LTE/NR Base Station Software

Introduction

LTEENB is provided with a complete Evolved Packet Core (EPC) so that it can work without an existing LTE network behind it. In short, it is possible to use it like a Wifi access point. The EPC contains the following programs:

LTEMME is an MME including the HSS, SGW and PGW.

LTEIMS is an IMS server providing voice (VoLTE) and SMS support.

LTEMBMSGW is an MBMS gateway.

Example configuration

Potential use

Low cost LTE/NR network simulator. Since everything runs on a PC, it is very easy to add and test new LTE or NR features.

Educational purposes. Configuring and running a base station is a way to learn many details of LTE/NR.

Low cost LTE/NR network infrastructure for private or public networks.

Availability

A UE simulator is now available. It simulates hundreds of terminals sharing the same antenna. It uses the same hardware configuration as the LTE eNodeB.

An embebbed NB-IoT modem based on Amarisoft UE software.

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