Rel-19 Core Network 4G Advanced

TS 23.161 – Network-based IP Flow Mobility (NBIFOM)

Specifies NBIFOM for simultaneous 3GPP & WLAN PDN connections, enabling per-flow mobility via UE- or network-initiated routing rules.

Release

Rel-19

What is TS 23.161?

TS 23.161 (Rel-19) — Network-based IP Flow Mobility (NBIFOM). Specifies NBIFOM for simultaneous 3GPP & WLAN PDN connections, enabling per-flow mobility via UE- or network-initiated routing rules. Primary function: Protocol Definition. Category: Core Network (Mobility Management). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.

Who should read this specification?

Network operators
Device manufacturers
Researchers and academics

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.

Key Technologies

LTEEPCWLANGTPPMIP

Related Glossary Terms

IFOM WLAN AN UE DL UL CP NAS WLCP COND Clause PCRF

Related Technologies

LTE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3GPP TS 23.161?

3GPP TS 23.161 (Rel-19) is the 3GPP specification for Network-based IP Flow Mobility (NBIFOM). Specifies NBIFOM for simultaneous 3GPP & WLAN PDN connections, enabling per-flow mobility via UE- or network-initiated routing rules.

Which 3GPP release is TS 23.161 part of?

TS 23.161 is part of 3GPP Rel-19. The latest known version on 3GPP Explorer is j00.

What does TS 23.161 specify?

Protocol Definition.

What category does TS 23.161 belong to?

TS 23.161 belongs to the Core Network (Mobility Management) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.

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