Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN) Overview
Step
Description
4
The SGSN determines the MS/UE's location and sets up a NAS connection with the MS/UE. The SGSN then sends a
Request PDP Context Activation message to the MS/UE.
5
If the MS/UE accepts the invitation to setup a PDP context, the MS/UE then begins the PDP context activation process
indicated in the preceding procedure.
MS-Initiated Detach Procedure
This process is initiated by the MS/UE for a range of reasons and results in the MS/UE becoming inactive as far as the
network is concerned.
Figure 172. MS-Initiated Combined GPRS/IMSI Detach
MS/UE
The following table provides details for the activity involved in each step noted in the diagram above.
Table 90. MS-Initiated Combined GPRS/IMSI Detach Procedure
Step
Description
1
The UE sends a Detach Request message to the SGSN containing the Detach Type, P-TMSI, P-TMSI Signature, and
Switch off indicator (i.e. if UE is detaching because of a power off).
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SGSN
1
2
2
GGSN
MSC/VLR
3
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