Following are the PGW functionalities, 1)user IP allocation 2)lawful interception 3)PCEF functionality 4)with PCRF interaction QOS marking for packets
Also called PDN-GW. Functions include
Per-user-based packet filtering Lawful interception UE IP address allocation Transport-level packet marking in the downlink UL and DL service-level charging, gating, and rate enforcement
PGW is the node in EPC that terminates to the external network. It also allocates IP address to the user. Traffic shaping and bearer binding are other functions of PGW.
(on behalf of Peeyush Sharma)
Which parameter is used by the PGW to resolve the subscriber location? Does it consider the "User Location Information" IE or the source-IP address?
In LTE , after successful completion of attach-process , i want to fail the dedicated radio bearer , which is initiated by PGW ,what is the procedure to fail the dedicated radio bearer
Is there any way to implement fast path for the data passing through PGW ?