Method and apparatus for performing protection control in a core network

The present application generally relates to wireless communication technology. More particularly, the present application relates to a method and apparatus for performing protection control in a core network with separation between control plane and user plane. The present application also relates...

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Main Authors Nilsson, Daniel, Ds, Abhay, Turina, Klaus, Pan, Ziquan, Luo, Wei
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.10.2024
Subjects
ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
ELECTRICITY
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
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Summary:The present application generally relates to wireless communication technology. More particularly, the present application relates to a method and apparatus for performing protection control in a core network with separation between control plane and user plane. The present application also relates to computer program product adapted for the same purpose. According to one embodiment, a method for performing protection control in a core network with separation between control plane and user plane, comprises the following steps performed on the user plane: -a) pairing a User Plane Function (UPF) and at least one User Plane Security Function (UPSF); and -b) notifying a pairing relationship between the UPF and the UPSF to the control plane so that the pair of the UPF and the UPSF can be controlled by a Control Plane Function (CPF) via the same reference point.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202017636772