LiteCore
LTE/GSM Core Network for private networks set up easily in hard to reach places
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Solution for private LTE network✓ Suitable for private LTE for enterprise
✓ LiteCore is installed on an industrual computer which makes it strong and lasting. -
Rack mountable✓ This equipment is Rack mountable so you can install it in your data center.
✓ LiteCore is 2U, mounted on a rack shelf -
1000 users✓ LiteCore allows up to 1000 users.
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Shockproof and passive cooling✓ It can be used in war zones or mines because you can connect it to LTE eNodeB and you have your own strong and lasting network
Components
LiteCore comes with the following software components installed:
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YateUCN (MSC/VLR, GMSC, gsmSCF, MME, PGW/GGSN, IMS CSCF)
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YateHLR/HSS (AuC, HLR, HSS, Subscriber management)
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YateSMSC (SMS store-and-forward, routing, home routed SMS)
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YateSTP (routing of SS7 messages by Point Code or Global Title)
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YateDRA (routing of Diameter messages by host, realm, application)
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YateMMI (Web management interface)
Contact us for a YateMMI demo account!
Features
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Setup/edit mobile network and component preferences via MMI management interface
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Minimal monitoring of each network component, additional YateBTS monitoring possible
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Wireshark capture of communication between components including decrypted IMS traffic
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JSON API integration with any SIM management and CRM systems
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JSON and REST API for sending SMS
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Can use both SIGTRAN/SS7 and Diameter for signaling
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Supports both IPv4 and IPv6
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Works both stand alone and with external components
NOTE: On demand additional components can be installed on the same hardware to fit your private LTE network requirements.
Communication Protocols for private LTE network solution
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MAP/SS7/SIGTRAN
- M2PA or M3UA-ASP over SIGTRAN, SCTP (CRC32)
- ITU TCAP, ETSI MAP v3
- ITU or ANSI SCCP and SS7 MTP
- E.164, E.212 (ANSI), E.214 (ITU), TT or PC SCCP addressing
- Can connect to multiple STP/GW
- CAMEL phase 2
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Diameter
- 3GPP Applications S6a/S6d, Cx/Dx
- SCTP or TCP transport
- Can establish or listen for connections
- Can connect to multiple Routing Agents
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HTTP
- JSON API server for configuration and subscriber management
- JSON API for monitoring and information retrieval
- REST API client for visited network change notification
- JSON and REST API for sending SMS
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SNMP
- SNMP v2 or v3 for information retrieval
- Traps sending for alarms
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Telnet
- Management CLI for each component
- Optional SSL and password protection
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Voice interconnect
- SIP and RTP
- G711, GSM and AMR codecs
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SIP
- Supported standards (RFC3261)
- Registrar function
- B2BUA for calls
- RTP (RFC3550) with sideband DTMF (RFC2833)
- SMS and USSD over IP
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SMPP
- Standard version 3.3
- Supports bidirectional communication
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RADIUS
- Authorization of voice calls, data sessions and short messages
- Postpaid accounting for voice, data and SMS
- Prepaid support by re-authorization
- Support for 3GPP, Cisco VoIP VSA and Cisco ISG VSA dictionaries
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SMS
- Format: SMS PDU (MO and MT)
- MAP/SS7 transport (T-PDU format)
- SIP MESSAGE transport (SMS over IP, R-PDU format)
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CDR
- Flexible file format (default .tsv files) with customizable table headers
- Automatic file rotation
- Optional file transfer: FTP, SFTP, SCP
- JSON HTTP push API
- RADIUS with 3GPP and Cisco dictionaries
Communication Interfaces
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C interfaceMAP, HLR ↔ GMSC
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D interfaceMAP, HLR ↔ VLR
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E interfaceMAP, MSC ↔ MSC
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F interfaceMAP, MSC ↔ EIR
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J interfaceMAP, HSS ↔ gsmSCF for USSD
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Gr interfaceMAP, SGSN ↔ HSS
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Gc InterfaceGTP or MAP, GGSN ↔ HSS, optional
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S6a/S6dDiameter, MME/SGSN ↔ HSS
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S13Diameter, MME/SGSN → EIR
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S1 interfaceS1AP & GTP-U, eNodeB ↔ EPC
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Gn/Gp interfaceGTPv1, SGSN and GGSN
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S5/S8 InterfaceGTPv2, SGW and PGW
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Gi/SGi InterfaceIP, connects to Public Data Network

Hardware Interfaces
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1Dual Gigabyte ethernet
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2VGA, HDMI and DisplayPort video*
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32 USB 3.0 ports, 1 USB-C port and 4 USB 2 ports
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44 serial ports DB9 connector
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512V Power supply, 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz (included)
*Due to radio interference, we strongly recommend to use DVI/HDMI connectors only for the initial setup