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SS7 Signalling in Mobile Networks

Last weak got a new course and its time to add more notes about SS7 Stack (public) and some little details about SS7 Security.

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SS7 Introduction

  • The overview of the SS7 system

  • The definition and structure of the SS7 signalling network: SP, STP, SL, LS, etc.

  • The logical division of SS7: MTP and User Parts

  • Use of SS7 protocol in 2G and 3G mobile networks and fixed networks

  • Overview of various SS7 protocols

MTP – Message Transfer Part

  • The functions of the different MTP levels

  • The structure and functions of MTP signal units, signalling link states and link management functions

  • MTP 3 message handling – addressing, routing, load sharing, and distribution

  • The overview of Signalling Network Management and Testing functions

ISUP – ISDN User Part

  • Use and functions of ISUP in PSTN, ISDN, and mobile networks

  • Various ISUP signalling procedures: call handling, circuit management, etc.

  • ISUP messages and their structure

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SCCP – Signalling Connection Control Part

  • SCCP functions and applications

  • SCCP signalling modes: connectionless and connection oriented

  • SCCP addresses and their usage in 3GPP networks

  • SCCP messages and their structure

TCAP – Transaction Capabilities Application Part

  • TCAP functions and applications

  • Functions of TCAP component and transaction sub-layer

  • TCAP messages and their structure

MAP – Mobile Application Part

  • GSM/UMTS MAP interfaces and operations

  • Overview of MAP signalling scenarios for mobility, call handling, supplementary services management, recovery, etc.

  • Dialog portion functions

Traffic case

  • Detailed analysis of a mobile terminating call scenario with focus on MTP, SCCP, ISUP, TCAP, and MAP messages and their parameters

CAMEL Application Part

  • An introduction to Intelligent Networks nodes and functions with CAMEL as an example

  • Overview of IN call triggers and CAMEL subscription information records

  • Overview of basic CAP operations.

SS7 over ATM

  • Overview of SAAL-NNI protocols, their functions, and message formats

  • Example SSCF and SSCOP procedures

SS7 over IP

  • Overview of SS7-over-IP interfaces, protocols, and emulation options

  • Functions and messages of SCTP protocol, example SCTP packet flow

  • Overview of M3UA functions and messages

  • M3UA addressing with routing keys and routing contexts

  • Example M3UA signalling scenarios for establishment of an association, user data transfer, and signalling network management.

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