corenet

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Minimal 3G and LTE/EPC core network for home-NodeBs and eNodeBs.

A minimal 3G and LTE/EPC core network for lab and research use, handling Iuh (home-NodeB), S1 (eNodeB), NAS, and GTP-U interfaces.

Corenet is a minimal 3G and LTE/EPC core network that implements the minimal set of functions to handle home-NodeBs through Iuh interfaces, eNodeBs through S1 interfaces, and UEs through NAS and GTP-U interfaces. Used for lab testing and research with open-source and commercial eNodeBs and femtocells.

What it does

• Implements a minimal 3G and LTE/EPC core network in Python.
• Handles home-NodeBs via Iuh (HNBAP, RUA, RANAP) and eNodeBs via S1 (S1AP).
• Provides NAS and GTP-U interfaces for UEs.
• Includes SMS relay and a GTP-U tunnel manager.
• Tested with OpenAirInterface, Amarisoft eNodeB, ip.access 3G femtocells, and multiple handsets.

Best for

• Researchers building lab-grade mobile core networks.
• Engineers testing femtocell and eNodeB behavior in controlled environments.
• Trainers running 3G/4G attachment and signaling labs.

Protocols: 3G, LTE, EPC, Iuh, S1, NAS, GTP-U, HNBAP, RANAP, RUA, S1AP

Inputs: 3G femtocell (Iuh), LTE eNodeB (S1), UE (NAS / GTP-U), AuC.db configuration

Outputs: Attached UE sessions, GTP-U tunnels, SMS relay, Signaling logs