3GPP Sniffer

3GPP Glossary

Comprehensive reference of mobile network terms, components, and technologies

54 terms

All (54)🏛 Core Network (8)📡 Radio Access Network (6)📊 Physical Layer (24)🔧 Services (0)🔒 Security (1)📦 Protocol (6)🔗 Interface (7)🏷 Identifier (2)📈 QoS (0)📶 Mobility (0)📱 IoT (0)🥧 Network Slicing (0)⚙ Management (0)📄 Other (0)

Interface (7)

F1APRel-15

F1 Application Protocol

The signaling protocol over the F1 interface between a gNodeB-CU and gNodeB-DU in a disaggregated RAN deployment.

TS 38.473TS 38.470
N2Rel-15

N2 Interface

The 5GC reference point between the NG-RAN and the AMF, carrying NGAP signaling.

TS 23.501TS 38.413
N3Rel-15

N3 Interface

The 5GC reference point carrying user-plane GTP-U traffic between the NG-RAN and the UPF.

TS 23.501
NGAPRel-15

NG Application Protocol

The signaling protocol over the N2 interface between the gNodeB and the AMF, carrying UE context and PDU session management.

TS 38.413
S1APRel-8

S1 Application Protocol

The signaling protocol over the S1-MME interface between eNodeB and MME, carrying context setup, handover, and paging procedures.

TS 36.413
X2APRel-8

X2 Application Protocol

The signaling protocol over the X2 interface between neighboring eNodeBs, used for handover preparation and interference coordination.

TS 36.423
XnAPRel-15

Xn Application Protocol

The signaling protocol over the Xn interface between NG-RAN nodes, supporting dual connectivity and mobility.

TS 38.423