Glossary

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2G3G

3GPP

A

AAAAAAALA-bisADMFAGCHA-GPS

AHAHMAICHALI

AMAXAMR

AMR-FRAMR-HR

ANANSIAP

APGAPIAPNARPARQAS

ASICASD

ASCCASMASTA-terATMASV

ATMIWUAUCAXD

B

BA ListBAR

BCCHBCHBCM

BellcoreBERBFUBG

BGP

C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

BGWBICCBLER

BOOTPBPC

BPSKBS

BSCBSDBSIC

BSMCMBSMWZ

BSSBSSAPBSSGP

BTS

C

CACAA

CADECAMEL

CAPCASCASCATCBRCC

CCCHCCD

CCITTCCN

CCPCHCCTCH

CDCDA

CDMACDMCDR

CDSCDUCERCGI

CGSN

CHACHAPCHMC/ICIFCIMCKCM

CM IRP

CNCNACNAI

CNAMCNCSCNM

CN-OSSCNPSCOPS

CORBACoSCP

CPP

CPCHCRCCRLCS

CSDCSCFCSE

CSFSKDCSKD

CTDMACTR

D

D-AMPSDBM

DBMSDC

DCADCCHDCHDCIRDCN

DDNSDECTDENDESDF

DGPSDHCP

DiffServDL

DLHBDNSDoS

DPCCHDPCH

DPDCHDR (AST-DR)

DRNSDRX

DS-CDMADSCHDSCP

DTDTAPDTCH

DTIDTMFDTXDWSDXUDXX

E

EAHECPECU

EDGEEFR

EGPRSEGTEIR

EMAEM, EMS

EMMENUME-OTDERPESPET

ETBETCETSI

EXALO

F

FACCHFACH

FAUSCHFASFBI

FCCHFDD

FDMAFE

FECFERFIOLFNRFOXFPCFR

FSBFTP

G

GARPGC

GCCGCPGE

GEMGGSN

GiGMLCGMPCGMSCGMSK

GnGP

GPBGPRSGPSGr

GREGRXGSGs

GSHMGSLGSM

GSM OSSGSM RANGSM-SCFGSMSSF

GSNGSN-CM

GSSGSSMGTP

GTP-CGTP-U

GUI

H

HCSHLRHO

HPLMNHR

HSCSDHSIHSLHSS

HSSLHTTPHTML

HW

I

IAMIANAIAPIAS

IBAMIBAMIBPPICA

ICDMICMP

IDIDLIFIH

IIOPIK

IKEIM

IMEIIMSI

IMT-2000IN

INAPIOGIP

IPMMIPN

IPSecIPSec IP

IRIIRP

ISDNISIISLISP

ISUPIT

ITUIu

IubIur

IWFIWMSC

J

J2ASJASJD

K

KRD

L

L1L2

L2FL3LA

LA

LAC

LAILAN

LAPDLBSLCT

LDAPLDPLE

LEALEMFLER

LI-IMSLISLLCLMULSR

M

MAMAC

MAHOMAP

M-ASTMAXTA

MCMCCMcpsMCS

MEMExEMFUMGC

MGCFMGTMGW

MGWFMIB

MIEPMIMMINMM

MMCMMC

MMCPMMIMMLMMPMMSMMRMNC

MNP-SRFMO

MOHO

MoIPMPBNMPC

MPEGMPLSMPS-GMRRMRUMS

MSCMSISDNMSRNMSTP

MT

MTPMTR

MTTRMUI

MVNO

N

NASNAD/ESC config

NATNBAPNCB

NCSNDSNE

NFSN-ISUP

NMSNNANOSNOXNRRNRT

NSAPINt

NTPNWS

NWS-ANWS-ACNWS-AG

O

ODCHODMA

OLOMCOMSOMTO&MOPS

ORACHOSA

OSPFOSS

OSS-RCOVSF

P

PAPPBXPC

PCCHPCHPCI

PCMPCMCIAPCPCH

PCSPCUPDAPDC

PDCHPDNPDPPDP

PDSCHPDSPL2

PDUPEBPEPPFEPHS

PIPILTIMER

PITPIUPKI

PLMNPM

PMMPMTPN

PPPPPTP

PRACHPS

PSAPSD

PSCCCHPSCHPSEMPSK

PSTNPSUPTM

P-TMSI

PXM

Q

QoSQPSK

R

RARA

RABRAC

RACHRADIUS

RAIRAN

RANAPRAND

RANOSRASRB

RBSRESRF

RFCRIPRIRRLCRNCRNORNS

RNSAPRNTIRP

RPBRPGRPPRRCRRMRT

RTPRURURX

RX-blockRXI

RXLEVRXQUAL

S

SASAAL

SACCHSAPSAPISAT

SCSCB-RPSCCPSCFSCHSCPSCS

SCTPSDCCH

SDESDMSDOSDPSF

SFNSG

SGSNSGW

SIGTRANSIMSIPSIR

SITESLISLS

SMIASMIRSMLCSMPCSMS

SMS-CSMS-GMSCSMSIWMSC

SNMSNMPSNOSSOG

SONETSPSP

SPDSPDPSPI

SPICS-RBSRESSRFSRI

SRNCSRNSSRSSSSS

SS7SSB

SSCPSSDTSSF

SSLSSPST

STCSTMSTPSTS

STTDSUDA

SW

T

TATATB

TBFTCAPTCD

TCDMTCH

TCP/IPTD/CDMA

TDDTDM

TDMATE

TEIDTET

TEMSTeleVAS

TFCITFITFTTIDTLLITLS

TMOSTNMSToSTPCTRA

TRABTRAMTRAR

TRARTTRAUTRC

TRDIPTRHTRITRU

TRUDTRX

TRXCTS

TSCTTM

TXTX-block

U

UDPUEUIULUm

UMTSURA

URANURLUSFUSIMUSIMUSSD

UTOPIAUTRA

UTRANUu

V

VASVBRVBS

VGCSVHEViGVIPVLRVoIP

VPLMNVPN

W

WAPWCDMA

WCDMA RANWinFIOLWISE™W-LANWPP

wTRU

X

XMLXRES

XOT Router

2rd Generation mobile telecommunication system3rd Generation mobile telecommunication system3rd Generation Partnership Project

Authorization AuthorityAuthentication, Accounting and Authorization functionsATM Adaptation LayerInterface between BSC and BTSAdministration FunctionAccess Grant CHannelAssisted Global Positioning SystemAuthentication HeaderAXE HW Management ModuleAcquisition Indication ChannelATM Link InterfaceAccess Multiplexed SwitchAdaptive Multi Rate CodecAdaptive Multi Rate-Full RateAdaptive Multi Rate-Half RateAccess NetworkAmerican National Standards InstituteAdjunct Processor CommandsAdjunct Processor GroupApplication Programming InterfaceAccess Point NameAddress Resolution ProtocolAutomatic Repeat on RequestAccess StratumApplication Specific Integrated CircuitsAdministration Statistical DatabaseATM Switch Core CircuitAXE SW Management ModuleAnnouncement Service TerminalInterface between BSC and TRCAsynchronous Transfer ModeAlarm Status ViewerATM Interworking UnitAuthentication CenterATM switch

BCCH Allocation ListBA-List RecordingBroadcast Control ChannelBroadcast ChannelBase Station ManagementBell Communications ResearchBit Error RateBattery Fuse UnitBorder GatewayBorder Gateway Protocol

M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Billing GatewayBearer Independent Call ControlBlock Error RateBootstrap ProtocolBasic Physical ChannelBinary Phase Shift KeyingBase StationBase Station ControllerBasic Statistical DatabaseBase Station Identity CodeBSM Configuration ManagementBase Station Planning WizardBase Station SubsystemBase station Support System Application PartBase Station System GPRS ProtocolBase Transceiver System

Capacity AllocationCapacity Allocation AcknowledgementCPP Application Development EnvironmentCustomised Application for Mobile Enhanced LogicCAMEL Application Part (protocol)Channel Associated SignalingCustomer Administration SystemsCode Answer and Tone SenderConstant Bit RateCall ControlCommon Control ChannelConference Call DeviceConsultative Comittee for International Telephone and TelegraphCost Control NodeCommon Control Physical ChannelCoded Composite Transport ChannelCapacity DeallocationCapacity Deallocation AcknowledgementCode Division Multiple AccessNetwork Statistics, Statistical Data MartChannel event recordingsCall Data RecordCall Distribution Services SubsystemCombining and Distribution UnitCapacity DeallocationCell Global IdentityCombined GPRS Service NodeCo-located GPRS Support NodeCommand Handling ApplicationChallenge Handshake Authentication ProtocolCPP HW Management ModuleCarrier to Interference RatioCommon Integration FrameworkCommon Information ModelCiphering KeyConfiguration ManagementCircuit ModeConnection ManagementConfiguration Management -Integration Reference Point

Core NetworkCellular Network AdministrationCellular Network Administration InterfaceCellular Network Activity ManagerCore Network Circuit-SwitchedCustomer Network ManagementCore Network Operations Support SystemCore Network Packet-SwitchedCommon Open Policy Service ProtocolCommon Object Request Broker ArchitectureClass of ServiceCentral ProcessorConnectivity Packet PlatformCello Packet PlatformCommon Packet ChannelCyclic Redundancy CheckCertificate Revocation ListCircuit SwitchedComplementary Statistical DatabaseCall/Session Control FunctionCAMEL Service EnvironmentCode Sender Frequency Shift Key DeviceCode Sender Key-set DeviceCode Time Division Multiple AccessCell Traffic Recording

Digital Advanced Mobile Phone SystemDevice Board ModuleDatabase Management SystemDedicated Control SAPDynamic channel allocationDedicated Control ChannelDedicated ChannelDetailed Call Information RecordingData Communications NetworkDynamic Domain Name ServiceDigital Enhanced Cordless TelecommunicationsDirectory Enabled NetworkingData Encryption StandardDelivery FunctionDifferentiated GPS receiverDynamic Host Configuration ProtocolDifferentiated ServicesDownlink (Forward link)Digital Link Half BoardDomain Name ServiceDenial of Service (attack)Dedicated Physical Control ChannelDedicated Physical ChannelDedicated Physical Data Channel

Drift RNSDiscontinuous ReceptionDirect-Sequence Code Division Multiple AccessDownlink Shared ChannelDiffServ Code Point

Digital speech phrasing and Random access memory Announcement Service Terminal

Data TranscriptDirect Transfer Application PartDedicated Traffic ChannelData Transmission InterworkingDual Tone Multi FrequencyDiscontinuous TransmissionData Warehouse SystemDistribution Switch UntDigital Cross Connector

External Alarm HandlerEcho Canceller PoolEnergy Control UnitEnhanced Data rates for GSM EvolutionEnhanced Full RateEDGE GPRSEricsson GPRS TerminalEquipment Identity RegisterEricsson Multi Activation serverElement Manager, Element Management SystemEricsson Multi MediationElectronic NumberingEnhanced Observed Time DifferenceEffective Radiated PowerEncapsulated Security PayloadExchange TerminalExchange Terminal BoardExchange Terminal CircuitEuropean Telecommunications Standards InstituteExternal Alarms Object

Fast Associated Control CHannelForward Access ChannelFast Uplink Signalling ChannelFrequency Allocation SupportFeedback InformationFrequency Correction CHannelFrequency Division DuplexFrequency Division Multiple AccessFast EthernetForward Error Correction

File transfer and on-line programFlexible Number RegisterFrequency Optimization ExpertFlexible PIC ConcentratorFull RateFile Server BoardFile Transfer Protocol

Generic Application Regional ProcessorGeneral Control (SAP)

File Input Output Link, (An old DOS version) Terminal application for remote control of switches

Geographical Cell ConfigurationGateway Control ProtocolGigabit EthernetGeneric Ericsson MagazineGateway GPRS Support NodeInterface between GGSN and external PDNGateway Mobile Location CentreGateway Mobile Positioning CentreGateway MSCGaussian Minimum Shift KeyingInterface between SGSN and GGSNGuard PeriodGeneral Processor BoardGeneral Packet Radio ServiceGlobal Positioning by SatelliteInterface between the HLR and SGSNGeneric Routing EncapsulationGPRS RoamingGroup SwitchInterface between SGSN and VMSC/VLRGSN HW Management ModuleGroup Switch LinkGlobal System for Mobile TelecommunicationsGlobal System for Mobile Telecommunications Operations Support SystemGlobal System for Mobile Telecommunications Radio Access NetworkGlobal System for Mobile Telecommunications Service Control FunctionGSM Service Switching FunctionGPRS Support NodeGSN SW Management Module (GSSM)Group Switch SubsystemGroup Switch SubsystemGPRS Tunnelling ProtocolGPRS Tunnelling Protocol ControlGPRS Tunnelling Protocol UserGraphical User Interface

Hierarchical Cell StructureHome Location RegisterHandOverHome Public Land Mobile NetworkHalf RateHigh Speed Circuit Switched DataHigh Speed InterfaceHigh Signaling LinkHome location Services SystemHigh Speed Signaling LinksHypertext Transfer ProtocolHyper Text Markup LanguageHardware

Initial Address MessageInternet Assigned Numbers AuthorityIntercept Access PointsInternet Access Server

Interface Board ATM Multi-mode fiberInterface Board ATM Single-mode fiberInterface Board Packet ProcessingIndependent Computing ArchitectureInter-Cell Dependency MatrixInternet Control Message ProtocolIdentityInterface Definition Language (Corba)InfrastructureInternet HostIntegration HubInternet Interoperable ORB ProtocolIntegrity KeyInternet Key Exchange (formerly ISAKMP/Oakley)Interactive MessagingInternational Mobile Equipment IdentityInternational Mobile Subscriber IdentityInternational Mobile Telecommunications 2000Intelligent NetworkIntelligent Network Application ProtocolInput Output GroupInternet ProtocolIP MultimediaInter Processor NetworkIP SecuritySecurity protocolsIntercept Related InformationIntegration Reference PointIntegrated Services Digital NetworkInter-Symbol InterferenceInter Subrack LinkInternet Service ProviderISDN User PartInformation TechnologyInternational Telecommunication UnionInterface between WCDMA RAN and Core NetworkInterface between RNC and RBSInterface between RNC and RNCInter Working FunctionInterworking MSC

Java 2 Application ServerJambala Application ServerJoint Detection

Key-set Receiver Device

Layer 1 (physical layer)Layer 2 (data link layer)Layer 2 Forwarding ProtocolLayer 3 (network layer)Location Area

Link AdaptationLink Access ControlL2TP Access ConcentratorLocation Area IdentityLocal Area NetworkLink Access Protocol on DchannelLocation-Based ServiceLocal Craft ToolLightweight Directory Access ProtocolLocal Decision PointLocal ExchangeLaw Enforcement AgencyLaw Enforcement Monitoring FacilitiesLabel Edge Router (MPLS)Lawful Intercept Management SystemLawful Interception SystemLogical Link ControlLocation Management UnitLabel Switching Router (MPLS)

Multiple AccessMedium Access ControlMobile Assisted HandoverMobile Application Part (protocol)Modular Announcement Service TerminalMaximum Timing AdvanceMessage CenterMobile Country CodeMega Chip Per SecondModulation Coding SchemeMulti-point Control ServicesMobile EquipmentMobile Station Application Execution EnvironmentMessage Function UnitsMedia Gateway ControllerMedia Gateway Control FunctionMobile Global TitleMedia GatewayMedia Gateway FunctionManagement Information BaseMobile Internet Enabling ProxyManagement Information ModelMobile Intelligent NetworkMobility ManagementMicrosoft Management ConsoleMultimedia Messaging CentreMultimedia Client ProxyMan-Machine InterfaceMultimedia LibraryMultimedia ProcessorMultimedia Messaging ServiceMeasurement Result RecordingMobile Network CodeMobile Number Portability Signaling Relay FunctionMobile OriginatedMobile Originated Handover

Multimedia over IPMobile-Packet Backbone NetworkMobile Positioning CentreMoving Picture Experts GroupMulti Protocol Layered SwitchMobile Positioning System-GSMMeasurement Result RecordingMO (Managed Objects) Replacement UnitsMobile StationMobile Switching CenterMobile Station Integrated Services Digital NetworkMobile Station Reference NumberMobile Station Test PointMobile TerminatedMobile TerminalMessage Transfer PartMobile traffic recordingsMean Time To Repair/RecoverMobile User IdentifierMobile Virtual Network Operator

Non Access StratumGUINetwork Address TranslationNode B Application ProtocolNetwork Control BlockNational Computer BoardNeighbouring Cell SupportNovell Directory ServerNetwork ElementNetwork File SystemNarrow band ISDN User PartNetwork Management SystemNaming, Numberig and AddressingNetwork Operating SystemNeighbouring Cell List Optimization ExpertNational Roaming RestrictionNon-Real TimeNetwork Service Access Point IdentifierNotification (SAP)Network Translation ProtocolNetwork Statistics analyzerNetwork Statistics analyzer ApplicationNetwork Statistics analyzer Application Core networkNetwork Statistics analyzer Application GPRS

ODMA Dedicated Transport ChannelOpportunity Driven Multiple AccessOverlayOperation and Maintenance CenterOperation and Maintenance SystemOperation, Maintenace TerminalOperation & MaintenanceOperations Procedure Support

ODMA Random Access ChannelOpen Service ArchitectureOpen Sortest Path FirstOperation and Support SystemOperations Support System for the Ericsson Radio and Core NetworkOrthogonal Variable Spreading Factor (codes)

Password Authentication ProtocolPrivate Branch ExchangePower ControlPaging Control ChannelPaging ChannelPeripheral Component InterconnectPulse Code ModulationPersonal Computer Memory Card International AssociationPhysical Common Packet ChannelPersonal Communications SystemPacket Control UnitPersonal Digital AssistantJapanese TDMA Mobile SystemPacket Data ChannelPacket Data NetworkPacket Data ProtocolPolicy Decision PointPhysical Downlink Shared ChannelPool Digital Signal Processor Platform Loadable no 2Protocol Data UnitPower and Ethernet BoardPolicy Enforcement PointPacket Forwarding EnginePersonal Handyphone SystemPaging IndicationPacket Idle List TimerPercentage Interfered TrafficPlug-In UnitPublic Key InfrastructurePublic Land Mobile NetworkPacket ModePerformance ManagementPacket Mobility ManagementPerformance Management ToolPseudo NoisePoint-to-Point ProtocolPoint-to-Point Tunnelling ProtocolPhysical Random Access ChannelPacket SwitchedPerformance Statistical AlarmPacket Switch DomainPhysical Shared Channel Control ChannelPhysical Synchronisation ChannelPersonalised Service Environment ManagerPhase Shift KeyingPublic Switched Telephone NetworkPower Supply UnitPoint to MultipointPacket-Temporary Mobile Subscriber Identity

The local Network Element manager for SGSN is the PXM

Quality of ServiceQuadrature Phase Shift Keying

Registration AuthorityRouting AreaRadio Access BearerRouting Area CodeRandom Access ChannelRemote Access Dial In User ServerRouting Area IdentityRadio Access NetworkRadio Access Network Application PartRandom NumberRadio Access Network Operation SupportRemote Access ServerRadio BearerRadio Base StationresponseRadio FrequencyRequest For CommentsRouting Information ProtocolRadio Interference RecordingRadio Link ControlRadio Network ControllerRadio Network OptimizationRadio Network SubsystemRadio Network Subsystem Application PartRadio Network Temporary IdentityRegional ProcessorRegional Processor BusRegional Processor with Group Switch InterfaceRegional Packet ProcessorRadio Resource ControlRadio Resource ManagementReal TimeReal Time ProtocolReplacable UnitResource UnitReceiverReceiver BlockRadio Cross-connection InterfaceUplink and downlink signal strengthUplink and downlink signal quality

Security AssociationSignaling ATM Adaptation LayerSlow Associated Control ChannelService Access PointService Access Point IdentifierSupervisory Audio Tone

Switch CoreSupport and Connection Board with RPSignaling Connection Control PartService Control FunctionSynchronisation ChannelService Control PointService Capability ServerStream Control Transport ProtocolStand-alone Dedicated Control ChannelSoftware Development EnvironmentStatistical Data MartStandard Development OrganizationService Data PointSpreading FactorSystem Frame NumberSecurity GatewayServing GPRS Support NodeStatistical GatewaySignaling TransmissionSubscriber Identity ModuleSession Initiation ProtocolSignal-to-Interference RatioThe space where an RBS is installedService Logic InterpreterSingle Logon ServerStatistical Measurement & Initiation AdministrationSingle-Mode Intermediate ReachServing Mobile Location CentreServing Mobile Positioning CentreShort Message ServiceShort Message Service CenterShort Message Service Gateway MSCShort Message Service Inter-working MSCSub Network Management systemSimple Network Management ProtocolService Network Operational SystemService Order GatewaySynchronous Optical NetworkService providerSwitching PointSecurity Policy DatabaseSecurity Policy Decision PointSecurity Parameter IndexSwitch Port Interface CircuitSignaling Radio BearerSignature ResponseService Resource FunctionSend Routing InformationServing RNC (Radio Network Controller)Serving RNSSubrate SwitchSupplementary ServicesSwitching SystemSignaling System Number 7 (for some markets, the abbreviation C7 is used)System Switch BoardService Switching and Control PointSite Selection Diversit y TPCService Switching Function

Secure Socket LayerService Switching PointSignalling TerminalSignaling Transport ConverterSynchronous Transfer ModeSignaling Transfer PointStatistic SubsystemSpace Time Transmit DiversitySubscribers DataSoftware

Timing AdvanceTerminal AgentTail BitTemporary Block FlowTransaction Capability Application PartTransceiver Check DeviceInter-Cell Dependency MatrixTraffic ChannelTransmission Control Protocol/Internet ProtocolTime Division/Code Division Multiple AccessTime Division DuplexTime Division MultiplexingTime Division Multiple AccessTerminal EquipmentTunnel End-Point IdentifierTraffic Estimation ToolTest Mobile StationTelephony Value Added ServicesTransport Format Combination IndicatorTransport Format IdentificationTraffic Flow TemplateTunnel IdentifierTemporary Link Level IdentityTransport Layer SecurityTelecommunication Management and Operations SupportTransport Node Management SystemType of ServiceTransmit Power ControlTranscoderTranscoder and Rate Adaption BoardTools for Radio Access NetworkTraffic Measurement on RoutesTraffic Measurement on Traffic TypesTranscoding and Rate Adaptation UnitTranscoder ControllerTraffic Dispersion MeasurementTransceiver HandlerTransceiver InterfaceTransceiver UnitTRansceiver Unit DigitalTranceiverTRansceiver ControllerTime SlotTransit Switching CenterTime To Market

TransmitTransmitter Block

User Datagram Protocoluser equipmentuser interfaceUplink (Reverse link)Air InterfaceUniversal Mobile Telecommunication SystemUTRAN Registration AreaUMTS Radio Access NetworkUniversal Resource LocatorUplink Status FlagUMTS Subscriber Identity ModuleUser Services Identity ModuleUnstructured Supplementary Service DataUniversal Test & Operations Physical Interface for ATMUMTS Terrestrial Radio AccessUMTS Radio Access Network. Ericsson’s term is WCDMA RANinterface between WCDMA RAN and UE

Value Added ServiceVariable Bit RateVoice Broadcast ServiceVoice Group Call ServiceVirtual Home EnvironmentVideo GatewayVirtual IP addressVisitor Location RegisterVoice over IPVisited Public Land Mobile NetworkVirtual Private Network

Wireless Application ProtocolWide-band Code Division Multiple AccessWide-band Code Division Multiple Access Radio Access NetworkFile transfer and on-line program for WindowsEricsson´s Wireless Internet SolutionWireless LANWireless Packet Platformwideband Transmitter/Receiver Unit

eXtensible Markup Languageexpected responseX.25 Over TCP/IP Router