control data sets power control-related parameters, such as the
conditions for starting power control. The parameters are:
MinRptNumForGammaCh sets the minimum number of valid measurement

reports received by PCU for power algorithm.
IdealRxQual sets the expected ideal receiving quality. The receiving quality
corresponds to bit error rate (BER) of channels.
RxQualTolerance sets the tolerance value for power control, and it

corresponds to offset value of ideal receiving quality.
GammaChChangeTime sets the time when GammaCh changes and the

received quality must meet a condition.
GammaChChangeStep sets the steps every time when GammaCh changes

dynamically.
4..1.7. CS Change and Control Parameters

A GPRS system has four coding schemes (CS). They are CS-1, CS-2, CS-3, and
CS-4. The higher the CS level is, the higher the data transmission rate is, and
the more the requirements for channel quality are. PCU system changes CS
dynamically for the best fulfillments according to factors like channel quality. The
CS change and control parameters are as follows:
MinMeasRptNumForCsdc sets the minimum number of measurement

reports for dynamic change of CS, namely, the averaged number of
measurement reports.
UlCsChangeQualThreshold0 sets the threshold reference value of channel

quality for judging dynamic change of CS-1 and CS-2 on uplink TBF.
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quality for judging dynamic change of CS-2 and CS-3 on uplink TBF.

quality for dynamic change of CS-3 and CS-4 on uplink TBF.
UlUpwardCsdcQualHysteresis0 sets the hysteresis value when the upward

TBF changes from CS-1 to CS-2.


UlDownwardCsdcQualHysteresis0 sets the hysteresis value when the

downward TBF changes from CS-2 to CS-1.


MinCSChangeTimeGap sets the time gap when the TBF changes from one
CS to another in the same direction again.
DlCsChangeILevelThreshold0 sets the interference level threshold when the

downlink TBF changes between CS-1 and CS-2.


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4.2 GRPS MM Parameters

This section introduces the parameters and timers in the flows, such as Attach,
Detach, RAU, Relocation, Inter-system Change, and Security Management.
4.2.1 GMM Timer

The GPRS Mobility Management (GMM) timer controls the waiting time or period
during the GMM to avoid no reply from the other party due to exceptions.
T3322 (s), a Detach Response Timer, controls the time of waiting for a
Detach Accept message after the network side sends a Detach Request
message. If the timer expires, the network side resends the Detach
Request message. This timer is defaulted to 6.
T3350 (s), an Message Resending Timer, controls the time of network side
waiting for an Attach Complete, Routing Area Update Complete e, and
P-TMSI Reallocation Complete message. The timer starts when the
network side sends an Attach Accept, Routing Area Update Accept, and
P-TMSI Reallocation Complete message, and stops when the network
side receives an Attach Accept, Routing Area Update Accept, and PTMSI Reallocation Complete message. When the timer expires, the
network side resends the Attach Accept, Route Area Update Accept, and
P-TMSI Reallocation Complete message for four times before the program
is terminated. This timer is defaulted to 6.
T3360 (s), an Authentication and Encryption Timer, controls the time of

network side waiting for an Authentication and Encryption Response
message. The timer starts when the network side sends an Authentication
and Encryption Request message, and stops when the network side
receives an Authentication and Encryption Response message. When the
timer expires, the network side resends the Authentication and Encryption
Request message for four times before the program is terminated. This
timer is defaulted to 6.
T3370 (s), an ID Verification Timer, controls the time of network side waiting
for an ID Verification Response message. The timer starts when SGSN
sends an ID Verification Request message to MS for IMSI, and stops when
the network side receives an ID Verification Response message. When the
timer expires, the network side resends the ID Verification Request
message. The network resends the message for four times before the
program is terminated. This timer is defaulted to 6.
T3313 (s), a Paging Response Timer, controls the time for network side
waiting for paging response. If the timer expires, the network side resends
the Paging Request message. This timer is defaulted to 6. The period of
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timer T3313 must be considered as well as the resending times. The

operators decide the resending times.
T3314 (s), a Ready Timer, controls the interval when two continuous layer 3
PDUs are received. Before the timer expires, if the network sends new layer
3 PDU to the MS, the system pages the user. Otherwise, the network side is
enforced to enter the STANDBY state. This timer is defaulted to 44. The
value in the MS is greater than that in the network side.
T3312 (min), a Periodical Route Update Timer, controls the interval for MS
periodically updating the timer. This timer is also delivered to MS when the
network sends an Attach Accept or Route Update Accept message to
MS. It is defaulted to 54 minutes.
MSRCHTMR (min) controls the time for MS reaching the timer. It is

defaulted to 58 minutes (4 min greater than T3312).
PTMSITMR (h) is a PTMSI Reallocation Timer. It ranges from 0 to 24, and

defaulted to 0. 0 means no P-TMSI reallocation flow.
4.2.2 BSSAPP Timer Parameters

The GPRS system defaults lengths of BSSAPP timers during the initialization.
The default values are recommended by protocol, so the users need not modify
them.
The description of parameters of BSSAPP timers is as follows:
T6_1 (s), a Location Update Timer, controls the time of waiting for a
Location Update Response at Gs Interface message. It is defaulted to 15.
T8 (s), a GPRS Detach Timer, controls the time of waiting for a GPRS
Detach Response at Gs Interface message. If the timer expires, the SGSN
resends the GPRS Detach Request message. This timer is defaulted to 4.
T9 (s), an Explicit IMSI Detach Timer, controls the time of waiting for an
Explicit IMSI Detach Response at Gs Interface message. If the timer
expires, the SGSN resends the Explicit IMSI Detach Request message.
This timer is defaulted to 4.
T10 (s), an Implicit IMSI Detach Timer, controls the time of waiting for an
Implicit IMSI Detach Response at Gs Interface message. If the timer
expires, SGSN resends the Implicit IMSI Detach Request message. This
timer is defaulted to 4.
T12_1 (s), a SGSN Reset Flag Timer, protects SGSN reset flag. When
SGSN is reset, the Flag is set to TRUE and the timer starts. When the timer
expires, the Flag is set to FALSE. This timer is defaulted to 8.
T12_2 (s), a SGSN Reset VLR Response Timer, controls the time of waiting
for a SGSN Reset Response at Gs Interface message. If the timer expires,
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SGSN resends the SGSN Reset Indication message. This timer is

defaulted to 4.
4.3 GPRS Session Management Parameters

4.3.1 Introduction to Session Management Function
Session Management (SM) establishes, modifies, and releases the tunnel
between SGSN and GGSN. 3G-SGSN SM establishes, modifies, and releases
the radio access bearer (RAB) between SGSN and RNC/MS.
SM includes functions as follows:
PDP context activation
PDP context modification
PDP context deactivation
PDP context preservation
4.3.2 SM Parameters Optimization

The SM parameters include contents as follows:
Item 1 is the software parameter of SM.
Other items are configuration data between SM and GGSN and router
network. The data is configured based on the actual network conditions.
Item 5, the Interconnection PLMN Control table, controls other PLMN users
to access the GPRS network during the PDP activation (including MSoriginated activation, secondary activation and network side activation).
The description of parameters is as follows:

Figure 1.1 shows the session management status in MS.
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DI (REQ PDP CONTX. ACTIV)
DI (DEACTIV. PDP CONTX. ACC)
PDP-INACTIVE
DR (ACTIV. PDP CONTX. REQ)

DR (DEACTIV. PDP
CONTX. ACC)
DR (ACTIV. PDP
CONTX. REQ)
DR (DEACTIV. PDP
CONTX. ACC)
DI (ACTIV. PDP CONTX. REJ)
DI (DEACTIV. PDP CONTX. REQ)
PDP-ACTIVEPENDING
DI (ACTIV. PDP CONTX. ACC)
PDP-INACTIVEPENDING
DR (DEACTIV. PDP CONTX. REQ)

DR (DEACTIV. PDP
CONTX. REQ)
DR (MOD. PDP CONTX. REQ)
PDP-MODIFYPENDING
PDP-ACTIVE
DI(MOD. PDP CONTX. ACC)
DR (MOD PDP CONTXT ACC)
DI (MOD PDP CONTXT REQ)
DI(MOD. PDP CONTX. REJ)

DR: GMMSM-DATA-REQUEST (Message), i.e. message sent by an MS
DI: GMMSM-DATA-INDICATION (Message), i.e. message received by an MS
Figure 1.1 Session management status in MS
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shows
the
session
management
status
in
MS.
PDP-ACTIVEPEND
DI (MOD PDP CONTXT REQ)
DR (MOD PDP
CONTXT ACC)
DI (REQ PDP CONTX. ACTIV. REJ)
DI (ACTIV. PDP CONTX. REQ)
DR (MOD PDP
CONTXT REJ)
DR (ACTIV. PDP
CONTX. ACC)
DR (REQ PDP CONTX. ACTIV)

DI (ACTIV. PDP CONTX. REQ)
DR (ACTIV. PDP
CONTX. ACC)
PDP ACTIVE
PDP-INACTIVE
DR (ACTIV. PDP CONTX. REJ)

DR (DEACTIV. PDP
CONTX. ACC)
DR (MODIFY. PDP CONTX. REQ)

DR (DEACTIV. PDP CONTX. REQ)
DI (DEACTIV. PDP CONTX. ACC)
DI (MODIFY. PDP CONTX. ACC)

DR (DEACTIV. PDP
CONTX. ACC)
PDP-INACTIVEPEND
PDP-MODIFYPEND
DR: GMMSM-DATA-REQUEST (Message), i.e. message sent by network

DI: GMMSM-DATA-INDICATION (Message), i.e. message received by the network
Session management status in network
PT is the peak traffic of default QoS supported by GSN. It ranges from 1 to

9, and defaulted to 9. The value meanings are as follows:
Table 1.1 Meanings of different PTs
Value
Peak traffic (octet/s)
1000
2000
4000
8000
16000
32000
64000
128000
256000
MT is the mean traffic of default QoS supported by SGSN. It is 31 and

ranges from 1 to 18. The value meanings are as follows:
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Table 1.2 Meaning of different MTs

Value
Mean traffic (octet/h)
100
200
500
1000
2000
5000
10000
20000
50000
10
100000
11
200000
12
500000
13
1000000
14
2000000
15
5000000
16
10000000
17
20000000
18
50000000
31
Best effort
TC is the traffic class of default QoS traffic supported by SGSN. It ranges

from 1 to 4. 1 means session class. 2 means traffic class. 3 means
interactive class. 4 means background class. 1 stands for the highest
class. 4 stands for the lowest class. TC is defaulted to 1.
MAXSDU is the maximum SDU length of default QoS supported by SGSN.

It ranges from 1 to 153, and defaulted to 153. The value meanings are as
follows:
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Table 1.3 Meanings of different MAXSDUs

Value
Maximum length (octet)
1150
101500 (increased by 10)
151
1502
152
1510
153
1520
MBRUPLK is the maximum block rate on uplink of default QoS supported by

SGSN.
GBRUPLK is the guarantee block rate on uplink of default QoS supported

by SGSN.
MBRDNLK is the maximum block rate on downlink of default QoS supported

by SGSN.
GBRDNLK is the guarantee block rate on downlink of default QoS

supported by SGSN.
MBRUPLK, GBRUPLK, MBRDNLK, and GBRDNLK range from 1 to 255, and

they are defaulted to 254. The value meanings are as follows:
Table 1.4 Meanings of different rate values
Value
Bit rate (kbit/s)
163
163, increased by 1
64127
64568, increased by 8
128254
255
DO is the delivery order of default QoS supported by SGSN. It ranges from

1 to 2. 1 means ordered, and 2 means unordered. Do is defaulted to 1.
DESDU is the delivery error SDU of default QoS supported by SGSN. It

ranges from 1 to 3. 1 means no detection, 2 means delivery, and 3
means no delivery. DESDU is defaulted to 1.
RBET is the reserved BER of default QoS supported by SGSN. It ranges

from 1 to 9, and defaulted to 9. The value meanings are as follows:
Table 1.5 Meanings of different RBETs

Value
Bit rate
510-2
110-2
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510-3
410-3
110-3
110-4
110-5
110-6
610-8
SDUER is the SDU error rate of default QoS supported by SGSN. It ranges
from 1 to 7, and is defaulted to 6. The value meanings are as follows:
Table 1.6 Meanings of different SDUERs

Value
Rate
110-2
710-3
110-3
110-4
110-5
110-6
110-1
THPRI is the transmission priority of default QoS supported by SGSN. It

ranges from 1 to 3. 1 stands for the highest class. THPRI is defaulted to 1.
TD is the transfer delay of default QoS supported by SGSN. It ranges from 1

to 62, and defaulted to 1. The value meanings are as follows:
Table 1.7 Meanings of different TDs

Value
TD (ms)
115
1631
3262
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RADIOPRI is the radio priority of default QoS supported by SGSN. It ranges

from 1 to 4, and defaulted to 2.---priority.
APN_OI is the operator ID of APN. The MNC and MCC must be configured
as Mncxxx. gprs and Mccyyy.gprs.
T3385 (s) is the timer of network side activation. It ranges from 1 to 86400,
and defaulted to 8.
T3386 (s) is the timer of network side modification. It ranges from 1 to

86400, and defaulted to 8.
T3395 (s) is the timer of network side deactivation. It ranges from 1 to

86400, and defaulted to 8.
SM_DNS_TIMER (s) controls the time for SM querying DNS. It ranges from
1 to 86400, and defaulted to 10.
SM_GTPC_TIMER (s) controls the time for SM waiting for GTPC initial
response. It ranges from 1 to 86400, and defaulted to 40.
SM_RNC_TIMER (s) controls the time for SM waiting for RAB assignment
response. It ranges from 1 to 86400, and defaulted to 8.
SM_BSS_PFT_T9 (s) controls the time for BSS reserving the PFC. It
ranges from 5 to 1920, and defaulted to 40.
QoS_MAPPING ranges form 0 to 1. 0 means compliance to the 23.107

protocol. 1 means compliance to the special requirements by MOT. This
parameter is defaulted to 0.
Para type ranges from 0 to 1. 0 means QoS type. When QoS configuration
needs modification, the QoS of the parameter is selected first and the
related items are modified. 1 means TIMER type. When SM related timer
length must be modified, the parameter value TIMER is selected first and
length of TIMER is modified.
The value of Bit rate list is 384 kbps, 256 kbps, 144 kbps, 128 kbps, 64
kbps, 32 kbps, 16 kbps, and 8 kbps. When SGSN and RNC assign the
RAB, if RNC cannot accept the rate provided by the SGSN, the SGSN and
RNC attempts to configure the rate for multiple times before an acceptable
rate by them. The rates in the list are configured according to actual rate
supported by the RNC.
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GPRS Cell Parameters...............................................................................................

GPRS Cell Access Control Parameters..........................................................

Power Control Parameters..............................................................................

GPRS Cell Identity.............................................................................................

GPRS Cell Reselection Parameters...............................................................

Measurement Report Control Parameters.........................................................

CS Change and Control Parameters.................................................................

4.2 GRPS MM Parameters.......................................................................................................

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4.1. GPRS Cell Parameters

PAN_INC, PAN_MAX, and T3193. Descriptions of them are as follows.

When Gs interface is configured in the GPRS network, NMOI is required.

When no Gs interface but a PCCCH is configured in the GPRS network,

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T3168 is coded according to the following table.

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downlink data, it initiates a paging or immediate assignment flow (the MS is in

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TBC stands for total RLC data blocks to be transferred in TBF.

The value of round () is the smallest integer in the brace bracket.

BS_CV_MAX is broadcast through system information (SI).

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PACKET UPLINK ACK/NACK message during the countdown procedure, the

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GPRS cell option parameters:

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4..1.2. GPRS Cell Access Control Parameters

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