GENERIC ACCESS NETWORK (GAN)
-BY KARAN KUKREJA
What is Generic Access Network ? • Also called the UMA. • Telecommunication system extending mobile services over IP. • Most imp application is Dual-Mode handset service.
Who made it ? • • • • • • •
Alcatel Nokia Nortel Networks O2 Research in Motion Rogers Wireless Siemens
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British Telecom Cingular Ericsson Kineto Wireless Motorola Sony Ericsson T-Mobile US
Services by the GAN/UMA • DUAL-MODE handset. • FEMTOCELL. • ANALOG TERMINAL ADAPTOR. • SOFT-MOBILE. • THE MOST IMPORTANT OF THEM IS ITS SERVICE TO THE DUAL MODE HANDSET.
Phases of development
Requirements for using GAN services • Dual-mode handset • Network-controllers • Call control system • Secured internet connection
Working of the Dual-Mode service • Dual mode uses both GSM and Wi-fi . • Outside home-local tariff plan. • At home VOIP tariff.
The GAN model
GAN functional Architecture
Modes of operation • 4 modes :
> GERAN-only > GERAN-preferred > GAN-preferred > GAN-only
Advantages & Disadvantages Advantages : a.Less expensive. b.Less congestion. c.Easy connection through Hot-Spots. d.More affordable as compared to landline. Disadvantages : a.More battery usage and heavy devices. b.Will lead to increase in rate plans of VOIP.
Use in other fields • Femtocell • Analog Terminal Adapter • Soft-mobile
Similar Technology
• DECT-Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications
References •
GAN participating companies link http://www.umatechnology.org/participants/index.htm
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UMA overview http://umatoday.com/umaOverview.php
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A Brief History of UMA http://umatoday.com/briefHistory.php
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GPP OVERVIEW
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Definitions http://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid40_gci1208707,00.ht
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All about protocols http://www.voxeo.com/products/voip-home.jsp
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GSM, TDMA - CDMA, Wireless LAN http://whitepapers.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=268373
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generic_Access_Network#Similar_technologies
http://www.3gpp.org/About/about.htm
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