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Are the packets filters of SDF template and TFT different ?

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I am bit confused on the packet filters used by network .

posted Dec 29, 2015 by Harshita

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Harshita. There is a discussion here on this topic already at :
http://tech.queryhome.com/14082/what-is-the-relation-between-sdf-and-tft-at-pgw-pcef
May be this is helpful for you ?
commented Dec 29, 2015 by Pdk
Thanks Pdk to share the link. I got the answer by visiting this link.
commented Dec 29, 2015 by Harshita

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In downlink direction, SDF packets filters evaluates incoming IP packets against required EPS QoS to achieve end to end the quality of service while traffic flow template (TFT) IP packet filters are used to find out the relevant EPS bearer (QCI specific) is best suited for the selected IP packets.

answer Dec 30, 2015 by Vimal Kumar Mishra
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