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Introduction (LU)
There are three different types of Location updating. The difference in Signaling between these three types is a parameter in the Location Updating Request Message. The three types are: Normal: used when an MS reaches a new location area; also called Forced Registration Periodic: used to prevent mobiles from becoming accidentally detached from the system Attach: used when a mobile is switched on The steps involve in a location update are RR connection establishment, service request, Authentication (except for periodic registration), ciphering mode setting, location updating and RR connection release.
BTS
Channel Request
Channel Required
BSC
MS
MSC
Conn Confirmed
MS
MSC
MM(SDCCH) MM(SDCCH)
MS
MSC
MS
MSC
MM(SDCCH) MM(SDCCH)
RR(SDCCH)
Ch Release
Deact SDCCH
Disc
UA
Rel Ind
Rf Ch Release
Rf Ch Rel Ack
Clear Complete
RLSD Release