With the advent of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), 5G networks are aiming to support a broad range of network services and applications. Network operators are looking to open-source implementations to expand on the flexibility and re-programmability of networks. This paper introduces an implementation including a 4G Core Network (using the OpenAir Interface (OAI) platform), OAI 4G and 5G Base Stations, and the 4G/5G User. This paper shows the steps followed to have a complete 4G/5G mobile network using OAI. We used Wireshark software for packet visualization when the two Base Stations connect/disconnect to the CN and when the phone is attached/detached from the network. Additionally, some installation pointers, current performance statistics, and video streaming (such as measured download/upload speed and latency between various system components) are included in this paper.
Reference:
Vilakazi, M.C., Olwal, T., Mfupe, L.P. & Lysko, A.A. 2023. OpenAir interface for 4G core network and 4G/5G base stations. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13730 .
Vilakazi, M. C., Olwal, T., Mfupe, L. P., & Lysko, A. A. (2023). OpenAir interface for 4G core network and 4G/5G base stations. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13730
Vilakazi, Mlamuli C, TO Olwal, Luzango P Mfupe, and Albert A Lysko. "OpenAir interface for 4G core network and 4G/5G base stations." International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies (ICECET 2023), Cape Town, South Africa, 16-17 November 2023 (2023): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13730
Vilakazi MC, Olwal T, Mfupe LP, Lysko AA, OpenAir interface for 4G core network and 4G/5G base stations; 2023. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13730 .
