Evaluation of authentication signaling loads in 3GPP LTE/SAE networks

Chan Kyu Han, Hyoung Kee Choi, Jung Woo Baek, Ho Woo Lee

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Abstract

The integrated core network architecture and various mobile subscriber behaviors can result in a significant increase of signaling loads inside the evolved packet core network proposed by 3GPP in Release 8. Consequently, an authentication signaling analysis can provide insights into reducing the authentication signaling loads and latency, satisfying the quality-of- experience. In this paper, we evaluate the signaling loads in the EPS architecture via analytical modeling based on the renewal process theory. The renewal process theory works well, irrespective of a specific random process (i.e. Poisson). This paper considers various subscribers patterns in terms of call arrival rate, mobility, subscribers' preference and operational policy. Numerical results are illustrated to show the interactions between the parameters and the performance metrics. The sensitivity of vertical handover performance and the effects of heavy-tail process are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 IEEE 34th Conference on Local Computer Networks, LCN 2009
Pages37-44
Number of pages8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event2009 IEEE 34th Conference on Local Computer Networks, LCN 2009 - Zurich, Switzerland
Duration: 20 Oct 200923 Oct 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings - Conference on Local Computer Networks, LCN

Conference

Conference2009 IEEE 34th Conference on Local Computer Networks, LCN 2009
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityZurich
Period20/10/0923/10/09

Keywords

  • 3GPP authentication and key agreement (AKA)
  • Evolved packet system (EPS)
  • Long term evolution (LTE)
  • Mobile network security
  • Performance evaluation
  • Renewal process theory

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