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3 | h1. Configuration Guide |
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5 | The first challenge in setting up a cellular network is to actually know what you |
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6 | want to setup and which components you need to achieve that. |
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8 | 2 | neels | h1. 2G Networks |
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10 | 2 | neels | h2. Radio Equipment |
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12 | There is a multitude of BTS equipment that works with Osmocom to choose from. |
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14 | Various BTS models actually run Osmocom's OsmoBTS and OsmoPCU software: |
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16 | 2 | neels | * [[OpenBSC:sysmoBTS]] (osmo-bts-sysmo) |
17 | 8 | ipse | * [[OsmoTRX:|SDR based BTSs]], e.g. using the Ettus B200 or Fairwaves' UmTRX (osmo-trx plus osmo-bts-trx) |
18 | 2 | neels | * Octasic [[OctBTS]] (osmo-bts-octphy) |
19 | * Nutaq [[Litecell 1.5]] (osmo-bts-lc15) |
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21 | Others are "closed" BTS that are nevertheless interoperable with Osmocom's |
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22 | BSC layer: |
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24 | 2 | neels | * ip.access [[OpenBSC:NanoBTS]] |
25 | * Siemens [[OpenBSC:BS11]] |
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26 | 3 | neels | * [[OpenBSC:Ericsson RBS]] |
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28 | 2 | neels | h2. Core Network |
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30 | 9 | neels | * Are you going to plug into a 3rd party MSC, e.g. the "voice" part of a mobile operator's core network? Then you will want to use the standalone [[OpenBSC:]] approach. |
31 | 10 | neels | ** Since 2017, Osmocom offers a true SCCP/M3UA based A-interface. This is available in the new osmo-bsc.git; look for "osmo-bsc" in nightly debian packages / OpenEmbedded feeds (starting from "201705"). |
32 | 9 | neels | ** Originally, Osmocom supported only an SCCPlite based A-interface. This is still available in the old openbsc.git; in nightly debian packages, look for "osmocom-bsc", in OpenEmbedded feeds (starting from "201705"), look for "osmo-bsc-sccplite". |
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34 | * Are you looking for a self-contained complete core network? |
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35 | 9 | neels | ** Since 2017, it is recommended to use OsmoHLR, OsmoMSC, OsmoSTP, OsmoBSC and OsmoMGW. See the [[Osmocom Network In The Box]] guide. |
36 | ** Historically, Osmocom offered the [[OsmoNITB:]] "Network-In-The-Box" approach. It is still available, but active development is now focused on the new separate programs. To migrate from OsmoNITB to the new separate programs, see the [[OsmoNITB Migration Guide]]. |
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38 | 9 | neels | * [[Miscellaneous Projects:osmo-sip-connector]] may connect your OsmoMSC or OsmoNITB to external VoIP services. |
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40 | 9 | neels | * GPRS and EGPRS data services are provided by, for example, [[OsmoSGSN:]] and [[OpenGGSN:OsmoGGSN]]. Operation with a 3rd party SGSN or GGSN are also possible. |
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42 | 9 | neels | * Osmocom also contains various tools to tunnel GTP, RTP/MGCP or A protocols through a NAT layer: |
43 | 4 | neels | ** osmo-bsc_nat |
44 | ** osmo-bsc_mgcp |
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45 | ** gtphub |
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47 | h1. 3G Networks |
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49 | h2. Radio Equipment |
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51 | You will need hNodeB hardware that is capable of talking the Iuh protocol |
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52 | over IP. This type of 3G cell is also known as small cell or femto-cell. |
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54 | 4 | neels | Sysmocom offers a professional small cell product for these purposes to customers. |
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56 | 4 | neels | We're also working on a lowest-cost femtocell offering strictly limited to active |
57 | contributors to the Osmocom projects. |
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59 | 1 | neels | h2. Core Network |
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61 | As outlined in "this article":https://osmocom.org/news/59, the Osmocom 3G core network uses OsmoHNBGW to |
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62 | 6 | neels | connect to OsmoMSC and OsmoSGSN. Furthermore osmo-bsc_mgcp is used to |
63 | 7 | laforge | relay RTP voice streams and OsmoGGSN may be used to provide data services. |
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65 | See [[Getting Started with 3G]] |