HetNet Gateway Basics and Applications

This page covers the basics of a HetNet Gateway. It also mentions HetNet Gateway application notes and lists some HetNet Gateway vendors or manufacturers.

• HetNet is short for Heterogeneous Networks. It’s a network used for modern mobile and data communications. This network is composed of different cell types, such as small cells and large cells, and different radio access technologies, such as 3G, 4G (LTE, Mobile WiMAX), WiFi, etc.

• A HetNet Gateway takes care of connecting these different types of cells and RANs (Radio Access Technologies) so that seamless service can be provided to the end-user of the mobile communication system, irrespective of the technology and type of cellular cells being used.

HetNet Gateway Application Note

The following are some key features of the HetNet Gateway developed by Parallel Wireless, Inc.:

• Supports multiple RATs (Radio Access Technologies).
• Supports connectivity with equipment from different vendors.
• Can be interfaced with 3G/4G core via S1-AP, S1-U, S2a, S2b, lu-PS, lu-CS etc.
• Can be interfaced with different base stations (e.g., 3G, 4G, LTE) and WiFi access point (AP) nodes.
• Supports both trusted and untrusted WiFi APs.
• HetNet Gateway supports C-RAN and real-time network SON on the same platform.
• Supports X2 Gateway functionality.

HetNet Gateway Manufacturers or Vendors

The following are some of the manufacturers or vendors of HetNet Gateways: