Polaris
Networks
LTE - Connecting the World
4 Tests P-GW functionality
and P-GW conformance
to 3GPP standards
(Release 8 and Release
9)
4 Targeted at P-GW
equipment
manufacturers, P-GW
software vendors and
operators
4 Tests all P-GW interfaces
both concurrently and
separately
4 Enables negative testing
and test creation based
on specific usage
scenario
4 Software based test
solution – no hardware
needed
4 Test scripts written in Tcl
(available in source
form)
4 Windows based GUI with
multi pane window for
protocol message
decoding, message
sequence charting and
event logging
4 Command line interface
for automated
unattended mode of
operation
4 Ability to create batch
files by selecting any
number of tests for
batch operation
4 PDU Level of control
provided
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P-GW Functional Tester
The P-GW Functional Tester is part of the family of LTE
Functional Testers from Polaris Networks. The
Functional Tester tests if an LTE Packet Data Network
Gateway (P-GW) is implemented in compliance to
3GPP TS 23.401, TS 29.212, TS 29.274 and other
relevant Release 8 and Release 9 standards.
The PDN Gateway provides connectivity from the UE to
external packet data networks by being the point of exit
and entry of traffic for the UE. The P-GW performs policy
enforcement, packet filtering for each user, charging
support, lawful interception and packet screening.
Another key role of the P-GW is to act as the anchor for
mobility between 3GPP and non-3GPP technologies. It
is of critical importance to LTE equipment manufacturers
and also to service providers to verify if a P-GW
implements relevant 3GPP protocol specifications
correctly.
Apart from verifying a P-GW implementation for
compliance to functional requirements specified by
3GPP, the P-GW Functional Tester is also useful as a
regression tool for P-GW manufacturers as the tester
offers a wide coverage of tests and is completely
automated.
TEST BED
Performing automated Functional Tests in-house is essential for vendors who wish to minimize time-to-market. One of
the key features of the PNFT-PGW-900 is Test Automation, achieved from the following components of the tester.
Test Executive
The Test Executive is a Windows application and serves as
the test manager for the P-GW Functional Tester. It has a
user-friendly GUI that allows the user to select and execute
test cases, view test results, save test results, generate test
reports and load previously saved results.
The Functional Tester includes the Test Suite Structure
and Test Purposes (TSS & TP) document, the test cases
implemented in the form of Tcl scripts, and a Windows-
based Test Manager and platform used to execute the
test scripts.
The Test Suite Structure and Test Purposes (TSS & TP)
specification created by Polaris Networks for P-GW
functional testing, is based on 3GPP protocol
specifications for the P-GW and the surrounding network
elements.
The P-GW Functional Tester emulates all the entities
adjacent to the P-GW, i.e. S-GW, PCRF, OCS and
OFCS. The tester then creates the test conditions using
all of the P-GW interfaces to test the response of the P-
GW. It tests the S5/S8 (S-GW - P-GW), S7/Gx (P-GW -
PCRF), Gy (P-GW - OCS), and Gz (P-GW - OFCS)
interfaces of the P-GW.
The test bed consists of:
¨ PC running the P-GW Functional
Tester. FT emulates one or more
S-GW, PCRF, OCS and OFCS
¨ P-GW - Device Under Test
è Test Bed Setup and Configuration
è Test Selection and Execution
è Analysis of Test Results
è Protocol Decodes
è Generation of Test Reports
è Editing Tcl Test Scripts
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Gy

Gz

S7/Gx
S5/S8

Figure : PDN-GW Functional Tester Product Architecture

Miniscope Protocol Analyzer

Miniscope is a protocol decoder integrated with Test Executive. Protocol messages that are exchanged during a test case execution are logged in Miniscope
real-time. Users can click on any message in Test Executive and view the decode of that message in Miniscope. As the Test Executive allows users to save the
current Test Results and to load previously saved results, users can view the protocol decode of the messages offline also.

Tcl Functional Test Scripts

Test cases are implemented using Tcl language. Polaris delivers the test cases in source code form to allow the users to view, edit, modify or enhance the test
cases.

FEATURES

è PNFT-PGW-900 features over 350 functional tests
è Tester emulates all adjacent entities, i.e. S-GW, PCRF, OCS
and OFCS
è Provides complete and detailed decode of all protocol layers
è Test Scripts are written in Tcl language
è Tcl test scripts are provided in source code form
è Users can change existing tests and write their own tests
è User friendly GUI for test selection and execution
è Includes ‘Command Line Interface’ for integration with
automated test frameworks
è Users can schedule test runs for execution in the future and
run tests in batches
è Test reports generated in HTML format
è Multi-pane display: Message logging, message decoding,
message sequence diagrams. If a message is clicked on in
any one pane, corresponding messages are highlighted in
other two panes

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TEST CATEGORIES
Multi Interface
E-UTRAN Initial Attach
è Create Session Request
è Delete Session Request
Tracking Area Update
è Modify Bearer Request-without
SGW change
Bearer Deactivation
è Delete Bearer Request
è UE Requested Bearer
Resource Handling
è Network Initiated Dedicated
Bearer Handling
è eNodeB Requested Bearer
Release
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Figure : P-GW Functional Tester - GUI
è HSS Initiated QoS Modification
è E-UTRAN Tracking Area
Update with SGW change
è S1-Based Handover with SGW
Relocation
è X2-Based Handover with SGW
Relocation
S5 or S8
Path Management Message
è Echo request
è Uplink Data
è Downlink Data
Gx, Gy, Gz
Policy and Charging Rules Management
è IP-CAN Session Establishment, Modification
and Deletion
è PUSH procedures (Unsolicited Provisioning)
è Bearer Binding Procedures
è Provisioning of Charging related information
è Provisioning and Policy Enforcement of
Authorized QoS
è Gy-based Online Charging
è Gz-based Offline Charging
è Event Triggers
è Usage Monitoring Control
è Trace Activation / Deactivation
è IMS Emergency Session
è DIAMETER Error Handling
è Failure to install/modify/delete a PCC rule
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LTE - Connecting the World P-GW Functional Tester

Figure : P-GW Functional Tester - GUI

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
System Requirements

ð P-GW Functional Tester runs on a PC with an x86 or x86_64 CPU and 2 GB RAM. It supports all professional &
business versions of the Windows OS

System Interfaces

ð 10/100/1000 Ethernet for connecting P-GW DUT to the P-GW Functional Tester

Supported Specifications

ð 3GPP TS 23.401: “3GPP System Architecture Evolution; GPRS enhancements for E-UTRAN access”

ORDERING INFORMATION
For further information, call a
Polaris Networks sales
representative at the phone
numbers listed below, or email
us at:
sales@polarisnetworks.net
US Office
ð 3GPP TS 29.274: “3rd Generation Partnership Project; Technical Specification Group Core Network and
Terminals; 3GPP Evolved Packet System (EPS); Evolved General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) Tunnelling
Protocol for Control plane (GTPv2-C)”
ð 3GPP TS 29.212: Technical Specification Group Core Network and Terminals; Policy and Charging Control over
Gx reference point
ð 3GPP TS 23.203: Technical Specification Group Services and System Aspects; Policy and charging control
architecture

ð 3GPP TS 32.296: Technical Specification Group Services and System Aspects; Telecommunication
Polaris Networks Inc.
14856 Holden Way, management; Charging management; Online Charging System (OCS): Applications and interfaces
San Jose, CA 95124
USA ð 3GPP TS 32.251: Technical Specification Group Services and System Aspects; Telecommunication
Phone: +1-408-625-7273 management; Charging management; Packet Switched (PS) domain charging

India Office ð 3GPP TS 32.240: Technical Specification Group Services and System Aspects; Telecommunication
management; Charging management; Charging architecture and principles
EP Y3, Sector V,
Salt Lake Electronics Complex ð 3GPP TS 32.295: Technical Specification Group Service and System Aspects; Telecommunication
Kolkata 700091 management; Charging management; Charging Data Record (CDR) transfer
India
Phone: +91-33-23575511
VoIP: +1-781-652-9603

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