Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN)

Modulo’s Gateway GPRS Support Node (GGSN) is a ready-to-deploy software solution, which can function as SGSN or GGSN in a GPRS, EDGE or UMTS network.

 

Description

The software package is designed for deployments in low density population, for MVNOs launching data services, for rural operators who need to upgrade their GPRS/UMTS air interface to maintain roaming agreements with regional or national carriers and emerging market operators which requires an entry level GPRS, EDGE & UMTS solution.

Functionality of the Modulo GGSN

SGSN GGSN
 SMS  Security using RADIUS Authentication
 MMS  Static/Dynamic address allocation
 Charging IPCP Support
 Ciphering Network-Requested PDP Context Activation
 Compression Gc Interface with HLR
 Anonymous PDP context Activation/Deactivation RADIUS Accounting
 Circuit switched procedures ver Gs interface
 Inter SGSN handovers

Benefits of the Modulo GGSN

  • Low Cost of ownership – Off the shelf Platform – PC running Linux
  • Compact – Combines functionality of both SGSN and a GGSN in the same physical node
  • Covers platform obsolescence risk for future (Intel/Linux)
  • Most cost effective solution for service launch
  • Fosters realizable business models for maritime and inflight wireless cabins
  • Ready to deploy fully tested solution – reduces Time to Market
  • All key GSN interfaces have been inter-oped with leading vendor’s GPRS-mobiles & Infrastructure equipment
  • Professional services to integrate the GPRS Solution with the rest of the network elements
  • Highly responsive support – both during integration in Lab and Field, and in operation

 

Use cases for the Modulo GGSN

Sample Network Deployment

Sample-Network-Deployment

Serving as SGSN+GGSN in a same box

SGSN+GGSN

GGSN Product Specifications

SGSN

  • Base Station Subsystem (Gb) over Frame Relay and also over IP (as per R98 GSM 04.64-04.65 v7.1 & 08.16-08.18 v7.1)
  • HLR/EIR (Gr and Gf) over SS7/E1 and also over SIGTRAN/IP (as per R98 GSM 09.02 v7.1)
  • MSC/VLR (Gs) over SS7/E1 and also over SIGTRAN/IP (as per R98 GSM 09.16 v7.0 and 09.18 v7.1)
  • Charging Gateway (Ga) (as per R98 GSM 12.15 v7.4)
  • SMS Gateway (Gd) (as per R98 GSM 04.11 v7.0)
  • Other GSN (Gn and Gp) (as per R98 GSM 09.60 v7.3)
  • From 2,000 to 10,000 simultaneous subscriber sessions
  • 2.5G Peak user traffic rate: 40Mbps with Ciphering/No compression, 25Mbps with Ciphering/Compression
  • 3G Peak user traffic rate: 700Mbps (Uplink+Downlink)

GGSN

  • PDN (Gi) (as per R98 GSM 09.61 v7.1)
  • HLR (Gc) (as per R98 GSM 09.02 v7.1)
  • Charging Gateway (Ga) (as per R98 GSM 12.15 v7.4)
  • Other GSN (Gn and Gp) (as per R98 GSM 09.60 v7.3)
  • From 2,000 to 50,000 simultaneous subscriber sessions
  • 3G Peak user traffic rate: 700Mbps (Uplink+Downlink)