9.4.5 Location updating / periodic
34.123-13GPPPart 1: Protocol conformance specificationRelease 15TSUser Equipment (UE) conformance specification
9.4.5.1 Location updating / periodic spread
9.4.5.1.1 Definition
9.4.5.1.2 Conformance requirement
1) The UEs shall perform spreading of the time before performing a periodic location updating when the location updating timer value is reduced.
2) The UE shall reset timer T3212 when the UE is deactivated, and shall start with a value between zero and the broadcasted value when reactivated in the same cell, IMSI attach being forbidden.
3) When activated the UE shall start timer T3212 with a value randomly drawn in the allowed range.
NOTE: This conformance requirement is not covered by a test purpose. It is intended to be covered by a manufacturer declaration.
References
TS 24.008 clause 4.4.2.
9.4.5.1.3 Test purpose
1) To check that when the location updating timer is reduced, the timer running in the UE is started with a value depending on the current timer value and the new broadcasted T3212 value.
2) To verify that when the UE is reactivated in the same cell (as the one in which it was deactivated), IMSI attach being forbidden, the UE starts the timer T3212 with a value between zero and the broadcasted value.
NOTE: It is not tested that the value is random.
9.4.5.1.4 Method of test
Initial conditions
– System Simulator:
– one cell, T3212 is set to 30 minutes;
– IMSI attach is allowed in the cell;
– User Equipment:
– the UE is deactivated. The stored MCC, MNC and LAC correspond to the broadcasted values. The stored update status is "updated".
Related ICS/IXIT statements
None.
Test procedure
The UE is activated. It performs IMSI attach. 3 minutes after the end of the IMSI attach procedure, the value of T3212 is set to 6 minutes. The UE shall perform periodic location updating 6 minutes after the end of the IMSI attach procedure.
Then, the IMSI attach/detach is forbidden. T3212 is still set to 6 minutes.
The UE is deactivated. The UE is reactivated. It is checked that the UE performs a periodic location updating during the 6 minutes following activation.
Expected sequence
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Step |
Direction |
Message |
Comments |
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UE |
SS |
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1 |
UE |
The UE is activated. |
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2 |
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RRC CONNECTION REQUEST |
"Establishment cause": Registration. |
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3 |
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RRC CONNECTION SETUP |
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4 |
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RRC CONNECTION SETUP COMPLETE |
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5 |
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LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"location updating type": IMSI attach. |
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6 |
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LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
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7 |
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RRC CONNECTION RELEASE |
After the sending of this message, the SS waits for the disconnection of the main signalling link. |
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8 |
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RRC CONNECTION RELEASE COMPLETE |
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9 |
SS |
3 minutes after step 8 the value of T3212 is set to 6 minutes. |
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10 |
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RRC CONNECTION REQUEST |
"Establishment cause": Registration. This message shall be sent by the UE between 5 minutes 45 s and 6 minutes 15 s after step 8. |
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11 |
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RRC CONNECTION SETUP |
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12 |
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RRC CONNECTION SETUP COMPLETE |
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13 |
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LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"location updating type": periodic updating. |
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14 |
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LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
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15 |
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RRC CONNECTION RELEASE |
After the sending of this message, the SS waits for the disconnection of the main signalling link. |
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16 |
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RRC CONNECTION RELEASE COMPLETE |
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17 |
SS |
IMSI attach/detach is not allowed. |
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18 |
UE |
The UE is deactivated. |
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19 |
UE |
The UE is activated. |
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20 |
SS |
The SS waits until the periodic location updating. |
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21 |
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RRC CONNECTION REQUEST |
"Establishment cause": Registration. This message shall arrive during the 6 minutes following the UE activation. |
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22 |
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RRC CONNECTION SETUP |
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23 |
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RRC CONNECTION SETUP COMPLETE |
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24 |
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LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"Location updating type" = periodic. |
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25 |
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LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
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26 |
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RRC CONNECTION RELEASE |
After the sending of this message, the SS waits for the disconnection of the main signalling link. |
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27 |
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RRC CONNECTION RELEASE COMPLETE |
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Specific message contents
None.
9.4.5.1.5 Test requirement
At step 10 the UE shall send an RRC CONNECTION REQUEST for a periodic location updating.
At step 21 the UE shall send an RRC CONNECTION REQUEST for a periodic location updating.
9.4.5.2 Location updating / periodic normal / test 1
9.4.5.2.1 Definition
9.4.5.2.2 Conformance requirement
1 The UE shall stop and reset the timer T3212 of the periodic location updating procedure when the first MM message is received or SECURITY mode setting is completed in the case of MM connection establishment.
2 The UE shall stop and reset the timer T3212 of the periodic location updating procedure when the UE has responded to paging and thereafter has received the first correct L3 message that is not an RRC message.
References
TS 24.008 clause 4.4.2.
9.4.5.2.3 Test purpose
To verify that the UE stops and resets the timer T3212 of the periodic location updating procedure when:
– the first MM-message is received in the case of MM-connection establishment, security mode being not set;
– the UE has responded to paging and the first correct L3 message that is not an RRC message is received.
NOTE: T3212 is stopped when the MM-idle state is left and restarted when the MM sublayer returns to that state, substate NORMAL SERVICE or ATTEMPTING TO UPDATE. As a consequence, the exact time when T3212 is reset between those two events cannot be tested.
9.4.5.2.4 Method of test
Initial conditions
– System Simulator:
– 1 cell, default parameters;
– IMSI attach/detach is allowed;
– the T3212 time-out value is 2/10 hour.
– User Equipment:
– the UE has a valid TMSI. It is "idle updated".
Related ICS/IXIT statements
None.
Test procedure
An UE originated MM connection is established and cleared. The RRC CONNECTION is released. It is checked that the UE performs a periodic location updating 12 minutes after the release of the RRC CONNECTION.
One minute after the periodic location updating, the UE is paged, it sends a RRC CONNECTION REQUEST message and the SS responds with an RRC CONNECTION SETUP message, a call is established and then cleared. It is checked that the UE performs a periodic location updating 12 minutes after the release of the link.
Expected sequence
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Step |
Direction |
Message |
Comments |
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UE |
SS |
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1 |
UE |
A MO CM connection is attempted. |
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2 |
Void |
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3 |
Void |
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4 |
Void |
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5 |
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CM SERVICE REQUEST |
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6 |
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CM SERVICE REJECT |
cause #17 (network failure). |
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7 |
SS |
The SS releases the RRC connection. |
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8 |
Void |
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9 |
SS |
The SS waits until the periodic location updating. |
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10 |
SS |
The SS verifies that the IE "Establishment cause" in the received RRC CONNECTION REQUEST message is set to "Registration". This message shall arrive between 11 minutes 45 s and 12 minutes 15 s after the last release of the RRC connection by the SS. |
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11 |
Void |
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12 |
Void |
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13 |
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LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"Location updating type" = periodic. |
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14 |
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LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
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15 |
SS |
The SS releases the RRC connection. |
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16 |
Void |
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17 |
SS |
The SS waits 1 minute. |
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18 |
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Mobile terminated establishment of Radio Resource Connection |
See TS 34.108 clause 7.1.2 "Mobile identity" = IMSI. "Establishment cause": Terminating Conversational Call. |
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19 |
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PAGING RESPONSE |
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20 |
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AUTHENTICATION REQUEST |
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21 |
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AUTHENTICATION RESPONSE |
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22 |
SS |
The SS releases the RRC connection. |
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23 |
Void |
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24 |
SS |
The SS waits until the periodic location updating. |
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25 |
SS |
The SS verifies that the IE "Establishment cause" in the received RRC CONNECTION REQUEST message is set to "Registration". This message shall arrive between 11 minutes 45 s and 12 minutes 15 s after the last release of the RRC connection by the SS. |
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26 |
Void |
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27 |
Void |
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28 |
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LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"Location updating type" = periodic. |
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29 |
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LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
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30 |
SS |
The SS releases the RRC connection. |
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31 |
Void |
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Specific message contents
None.
9.4.5.2.5 Test requirement
At step 10 the UE shall initiate an RRC CONNECTION REQUEST 12 minutes after the release of the RRC CONNECTION (at step 7).
At step 25 the UE shall initiate an RRC CONNECTION REQUEST 12 minutes after the release of the RRC CONNECTION (at step 22).
9.4.5.3 Location updating / periodic normal / test 2
9.4.5.3.1 Definition
9.4.5.3.2 Conformance requirement
When a LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT or a LOCATION UPDATING REJECT message is received, the timer T3212 is stopped and reset and the UE shall perform a periodic location updating after T3212 expiry.
References
TS 24.008 clause 4.4.2.
9.4.5.3.3 Test purpose
To verify that the UE stops and resets the timer T3212 of the periodic location updating procedure when a LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT message is received.
NOTE: T3212 is stopped when the MM-idle state is left and restarted when the MM sublayer returns to that state, substate NORMAL SERVICE or ATTEMPTING TO UPDATE. As a consequence, the exact time when T3212 is reset between those two events cannot be tested.
9.4.5.3.4 Method of test
Initial conditions
– System Simulator:
– 2 cells, IMSI attach/detach is allowed in both cells;
– T3212 is set to 6 minutes;
– two cells: A and B of the same PLMN, belonging to different location areas with LAI a and b.
– User Equipment:
– the UE has a valid TMSI. It is "idle updated" on cell A.
Related ICS/IXIT statements
USIM removal possible while UE is powered Yes/No.
Switch off on button yes/No.
Test procedure
A normal location updating is performed. The RRC CONNECTION is released. One minute later, the UE is deactivated, then reactivated in the same cell. It is checked that the UE performs an IMSI attach and a periodic location updating 6 minutes after the IMSI attach.
Expected sequence
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Step |
Direction |
Message |
Comments |
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UE |
SS |
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The following messages are sent and shall be received on cell B. |
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1 |
SS |
Set the cell type of cell B to the "Serving cell". Set the cell type of cell A to the "non-suitable cell". (see note) |
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2 |
SS |
The SS verifies that the IE "establishment cause" in the received RRC CONNECTION REQUEST message is set to "Registration". If PS mode: a routing area updating procedure should be performed. |
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3 |
Void |
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4 |
Void |
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5 |
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LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"location updating type" = normal. |
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5a |
SS |
The SS starts integrity protection. |
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6 |
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LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
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7 |
SS |
The SS releases the RRC connection. |
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8 |
Void |
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9 |
SS |
The SS waits until the periodic location updating. |
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10 |
SS |
The SS verifies that the IE "Establishment cause" in the received RRC CONNECTION REQUEST message is set to "Registration". This message shall arrive between 5 minutes 45s and 6 minutes 15 s after the last release of the RRC connection by the SS. |
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11 |
Void |
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12 |
Void |
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13 |
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LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"Location updating type" = periodic. |
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14 |
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LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
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15 |
SS |
The SS releases the RRC connection. |
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16 |
Void |
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17 |
UE |
If possible (see ICS) USIM removal is performed. Otherwise if possible (see ICS) switch off is performed. Otherwise the power is removed. A Detach Request can be received in PS mode. In case USIM removal is performed then “Power Off” can be set to “Any value”. Steps 18 to 23 may be performed or not depending on the action made in step 17. |
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18 |
SS |
The SS verifies that the IE "Establishment cause" in the received RRC CONNECTION REQUEST message is set to "Detach". |
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19 |
Void |
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20 |
Void |
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21 |
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IMSI DETACH INDICATION |
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22 |
SS |
The SS releases the RRC connection. |
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23 |
Void |
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24 |
UE |
Depending on what has been performed in step 17 the UE is brought back to operation. The subsequent GMM attach should be rejected if received in the PS mode. |
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25 |
SS |
The SS verifies that the IE "Establishment cause" in the received RRC CONNECTION REQUEST message is set to "Registration". |
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26 |
Void |
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27 |
Void |
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28 |
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LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"Location updating type" = IMSI attach. |
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28a |
SS |
The SS starts integrity protection. |
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29 |
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LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
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30 |
SS |
The SS releases the RRC connection. |
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31 |
Void |
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32 |
SS |
The SS waits until the periodic location updating. |
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33 |
SS |
The SS verifies that the IE "Establishment cause" in the received RRC CONNECTION REQUEST message is set to "Registration". This message shall arrive between 5 minutes 45 s and 6 minutes 15s after the last release of the RRC connection by the SS. |
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34 |
Void |
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35 |
Void |
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36 |
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LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"Location updating type" = periodic. |
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37 |
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LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
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38 |
SS |
The SS releases the RRC connection. |
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39 |
Void |
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NOTE: The definitions for "Serving cell" and "non-suitable cell" are specified in TS 34.108 clause 6.1 "Reference Radio Conditions for signalling test cases only". |
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Specific message contents
None.
9.4.5.3.5 Test requirement
After step 28 the UE shall performs an IMSI attach.
After step 33 the UE shall performs periodic location updating 6 minutes after step 28.
9.4.5.4 Location updating / periodic search for HPLMN or higher priority PLMN when in VPLMN
9.4.5.4.1 Location updating / periodic search for HPLMN or higher priority PLMN / UE waits time T
9.4.5.4.1.1 Definition
9.4.5.4.1.2 Conformance requirement
1. In the case that the mobile has a stored "Equivalent PLMNs" list the mobile shall only select a PLMN if it is of a higher priority than those of the same country as the current serving PLMN which are stored in the "Equivalent PLMNs" list.
2. In steps i), ii) and iii) of the Automatic Network Selection Mode Procedure, the MS shall limit its attempts to access higher priority PLMNs to PLMNs of the same country as the current serving VPLMN;
3. If the MS is in idle mode in a VPLMN, the MS shall periodically attempt to obtain service on its HPLMN or higher priority PLMN listed in "user controlled PLMN selector" or "operator controlled PLMN selector". The MS shall make an attempt if the MS is on the VPLMN at time T after the last attempt.
References
TS 22.011 clause 3.2.2.5. and TS 23.122 4.4.3.3.
9.4.5.4.1.3 Test purpose
To verify that if a UE is camped on a VPLMN it will perform a search for higher priority networks (e.g. HPLMN) with a periodicity of T, which is the Search Period stored in the USIM.
This test will confirm that, if a cell from a new PLMN becomes available, within a time T the UE will perform a location updating on it only if the following requirements are met:
– The PLMN of this new cell if from the same country as the VPLMN, and
– This PLMN is the HPLMN stored in the USIM, or has a higher priority than the serving VPLMN or any PLMN from the country of the VPLMN that is stored in the equivalent PLMN list.
9.4.5.4.1.4 Method of test
Initial conditions
– System Simulator:
– four cells A, B, C and D, belonging to different location areas with location identification a, b, c and d. Their country codes and mobile network codes are defined as follows:
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Cell |
Cell No. |
MCC |
MNC |
Test channel |
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A |
1 |
001 |
01 |
1 |
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B |
2 |
022 |
02 |
2 |
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C |
7 |
001 |
10 |
3 |
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D |
4 |
001 |
11 |
4 |
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E |
3 |
001 |
30 |
– |
– the test channels are defined in clause 6, table 6.3
– initially Cells A, B and C shall not be broadcasting.
– Cell E is not activated.
– User Equipment:
– the UE is switched off. The HPLMN Search Period on the USIM shall be set to 6 minutes. The location area information on the USIM is "deleted".
– The following USIM fields are configured:
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USIM field |
Priority |
PLMN |
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EFHPLMNwAcT |
1st |
A |
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EFPLMNwAcT |
1st |
B |
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2nd |
E |
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EFOPLMNwAcT |
1st |
C |
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2nd |
D |
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EFHPPLMN |
01 |
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In the table PLMN X is the PLMN code from cell X (see above).
Related ICS/IXIT statements
Switch on/off button Yes/No.
Test Procedure
Only Cell D shall be broadcasting. The UE shall be switched on either by using the Power Switch or by applying power. A normal location updating is performed on Cell D. The SS shall include the PLMN E in the list of equivalent PLMNs that is sent in the Location Update Accept message. Cells B and C shall be made available after 7 minutes from switched on, thus ensuring the UE fails to find any higher priority PLMN during its first attempt. It is verified that the UE does not perform a location update request on Cell B or C (waiting for at least 7 minutes after broadcasting of Cells B and C).Then Cell A is also made available, and it is verified that the UE performs a location update request on Cell A within 7 minutes after broadcasting of Cell A. During the test, SIB18 is not broadcast in cell A, B, C, D.
Expected sequence
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Step |
Direction |
Message |
Contents |
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UE |
SS |
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The following messages shall be sent and received on Cell D. |
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1 |
SS |
Set the cell type of Cell A to the "non-suitable cell". Set the cell type of Cell B to the "non-suitable cell". Set the cell type of Cell C to the "non-suitable cell". Set the cell type of Cell D to the "Suitable neighbour cell". (see note) |
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1a |
UE |
The UE is switched on by either using the Power Switch or by applying power. If PS Mode: The subsequent GMM attach should be accepted with "Equivalent PLMNs": PLMN E.. |
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2 |
SS |
The SS verifies that the IE "Establishment cause" in the received RRC CONNECTION REQUEST message is set to "Registration". |
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3 |
Void |
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4 |
Void |
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5 |
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LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"Location Update Type": Normal. |
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5a.1 |
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AUTHENTICATION REQUEST |
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5a.2 |
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AUTHENTICATION RESPONSE |
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5a |
SS |
The SS starts integrity protection. |
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6 |
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LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
"Equivalent PLMNs": PLMN E |
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7 |
SS |
The SS releases the RRC connection. |
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8 |
Void |
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8a |
SS |
The SS waits a period of 7 minutes after the UE is switched on, this allowing the UE to make its first periodic search. |
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8b |
SS |
Set the cell type of cell B to the "Suitable neighbour cell". Set the cell type of cell C to the "Suitable neighbour cell". (see note) |
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8b.1 |
Void |
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8b.2 |
Void |
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8b.3 |
Void |
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8b.4 |
Void |
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8b.5 |
Void |
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8b.6 |
Void |
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8c |
SS |
The SS shall wait for 7 minutes during which no messages should be received. |
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9 |
SS |
Set the cell type of cell A to the "Suitable neighbour cell". (see note) Within 7 minutes after step 9, the following messages shall be sent and received on Cell A. The lower boundary of time T shall not be checked in this test step. |
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10 |
SS |
The SS verifies that the IE "Establishment cause" in the received RRC CONNECTION REQUEST message is set to "Registration". If PS mode: a routing area updating procedure should be performed. |
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11 |
Void |
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12 |
Void |
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13 |
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LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"Location Update Type": normal. |
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13a |
SS |
The SS starts integrity protection. |
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14 |
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LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
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15 |
SS |
The SS releases the RRC connection. |
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16 |
Void |
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NOTE: The definitions for "Suitable neighbour cell" and "non-suitable cell" are specified in TS 34.108 clause 6.1 "Reference Radio Conditions for signalling test cases only". |
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9.4.5.4.1.5 Test requirement
1. At step 8c, the UE shall not send any LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST on cell C.
2. At step 8c, the UE shall not send any LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST on cell B.
3. At step 13 the UE shall send a LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST message on Cell A within 7mins.
9.4.5.4.2 Location updating / periodic search for HPLMN or higher priority PLMN / UE in manual mode
9.4.5.4.2.1 Definition
9.4.5.4.2.2 Conformance requirement
The periodic attempts shall only be performed if in automatic mode when the UE is in a VPLMN.
References
TS 22.011 clause 3.2.2.5. and TS 23.122 clause 4.4.3.3.
9.4.5.4.2.3 Test purpose
To verify that no Search for HPLMN or Higher Priority PLMN is performed when the UE is not in automatic mode.
9.4.5.4.2.4 Method of test
Initial conditions
– System Simulator:
– two cells A and B, belonging to different location areas with location identification a and b. Cell A shall be a cell of the HPLMN and Cell B shall be a cell of the VPLMN with a Country Code the same as that of Cell A. Initially Cell A shall not be broadcasting. IMSI attach/detach is not allowed on either cell.
NB: i) Cell B will be mapped to Cell 4 as found in TS 34.108 clause 6.1.4.1.
– User Equipment:
– the UE is switched off. The HPLMN Search Period on the USIM shall be set to 6 minutes. The location area information on the USIM is "deleted".
Related ICS/IXIT statements
Switch on/off button Yes/No.
Test Procedure
Only Cell B shall be broadcasting. The UE shall be switched on either by using the Power Switch or by applying power. A normal location updating is performed on Cell B. The UE is forced into manual selection mode. Cell A is made available. It is verified that the UE does not attempt to perform a location update on Cell A.
Expected sequence
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Step |
Direction |
Message |
Contents |
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UE |
SS |
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The following messages shall be sent and received on Cell B. |
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1 |
SS |
Set the cell type of Cell A to the "non-suitable cell". Set the cell type of Cell B to the "Serving cell". (see note) |
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1a |
UE |
The UE is switched on by either using the Power Switch or by applying power. |
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2 |
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RRC CONNECTION REQUEST |
"Establishment cause": Registration. |
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3 |
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RRC CONNECTION SETUP |
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4 |
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RRC CONNECTION SETUP COMPLETE |
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5 |
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LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"Location Update Type": Normal. |
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6 |
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LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
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7 |
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RRC CONNECTION RELEASE |
After sending this message the SS waits for the disconnection of the main signalling link. |
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8 |
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RRC CONNECTION RELEASE COMPLETE |
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9 |
UE |
The UE is forced into manual selection mode. |
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10 |
SS |
Set the cell type of cell A to the "Suitable neighbour cell". (see note) If PS mode: a routing area updating procedure should be performed. |
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11 |
SS |
The SS waits a period of 6 minutes. During this time no messages shall be received on Cell A. |
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NOTE: The definitions for "Serving cell", "Suitable neighbour cell" and "non-suitable cell" are specified in TS 34.108 clause 6.1 "Reference Radio Conditions for signalling test cases only". |
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Specific message contents
None.
9.4.5.4.2.5 Test requirement
At step 11 the UE shall not attempt to perform a location update.
9.4.5.4.3 Location updating / periodic search for HPLMN or higher priority PLMN / UE waits at least two minutes and at most T minutes
9.4.5.4.3.1 Definition
9.4.5.4.3.2 Conformance requirement
After switch on, the UE waits at least 2 minutes and at most T minutes before the first Search for HPLMN or higher priority PLMN is attempted.
References
TS 22.011 clause 3.2.2.5. and TS 23.122 4.4.3.3.
9.4.5.4.3.3 Test purpose
To verify that the UE waits at least 2 minutes and at most T minutes before attempting its first Search for HPLMN or higher priority PLMN.
9.4.5.4.3.4 Method of test
Initial Conditions
– System Simulator:
– two cells A and B, belonging to different location areas with location identification a and b. Cell A shall be a cell of the HPLMN and Cell B shall be a cell of the VPLMN with a Country Code the same as that of Cell A. Initially Cell A shall not be broadcasting. IMSI attach/detach is not allowed on either cell.
NB: i) Cell B will be mapped to Cell 4 as found in TS 34.108 clause 6.1.4.1.
– User Equipment:
– the UE is switched off. The HPLMN Search Period on the USIM shall be set to 6 minutes. The location area information on the USIM is "deleted".
Related ICS/IXIT statements
Switch on/off button Yes/No.
Test Procedure
Only Cell B shall be broadcasting. The UE shall be switched on either by using the Power Switch or by applying power. A normal location updating is performed on Cell B. Cell A is made available. It is verified that the UE attempts to perform a location update on Cell A, after at least 2 minutes have passed following power on and at most T minutes after successful registration.
Expected sequence
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Step |
Direction |
Message |
Contents |
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UE |
SS |
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The following messages shall be sent and received on Cell B. |
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1 |
SS |
Set the cell type of Cell A to the "non-suitable cell". Set the cell type of Cell B to the "Serving cell". (see note) |
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1a |
UE |
The UE is switched on by either using the Power Switch or by applying power. |
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2 |
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RRC CONNECTION REQUEST |
"Establishment cause": Registration. |
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3 |
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RRC CONNECTION SETUP |
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4 |
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RRC CONNECTION SETUP COMPLETE |
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5 |
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LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"Location Update Type": Normal. |
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6 |
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LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
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7 |
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RRC CONNECTION RELEASE |
After sending this message the SS waits for the disconnection of the main signalling link. |
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8 |
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RRC CONNECTION RELEASE COMPLETE |
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9 |
SS |
Set the cell type of cell A to the "Suitable neighbour cell". (see note) If PS mode: a routing area updating procedure should be performed. |
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10 |
SS |
The SS waits a period of 2 minutes after the UE is switched on. During this time no messages shall be received on Cell A. The following messages shall be sent and received on cell A. Within 6 minutes after step 6 the following messages shall be sent and received on cell A. |
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11 |
|
RRC CONNECTION REQUEST |
"Establishment cause": Registration. This message shall be sent between 2 and 6 minutes after step 1 |
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12 |
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RRC CONNECTION SETUP |
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13 |
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RRC CONNECTION SETUP COMPLETE |
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14 |
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LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"Location Update Type": normal. |
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15 |
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LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
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16 |
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RRC CONNECTION RELEASE |
After sending this message the SS waits for the disconnection of the main signalling link. |
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17 |
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RRC CONNECTION RELEASE COMPLETE |
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NOTE: The definitions for "Serving cell", "Suitable neighbour cell" and "non-suitable cell" are specified in TS 34.108 clause 6.1 "Reference Radio Conditions for signalling test cases only". |
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Specific message contents
None.
9.4.5.4.3.5 Test requirement
At step 11 the UE shall attempt to perform a location update.
9.4.5.4.4 Location updating/periodic search of the higher priority PLMN, VPLMN in a foreign country – higher priority/UE is in automatic mode.
9.4.5.4.4.1 Definition
9.4.5.4.4.2 Conformance requirement
A UE in Automatic Mode shall make periodic attempts to look for a higher priority PLMN of the same country as the currently received PLMN.
References
TS 22.011 clause 3.2.2.5
9.4.5.4.4.3 Test purpose
To verify that the UE selects the highest priority network if the HPLMN/higher priority PLMN Search is performed, when a UE is receiving foreign country’s VPLMN and UE is in automatic mode.
9.4.5.4.4.4 Method of test
Initial conditions
– System Simulator:
– Three cells A, B and C, belonging to different location areas with location identification a, b and c. Cell A shall be a cell of the HPLMN, Cell B shall be a cell of the VPLMN with a different Mobile Country Codes that of Cell A and Cell C shall be a cell of a higher priority VPLMN but of the same Mobile Country Code as Cell B. Initially Cell A and Cell C shall not be broadcasting. IMSI attach/detach is not allowed on any cell.
– User Equipment:
– the UE is switched off. The HPLMN Search Period on the USIM shall be set to 6 minutes. The location area information on the USIM is "deleted". The PLMN Selector on the USIM shall contain entries for both PLMNs of Cell B and Cell C, where PLMN C is of a higher priority than PLMN B.
Related ICS/IXIT statements
Switch on/off button Yes/No.
Test Procedure
Only Cell B shall be broadcasting. The UE shall be switched on either by using the Power Switch or by applying power. A normal location updating is performed on Cell B. The MS is in automatic selection mode. Cell A and Cell C are made available. It is verified that the MS does not attempt to perform a location update on Cell A. It is verified that the MS does perform a location update on Cell C.
Expected sequence
|
Step |
Direction |
Message |
Contents |
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|
UE |
SS |
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|
The following messages shall be sent and received on Cell B. |
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|
1 |
SS |
Set the cell type of Cell A to the "non-suitable cell". Set the cell type of Cell B to the "Serving cell". Set the cell type of Cell C to the "non-suitable cell". (see note) |
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|
1a |
UE |
The UE is switched on by either using the Power Switch or by applying power. |
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2 |
SS |
The SS verifies that the IE "Establishment cause" in the received RRC CONNECTION REQUEST message is set to "Registration". |
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3 |
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LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"Location Update Type": Normal. |
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4 |
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AUTHENTICATION REQUEST |
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5 |
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AUTHENTICATION RESPONSE |
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|
6 |
SS |
The SS starts integrity protection. |
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7 |
|
LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
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|
8 |
SS |
The SS releases the RRC connection. |
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|
9 |
SS |
Set the cell type of cell A to the "Suitable neighbour cell". Set the cell type of cell C to the "Suitable neighbour cell". (see note) |
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10 |
SS |
The SS waits a period of 6 minutes. During this time no messages shall be received on Cell A but the following messages are received on Cell C. |
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11 |
|
LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"Location Update Type": normal. |
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|
12 |
SS |
The SS starts integrity protection. |
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13 |
|
LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
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|
14 |
SS |
The SS releases the RRC connection. |
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|
NOTE: The definitions for "Serving cell", "Suitable neighbour cell" and "non-suitable cell" are specified in TS 34.108 clause 6.1 "Reference Radio Conditions for signalling test cases only". |
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Specific message contents
None.
9.4.5.4.4.5 Test requirement
1. At step 10, the UE shall not send any LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST on Cell A.
2. At step 11, the UE shall send a LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST message on Cell C.
9.4.5.4.5 Location updating/periodic search of the higher priority PLMN, VPLMN in a foreign country – lower priority/UE is in automatic mode.
9.4.5.4.5.1 Definition
9.4.5.4.5.2 Conformance requirement
A UE in Automatic Mode shall make periodic attempts to look for a higher priority PLMN of the same country as the currently received PLMN. The MS shall not select a lower priority PLMN of the same country as the currently received PLMN.
References
TS 22.011 clause 3.2.2.5
9.4.5.4.5.3 Test purpose
To verify that the UE remains on the highest priority network if the HPLMN/higher priority PLMN Search is performed, when a UE is receiving foreign country’s VPLMN and UE is in automatic mode.
9.4.5.4.5.4 Method of test
Initial conditions
– System Simulator:
– Three cells A, B and C, belonging to different location areas with location identification a, b and c. Cell A shall be a cell of the HPLMN, Cell B shall be a cell of the VPLMN with a different Mobile Country Codes that of Cell A and Cell C shall be a cell of a lower priority VPLMN but of the same Mobile Country Code as Cell B. Initially Cell A and Cell C shall not be broadcasting. IMSI attach/detach is not allowed on any cell.
– User Equipment:
– the UE is switched off. The HPLMN Search Period on the USIM shall be set to 6 minutes. The location area information on the USIM is "deleted". The PLMN Selector on the USIM shall contain entries for both PLMNs of Cell B and Cell C, where PLMN B is of a higher priority than PLMN C.
Related ICS/IXIT statements
Switch on/off button Yes/No.
Test Procedure
Only Cell B shall be broadcasting. The UE shall be switched on either by using the Power Switch or by applying power. A normal location updating is performed on Cell B. The MS is in automatic selection mode. Cell A and Cell C are made available. It is verified that the MS does not attempt location update either on Cell A or Cell C.
Expected sequence
|
Step |
Direction |
Message |
Contents |
|
|
UE |
SS |
|||
|
The following messages shall be sent and received on Cell B. |
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|
1 |
SS |
Set the cell type of Cell A to the "non-suitable cell". Set the cell type of Cell B to the "Serving cell". Set the cell type of Cell C to the "non-suitable cell". (see note) |
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|
1a |
UE |
The UE is switched on by either using the Power Switch or by applying power. |
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|
2 |
SS |
The SS verifies that the IE "Establishment cause" in the received RRC CONNECTION REQUEST message is set to "Registration". |
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|
3 |
|
LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"Location Update Type": Normal. |
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|
4 |
|
AUTHENTICATION REQUEST |
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|
5 |
|
AUTHENTICATION RESPONSE |
||
|
6 |
SS |
The SS starts integrity protection. |
||
|
7 |
|
LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
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|
8 |
SS |
The SS releases the RRC connection. |
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|
9 |
SS |
Set the cell type of cell A to the "Suitable neighbour cell". Set the cell type of cell C to the "Suitable neighbour cell". (see note) |
||
|
10 |
SS |
The SS waits a period of 6 minutes. During this time no messages shall be received on Cell A and Cell C. |
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|
NOTE: The definitions for "Serving cell", "Suitable neighbour cell" and "non-suitable cell" are specified in TS 34.108 clause 6.1 "Reference Radio Conditions for signalling test cases only". |
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Specific message contents
None.
9.4.5.4.5.5 Test requirement
1. At step 10, the UE shall not send any LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST on Cell A or Cell C.
9.4.5.4.6 Location updating/periodic search of the higher priority PLMN, VPLMN in a foreign country – List of EPLMN contain HPLMN /UE is in automatic mode.
9.4.5.4.6.1 Definition
9.4.5.4.6.2 Conformance requirement
A UE in Automatic Mode shall make periodic attempts to look for a higher priority PLMN of the same country as the currently registered PLMN. For the ranking of PLMNs the UE shall use the order used in subclause 3.2.2.2. In the case that the MS has stored a list of equivalent PLMNs, the UE shall only select a PLMN if it has a higher priority than all the PLMNs, in the list of equivalent PLMNs, which are of the same country as the currently registered PLMN
The Mobile Equipment stores a list of "equivalent PLMNs". This list is replaced or deleted at the end of each location update procedure, routing area update procedure and GPRS attach procedure. The stored list consists of a list of equivalent PLMNs as downloaded by the network plus the PLMN code of the network that downloaded the list. All PLMNs in the stored list are regarded as equivalent to each other for PLMN selection, cell selection/re-selection and handover.
References
TS 22.011 clause 3.2.2.5
TS 23.122 clause 4.4.3
9.4.5.4.6.3 Test purpose
To verify that, in automatic mode, when registered on a VPLMN of a country different to it’s HPLMN, the MS only selects the highest priority network available from upon those of the same country as the serving PLMN. It also verifies that the MS does not take into account PLMNs, including the HPLMN, which are included in the Equivalent PLMN list.
9.4.5.4.6.4 Method of test
Initial conditions
– System Simulator:
– Three cells; Cell A be mapped to Cell 1, Cell B mapped to Cell 4, Cell C mapped to Cell 7, as found in TS 34.108 clause 6.1.4.2.
– Three cells A, B and C, belonging to different location areas with location identification a, b and c. Cell A shall be a cell of the HPLMN, Cell B shall be a cell of the VPLMN with a different Mobile Country Codes that of Cell A and Cell C shall be a cell of a higher priority VPLMN but of the same Mobile Country Code as Cell B. Initially Cell A and Cell C shall not be broadcasting. IMSI attach/detach is not allowed on any cell.
– User Equipment:
– the UE is switched off. The HPLMN Search Period on the USIM shall be set to 6 minutes. The location area information on the USIM is "deleted". The PLMN Selector on the USIM shall contain entries for both PLMNs of Cell B and Cell C, where PLMN C is of a higher priority than PLMN B.
– The following USIM field is configured:
|
USIM field |
value |
|
EFHPPLMN |
01 |
Related ICS/IXIT statements
Switch on/off button Yes/No.
Test Procedure
Only Cell B shall be broadcasting. The UE shall be switched on either by using the Power Switch or by applying power. A normal location updating is performed on Cell B. During the location update procedure Cell B sends an equivalent PLMN list which includes the HPLMN (Cell A). The MS is in automatic selection mode. The MS receives and store the equivalent PLMN list. Cell A and Cell C are made available. It is verified that the MS does not attempt to perform a location update on Cell A. It is verified that the MS does perform a location update on Cell C.
Expected sequence
|
Step |
Direction |
Message |
Contents |
|
|
UE |
SS |
|||
|
The following messages shall be sent and received on Cell B. |
||||
|
1 |
SS |
Set the cell type of Cell A to the "non-suitable cell". Set the cell type of Cell B to the "Serving cell". Set the cell type of Cell C to the "non-suitable cell". (see note) |
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|
1a |
UE |
The UE is switched on by either using the Power Switch or by applying power. Any subsequent GMM attach from the UE shall be accepted by the SS including the same EPLMN list as sent in the LAU accept in step 7. |
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|
2 |
SS |
The SS verifies that the IE "Establishment cause" in the received RRC CONNECTION REQUEST message is set to "Registration". |
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|
3 |
|
LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"Location Update Type": Normal. |
|
|
4 |
|
AUTHENTICATION REQUEST |
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|
5 |
|
AUTHENTICATION RESPONSE |
||
|
6 |
SS |
The SS starts integrity protection. |
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|
7 |
|
LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
EPLMN list containing HPLMN (Cell A) |
|
|
8 |
SS |
The SS releases the RRC connection. |
||
|
9 |
SS |
Set the cell type of cell A to the "Suitable neighbour cell". Set the cell type of cell C to the "Suitable neighbour cell". (see note) |
||
|
10 |
SS |
The SS waits a period of 6 minutes. During this time no messages shall be received on Cell A but the following messages are received on Cell C. |
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|
11 |
|
LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"Location Update Type": normal. Any ROUTING AREA UPDATE REQUEST from the UE shall be accepted by the SS. |
|
|
12 |
SS |
The SS starts integrity protection. |
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|
13 |
|
LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
||
|
14 |
SS |
The SS releases the RRC connection. |
||
|
NOTE: The definitions for "Serving cell", "Suitable neighbour cell" and "non-suitable cell" are specified in TS 34.108 clause 6.1 "Reference Radio Conditions for signalling test cases only". |
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Specific message contents
Contents of System Information Block type 3 (Cell B)
The same content as in default message in TS 34.108 section 6.1.0b with the following exceptions:
|
Information Element |
Value/remark |
Version |
|
– Sintersearch |
Not present |
Contents of System Information Block type 4 (Cell B)
The same content as in default message in TS 34.108 section 6.1.0b with the following exceptions:
|
Information Element |
Value/remark |
Version |
|
– Sintersearch |
Not present |
9.4.5.4.6.5 Test requirement
1. At step 10, the UE shall not send any LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST on Cell A.
2. At step 11, the UE shall send a LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST message on Cell C.
9.4.5.4.7 Location updating / periodic search for HPLMN or higher priority PLMN / UE waits UE waits Minimum Periodic search timer
9.4.5.4.7.1 Definition
9.4.5.4.7.2 Conformance requirement
1. In the case that the mobile has a stored "Equivalent PLMNs" list the mobile shall only select a PLMN if it is of a higher priority than those of the same country as the current serving PLMN which are stored in the "Equivalent PLMNs" list.
2. In steps i), ii) and iii) of the Automatic Network Selection Mode Procedure, the MS shall limit its attempts to access higher priority PLMNs to PLMNs of the same country as the current serving VPLMN;
3. If the MS is in idle mode in a VPLMN, the MS shall periodically attempt to obtain service on its HPLMN or higher priority PLMN listed in "user controlled PLMN selector" or "operator controlled PLMN selector". The MS shall make an attempt if the MS is on the VPLMN at time T after the last attempt.
4. If the MS is configured with the MinimumPeriodicSearchTimer, the MS shall not use a value for T that is less than the MinimumPeriodicSearchTimer. If the value stored in the SIM, or the default value for T (when no value is stored in the SIM), is less than the MinimumPeriodicSearchTimer, then T shall be set to the MinimumPeriodicSearchTimer
References
TS 23.122 4.4.3.3.
9.4.5.4.7.3 Test purpose
To verify that if a UE is camped on a VPLMN it will perform a search for higher priority networks (e.g. HPLMN) with a periodicity of T, where T is the largest value of the Search Period stored in the USIM and the Minimum Periodic search timer, if present.
This test will confirm that, if a cell from a new PLMN becomes available, within a time T the UE will perform a location updating on it only if the following requirements are met:
– The PLMN of this new cell if from the same country as the VPLMN, and
– This PLMN is the HPLMN stored in the USIM, or has a higher priority than the serving VPLMN or any PLMN from the country of the VPLMN that is stored in the equivalent PLMN list.
9.4.5.4.7.4 Method of test
Initial conditions
– System Simulator:
– four cells A, B, C and D, belonging to different location areas with location identification a, b, c and d. Their country codes and mobile network codes are defined as follows:
|
Cell |
Cell No. |
MCC |
MNC |
Test channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A |
1 |
001 |
01 |
1 |
|
B |
2 |
022 |
02 |
2 |
|
C |
7 |
001 |
10 |
3 |
|
D |
4 |
001 |
11 |
4 |
|
E |
3 |
001 |
30 |
– |
– the test channels are defined in clause 6, table 6.3
– initially Cells A, B and C shall not be broadcasting.
– Cell E is not activated.
– User Equipment:
– the UE is switched off. The HPLMN Search Period on the USIM shall be set to 6 minutes. The location area information on the USIM is "deleted".
– the UE is configured with the Minimum Periodic search timer that shall be set to 7 minutes.
– The following USIM fields are configured:
|
USIM field |
Priority |
PLMN |
|
EFHPLMNwAcT |
1st |
A |
|
EFPLMNwAcT |
1st |
B |
|
2nd |
E |
|
|
EFOPLMNwAcT |
1st |
C |
|
2nd |
D |
|
|
EFUST |
Services 96 is supported. |
|
|
EFNASCONFIG |
“Minimum Periodic Search Timer value” as defined in TS 24.368, clause 5.5 is set to 7 minutes |
|
|
EFHPPLMN |
01 |
|
In the table PLMN X is the PLMN code from cell X (see above).
Related ICS/IXIT statements
Switch on/off button Yes/No.
UE operation mode A Yes/No
Test Procedure
Only Cell D shall be broadcasting. The UE shall be switched on either by using the Power Switch or by applying power. A normal location updating is performed on Cell D. The SS shall include the PLMN E in the list of equivalent PLMNs that is sent in the Location Update Accept message. Cells B and C shall be made available after 8 minutes from switched on, thus ensuring the UE fails to find any higher priority PLMN during its first attempt. It is verified that the UE does not perform a location update request on Cell B or C (waiting for at least 8 minutes after broadcasting of Cells B and C).Then Cell A is also made available, and it is verified that the UE performs a location update request on Cell A within 8 minutes after broadcasting of Cell A. During the test, SIB18 is not broadcast in cell A, B, C, D.
Expected sequence
|
Step |
Direction |
Message |
Contents |
|
|
UE |
SS |
|||
|
The following messages shall be sent and received on Cell D. |
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|
1 |
SS |
Set the cell type of Cell A to the "non-suitable cell". Set the cell type of Cell B to the "non-suitable cell". Set the cell type of Cell C to the "non-suitable cell". Set the cell type of Cell D to the "Suitable neighbour cell". (see note) |
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|
2 |
UE |
The UE is switched on by either using the Power Switch or by applying power. If PS Mode: The subsequent GMM attach should be accepted with "Equivalent PLMNs": PLMN E. |
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|
3 |
SS |
The SS verifies that the IE "Establishment cause" in the received RRC CONNECTION REQUEST message is set to "Registration". |
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|
4 |
|
LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"Location Update Type": Normal. |
|
|
5 |
|
AUTHENTICATION REQUEST |
||
|
6 |
|
AUTHENTICATION RESPONSE |
||
|
7 |
SS |
The SS starts integrity protection. |
||
|
8 |
|
LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
"Equivalent PLMNs": PLMN E |
|
|
9 |
SS |
The SS releases the RRC connection. |
||
|
10 |
SS |
The SS waits a period of 8 minutes after the UE is switched on, this allowing the UE to make its first periodic search. |
||
|
11 |
SS |
Set the cell type of cell B to the "Suitable neighbour cell". Set the cell type of cell C to the "Suitable neighbour cell". (see note) |
||
|
12 |
SS |
The SS shall wait for 8 minutes during which no messages should be received. |
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|
13 |
SS |
Set the cell type of cell A to the "Suitable neighbour cell". (see note) Within 8 minutes, the following messages shall be sent and received on Cell A. The lower boundary of time T shall not be checked in this test step. |
||
|
14 |
SS |
The SS verifies that the IE "Establishment cause" in the received RRC CONNECTION REQUEST message is set to "Registration". If PS mode: a routing area updating procedure should be performed. |
||
|
15 |
|
LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"Location Update Type": normal. |
|
|
16 |
SS |
The SS starts integrity protection. |
||
|
17 |
|
LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
||
|
18 |
|
TMSI REALLOCATION COMPLETE |
||
|
19 |
SS |
The SS releases the RRC connection. |
||
|
NOTE: The definitions for "Suitable neighbour cell" and "non-suitable cell" are specified in TS 34.108 clause 6.1 "Reference Radio Conditions for signalling test cases only". |
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9.4.5.4.7.5 Test requirement
1. At step 12, the UE shall not send any LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST on cell C.
2. At step 12, the UE shall not send any LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST on cell B.
3. At step 15 the UE shall send a LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST message on Cell A within 8 minutes.
9.4.5.5 Location updating / periodic per-device timer
9.4.5.5.1 Definition
9.4.5.5.2 Conformance requirement
Periodic updating may be used to notify periodically the availability of the mobile station to the network. Periodic updating is performed by using the location updating procedure. The location updating type information element in the LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST message shall indicate periodic updating.
The procedure is controlled by the timer T3212 in the mobile station. The MS indicates in the MS network feature support IE whether it supports the extended value for timer T3212. If the MS receives the Per MS T3212 IE in the Location Updating Accept message, the MS shall use this IE to determine the value of T3212 instead of the value of T3212 that is broadcast.
References
TS 24.008 clause 4.4.2
9.4.5.5.3 Test purpose
To verify that the UE uses the per-device timer value for Periodic Location Area Update broadcast by the network.
9.4.5.5.4 Method of test
Initial conditions
– System Simulator:
– one cell, T3212 is set to 30 minutes;
– IMSI attach is allowed in the cell;
– User Equipment:
– the UE is deactivated. The stored MCC, MNC and LAC correspond to the broadcasted values. The stored update status is "updated".
– The UE is equipped with a USIM containing default values except for those listed below.
|
USIM field |
Value |
|
EFUST |
Service 96 is supported |
|
EFNASCONFIG |
“NAS_SignallingPriority is set to “NAS signalling low priority” as defined in TS 24.368, clause 5.3 |
|
EFNASCONFIG |
“ExtendedAccessBarring is set to extended access barring is applied for the UE” as defined in TS 24.368, clause 5.8 |
Related ICS/IXIT statements
None.
Test procedure
The UE is activated. It performs IMSI attach. The UE signals that it supports the extender periodic timer. The SS provides the per device timer, T3212, with a value of 6 minutes. The UE shall perform periodic location updating 6 minutes after the end of the IMSI attach procedure.
Expected sequence
|
Step |
Direction |
Message |
Comments |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UE |
SS |
|||
|
1 |
UE |
The UE is activated. If PS mode: Any subsequent GMM attach from the UE shall be accepted by the SS. |
||
|
2 |
|
RRC CONNECTION REQUEST |
"Establishment cause": delayTolerantAccess |
|
|
3 |
|
RRC CONNECTION SETUP |
||
|
4 |
|
RRC CONNECTION SETUP COMPLETE |
||
|
5 |
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LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"location updating type": IMSI attach. “MS network feature support”: 1 (MS supports the extended periodic timer in this domain) |
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6 |
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LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
“Per MS T3212” : 6 minutes |
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7 |
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TMSI REALLOCATION COMPLETE |
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8 |
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RRC CONNECTION RELEASE |
After the sending of this message, the SS waits for the disconnection of the main signalling link. |
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9 |
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RRC CONNECTION RELEASE COMPLETE |
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10 |
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RRC CONNECTION REQUEST |
"Establishment cause": delayTolerantAccess This message shall be sent by the UE between 5 minutes 45 s and 6 minutes 15 s after step 9. |
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11 |
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RRC CONNECTION SETUP |
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12 |
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RRC CONNECTION SETUP COMPLETE |
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13 |
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LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST |
"location updating type": periodic updating. |
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14 |
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LOCATION UPDATING ACCEPT |
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15 |
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RRC CONNECTION RELEASE |
After the sending of this message, the SS waits for the disconnection of the main signalling link. |
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16 |
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RRC CONNECTION RELEASE COMPLETE |
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Specific message contents
None.
9.4.5.5.5 Test requirements
At Step 2, UE shall send RRC CONNECTION REQUEST message with "Establishment cause": delayTolerantAccess
At step 5, UE shall send LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST message with “MS network feature support”: 1 (MS supports the extended periodic timer in this domain)
At step 13, UE shall send LOCATION UPDATING REQUEST message with "location updating type": periodic updating.