Title :
TMN as applied to the GSM network
Author :
Towle, Thomas T.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Network Wireless Syst., AT&T Bell Labs., Naperville, IL, USA
fDate :
3/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Reviews some of the guiding principles of TMN that were applied, or consciously not applied, to the development of GSM network management. The organization of the work within the sub-technical committee and the resultant organization of the specifications are described. The article also introduces the model for the management of a GSM network, as well as some of the philosophy behind this model. Certain aspects of this model are described in greater detail to illustrate its use
Keywords :
cellular radio; digital radio; telecommunication network management; telecommunication standards; GSM network; guiding principles; network management; review; specifications; Authentication; Base stations; Cellular phones; Europe; GSM; Land mobile radio cellular systems; Radio control; Telecommunication network management; Telecommunication standards; Time division multiple access;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
