A.2 Based on standard L3 message
24.5383GPPEnabling MSGin5G ServiceProtocol specificationRelease 17TS
The following clauses describe an example based on standard L3 message as specified in clause 11.2 of 3GPP TS 24.007 [15].
Each message definition in the clause includes a brief description of the message direction, the use, and the significance indicates whether the message is relevant only on the sender or receiver (local) or the message is relevant on both sender and receiver (dual).
NOTE: Message format defined in this clause can be used if the communication between the Constrained UE and the MSGin5G GW UE is based on PC5 / NR-PC5.
A.2.1 Message contents and functions
A.2.1.1 for sending a message to MSGin5G Client
For sending a message to MSGin5G Client, the Application Client may use the message content specified in Table A.2.1.1-1.
Message type: MESSAGE SENDING REQUEST
Significance: dual
Direction: the Application Client of the Constrained UE to the MSGin5G Client of the MSGin5G Gateway UE
Table A.2.1.1-1: message content for sending a message to MSGin5G Client
IEI |
Information Element |
Type/Reference |
Presence |
Format |
Length |
Message Type |
Message Type A.2.2.1 |
M |
V |
1 |
|
Target address |
Target address |
M |
LV |
6-n |
|
Message ID |
Message ID |
M |
V |
16 |
|
Payload |
Payload A.2.2.5 |
M |
LV-E |
3-65537 |
|
A |
Application ID |
Application ID |
O |
TV |
3 |
B |
Delivery status required |
Delivery status required A.2.2.6 |
O |
TV |
1 |
D |
Target Type |
Target Type A.2.2.7 |
O |
TV |
1 |
If using the message content specified in table A.2.1.1-1, the Application Client may generate a message according to 6.4.2.3.1 and send the generated message to the MSGin5G Client.
A.2.1.2 for sending a message delivery report to MSGin5G Client
For sending a message delivery status report to MSGin5G Client, the Application Client may use the message content specified in Table A.2.1.2-1.
Message type: DELIVERY REPORT SENDING REQUEST
Significance: dual
Direction: the Application Client of the Constrained UE to the MSGin5G Client of the MSGin5G Gateway UE
Table A.2.1.2-1: message content for sending a message delivery status report to MSGin5G Client
IEI |
Information Element |
Type/Reference |
Presence |
Format |
Length |
Message Type |
Message Type A.2.2.1 |
M |
V |
1 |
|
Delivery Status |
Delivery Status |
M |
V |
1 |
|
Message ID |
Message ID A.2.2.4 |
M |
V |
16 |
|
Reply-to Message ID |
Reply-to Message ID |
M |
V |
16 |
If using the message content specified in table A.2.1.2-1, the Application Client may generate a message according to 6.4.2.3.2 and send the generated message to the MSGin5G Client.
A.2.1.3 for sending a message to Application Client
For sending a message to Application Client, the MSGin5G Client may use the message content specified in Table A.2.1.3-1.
Message type: MESSAGE RECEIVED REQUEST
Significance: dual
Direction: the MSGin5G Client of the MSGin5G Gateway UE to the Application Client of the Constrained UE
Table A.2.1.3-1: message content for sending a message to Application Client
IEI |
Information Element |
Type/Reference |
Presence |
Format |
Length |
Message Type |
Message Type A.2.2.1 |
M |
V |
1 |
|
Message ID |
Message ID |
M |
V |
16 |
|
Payload |
Payload A.2.2.5 |
M |
LV-E |
2-65537 |
|
F |
Originator Address |
Originator Address A.2.2.10 |
O |
TLV |
3-257 |
E |
Group ID |
Group ID |
O |
TLV |
3-257 |
B |
Delivery status required |
Delivery status required A.2.2.6 |
O |
TV |
1 |
C |
Priority |
Priority A.2.2.9 |
O |
TV |
1 |
If using the message content specified in table A.2.1.3-1, the MSGin5G Client may generate a message according to 6.4.2.2.1 and send the generated message to the Application Client.
A.2.1.4 for sending a message delivery status report to Application Client
For sending a message delivery status report to Application Client, the MSGin5G Client may use the message content specified in Table A.2.1.4-1.
Message type: DELIVERY REPORT RECEIVED REQUEST
Significance: dual
Direction: the MSGin5G Client of the MSGin5G Gateway UE to the Application Client of the Constrained UE
Table A.2.1.4-1: message content for sending a message delivery status report to MSGin5G Client
IEI |
Information Element |
Type/Reference |
Presence |
Format |
Length |
Message Type |
Message Type A.2.2.1 |
M |
V |
1 |
|
Delivery Status |
Delivery Status |
M |
V |
1 |
|
Message ID |
Message ID A.2.2.4 |
M |
V |
16 |
|
Reply-to Message ID |
Reply-to Message ID |
M |
V |
16 |
If using the message content specified in table A.2.1.4-1, the MSGin5G Client may generate a message according to 6.4.2.2.3 and send the generated message to the Application Client.
A.2.1.5 for sending a message sending response to Application Client
For sending a message sending response to Application Client, the MSGin5G Client may use the message content specified in Table A.2.1.5-1.
Message type: MESSAGE SENDING RESPONSE
Significance: dual
Direction: the MSGin5G Client of the MSGin5G Gateway UE to the Application Client of the Constrained UE
Table A.2.1.5-1: message content for message sending response
IEI |
Information Element |
Type/Reference |
Presence |
Format |
Length |
Message Type |
Message Type A.2.2.1 |
M |
V |
1 |
|
Result |
Result A.2.2.11 |
M |
V |
1 |
|
Spare half octet |
Spare half octet A.2.2.18 |
M |
V |
1/2 |
|
X |
Failure Reason |
MSGin5G cause A.2.2.17 |
O |
TV |
2 |
If using the message content specified in table A.2.1.5-1, the MSGin5G Client may generate a message according to 6.4.2.2.3 and send the generated message to the Application Client.
A.2.1.6 for sending a message received response to MSGin5G Client
For sending a message sending response to MSGin5G Client, the Application Client of the Constrained UEmay use the message content specified in Table A.2.1.6-1.
Message type: MESSAGE RECEIVED RESPONSE
Significance: dual
Direction: the Application Client of the Constrained UE to the MSGin5G Client of the MSGin5G Gateway UE
Table A.2.1.6-1: message content for message sending response
IEI |
Information Element |
Type/Reference |
Presence |
Format |
Length |
Message Type |
Message Type A.2.2.1 |
M |
V |
1 |
|
Result |
Result A.2.2.11 |
M |
V |
1 |
|
Spare half octet |
Spare half octet A.2.2.18 |
M |
V |
1/2 |
|
X |
Failure Reason |
MSGin5G cause A.2.2.17 |
O |
TV |
2 |
If using the message content specified in table A.2.1.6-1, the Application Client may generate a message according to 6.4.2.3.3 and send the generated message to the MSGin5G Client.
A.2.1.7 Registration Request
The Registration Request is sent by the Application Client of the Constrained UE to the MSGin5G Client of the MSGin5G Gateway UE to initiate registration. See table A.2.1.7.
Message type: REGISTRATION REQUEST
Significance: dual
Direction: the Application Client of the Constrained UE to the MSGin5G Client of the MSGin5G Gateway UE
Table A.2.1.7: REGISTRATION REQUEST content
IEI |
Information Element |
Type/Reference |
Presence |
Format |
Length |
Message Type |
Message Type A.2.2.1 |
M |
V |
1 |
|
Application ID |
Application ID A.2.2.3 |
M |
V |
2 |
|
Credential information |
Credential information A.2.2.15 |
M |
LV |
3-65537 |
A.2.1.8 Registration Accept
The Registration Accept is sent by the MSGin5G Client of the MSGin5G Gateway UE to the Application Client of the Constrained UE to indicate the registration is accepted. See table A.2.1.8.
Message type: REGISTRATION ACCEPT
Significance: dual
Direction: the MSGin5G Client of the MSGin5G Gateway UE to the Application Client of the Constrained UE
Table A.2.1.8: REGISTRATION ACCEPT content
IEI |
Information Element |
Type/Reference |
Presence |
Format |
Length |
Message Type |
Message Type A.2.2.1 |
M |
V |
1 |
|
Registration ID |
MSCin5G Registration ID A.2.2.16 |
M |
V |
6 |
A.2.1.9 Registration Reject
The Registration Reject is sent by the MSGin5G Client of the MSGin5G Gateway UE to the Application Client of the Constrained UE to indicate the registration is rejected. See table A.2.1.9.
Message type: REGISTRATION REJECT
Significance: dual
Direction: the MSGin5G Client of the MSGin5G Gateway UE to the Application Client of the Constrained UE
Table A.2.1.9: REGISTRATION REJECT content
IEI |
Information Element |
Type/Reference |
Presence |
Format |
Length |
Message Type |
Message Type A.2.2.1 |
M |
V |
1 |
|
Failure Reason |
MSGin5G cause A.2.2.17 |
M |
V |
1 |
A.2.1.10 De-registration Request
The De-registration Request is sent by the Application Client of the Constrained UE to the MSGin5G Client of the MSGin5G Gateway UE to initiate de-registration. See table A.2.1.10.
Message type: DEREGISTRATION REQUEST
Significance: dual
Direction: the Application Client of the Constrained UE to the MSGin5G Client of the MSGin5G Gateway UE
Table A.2.1.10: DEREGISTRATION REQUEST content
IEI |
Information Element |
Type/Reference |
Presence |
Format |
Length |
Message Type |
Message Type A.2.2.1 |
M |
V |
1 |
|
Registration ID |
MSCin5G Registration ID A.2.2.16 |
M |
V |
6 |
A.2.1.11 De-registration Accept
The De-registration Accept is sent by the MSGin5G Client of the MSGin5G Gateway UE to the Application Client of the Constrained UE to indicate the de-registration is accepted. See table A.2.1.11.
Message type: DEREGISTRATION ACCEPT
Significance: dual
Direction: the MSGin5G Client of the MSGin5G Gateway UE to the Application Client of the Constrained UE
Table A.2.1.11: DEREGISTRATION ACCEPT content
IEI |
Information Element |
Type/Reference |
Presence |
Format |
Length |
Message Type |
Message Type A.2.2.1 |
M |
V |
1 |
|
Registration ID |
MSCin5G Registration ID A.2.2.16 |
M |
V |
6 |
A.2.1.12 De-registration Reject
The De-registration Reject is sent by the MSGin5G Client of the MSGin5G Gateway UE to the Application Client of the Constrained UE to indicate the de-registration is rejected. See table A.2.1.12.
Message type: DEREGISTRATION REJECT
Significance: dual
Direction: the MSGin5G Client of the MSGin5G Gateway UE to the Application Client of the Constrained UE
Table A.2.1.12: DEREGISTRATION REJECT content
IEI |
Information Element |
Type/Reference |
Presence |
Format |
Length |
Message Type |
Message Type A.2.2.1 |
M |
V |
1 |
|
Failure Reason |
MSGin5G cause A.2.2.17 |
M |
V |
1 |
A.2.2 information elements coding
A.2.2.1 Message Type
The purpose of the Message type information element is to identify the type of the request or response.
The value part of the Message type information element is coded as shown in Table A.2.2.1-1.
The Message type information element is a type 3 information element with a length of 1 octet.
Table A.2.2.1-1: Message types
Bits |
|||||||||
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
||
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
MESSAGE SENDING REQUEST |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
MESSAGE SENDING RESPONSE |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
MESSAGE RECEIVED REQUEST |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
MESSAGE RECEIVED RESPONSE |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
DELIVERY REPORT SENDING REQUEST |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
DELIVERY REPORT RECEIVED REQUEST |
|
0 0 0 0 0 0 |
0 0 0 0 0 0 |
0 0 0 0 0 0 |
0 0 0 0 0 0 |
0 1 1 1 1 1 |
1 0 0 0 0 1 |
1 0 0 1 1 0 |
1 0 1 0 1 0 |
REGISTRATION REQUEST REGISTRATION ACCEPT REGISTRATION REJECT DEREGISTRATION REQUEST DEREGISTRATION REJECT DEREGISTRATION ACCEPT |
|
All other values are reserved. |
A.2.2.2 Target address
The Target address information element is used to indicate the address of target recipient or the target group while sending message from Constrained UE.
The Target address information element is coded as shown in figure A.2.2.2-1 and table A.2.2.2-1.
The Target address information element is a type 4 information element.
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
Length of Target address contents |
octet 1 |
|||||||
Target address type value |
octet 2 |
|||||||
octet 3 |
||||||||
Target address contents |
||||||||
octet n |
Figure A.2.2.2-1: Target address information element
Table A.2.2.2-1: Target address information element
Target Address type value (octet 2) Bits |
||||||||
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
||
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
IPv4 address |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
IPv6 address |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
FQDN |
|
All other values are reserved. |
||||||||
Target address content is contained in octet 6 to octet n; The maximum value depends on the length of FQDN. |
||||||||
If Target address type value indicates IPv4 address, the Target address contents in octet 3 to octet 6 contains an IPv4 address. If Target address type value indicates IPv6 address, the Target address contents in octet 3 to octet 18 contains an IPv6 address. If Target address type indicates FQDN, the Target address contents in octet 3 to octet n contains an FQDN encoded as defined in clause 28.3.2 of 3GPP TS 23.003 [18]. |
A.2.2.3 Application ID
The purpose of the Application ID information element is to uniquely identify the application for which the payload is intended.
The Application ID information element is coded as shown in figure A.2.2.3-1 and table A.2.2.3-1
The Application ID information element is a type 3 information element with a length of 3 octets.
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
Application ID IEI |
octet1 |
|||||||
Application ID value |
octet 2 |
|||||||
octet 3 |
Figure A.2.2.3-1: Application ID value
Table A.2.2.3-1: Application ID value
Application ID value (octet 2-3) The Application ID contains a number that uniquely identifies the destination application. |
A.2.2.4 Message ID
The Message ID information element uniquely identifies a message or message delivery report.
The Message ID information element is coded as shown in Figure A.2.2.4-1 and Table A.2.2.4-1.
The Message ID information element is a type 3 information element with a length of 16 octets.
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
Message ID value |
octet 1 octet 16 |
Figure A.2.2.4-1: Message ID value
Table A.2.2.4-1: Message ID value
Message ID value (octet 1 to 16) The Message ID contains a number uniquely identifying a message or message delivery report. The value is a universally unique identifier as specified in IETF RFC 4122 [19]. |
A.2.2.5 Payload
The Payload information element is used to send application specific message;
The Payload information element is coded as shown in Figure A.2.2.5-1 and Table A.2.2.5-1.
The Payload data information element is a type 6 information element.
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
Length of Payload contents |
octet 1 |
|||||||
octet 2 |
||||||||
octet 3 |
||||||||
Payload contents |
||||||||
octet n |
Figure A.2.2.5-1: Payload information element
Table A.2.2.5-1: Payload information element
Payload data is contained in octet 3 to octet n; Max value of 65535 octets. |
A.2.2.6 Delivery Status Required
The purpose of the Delivery Status Required information element is to identify whether delivery status is required from the receiver or not.
The value part of the Delivery Status Required information element is coded as shown in Figure A.2.2.6-1 and Table A.2.2.6-1.
The Delivery Status Required information element is a type 1 information element.
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
Delivery Status Required IEI |
Delivery Status Required value |
octet 1 |
Figure A.2.2.6-1: Delivery Status Required type
Table A.2.2.6-1: Delivery Status Required type
Delivery status value (octet 1) |
||||
Bits |
||||
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
DELIVERY REPORT NOT REQUIRED |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
DELIVERY REPORT REQUIRED |
All other values are reserved. |
A.2.2.7 Target Type
The purpose of the Target Type information element is to indicate the type of the message target.
The value part of the Target Type information element is coded as shown in Figure A.2.2.7-1 and Table A.2.2.7-1.
The Target Type information element is a type 1 information element.
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
Target Type IEI |
Target Type value |
octet 1 |
Figure A.2.2.7-1: Target Type type
Table A.2.2.7-1: Target Type type
E2E Message type value (octet 1) |
||||
Bits |
||||
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
UE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
GROUP |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
AS |
All other values are reserved. |
A.2.2.8 Delivery Status
The Delivery Status information element is used to indicate the delivery status from message recipient.
The Delivery Status information element is coded as shown in Figure A.2.2.8-1 and Table A.2.2.8-1.
The Delivery Status information element is a type 3 information element.
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
Delivery Status value |
octet 1 |
Figure A.2.2.8-1: Delivery Status type
Table A.2.2.8-1: Delivery Status type
Delivery status value (octet 1) |
||||||||
Bits |
||||||||
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
FAILED |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
SUCCESS |
All other values are reserved. |
A.2.2.9 Priority
The purpose of the priority information element is to identify application level priority of the received message.
The value part of the priority information element is coded as shown in Figure 2.2.9-1 and Table 2.2.9-1.
The priority type information element is a type 1 information element.
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
Priority IEI |
Priority value |
octet 1 |
Figure 2.2.9-1: Priority type
Table 2.2.9-1: Priority type
Priority type value (octet 1) |
||||
Bits |
||||
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
LOW |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
MEDIUM |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
HIGH |
All other values are reserved. |
A.2.2.10 Originator Address
The Originator Address information element is used to indicate address of originating UE/AS while sending message to Constrained UE.
The Originator Address information element is coded as shown in Figure A.2.2.10-1 and Table A.2.2.10-1.
The Originator Address information element is a type 4 information element.
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
Originator Address TEI |
octet 1 |
|||||||
Length of Originator Address contents |
octet 2 |
|||||||
octet 3 |
||||||||
Originator Address contents |
||||||||
octet n |
Figure A.2.2.10-1: Originator Address information element
Table A.2.2.10-1: Originator Address information element
Originator Address is contained in octet 3 to octet n; Max value of 255 octets. |
A.2.2.11 Group ID
The Group ID information element is used to indicate the group which the message is from while sending message to Constrained UE.
The Group ID information element is coded as shown in Figure A.2.2.11-1 and Table A.2.2.11-1.
The Group ID information element is a type 4 information element.
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
Group ID IEI |
octet 1 |
|||||||
Length of Group ID contents |
octet 2 |
|||||||
octet 3 |
||||||||
Group ID contents |
||||||||
octet n |
Figure A.2.2.11-1: Group ID information element
Table A.2.2.11-1: Group ID information element
Group ID is contained in octet 3 to octet n; Max value of 255 octets. |
A.2.2.11 Result
The Result information element is used to indicate the result of handling message sending request as described in A.2.1.1.
The Result information element is coded as shown in Figure A.2.2.11-1 and Table A.2.2.11-1.
The Result information element is a type 1 information element.
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
Result value |
octet 1 |
Figure A.2.2.11-1: Result type
Table A.2.2.11-1: Result type
Result value (octet 1) |
||||
Bits |
||||
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
FAILED |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
SUCCESS |
All other values are reserved. |
A.2.2.12 Void
A.2.2.13 Reply-to Message ID
The Reply-to Message ID information element uniquely identifies the message delivery report and is same with the Message ID included in the message acknowledged.
The Reply-to Message ID information element is coded as shown in Figure A.2.2.13-1 and Table A.2.2.13-1.
The Reply-to Message ID information element is a type 3 information element with a length of 16 octets.
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
Reply-to Message ID value |
octet 1 octet 16 |
Figure A.2.2.13-1: Reply-to Message ID value
Table A.2.2.13-1: Reply-to Message ID value
Reply-to Message ID value (octet 1 to 16) The Reply-to Message ID contains a number uniquely identifying a message. The value is a universally unique identifier as specified in IETF RFC 4122 [19]. |
A.2.2.14 Void
A.2.2.15 Credential information
The purpose of the Credential information information element is to carrie credentials from a credentials holder(e.g. application server, the MSGin5G Gateway UE).
The Credential information information element is coded as shown in Figure A.2.2.15-1 and Table A.2.2.15-1.
The Credential information information element is a type 6 information element with a minimum length of 3 octets and a maximum length of 65537 octets.
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
Length of Credential information contents |
octet 1 |
|||||||
octet 2 |
||||||||
octet 3 |
||||||||
Credential information contents |
||||||||
octet n |
Figure A.2.2.15-1: Credential information information element
Table A.2.2.15-1: Credential information information element
Payload data is contained in octet 3 to octet n; Max value of 65535 octets. |
The format of the Credential information contents is out of scope of this specification. |
A.2.2.16 MSCin5G Registration ID
The purpose of the MSCin5G Registration ID information element is to indicate the Registration ID that is allocated by the MSGin5G Client of the MSGin5G Gateway UE.
The MSCin5G Registration ID is a type 3 information element with a length of 6 octets.
The MSCin5G Registration ID information element is coded as shown in figure A.2.2.16 and table A.2.2.16.
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
MSCin5G Registration ID value |
octet 1 |
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octet 6 |
Figure A.2.2.16: MSCin5G Registration ID information element
Table A.2.2.16: MSCin5G Registration ID information element
MSCin5G Registration ID (octet 1 to 6) This field contains the 48-bit MSCin5G Registration ID. |
A.2.2.17 MSGin5G cause
The purpose of the MSGin5G cause information element is to indicate the cause used for MSGin5G procedures.
The MSGin5G cause is a type 3 information element with a length of 2 octets.
The MSGin5G cause information element is coded as shown in figure A.2.2.17 and table A.2.2.17.
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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MSGin5G cause IEI |
octet 1 |
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MSGin5G cause value |
octet 2 |
Figure A.2.2.17: MSGin5G cause information element
Table A.2.2.17: MSGin5G cause information element
MSGin5G cause (octet 2) |
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8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Access via a Gateway UE is not allowed |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Invalid credentials |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
Conflict of transport identifier for unicast communication is detected |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Connection is not available anymore |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
Lack of resources for lower layer |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
Congestion situation |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Unknown device |
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0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Protocol error, unspecified |
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Any other value received by the UE shall be treated as 0110 1111, "protocol error, unspecified". |
A.2.2.18 Spare half octet
This element is used in the L3 messages as specified in clause A.2.1 when an odd number of half octet type 1 information elements are used. This element is filled with spare bits set to zero and is placed in bits 5 to 8 of the octet unless otherwise specified.