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#handover series #3 2. handover through S1 interface: An S1 handover is used when the X2 interface is unavailable or when the source and target eNodeBs are not directly connected. This handover involves core network elements such as the Mobility Management Entity (MME) and the Serving Gateway (SGW). Here is a detailed step-by-step explanation of the S1 handover process. 1. Handover Preparation Step 1: Handover Required The source eNodeB determines that a handover is needed based on UE measurements, load conditions, or other criteria. The source eNodeB sends a Handover Required message to the MME. This message includes the UE's context and target cell information. Step 2: Handover Request The MME processes the handover request and sends a Handover Request message to the target eNodeB. This message contains necessary information about the UE, such as security context, QoS parameters, and bearer information. Step 3: Handover Request Acknowledge The target eNodeB prepares the necessary resources for the UE and responds with a Handover Request Acknowledge message to the MME. This message includes the information the UE needs to access the target cell (e.g., target cell identifier, timing advance). Step 4: Handover Command The MME forwards the Handover Request Acknowledge message to the source eNodeB, encapsulated in a Handover Command message. The source eNodeB then sends this command to the UE, instructing it to perform the handover to the target cell. 2. Handover Execution Step 5: UE Handover The UE receives the Handover Command and starts the process of detaching from the source eNodeB. The UE synchronizes with the target eNodeB and establishes a connection. Step 6: Data Forwarding While the UE is executing the handover, the source eNodeB continues to buffer any incoming data packets for the UE. The source eNodeB forwards the buffered and any new incoming user data to the SGW. Step 7: Path Switch Request Once the UE successfully attaches to the target eNodeB, the target eNodeB sends a Path Switch Request message to the MME. The MME updates the UE context in the SGW with the new eNodeB information and sends a Modify Bearer Request to the SGW. Step 8: Path Switch Request Acknowledge The SGW updates its bearer paths to point to the target eNodeB and responds with a Modify Bearer Response to the MME. The MME sends a Path Switch Request Acknowledge message to the target eNodeB, indicating the successful completion of the bearer path switch. 3. Handover Completion Step 9: Handover Complete The UE sends a Handover Confirm message to the target eNodeB once it has successfully synchronized and attached to the target cell. The target eNodeB then notifies the MME of the successful handover by sending a Handover Complete message. Step 10: Release Resources The MME informs the source eNodeB that the handover is complete by sending a Release Resources message. The source eNodeB releases the resources previously allocated for the UE. #lte

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