Abstract: Steps are presented for deploying a plurality of BS/APs, such as CBSDs (Citizen's Broadband radio Service Devices) in an enterprise network or other such private network at a location such as a warehouse, factory, research center or other building. The deployment is a process by which the BS/APs in the network are set up to be ready for operation within the network. In addition, a communication system is described in which an enterprise operator provides subscription data and commissioning information to an SAS and a Subscriber Database.

Abstract: A method is disclosed that is implemented by a domain proxy. The method comprises registering a first CBSD (Citizen Band Service Device) with a SAS (Spectrum Access System) to allow the first CBSD to gain access to frequencies in a CBRS (Citizen Band Radio System), the first CBSD being a Category A CBSD. In addition, registering a second CBSD with the same or another SAS to allow the second CBSD to gain access to frequencies in a CBRS, the second CBSD being a Category B CBSD.

Abstract: A dynamic Packet Data Network (PDN) context without requiring Access Point Name (APN) configuration on a user equipment (UE) is disclosed. The disclosed method and apparatus eliminate the need for a manual configuration of a UE in the field when different traffic forwarding or routing paths are required. The disclosed method and apparatus also provide for the proper Internet Protocol (IP) address assignment and the management of the Quality of Service (QoS) treatments applied to specific flows based on determined characteristics of the flows.

Abstract: A private network is disclosed as having an HA (high availability) cluster and a VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol) router for each of several nodes within the HA cluster. The VRPP router tracks each worker node in the cluster and provides a reliable service that run on the cluster of nodes. Track worker nodes are closely tracked using the VRRP router for each node. Node failures are immediately acted upon. In addition, a load balancer layer allows the amount of resources being used at any particular time to be balanced between the different nodes in the cluster.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for utilizing microslices in an enterprise wireless communication network to manage and control network performance. The microslice instances are monitored during network operation, for example at communication nodes, functional blocks, and end-to-end to provide Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). These KPI are compared with performance objectives, which may be Service Level Objectives (SLOs). If the performance objectives are not met by the KPIs, then one or more of the microslice instances may be dynamically adjusted until the performance objectives are sufficiently met. Alternatively, the lower priority microslice instances may be dropped (i.e., terminated) until the performance objectives are sufficiently met.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for allocating radio resources in a RAN deployment in an Enterprise Network. Radio resource parameter allocation decisions for all the Base Stations and Access Points (BS/APs) in the deployment are made responsive to network graphs formed using predicted path loss. In one embodiment the predicted path loss values are simulated for a particular enterprise network deployment, network graphs are formed using the path loss values, and radio resources parameters are allocated responsive to the network graphs. Advantageously, the network graphs provide the network with the ability to quickly and efficiently allocate radio resources, which can be automated. In the initial installation, this reduces cost and time. During operation, quick and efficient resource re-allocation provides quick adaptation to resource changes, an advantage that is useful particularly in the context of a CBRS system in which previously-available channels can be terminated.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for sending alert messages to end users. Based on a location component, one or more particular UEs (User Equipment) that communicate via a private network are determined. Directing an emergency message to a subset of Access Points (APs) within a private network based on the one or more particular UEs determined. In some embodiments, an Identifier Mapping Database (IMD) maps the Mobile Network Operator (MNO) identifiers to Private CBRS/Non-Public Network (PCNN) identifiers. In some embodiments, a roaming connection is established between the private network and the MNO network. In some embodiments, a UE cell ID is mapped to an AP based on a notification area.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for enhancing load balancing within wireless networks and, in particular, within wireless networks operating within Enterprise Networks is disclosed. The method and apparatus efficiently balance the load that is shouldered by each BS/AP within the wireless network. This is particularly advantageous within wireless networks operating within an Enterprise Network. Improved BS/AP deployments in Enterprise Networks that maintain high system throughput in the EN while optimizing the performance of UEs (with regard to battery utilization and service) are disclosed. Improved EN deployments for UE mobility that reduces measurement scans required of and performed by the UEs are disclosed.

Abstract: Communications are transferred from being including a connection between User Equipment (UE) and a source node to including a connection between the UE and a target node, without requiring use of an X2 gateway. The method includes (1) ceasing to send messages from a source node, along the communications path, to User Equipment (UE), (2) then waiting a period of time, and (3) after the waiting, beginning to send messages along a new communication path from the target to the UE. The period of time is chosen to be adequate for flushing messages from a queue associated with the first communication path.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for defining, configuring, operating, monitoring, and modifying microslices in an enterprise network is described. Microslices provide an end-to-end logical network through multiple networks, which allows efficient arrangement of data flows in the enterprise network with a defined Quality of Service (QoS). Various embodiments of a system for creating and implementing microslice instances in a wireless communications network are disclosed. A microslice instance can connect a UE in the enterprise network with an external server. In some embodiments, the enterprise network administrator can define Service Level Objectives (SLOs), device groups, service types, and user application groups, and associate them with one or more microslices. An orchestrator can configure the microslice with an appropriate amount of network resources to be allocated to the microslice, and then set-up, operate, monitor, and modify the microslice instance to adapt to current network conditions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for defining and administering microslices by a network administrator in an enterprise network is described. Microslices provide an end-to-end logical network through multiple networks, which allows a network administrator to efficiently arrange data flows in the enterprise network with a defined Quality of Service (QoS). Various embodiments of a system for creating and implementing microslices in a wireless communications network, such as a 4G LTE or 5G network are disclosed. In some embodiments the logical network connects a UE in the enterprise network with an external server through at least a Radio Access Network (RAN) and a Core Network. In some embodiments, the network administrator can define groups of UEs, define a plurality of service types, and specify an amount of network resources to be allocated to the microslice. After a microslice instance is set up, network operation can be monitored and modified.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for defining and administering microslices by a network administrator in an enterprise network is described. Microslices provide an end-to-end logical network through multiple networks, which allows a network administrator to efficiently arrange data flows in the enterprise network with a defined Quality of Service (QoS). Various embodiments of a system for creating and implementing microslices in a wireless communications network, such as a 4G LTE or 5G network are disclosed. In some embodiments the logical network connects a UE in the enterprise network with an external server through at least a Radio Access Network (RAN) and a Core Network. In some embodiments, the network administrator can define groups of UEs, define a plurality of service types, and specify an amount of network resources to be allocated to the microslice. After a microslice instance is set up, network operation can be monitored and modified.