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Date
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Contents
Contents
1 About This Document..................................................................................................................1
1.1 Scope..............................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Intended Audience..........................................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Change History...............................................................................................................................................................1
2 Overview.........................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................3
2.2 NEs Supporting the Feature............................................................................................................................................4
3 Kc Generation.................................................................................................................................5
4 A5 Ciphering Algorithm..............................................................................................................6
5 Algorithm Selection......................................................................................................................8
6 Signaling for Ciphering Procedure..........................................................................................10
7 Enhancements to the A5 Ciphering Algorithm.....................................................................12
8 Impact on KPI...............................................................................................................................14
9 Related Features...........................................................................................................................16
10 Engineering Guidelines...........................................................................................................17
10.1 Deploying Ciphering..................................................................................................................................................17
10.1.1 Deployment Requirements......................................................................................................................................17
10.1.2 Activation................................................................................................................................................................18
10.1.3 Activation Observation............................................................................................................................................20
10.1.4 Deactivation.............................................................................................................................................................21
10.2 Deploying A5/1 Encryption Flow Optimization........................................................................................................22
10.2.1 Deployment Requirements......................................................................................................................................22
10.2.2 Activation................................................................................................................................................................22
10.2.3 Activation Observation............................................................................................................................................26
10.2.4 Deactivation.............................................................................................................................................................27
11 Parameters...................................................................................................................................31
12 Counters......................................................................................................................................65
13 Glossary.......................................................................................................................................67
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14 Reference Documents...............................................................................................................68
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1.1 Scope
This document describes Ciphering, including its technical principles, related features, and
engineering guidelines.
This document covers the following features:
l
Feature change
Changes in features of a specific product version
Editorial change
Changes in wording or addition of information that was not described in the earlier version
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This issue does not include any changes.
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Draft A (2014-01-23)
Compared with Issue 02 (2013-11-15) of GBSS15.0, Draft A (2014-01-23) of GBSS16.0
includes the following changes.
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Change Description
Parameter Change
Feature change
None
None
Editorial change
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2 Overview
Overview
2.1 Introduction
The information ciphered on the Um interface includes signaling, speech, and data. Ciphering
is implemented to guarantee information security and prevent user information or conversation
contents from unauthorized access.
The ciphering procedure is initiated on the network side. The BTS and MS cipher and decipher
information by using the A5 algorithm and the ciphering key (Kc) that is generated by the A8
algorithm based on MS and BTS capabilities. This processing ensures the security of the
information on the Um interface. The GSM authentication center (AuC) generates the Kc and
the MSC/VLR stores the Kc. The MSC/VLR sends the Kc to the BTS before the ciphering
procedure begins.
The MS and the network side use the A8 algorithm to generate the Kc with the same inputs of
identification key (Ki) and random number (RAND).
A ciphering or deciphering sequence is generated using the A5 algorithm based on the Kc stored
in the MS and the network and the frame number from the current pulse stream. The network
uses the same ciphering sequence in the uplink and downlink. For each burst, the data is ciphered
or deciphered as follows:
One sequence is used for MS ciphering and BTS deciphering.
The other sequence is used for BTS ciphering and MS deciphering.
GSM specifications define the following ciphering algorithms:
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2 Overview
Huawei GBSS supports A5/1, A5/2, and A5/3 ciphering algorithms. It is recommended that the
same ciphering algorithm be used on the entire network. This prevents handover failures between
ciphering areas and non-ciphering areas due to the MS compatibility issues.
A network operator can use the A5 ciphering algorithm only after being granted by the 3GPP
Organizational Partners. As A5/1 and A5/2 ciphering algorithms have been decoded, it is
advisable that you use the more secure A5/3 ciphering algorithm or the A5/1 ciphering algorithm
with A5/1 Encryption Flow Optimization enabled.
Select ciphering algorithms according to the capabilities of the network and MSs. The ciphering
algorithms to be adopted must be allowed in ciphering commands delivered by the MSC and in
the BSC data configuration, and supported by the MSs. The BSC selects ciphering algorithms
based on the priorities of the algorithms. If the BSS does not support the ciphering algorithms
allowed in ciphering commands delivered by the MSC, it rejects the implementation of the
ciphering procedure.
To addresses the relatively weak data security of the A5 ciphering algorithm, the Ciphering
feature optimizes the ciphering procedure based on the characteristics of the Um interface
transmission on a GSM network. The feature enhances transmission security and provides better
protection against eavesdropping.
BSC6900
BSC6910
GBTS
eGBTS
NOTE
indicates that the NE supports this feature. indicates that the NE does not support this feature.
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3 Kc Generation
Kc Generation
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4 A5 Ciphering Algorithm
A5 Ciphering Algorithm
This section describes the A5 ciphering algorithm which includes GBFD-113501 A5/1 and A5/2
Ciphering Algorithm and GBFD-113503 A5/3 Ciphering Algorithm. The A5 ciphering
algorithm is used to generate a pseudo-random sequence.
Based on the 64-bit Kc stored in the MS and the network and the 22-bit Link Logical Control
(LLC) frame number of the current pulse stream, the A5 ciphering algorithm generates a 114bit ciphering sequence or a 114-bit deciphering sequence. The A5 algorithm ciphers or deciphers
data by performing the Exclusive OR (XOR) operation between the ciphering/deciphering
sequence and the information bit in the data (ciphered or not ciphered).
The network uses the same ciphering sequence in the uplink and downlink. For each burst, one
sequence is used for MS ciphering and BTS deciphering while the other is used for BTS ciphering
and MS deciphering.
The ciphering or deciphering on the radio links is performed by the BTS and MS. Figure 4-1
shows the ciphering/deciphering process.
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4 A5 Ciphering Algorithm
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5 Algorithm Selection
Algorithm Selection
The ciphering algorithms are selected based on the capabilities of the network, BSS, and MS.
The ciphering algorithm supported by the BSS side is specified by the parameter ENCRY
(BSC6900,BSC6910).
The process of selecting the ciphering algorithms is as follows:
1.
In the call access procedure, the MS sends an Establish Indication message to the BSC.
l If the parameter ECSC(BSC6900,BSC6910) in the system information is set to No, the
MS reports Classmark 1 or Classmark 2 to the BSC to indicate support for the A5/1,
A5/2, and A5/3 ciphering algorithms.
l If the parameter ECSC(BSC6900,BSC6910) in the system information is set to Yes,
the MS reports Classmark 1, Classmark 2, and Classmark 3 to the BSC to indicate
support for the A5/1, A5/2, A5/3, A5/4, A5/5, A5/6, and A5/7 ciphering algorithms.
2.
Upon receiving the Cipher Mode Command message from the MSC, the BSC checks the
classmarks reported by the MS. If the BSC does not receive Classmark 3, it sends a
Classmark Enquiry message to the MS, asking for Classmark 3. Classmark 3 defines
whether an MS supports the A5/4, A5/5, A5/6, and A5/7 ciphering algorithms.
The ciphering algorithms to be adopted should be those supported by the MSC, allowed in
the BSC data configuration, and supported by the MS.
The BSC selects ciphering algorithms based on the priorities of the algorithms and sends
an Encryption Command message to the BTS.
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5 Algorithm Selection
NOTE
l The default priorities of ciphering algorithms are A5/7 to A5/0, in descending order.
l For some MSs to be handed over from WCDMA cells to GSM cells, if the MSs are not enabled with
Ciphering in WCDMA cells, they cannot be enabled with Ciphering after being handed over to GSM
cells. To avoid MS handover failures in this situation, set HOCipherSw(BSC6900,BSC6910) and
JudgeRNCCipherState(BSC6900,BSC6910) to appropriate values.
NOTICE
l If the BSS does not support the ciphering algorithms specified in the Cipher Mode Command
message from the MSC, it sends the MSC a Ciphering Mode Reject message with cause
value "Ciphering Algorithms Not Supported".
l If the MSC requests to change the ciphering algorithms but the BSS has enabled the former
ciphering algorithms, the BSS sends a Ciphering Mode Reject message to the MSC.
l If the ciphering algorithms supported by the MSC, allowed in the BSC data configuration,
and supported by the MS are different, determine whether two MSs communicate with each
other in non-encryption mode based on the setting of the ENCRY_OPT_SWITCH
(BSC6900,BSC6910) parameter.
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This section describes the signaling procedure for ciphering. The ciphering procedure is
generally triggered by location updates, service access, or inter-BSC handovers. To complete
the ciphering procedure, the BSC and MSC must be configured with ciphering algorithms and
the BTS and MS must have the codec capabilities associated with the ciphering algorithms.
Whether ciphering algorithms are used in the radio telecommunications system depends on the
entity that manages radio resources. Figure 6-1 shows the ciphering procedure, which is initiated
by the network and executed by the BTS.
Figure 6-1 Ciphering procedure
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1.
Upon receiving a valid Ciphering Mode Command message, the MS loads the Kc stored
in the SIM card. If the MS receives an invalid Ciphering Mode Command message, it
considers the message to be erroneous. In this case, the MS sends an RR Status message
with cause value "Protocol Error" and does not take any action.
A valid Ciphering Mode Command message can be one of the following:
l One that indicates "start ciphering" and is received by the MS in "not ciphered" mode.
l One that indicates "no ciphering" and is received by the MS in "not ciphered" mode.
l One that indicates "no ciphering" and is received by the MS in "ciphered" mode.
2.
After the MS receives the Ciphering Mode Command message and completes the ciphering,
it starts to send and receive messages in ciphered mode.
l If the MS has started the operations specified in the Ciphering Mode Command message,
it sends a Ciphering Mode Complete message to the network.
l If the "cipher response" field in the Ciphering Mode Command message is "IMEISV
request", the MS includes its IMEI in the Ciphering Mode Complete message.
3.
Upon receiving the Ciphering Mode Complete message from the MS, the network starts
information transmission in ciphered mode.
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This section describes the enhancements to the A5 ciphering algorithm for better security. The
ciphering procedure is optimized based on the characteristics of the Um interface transmission
in GSM. The optimization enhances transmission security and provides better protection against
eavesdropping. (GBFD-113521 A5/1 Encryption Flow Optimization)
The ciphering procedure is optimized in the following aspects:
l
Quick SDCCH handover is adopted in the MS access process, thereby making it more
difficult to track a call.
In a quick SDCCH handover, the BTS initiates an intra-cell SDCCH handover immediately
after sending the ciphering command to the MS. The subsequent ciphered signaling can be
transmitted and received on a new SDCCH. SDFASTHOSWITCH(BSC6900,BSC6910)
specifies whether quick SDCCH handover is enabled. To avoid incompatibility with the
MS, the BSC sends the handover command after receiving the ciphering complete message
from the MS.
The timing TCH handover is introduced to make it more difficult to track a call.
Intra-cell handovers are performed at a specified time for speech calls.
TCHTIMEHOSWITCH(BSC6900,BSC6910) specifies whether the timing TCH
handover is enabled. If TCHTIMEHOSWITCH(BSC6900,BSC6910) is set to ON(On),
the handover timer is started and the length of the timer is TCHTIMEHOPERIOD
(BSC6900,BSC6910). When TCHTIMEHOPERIOD(BSC6900,BSC6910) expires, an
intra-cell forced handover is performed.
The Hopping Sequence Number (HSN) in the Flex Training Sequence Code (TSC) and
Flex Mobile Allocation Index Offset (MAIO) differentiates TCHs in a cell, making it
difficult for an intruder to track other TCHs according to the characteristics of a certain
TCH.
The parameter FLEXTSCSWITCH(BSC6900,BSC6910) enables or disables the Flex TSC
function. If FLEXTSCSWITCH(BSC6900,BSC6910) is set to ON(On), channels
participate in frequency hopping and each channel is randomly assigned a TSC, ranging
from 0 to 7.
For details about Flex MAIO, see Flex MAIO Feature Parameter Description.
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After sending the Ciphering Mode Command message to the MS, the BTS stops sending
system information 5, 5bis, and 5ter over the SACCH on the SDCCH.
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8 Impact on KPI
Impact on KPI
Flex TSC
It is recommended that Flex TSC be enabled in an asynchronous network. This is because
enabling Flex TSC will impair link performance and therefore lead to call drop, crosstalk,
and noise in a synchronous network where Soft-Synchronized Network or IBCA is enabled.
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8 Impact on KPI
The dummy bit randomization has a slight impact on KPIs. It can decrease the probability
of intermodulation interference generated when the MS receives signals and therefore
decreases the probability of downlink call drops due to sequence errors. However, such
call drops account for a small proportion of call drops on the live network. Therefore, the
KPIs will not be affected greatly.
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Related Features
Prerequisite Feature
Mutually
Exclusive Feature
Impact
ed
Featur
e
None
None
None
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
None
None
None
None
NOTE
A5/1 Encryption Flow
Optimization depends on the
A5/1 ciphering algorithm in this
feature.
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Engineering Guidelines
Requirement
Related features
BSC
None
BTS
None
GSM networking
None
MS
MSC
License
Others
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10.1.2 Activation
Using MML Commands
On the BSC LMT, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Run the SET BSCBASIC command with A Interface Tag, Um Interface Tag, and Abis
Interface Tag set to GSM_PHASE_2Plus.
Step 2 Run the SET GCELLBASICPARA command with Encryption Algorithm set to A5/0 and
A5/3.
NOTE
l This procedure uses the A5/3 ciphering algorithm as an example. The configuration procedures of other
ciphering algorithms are the same as this procedure.
l A5/0 must be selected in Encryption Algorithm of basic cell parameters.
Step 3 (Optional) Run the SET GCELLBASICPARA command to set the ciphering algorithm
priorities. In this step, set Encryption Algorithm 1 through Encryption Algorithm 7 as
follows:
l Set Encryption Algorithm 1 to A51(A5/1).
l Set Encryption Algorithm 2 to A52(A5/2).
l Set Encryption Algorithm 3 to A53(A5/3).
l Set Encryption Algorithm 4 to A54(A5/4).
l Set Encryption Algorithm 5 to A55(A5/5).
l Set Encryption Algorithm 6 to A56(A5/6).
l Set Encryption Algorithm 7 to A57(A5/7).
NOTE
l The default priorities of ciphering algorithms are A5/7 to A5/0, in descending order. If no priorities are
configured for ciphering algorithms, the default priorities apply.
l Each priority corresponds to an encryption algorithm, and different priorities cannot correspond to the same
ciphering algorithm.
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When configuring the Ciphering feature on the CME, you must perform a single configuration first, and
then perform batch modifications if required.
You must perform a single configuration for a parameter before batch modifications of the parameter. You
are advised to perform batch modifications before logging out of the parameter setting interface.
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Managed Object
(MO)
NE
Paramet Paramet
er Name er ID
Configurable in
CME Batch
Modification
Center
BSCBASIC
BSC6900/
BSC6910
A
Interface
Tag
AVer
Yes
BSC6900/
BSC6910
Um
Interface
Tag
UmVer
BSC6900/
BSC6910
Abis
Interface
Tag
AbisVer
GCELLBASICPARA
BSC6900/
BSC6910
Encrypti
on
Algorith
m
ENCRY
Yes
GCELLBASICPARA
BSC6900/
BSC6910
Encrypti
on
Algorith
m1
Encryptio
nAlgorith
m1st
Yes
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Managed Object
(MO)
NE
Paramet Paramet
er Name er ID
NOTE
Configure this MO when
you set ciphering
algorithm priorities.
BSC6900/
BSC6910
Encrypti
on
Algorith
m2
Encryptio
nAlgorith
m2nd
BSC6900/
BSC6910
Encrypti
on
Algorith
m3
Encryptio
nAlgorith
m3rd
BSC6900/
BSC6910
Encrypti
on
Algorith
m4
Encryptio
nAlgorith
m4th
BSC6900/
BSC6910
Encrypti
on
Algorith
m5
Encryptio
nAlgorith
m5th
BSC6900/
BSC6910
Encrypti
on
Algorith
m6
Encryptio
nAlgorith
m6th
BSC6900/
BSC6910
Encrypti
on
Algorith
m7
Encryptio
nAlgorith
m7th
Configurable in
CME Batch
Modification
Center
Step 1 On the BSC LMT, run the SET BSCBASIC command with A Interface Tag, Um Interface
Tag, and Abis Interface Tag set to GSM_PHASE_2Plus.
Step 2 Run the SET GCELLBASICPARA command with Cell Index set to the index of the test cell
and Encryption Algorithm set to A5/0 and A5/3.
Step 3 On the BSC LMT, double-click A Interface Trace to create a trace task. On the Basic tab,
specify the DPC of the test cell in the DPC(HEX) text box and select BSSAP in the Trace
Type area. Specify the ID of the test cell in the Cell ID (cell1, cell2, ...cell16): text box on the
BSSAP tab page. Then, click Submit.
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Step 4 After the A Interface Trace window is displayed, use an MS to initiate a call in the test cell.
Expected result: The call is set up, and the chosen-encryption-algorithm IE in the Cipher
Mode Complete message is gsm-a5-3.
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10.1.4 Deactivation
Using MML Commands
Run the SET GCELLBASICPARA command with Cell Index set to the index of the test cell
and Encryption Algorithm to A5/0.
When configuring the A5/3 Ciphering Algorithm feature on the CME, you must perform a single
configuration first, and then perform batch modifications if required.
You must perform a single configuration for a parameter before batch modifications of the parameter. You
are advised to perform batch modifications before logging out of the parameter setting interface.
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MO
NE
Parameter
Name
Paramet
er ID
Configurable in CME
Batch Modification
Center
GCELLBAS
ICPARA
BSC6900/
BSC6910
Cell Index
CELLID
Yes
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MO
10 Engineering Guidelines
NE
Parameter
Name
Paramet
er ID
BSC6900/
BSC6910
Encryption
Algorithm
ENCRY
Configurable in CME
Batch Modification
Center
Requirement
Related features
BSC
None
BTS
None
GSM networking
None
MS
MSC
License
The license controlling this feature has been activated. For details on
how to activate the license, see License Management Feature
Parameter Description. For details about license items, see License
Control Item Description.
Others
10.2.2 Activation
Using MML Commands
On the BSC LMT, perform the following steps:
l
l
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(Yes).
2.
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1.
Run the SET GCELLHOBASIC command with Intracell HO Allowed set to YES
(Yes).
2.
Run the SET GCELLSOFT command with TCH Time Handover Switch set to
ON(On) and TCH Time Handover Period set to an appropriate value.
Activating the function of stopping sending system information 5, 5bis, and 5ter after
encryption
Run the SET GCELLSOFT command with Stop Send SI 5/5bis/5ter after Encrypt set
to ON(On).
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When configuring the A5/1 Encryption Flow Optimization feature on the CME, you must perform a single
configuration first, and then perform batch modifications if required.
You must perform a single configuration for a parameter before batch modifications of the parameter. You
are advised to perform batch modifications before logging out of the parameter setting interface.
MO
NE
Parameter
Name
Parameter
ID
Configura
ble in CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
GCELLHO
BASIC
BSC6900/
BSC6910
SDCCH HO
Allowed
SIGCHANH
OEN
Yes
GCELLSOF
T
BSC6900/
BSC6910
SD Quick
HO
SDFASTHO
SWITCH
Yes
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MO
NE
Parameter
Name
Parameter
ID
Configura
ble in CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
GCELLHO
BASIC
BSC6900/
BSC6910
Intracell HO
Allowed
INTRACEL
LHOEN
Yes
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SN
MO
NE
Parameter
Name
Parameter
ID
Configura
ble in CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
GCELLSOF
T
BSC6900/
BSC6910
TCH Time
Handover
Switch
TCHTIMEH
OSWITCH
Yes
MO
NE
Parameter
Name
Parameter
ID
Configura
ble in CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
GCELLSOF
T
BSC6900/
BSC6910
Flex TSC
Switch
FLEXTSCS
WITCH
Yes
MO
NE
Parameter
Name
Parameter
ID
Configura
ble in CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
GCELLSOF
T
BSC6900/
BSC6910
Dummy Bit
Randomizati
on Switch
DUMMYBI
TRANDSW
ITCH
Yes
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Activating the function of stopping sending system information 5, 5bis, and 5ter after
encryption
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MO
NE
Parameter
Name
Parameter
ID
Configura
ble in CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
GCELLSOF
T
BSC6900/
BSC6910
Stop Send SI
5/5bis/5ter
after Encrypt
STOPSI5S
WITCH
Yes
MO
NE
Parameter
Name
Parameter
ID
Configura
ble in CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
GCELLSOF
T
BSC6900/
BSC6910
SI 6 Filling
Random Bits
After Cipher
SI6Random
Bit
Yes
Use an MS to initiate a call, trace CS messages over the Um interface on the BSC
LMT, and record the TSC values contained in Assignment Command messages.
2.
3.
Use the MS to initiate another call, trace CS messages over the Um interface on the
BSC LMT, and record the TSC values contained in Assignment Command messages.
4.
l
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Use MSs to initiate several calls. Use a drive tester to trace the Um interface messages.
Expected result: After the BTS sends a Um interface command to the MS, the drive tester
traces "RR-RSP" in layer 2 message. "Message dump" contained in "RR-RSP" shows that
some dummy bits are not 0x2B. This means that the dummy bits have been randomized.
l
Verifying the function of stopping sending system information 5, 5bis, and 5ter after
encryption
Use an MS to initiate a call. Then, use a drive test (DT) instrument to trace messages over
the Um interface.
Expected result: SI 5, 5bis, and 5ter is not found in Um interface messages over the SACCH
on the SDCCH after the BTS sends a Ciphering Mode Command message to the MS.
10.2.4 Deactivation
Using MML Commands
On the BSC LMT, perform the following steps:
l
Deactivating the function of stopping sending system information 5, 5bis, and 5ter after
encryption
Run the SET GCELLSOFT command with Stop Send SI 5/5bis/5ter after Encrypt set
to OFF(Off).
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When configuring the A5/1 Encryption Flow Optimization feature on the CME, you must perform a single
configuration first, and then perform batch modifications if required.
You must perform a single configuration for a parameter before batch modifications of the parameter. You
are advised to perform batch modifications before logging out of the parameter setting interface.
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MO
NE
Parameter
Name
Parameter
ID
Configura
ble in
CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
GCELLSO
FT
BSC6900/
BSC6910
SD Quick
HO
SDFASTH
OSWITCH
Yes
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SN
MO
NE
Parameter
Name
Parameter
ID
Configura
ble in
CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
GCELLSO
FT
BSC6900/
BSC6910
TCH Time
Handover
Switch
TCHTIME
HOSWITC
H
Yes
SN
MO
NE
Parameter
Name
Parameter
ID
Configura
ble in
CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
GCELLSO
FT
BSC6900/
BSC6910
Flex TSC
Switch
FLEXTSCS
WITCH
Yes
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MO
NE
Parameter
Name
Parameter
ID
Configura
ble in
CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
GCELLSO
FT
BSC6900/
BSC6910
Dummy Bit
Randomizat
ion Switch
DUMMYB
ITRANDS
WITCH
Yes
Deactivating the function of stopping sending system information 5, 5bis, and 5ter after
encryption
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SN
MO
NE
Parameter
Name
Parameter
ID
Configura
ble in
CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
GCELLSO
FT
BSC6900/
BSC6910
Stop Send
SI 5/5bis/
5ter after
Encrypt
STOPSI5S
WITCH
Yes
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MO
NE
Parameter
Name
Parameter
ID
Configura
ble in
CME
Batch
Modificati
on Center
GCELLSO
FT
BSC6900/
BSC6910
SI 6 Filling
Random
Bits After
Cipher
SI6Random
Bit
Yes
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
11 Parameters
11
Parameters
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
HOCipherSw
BSC6900
SET
BSCEXSOFTP
ARA
None
None
Meaning:Wheth
er the BSC
selects an afterhandover
encryption
algorithm based
on the
encryption
algorithm
carried in the
Chosen
Encryption
Algorithm
(Serving) IE if
this IE is carried
in the Handover
Request
message during
a handover. This
parameter is
invalid if the
Handover
Request
message does
not carry the IE.
If this parameter
is set to ON, and
the target cell
supports the
encryption
algorithm
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Parameter ID
NE
11 Parameters
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
carried in the
Chosen
Encryption
Algorithm
(Serving) IE, the
BSC selects this
algorithm as the
after-handover
encryption
algorithm.
Otherwise, the
BSC selects an
after-handover
encryption
algorithm based
on the target cell
configurations.
If this parameter
is set to OFF, the
BSC selects the
after-handover
encryption
algorithm based
on the target cell
configurations.
GUI Value
Range:OFF
(Off), ON(On)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:OFF(Off)
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
HOCipherSw
BSC6910
SET
BSCEXSOFTP
ARA
None
None
Meaning:Wheth
er the BSC
selects an afterhandover
encryption
algorithm based
on the
encryption
algorithm
carried in the
Chosen
Encryption
Algorithm
(Serving) IE if
this IE is carried
in the Handover
Request
message during
a handover. This
parameter is
invalid if the
Handover
Request
message does
not carry the IE.
If this parameter
is set to ON, and
the target cell
supports the
encryption
algorithm
carried in the
Chosen
Encryption
Algorithm
(Serving) IE, the
BSC selects this
algorithm as the
after-handover
encryption
algorithm.
Otherwise, the
BSC selects an
after-handover
encryption
algorithm based
on the target cell
configurations.
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Parameter ID
NE
11 Parameters
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
If this parameter
is set to OFF, the
BSC selects the
after-handover
encryption
algorithm based
on the target cell
configurations.
GUI Value
Range:OFF
(Off), ON(On)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:OFF(Off)
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
JudgeRNCCip
herState
BSC6900
SET
BSCEXSOFTP
ARA
None
None
Meaning:Wheth
er the BSC
determines the
after-handover
encryption
status based on
the encryption
status carried in
the RNC when
the Handover
Request
message does
not carry the
Chosen
Encryption
Algorithm
(Serving) IE
during an interRAT incoming
external intercell handover. If
this parameter is
set to ON, and
the Handover
Request
message carries
the Old BSS to
New BSS
information IE,
which carries
the UE security
information, the
BSC selects the
after-handover
encryption
algorithm based
on the
encryption
algorithm
configured for
the target cell
and starts
encrypting data.
Otherwise, the
BSC does not
start encrypting
data. If this
parameter is set
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Parameter ID
NE
11 Parameters
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
to OFF, the BSC
determines
whether to start
data encryption
based on the
encryption
algorithm
configured for
the target cell
instead of the
encryption
status carried in
the original
RNC.
GUI Value
Range:OFF
(Off), ON(On)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:OFF(Off)
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
JudgeRNCCip
herState
BSC6910
SET
BSCEXSOFTP
ARA
None
None
Meaning:Wheth
er the BSC
determines the
after-handover
encryption
status based on
the encryption
status carried in
the RNC when
the Handover
Request
message does
not carry the
Chosen
Encryption
Algorithm
(Serving) IE
during an interRAT incoming
external intercell handover. If
this parameter is
set to ON, and
the Handover
Request
message carries
the Old BSS to
New BSS
information IE,
which carries
the UE security
information, the
BSC selects the
after-handover
encryption
algorithm based
on the
encryption
algorithm
configured for
the target cell
and starts
encrypting data.
Otherwise, the
BSC does not
start encrypting
data. If this
parameter is set
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
Parameter ID
NE
11 Parameters
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
to OFF, the BSC
determines
whether to start
data encryption
based on the
encryption
algorithm
configured for
the target cell
instead of the
encryption
status carried in
the original
RNC.
GUI Value
Range:OFF
(Off), ON(On)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:OFF(Off)
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
ENCRY
BSC6900
SET
GCELLBASIC
PARA
GBFD-113503
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
Meaning:Encry
ption algorithm
supported by the
BSS side
GBFD-113501
GUI Value
Range:A5/0,
A5/1, A5/2,
A5/3, A5/4,
A5/5, A5/6,
A5/7
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:A5/0,
A5/1, A5/2,
A5/3, A5/4,
A5/5, A5/6,
A5/7
Default
Value:A5/0:1,A
5/1:0,A5/2:0,A5
/
3:0,A5/4:0,A5/5
:
0,A5/6:0,A5/7:0
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
ENCRY
BSC6910
SET
GCELLBASIC
PARA
GBFD-113503
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
Meaning:Encry
ption algorithm
supported by the
BSS side
GBFD-113501
GUI Value
Range:A5/0,
A5/1, A5/2,
A5/3, A5/4,
A5/5, A5/6,
A5/7
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:A5/0,
A5/1, A5/2,
A5/3, A5/4,
A5/5, A5/6,
A5/7
Default
Value:A5/0:1,A
5/1:0,A5/2:0,A5
/
3:0,A5/4:0,A5/5
:
0,A5/6:0,A5/7:0
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
ECSC
BSC6900
SET
GCELLCCBA
SIC
GBFD-114302
GSM/TDSCDMA
Interoperability
Meaning:The
early classmark
sending control
(ECSC)
parameter
specifies
whether the MSs
in a cell use early
classmark
sending. After a
successful
immediate
assignment, the
MS sends
additional
classmark
information to
the network as
early as
possible. The
additional
classmark
information
mainly contains
the CM3
(classmark 3)
information.
The CM3
(classmark 3)
information
contains the
frequency band
support
capability of the
MS (used for the
future channel
assignment),
power
information
about each
frequency band
supported by the
MS (used for the
handover
between
different
frequency
bands), and
GBFD-111101
System
Information
Sending
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
Parameter ID
NE
11 Parameters
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
encryption
capability of the
MS.
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:YES
(Yes)
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
ECSC
BSC6910
SET
GCELLCCBA
SIC
GBFD-114302
GSM/TDSCDMA
Interoperability
Meaning:The
early classmark
sending control
(ECSC)
parameter
specifies
whether the MSs
in a cell use early
classmark
sending. After a
successful
immediate
assignment, the
MS sends
additional
classmark
information to
the network as
early as
possible. The
additional
classmark
information
mainly contains
the CM3
(classmark 3)
information.
The CM3
(classmark 3)
information
contains the
frequency band
support
capability of the
MS (used for the
future channel
assignment),
power
information
about each
frequency band
supported by the
MS (used for the
handover
between
different
frequency
bands), and
GBFD-111101
System
Information
Sending
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
Parameter ID
NE
11 Parameters
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
encryption
capability of the
MS.
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:YES
(Yes)
EncryptionAlg
orithm1st
BSC6900
SET
GCELLBASIC
PARA
GBFD-113503
GBFD-113501
GBFD-113521
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
A5/1 and A5/2
Ciphering
Algorithm
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
Meaning:Encry
ption algorithm
with priority 1.
GUI Value
Range:A51
(A5/1), A52
(A5/2), A53
(A5/3), A54
(A5/4), A55
(A5/5), A56
(A5/6), A57
(A5/7)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:A51,
A52, A53, A54,
A55, A56, A57
Default
Value:A57
(A5/7)
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
EncryptionAlg
orithm1st
BSC6910
SET
GCELLBASIC
PARA
GBFD-113503
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
Meaning:Encry
ption algorithm
with priority 1.
GBFD-113501
GBFD-113521
GUI Value
Range:A51
(A5/1), A52
(A5/2), A53
(A5/3), A54
(A5/4), A55
(A5/5), A56
(A5/6), A57
(A5/7)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:A51,
A52, A53, A54,
A55, A56, A57
Default
Value:A57
(A5/7)
EncryptionAlg
orithm2nd
BSC6900
SET
GCELLBASIC
PARA
GBFD-113503
GBFD-113501
GBFD-113521
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
A5/1 and A5/2
Ciphering
Algorithm
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
Meaning:Encry
ption algorithm
with priority 2.
GUI Value
Range:A51
(A5/1), A52
(A5/2), A53
(A5/3), A54
(A5/4), A55
(A5/5), A56
(A5/6), A57
(A5/7)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:A51,
A52, A53, A54,
A55, A56, A57
Default
Value:A56
(A5/6)
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
EncryptionAlg
orithm2nd
BSC6910
SET
GCELLBASIC
PARA
GBFD-113503
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
Meaning:Encry
ption algorithm
with priority 2.
GBFD-113501
GBFD-113521
GUI Value
Range:A51
(A5/1), A52
(A5/2), A53
(A5/3), A54
(A5/4), A55
(A5/5), A56
(A5/6), A57
(A5/7)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:A51,
A52, A53, A54,
A55, A56, A57
Default
Value:A56
(A5/6)
EncryptionAlg
orithm3rd
BSC6900
SET
GCELLBASIC
PARA
GBFD-113503
GBFD-113501
GBFD-113521
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
A5/1 and A5/2
Ciphering
Algorithm
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
Meaning:Encry
ption algorithm
with priority 3.
GUI Value
Range:A51
(A5/1), A52
(A5/2), A53
(A5/3), A54
(A5/4), A55
(A5/5), A56
(A5/6), A57
(A5/7)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:A51,
A52, A53, A54,
A55, A56, A57
Default
Value:A55
(A5/5)
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11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
EncryptionAlg
orithm3rd
BSC6910
SET
GCELLBASIC
PARA
GBFD-113503
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
Meaning:Encry
ption algorithm
with priority 3.
GBFD-113501
GBFD-113521
GUI Value
Range:A51
(A5/1), A52
(A5/2), A53
(A5/3), A54
(A5/4), A55
(A5/5), A56
(A5/6), A57
(A5/7)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:A51,
A52, A53, A54,
A55, A56, A57
Default
Value:A55
(A5/5)
EncryptionAlg
orithm4th
BSC6900
SET
GCELLBASIC
PARA
GBFD-113503
GBFD-113501
GBFD-113521
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
A5/1 and A5/2
Ciphering
Algorithm
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
Meaning:Encry
ption algorithm
with priority 4.
GUI Value
Range:A51
(A5/1), A52
(A5/2), A53
(A5/3), A54
(A5/4), A55
(A5/5), A56
(A5/6), A57
(A5/7)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:A51,
A52, A53, A54,
A55, A56, A57
Default
Value:A54
(A5/4)
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
EncryptionAlg
orithm4th
BSC6910
SET
GCELLBASIC
PARA
GBFD-113503
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
Meaning:Encry
ption algorithm
with priority 4.
GBFD-113501
GBFD-113521
GUI Value
Range:A51
(A5/1), A52
(A5/2), A53
(A5/3), A54
(A5/4), A55
(A5/5), A56
(A5/6), A57
(A5/7)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:A51,
A52, A53, A54,
A55, A56, A57
Default
Value:A54
(A5/4)
EncryptionAlg
orithm5th
BSC6900
SET
GCELLBASIC
PARA
GBFD-113503
GBFD-113501
GBFD-113521
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
A5/1 and A5/2
Ciphering
Algorithm
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
Meaning:Encry
ption algorithm
with priority 5.
GUI Value
Range:A51
(A5/1), A52
(A5/2), A53
(A5/3), A54
(A5/4), A55
(A5/5), A56
(A5/6), A57
(A5/7)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:A51,
A52, A53, A54,
A55, A56, A57
Default
Value:A53
(A5/3)
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
EncryptionAlg
orithm5th
BSC6910
SET
GCELLBASIC
PARA
GBFD-113503
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
Meaning:Encry
ption algorithm
with priority 5.
GBFD-113501
GBFD-113521
GUI Value
Range:A51
(A5/1), A52
(A5/2), A53
(A5/3), A54
(A5/4), A55
(A5/5), A56
(A5/6), A57
(A5/7)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:A51,
A52, A53, A54,
A55, A56, A57
Default
Value:A53
(A5/3)
EncryptionAlg
orithm6th
BSC6900
SET
GCELLBASIC
PARA
GBFD-113503
GBFD-113501
GBFD-113521
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
A5/1 and A5/2
Ciphering
Algorithm
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
Meaning:Encry
ption algorithm
with priority 6.
GUI Value
Range:A51
(A5/1), A52
(A5/2), A53
(A5/3), A54
(A5/4), A55
(A5/5), A56
(A5/6), A57
(A5/7)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:A51,
A52, A53, A54,
A55, A56, A57
Default
Value:A52
(A5/2)
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
EncryptionAlg
orithm6th
BSC6910
SET
GCELLBASIC
PARA
GBFD-113503
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
Meaning:Encry
ption algorithm
with priority 6.
GBFD-113501
GBFD-113521
GUI Value
Range:A51
(A5/1), A52
(A5/2), A53
(A5/3), A54
(A5/4), A55
(A5/5), A56
(A5/6), A57
(A5/7)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:A51,
A52, A53, A54,
A55, A56, A57
Default
Value:A52
(A5/2)
EncryptionAlg
orithm7th
BSC6900
SET
GCELLBASIC
PARA
GBFD-113503
GBFD-113501
GBFD-113521
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
A5/1 and A5/2
Ciphering
Algorithm
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
Meaning:Encry
ption algorithm
with priority 7.
GUI Value
Range:A51
(A5/1), A52
(A5/2), A53
(A5/3), A54
(A5/4), A55
(A5/5), A56
(A5/6), A57
(A5/7)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:A51,
A52, A53, A54,
A55, A56, A57
Default
Value:A51
(A5/1)
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
EncryptionAlg
orithm7th
BSC6910
SET
GCELLBASIC
PARA
GBFD-113503
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
Meaning:Encry
ption algorithm
with priority 7.
GBFD-113501
GBFD-113521
GUI Value
Range:A51
(A5/1), A52
(A5/2), A53
(A5/3), A54
(A5/4), A55
(A5/5), A56
(A5/6), A57
(A5/7)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:A51,
A52, A53, A54,
A55, A56, A57
Default
Value:A51
(A5/1)
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
ENCRY_OPT_
SWITCH
BSC6900
SET
AITFOTHPA
RA
GBFD-113501
Meaning:This
parameter
specifies the
transmission
mode when the
BSS does not
support the
encryption
algorithm of the
MSC. When this
parameter is set
to Yes, the BSS
uses nonencryption
transmission
mode. When this
parameter is set
to No, the BSS
rejects the call.
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:YES
(Yes)
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
ENCRY_OPT_
SWITCH
BSC6910
SET
AITFOTHPA
RA
GBFD-113501
Meaning:This
parameter
specifies the
transmission
mode when the
BSS does not
support the
encryption
algorithm of the
MSC. When this
parameter is set
to Yes, the BSS
uses nonencryption
transmission
mode. When this
parameter is set
to No, the BSS
rejects the call.
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:YES
(Yes)
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
SDFASTHOS
WITCH
BSC6900
SET
GCELLSOFT
GBFD-113521
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
Meaning:Wheth
er to enable the
SDCCH quick
handover
function. If this
parameter is set
to ON, the BSC
hands over an
MS to another
SDCCH after
sending an
encrypted
command to the
MS. This
ensures that
subsequent
encrypted
commands can
be sent and
received on the
SDCCH,
increasing
network
security.
GUI Value
Range:OFF
(Off), ON(On)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:OFF(Off)
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11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
SDFASTHOS
WITCH
BSC6910
SET
GCELLSOFT
GBFD-113521
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
Meaning:Wheth
er to enable the
SDCCH quick
handover
function. If this
parameter is set
to ON, the BSC
hands over an
MS to another
SDCCH after
sending an
encrypted
command to the
MS. This
ensures that
subsequent
encrypted
commands can
be sent and
received on the
SDCCH,
increasing
network
security.
GUI Value
Range:OFF
(Off), ON(On)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:OFF(Off)
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11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
TCHTIMEHO
SWITCH
BSC6900
SET
GCELLSOFT
GBFD-113521
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
Meaning:This
parameter
specifies
whether to
perform
periodic intracell handover
for speech
services on
TCH.
GUI Value
Range:OFF
(Off), ON(On)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:OFF(Off)
TCHTIMEHO
SWITCH
BSC6910
SET
GCELLSOFT
GBFD-113521
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
Meaning:This
parameter
specifies
whether to
perform
periodic intracell handover
for speech
services on
TCH.
GUI Value
Range:OFF
(Off), ON(On)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:OFF(Off)
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11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
TCHTIMEHO
PERIOD
BSC6900
SET
GCELLSOFT
GBFD-113521
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
Meaning:This
parameter
specifies the
interval at which
the speech
service on a
TCH is handed
over.
GUI Value
Range:1~600
Unit:s
Actual Value
Range:1~600
Default Value:
60
TCHTIMEHO
PERIOD
BSC6910
SET
GCELLSOFT
GBFD-113521
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
Meaning:This
parameter
specifies the
interval at which
the speech
service on a
TCH is handed
over.
GUI Value
Range:1~600
Unit:s
Actual Value
Range:1~600
Default Value:
60
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11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
FLEXTSCSWI
TCH
BSC6900
SET
GCELLSOFT
GBFD-118201
SoftSynchronized
Network
Meaning:Wheth
er to enable the
function of the
Flex training
sequence code
(TSC). If the
value of this
parameter is ON
and the BTS
supports the
Flex TSC
function, the
BSS
dynamically
allocates TSCs
to hopping
frequencies for
improving the
security of calls.
GBFD-117001
GBFD-113521
Flex MAIO
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
GUI Value
Range:OFF
(Off), ON(On)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:OFF(Off)
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11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
FLEXTSCSWI
TCH
BSC6910
SET
GCELLSOFT
GBFD-118201
SoftSynchronized
Network
Meaning:Wheth
er to enable the
function of the
Flex training
sequence code
(TSC). If the
value of this
parameter is ON
and the BTS
supports the
Flex TSC
function, the
BSS
dynamically
allocates TSCs
to hopping
frequencies for
improving the
security of calls.
GBFD-117001
GBFD-113521
Flex MAIO
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
GUI Value
Range:OFF
(Off), ON(On)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:OFF(Off)
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
STOPSI5SWI
TCH
BSC6900
SET
GCELLSOFT
GBFD-113521
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
Meaning:This
parameter
specifies
whether the
sending of
system
information 5,
5bis, and 5ter
can be stopped
on the SACCH
on the SDCCH
after the BTS
issues a
ciphering
command.
GUI Value
Range:OFF
(Off), ON(On)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:OFF(Off)
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11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
STOPSI5SWI
TCH
BSC6910
SET
GCELLSOFT
GBFD-113521
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
Meaning:This
parameter
specifies
whether the
sending of
system
information 5,
5bis, and 5ter
can be stopped
on the SACCH
on the SDCCH
after the BTS
issues a
ciphering
command.
GUI Value
Range:OFF
(Off), ON(On)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:OFF(Off)
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11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
DUMMYBITR
ANDSWITCH
BSC6900
SET
GCELLSOFT
GBFD-113521
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
Meaning:Wheth
er a BTS
randomizes the
dummy bits in
all messages
except system
information that
are sent to MSs
on dedicated
channels. If this
parameter is set
to OFF, dummy
bits are filled by
0x2B. If this
parameter is set
to ON, dummy
bits are filled by
random values.
GUI Value
Range:OFF
(Off), ON(On)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:OFF(Off)
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11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
DUMMYBITR
ANDSWITCH
BSC6910
SET
GCELLSOFT
GBFD-113521
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
Meaning:Wheth
er a BTS
randomizes the
dummy bits in
all messages
except system
information that
are sent to MSs
on dedicated
channels. If this
parameter is set
to OFF, dummy
bits are filled by
0x2B. If this
parameter is set
to ON, dummy
bits are filled by
random values.
GUI Value
Range:OFF
(Off), ON(On)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:OFF, ON
Default
Value:OFF(Off)
SI6RandomBit
BSC6900
SET
GCELLSOFT
GBFD-113521
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
Meaning:Wheth
er to fill random
bits in system
information (SI)
6 after a
ciphering
command is
sent.
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:NO(No)
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11 Parameters
Parameter ID
NE
MML
Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description
SI6RandomBit
BSC6910
SET
GCELLSOFT
GBFD-113521
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
Meaning:Wheth
er to fill random
bits in system
information (SI)
6 after a
ciphering
command is
sent.
GUI Value
Range:NO(No),
YES(Yes)
Unit:None
Actual Value
Range:NO, YES
Default
Value:NO(No)
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Ciphering Feature Parameter Description
12 Counters
12
Counters
Counter Name
Counter
Description
NE
Feature ID
Feature Name
1282432419
CELL.SPT.CIP
HER.CMD.A5.
3
A3413C:Numbe
r of Cipher
Commands
(A5/3)
BSC6900
GBFD-113503
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
1282432420
CELL.SPT.CIP
HER.SUCC.A5.
3
A3433S:Numbe
r of Successful
Cipher Times
(A5/3)
BSC6900
GBFD-113503
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
1282436790
BS.MSC.CIPH
ER.MOD.CMD
.NUM
L0059B:Numbe
r of Ciphering
Commands
BSC6900
GBFD-113501
GBFD-113503
GBFD-113521
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
1282432419
CELL.SPT.CIP
HER.CMD.A5.
3
A3413C:Numbe
r of Cipher
Commands
(A5/3)
BSC6910
GBFD-113503
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
1282432420
CELL.SPT.CIP
HER.SUCC.A5.
3
A3433S:Numbe
r of Successful
Cipher Times
(A5/3)
BSC6910
GBFD-113503
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
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12 Counters
Counter ID
Counter Name
Counter
Description
NE
Feature ID
Feature Name
1282436790
BS.MSC.CIPH
ER.MOD.CMD
.NUM
L0059B:Numbe
r of Ciphering
Commands
BSC6910
GBFD-113501
GBFD-113503
GBFD-113521
A5/3 Ciphering
Algorithm
A5/1 Encryption
Flow
Optimization
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13 Glossary
13
Glossary
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14 Reference Documents
14
Reference Documents
3GPP 48.058: "Base Station Controller - Base Transceiver Station (BSC-BTS) Interface Layer
3 Specification"
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