SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SMALL CELL GATEWAY REDUNDANCY

摘要

An example method is provided and may include steps of configuring a HeNB with plurality of global eNode B identities (global eNB IDs), where each global eNB ID is associated with one of a plurality of HeNB gateways (HeNB-GWs), and broadcasting a first global eNB ID by the HeNB when the HeNB is served by a first HeNB-GW. When/if the HeNB loses connectivity with the first HeNB-GW, the method provides a step of switching the broadcasting from the first global eNB ID to a second global eNB ID and re-parenting the HeNB, now broadcasting or is configured to start/continue broadcasting the second global eNB ID, from being served by the first HeNB-GW to being served by a second HeNB-GW.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
configuring a Home eNode B (HeNB) with plurality of global eNode B identities (global eNB IDs), wherein each global eNB ID is associated with one of a plurality of HeNB gateways (HeNB-GWs); broadcasting a first global eNB ID by the HeNB when the HeNB is served by a first HeNB-GW; and switching the broadcasting from the first global eNB ID to a second global eNB ID and re-parenting the HeNB, from being served by the first HeNB-GW to being served by a second HeNB-GW, when the HeNB loses connectivity with the first HeNB-GW.