Anritsu Company has announced the availability of integrated IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) functionality for its MD8475A Signaling Tester. Adding this LTE functionality extends the capabilities of the MD8475A's SmartStudio graphical network simulation environment to include Call Session Control Function (CSCF), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and Domain Name System (DNS) servers, using either IPv4, IPv6, or dual-stack addressing. The MD8475A now provides device and UE developers with a complete state-based network simulation environment in one instrument, including simulated servers.
Anritsu's existing full-functionality SMS Center (SMSC) has now been
integrated with the new IMS functionality to provide SMS delivery via either
IMS or SGs within LTE networks. Using the SMSC, a wide variety of text,
multimedia, and binary files can be sent at various intervals to stress the
device, and ensure performance and compliance.
Basic IMS functionality for the MD8475A is included in Anritsu's
SmartStudio GUI as standard. Extended IMS functionality to simulate aberrant
behavior, including CSCF errors and busy UAs, can be added through the CSCF
Extended option (MX847570-080). Using the MD8475A, IMS logs can be analyzed
using on-board Wireshark IP log analysis. Both a virtual UA and graphical
monitoring of the UA-under-test are available in SmartStudio to make testing
intuitive. Overall, SmartStudio creates a scenario-less test environment that
simplifies testing and cuts test times compared to conventional base station
simulator approaches with one or more external PCs.
"We are pleased to help accelerate the launch of IMS services on
LTE networks," said Wade Hulon, Vice President and General Manager of
Anritsu Company. "We understand our customer’s needs for functional
testing of new VoLTE devices, and are proud to offer a single-instrument
solution to support easy testing of new IMS features."
The MD8475A Signaling Tester is a compact, Windows 7-based tester
capable of emulating two base stations or an LTE 2x2 MIMO downlink, with
formats including LTE, W-CDMA/HSPA+, GSM/(E)-GPRS, and CDMA2000. In addition to
VoLTE, circuit-switched voice calls are supported, including GSM, W-CDMA, and
CDMA2K, and circuit-switched fallback (CSFB) from LTE to 2G and 3G is
available. End-to-end testing is supported by the tester, with the capability
to install user-supplied servers inside the MD8475A or to connect external
servers. Anritsu's SmartStudio GUI provides easy graphical control of the
MD8475A, and the internal state machine emulates real network operation without
the need for scripts.
About Anritsu
Anritsu Company is the American subsidiary of Anritsu Corporation, a
global provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions for
more than 110 years. Anritsu provides solutions for existing and
next-generation wired and wireless communication systems and operators. Anritsu
products include wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital instruments as
well as operations support systems for R&D, manufacturing, installation,
and maintenance. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components,
optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products
and systems. With offices throughout the world, Anritsu sells in over 90
countries with approximately 4,000 employees.