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LTE Attach and Default Bearer Setup Sequence Diagram

LTE Attach and Default Bearer Setup

Click to open the PDF sequence diagram describing LTE attach and default bearer setup

This call flow describes the signaling involved in LTE attach and default bearer setup. The sequence diagram covers the following phases:

  1. Random Access Procedure: The UE uses a slotted aloha procedure to access the eNodeB. The UE sends a preamble on a random access channel, the network replies with corrected timing and resource assignments.
  2. RRC Connection Establishment: The UE and the eNodeB then interact to establish a Signaling Radio Bearer (SRB). The SRB will be used for the signaling between the eNodeB and the UE.
  3. Attach and Authentication: The UE now registers with the Core Network. Session contexts are setup at the MME and the Serving Gateway. This step also results in the authentication of the UE and the Network.
  4. Default Radio Bearer Setup: Finally, the default bearer for data transfer is established. Default bearer session is established at the UE, eNodeB, MME, Serving GW and PDN Gateway. User data sessions is exchanged once the default bearer is setup.

The sequence diagram also contains links to access further details about the messages. Click on the messages with blue title for details about the message.

RRC Connection, LTE Attach and Default Radio Bearer Setup

 


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LTE Attach and Default Bearer Setup

LTE reduces the latency in attach and PDP context activation. Attach and default bearer context setup take place almost in parallel.

The parallel procedures result in more complicated signaling messages. The messages involved in these procedures are explained here.

 

LTE Attach and Default Bearer Setup

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