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Software Defined Radio Access Network in 5G Mobile Network

  • Ying Lu
  • , Xin Su
  • , Jie Zeng
  • , Liping Rong
  • , Chunping Yang
  • , Xibin Xu
  • North China Electric Power University
  • Tsinghua University

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Abstract

Mobile traffic is growing exponentially and various kinds of traffic are emerging. Current radio access network is hard to support new communication mechanisms due to their inflexibility. To meet these radical demands, a lot of researchers are working on redesigning radio access network with the introduction of new technologies. An emerging technology, Software Defined Networking (SDN), has shown great success in wired IP networks. In this paper, a Software Defined Radio Access Network (SDRAN) is proposed that extends the benefits of SDN into radio access network. Three key technologies are introduced in SDRAN: User Flow & Resource Flow, packet processing based on OpenFlow switch, Global Network View (GNV). Benefits are described in this paper. Challenges for realizing the SDRAN are also analyzed. The SDRAN virtualizes radio access network, making network sustainable, flexible and programmable.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2015 10th International Conference on Communications and Networking in China, CHINACOM 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages132-136
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781479987955
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Jun 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event10th International Conference on Communications and Networking in China, CHINACOM 2015 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 15 Aug 201517 Aug 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2015 10th International Conference on Communications and Networking in China, CHINACOM 2015

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on Communications and Networking in China, CHINACOM 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period15/08/1517/08/15

Keywords

  • 5G
  • OpenFlow
  • SDN
  • virtualization

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