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5G Core Networks
Powering Digitalization

Gain insights into 5G network technology and standards

Stefan Rommer (Author), Peter Hedman (Author), Magnus Olsson (Author), Lars Frid (Author), Shabnam Sultana (Author), Catherine Mulligan (Author)

9780081030097, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 13 November 2019

502 pages
23.4 x 19 x 3.1 cm, 0.94 kg

5G Core Networks: Powering Digitalization provides an overview of the 5G Core network architecture, as well as giving descriptions of cloud technologies and the key concepts in the 3GPP rel-15/16 specifications. Written by the authors who are heavily involved in development of the 5G standards and who wrote the successful book on EPC and 4G Packet Networks, this book provides an authoritative reference on the technologies and standards of the 3GPP 5G Core network.

Content includes:

  • An overview of the 5G Core Architecture
  • The Stand-Alone and Non-Stand-Alone Architectures
  • Detailed presentation of 5G Core key concepts
  • An overview of 5G Radio and Cloud technologies

Learn

  • The differences between the 5G Core network and previous core network generations
  • How the interworking with previous network standards is defined
  • Why certain functionality has been included and what is beyond the scope of 5G Core
  • How the specifications relate to state-of-the-art web-scale concepts and virtualization technologies
  • Details of the protocol and service descriptions
  • Examples of network deployment options

1. Introduction 2. Drivers for 5G 3. Architecture overview 4. EPC for 5G 5. Key concepts 6. Session management 7. Mobility Management 8. Security 9. Quality-of-Service 10. Policy control and charging 11. Network slicing 12. Dual connectivity 13. Network functions and services 14. Protocols 15. Selected call flows 16. Architecture extensions and vertical industries 17. Future outlook

Subject Areas: Computer networking & communications [UT], WAP [wireless technology TJKW]

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