TS 23.236 – Intra Domain Connection of RAN Nodes to Multiple CN Nodes
3GPP TS 23.236 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Intra Domain Connection of RAN Nodes to Multiple CN Nodes. Its official 3GPP title is “Intra-domain connection of Radio Access Network (RAN)”. It is published in 17 releases (Rel-2 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Enables BSCs/RNCs to connect to multiple MSC servers/SGSNs for improved scalability, load distribution, and reduced signaling in GERAN/UTRAN.
Releases and versions of TS 23.236
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-7 | 7.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-6 | 6.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-5 | 5.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R99 | 1100 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-2 | 1200 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.236
Category: Core Network (Architecture). Technology generation: 3G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 23.236
- TS 25.410 Iu Interface Introduction for UTRAN
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
- TS 43.051 GERAN Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 23.153 Out-of-Band Transcoder Control Stage 2
- TS 23.205 Bearer Independent CS Core Network Stage 2
- TR 25.931 UTRAN Signalling Procedures Examples
- TS 48.008 BSS-MSC Interface Layer 3 Procedures
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
- TS 43.068 Voice Group Call Service (VGCS) Stage 2
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 43.069 Voice Broadcast Service (VBS) Stage 2
- TS 23.251 Network Sharing Stage 2 Specification
Specifications that reference TS 23.236
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 25.413 Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP)
- TS 23.272 CS Fallback in EPS Stage 2
- TS 29.060 GPRS Tunnelling Protocol (GTP) version 1
- TS 48.018 BSS-SGSN Interface for GPRS Control
- TS 25.401 UTRAN Overall Architecture
- TS 23.251 Network Sharing Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.009 Handover Procedures in PLMNs
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.227 UE Resource Scheduling and Application Management
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
- TS 23.231 SIP-I based CS core network stage 2
- TS 23.234 3GPP-WLAN Interworking Index
- TS 23.237 IMS Service Continuity (ISC) Stage 2
- TS 23.240 3GPP Generic User Profile (GUP) Architecture
- TS 23.241 Data Description Method for Generic User Profile
- TS 23.246 MBMS Bearer Service Stage 2 Description
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.236?
3GPP TS 23.236 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Intra Domain Connection of RAN Nodes to Multiple CN Nodes. Enables BSCs/RNCs to connect to multiple MSC servers/SGSNs for improved scalability, load distribution, and reduced signaling in GERAN/UTRAN.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.236?
TS 23.236 is published in 17 releases, from Rel-2 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 23.236 belong to?
TS 23.236 belongs to the Core Network (Architecture) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.
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