PGW
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PGW (Packet Gateway) is a core network element in LTE and 5G mobile systems that serves as the main interface between the mobile network and external IP networks, handling user data traffic, policy enforcement, and charging.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
5G core network element
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Evolved Packet Core network element ⓘ Packet Gateway ⓘ |
| allocates | IP addresses to user equipment ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
P-GW
NERFINISHED
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PDN Gateway NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| connects |
Packet Data Networks (PDNs)
NERFINISHED
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external IP networks ⓘ mobile core network ⓘ |
| definedInStandard | 3GPP NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| enforces |
per-service QoS policies
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per-subscriber QoS policies ⓘ |
| evolvedTo | UPF in 5G standalone architectures ⓘ |
| fullName | Packet Gateway NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| handles |
IP packet routing and forwarding
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user data traffic ⓘ |
| implementsFunction |
Network Address Translation (NAT)
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packet filtering ⓘ tunneling of user plane traffic ⓘ |
| implementsInterface |
Gx interface to PCRF
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S5/S8 interface to SGW ⓘ SGi interface to external IP networks ⓘ |
| interfacesWith |
Offline Charging System (OFCS)
NERFINISHED
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Online Charging System (OCS) NERFINISHED ⓘ Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) NERFINISHED ⓘ Serving Gateway (SGW) NERFINISHED ⓘ external IP services ⓘ |
| locationInArchitecture | user plane of the EPC ⓘ |
| partOf |
5G system architecture (non-standalone deployments)
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Evolved Packet Core NERFINISHED ⓘ LTE core network architecture ⓘ |
| primaryFunction | serves as main interface between mobile network and external IP networks ⓘ |
| relatedTo | 5G User Plane Function (UPF) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| roleInCharging | collects usage data records for billing ⓘ |
| roleInSecurity | applies IP-level security policies ⓘ |
| supportsFunction |
Quality of Service enforcement
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charging ⓘ deep packet inspection (vendor-dependent) ⓘ lawful interception (where required by regulation) ⓘ policy enforcement ⓘ |
| supportsService |
enterprise VPN access via mobile network
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internet access for mobile subscribers ⓘ private APN connectivity ⓘ |
| supportsTechnology |
5G non-standalone (NSA)
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LTE NERFINISHED ⓘ LTE-Advanced NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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