RANAP
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RANAP (Radio Access Network Application Part) protocol is used in UMTS signaling between the Core Network, which can be a MSC or SGSN, and the UTRAN. RANAP is carried over Iu-interface.
Functionality
RANAP is used for the following tasks:- Relocation
- Radio Access Bearer Management
- Paging
- Transport of signalling between a UE and the Core Network (non-access stratum signalling)
References
WCDMA for UMTS By Harri Holma and Antti Toskala
External links
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