OpenBSC September 2019

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Splitting out M3UA and MTP3 out of Open BSC into a separate library
by Arran Cudbard-Bell 18 Nov '25

18 Nov '25

Hi, Developing a module for FreeRADIUS to support EAP-SIM and EAP-AKA authentication against a HLR. The HLR we were targeting only supported a SCTP/M3UA/SCCP/TCAP/MAP stack, so we couldn't use SUA. Ripping the M3UA/MTP3 code out of OpenBSC worked surprisingly well. We ended up running the event loop in a separate thread to work around the threading issues. Unfortunately the HLR implements the ANSI variant of everything, whereas OpenBSC and supporting libraries seem to have been written to be compatible with the ITU standards. ...but the differences are fairly minor at MTP3 and SCCP layers, and i've started work on a patchset for libosmo-sccp. https://gerrit.osmocom.org/#/c/73/ Anyway, trying to gauge interest in splitting those layers out of Open BSC into a separate library, would be happy to take on M2UA as well for consistency. It would almost certainly get more projects using the code. There's very little out there even in Perl land for working with SS7. Thanks, -Arran Arran Cudbard-Bell <a.cudbardb(a)freeradius.org> FreeRADIUS Development Team FD31 3077 42EC 7FCD 32FE 5EE2 56CF 27F9 30A8 CAA2

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ip.access nano 3G S8 Configuration
by John Thewlis - Meath Broadband 18 Nov '25

18 Nov '25

We are trying to setup this AP as part of the 3.5G Osmocom project. We have the software stack operational and are now preparing the nano for testing. When we try to login via telnet at port 8090 we are getting a constant refusal to connect:- root@osm/openbsc/openbsc/src/ipaccess# telnet 192.168.192.30 8090 Trying 192.168.192.30... telnet: Unable to connect to remote host: Connection refused The device seems to be locked as indicated by the leds on the front panel. We have tried resetting the nano to see if this would help but to no avail. Any ideas as to how to access the device for initial configuration?. Thanks John

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GPRS - local and foreign TLLIs
by Luca Melette 18 Nov '25

18 Nov '25

Hello everybody, after setting up a nanoBTS with OpenBSC/SGSN/GGSN, I had some troubles trying to connect my smartphone to the GPRS cell. Investigating the BTS-to-SGSN traffic, I saw that the frames sent by the SGSN were all marked with the same N(U) value (at LLC layer), the value was 0. With some debug, I found that the there was a mismatch in the TLLI storage, used to keep the status of attached terminals. The mentioned code is contained in gprs_llc.c, involving LL Entity functions and gprs_llc_tx_ui(). /* look-up or create the LL Entity for this (TLLI, SAPI) tuple */ lle = lle_by_tlli_sapi(msgb_tlli(msg), sapi); if (!lle) { struct gprs_llc_llme *llme; LOGP(DLLC, LOGL_ERROR, "LLC TX: unknown TLLI 0x%08x, " "creating LLME on the fly\n", msgb_tlli(msg)); llme = llme_alloc(msgb_tlli(msg)); lle = &llme->lle[sapi]; } The TX function uses the previously received TLLI to lookup for the LLE. The lle_by_tlli_sapi() performs the search, but preliminary it applies a foreign2local TLLI conversion to ensure to have a local one. Since no valid entry for the searched TLLI is found, a new one is created. And the problem is here. The new entry has the foreign TLLI. Next time the lookup fails again, and a new entry is created. This way, the counter N(U) is always reset, and the mobile do not recognize the message sequence and no attach is possible. My question is about foreign and local TLLIs. I patched the lookup, avoiding the conversion, so that the LLE is found and everything works fine... but... What is the sense of the conversion? Should the TLLI be always stored as a local one? Can this problem be solved with another foreign2local while allocating new entries? Actually, my problem has been solved with that workaround. But I'm curious to know what is the right way. Hope somebody can answer :) Thanks. Cheers, LM

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Need nano3G (S8 - Model 237A)
by Akib Sayyed 18 Nov '25

18 Nov '25

Dear List I am extremely sorry for off the topic question. I am willing to buy nano3G Nodeb. Is anyone in list have spare which can be sold. Please let me know. -- Akib Sayyed Matrix-Shell akibsayyed(a)gmail.com akibsayyed(a)matrixshell.com Mob:- +91-966-514-2243 <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Pysim error: SW match failed
by Martin Nagy 16 Aug '25

16 Aug '25

Hi all, After buying a super Sim Kit (16 in 1) from China, I tried the reader (green PCB inside a blue transparent plastic case with a blue LED) and SIM (identified as a fakesupersim) with pysim tool. However i am getting the following error: /pySim-prog.py -n 26C3 -c 49 -x 262 -y 42 -z 1234 -j 1 -t auto Insert card now (or CTRL-C to cancel) Autodetected card type fakemagicsim Generated card parameters : > Name : 26C3 > SMSP : e1ffffffffffffffffffffffff058100945555ffffffffffff000000 > ICCID : 8949262427518313026 > MCC/MNC : 262/42 > IMSI : 262422461512085 > Ki : 7b74741a1ee14337ec23f9ab92a13648 > OPC : ccd867d60797d8d45354a51b3ef568ff Programming ... Traceback (most recent call last): File "./pySim-prog.py", line 530, in <module> card.program(cp) File "/home/nadicek/pysim/pysim/pySim/cards.py", line 231, in program self._scc.update_binary('6f30', hplmn + 'ff' * (tl-3)) File "/home/nadicek/pysim/pysim/pySim/commands.py", line 53, in update_binary return self._tp.send_apdu_checksw(pdu) File "/home/nadicek/pysim/pysim/pySim/transport/__init__.py", line 87, in send_apdu_checksw raise RuntimeError("SW match failed ! Expected %s and got %s." % (sw.lower(), rv[1])) RuntimeError: SW match failed ! Expected 9000 and got 9804. I checked mailing lists and haven’t found anybody who had similar problem with pysim. Also I have tried forcing different models of SIM, but nothing is working. Obviously I can remove this check from the script file (__init__.py in /pySim/transport), however somebody had a reason to put such condition there. I would like to ask if it is safe to remove that line of code and the purpose of that line of code. Thanks a lot and best regards Martin

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Re: Help with sccp library
by mosbah abdelkader 07 Jul '25

07 Jul '25

> I don't understand. This callback will be called with data you need to write > to the network. In case of MTP Level3 you will need to wrap that around the > msgb you got. I means: is the interaction with mtp3 layer implemented (is sending sccp data by mtp3 implemented by the library?)? Also, what about the reception of data from mtp3 layer. is that implemented in the sccp lib. I am asking these questions because I see the code of mtp3 in the lib but no significant call is present in the sccp part of the lib. Thank you for your help.

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dynamic traffic channels
by Neels Hofmeyr 20 May '25

20 May '25

On Tue, Jun 28, 2016 at 10:05:28AM +0200, Harald Welte wrote: > [translated from german] > is it certain that we switch a channel to PDCH only when > gprs mode != none? A TS can be GSM_PCHAN_TCH_F_PDCH; those are the only ones for which we send a PDCH ACT message. We send a PDCH ACT message - during init (CHANNEL OML's state changed to enabled -> send PDCH ACT), - and upon channel release ack when pchan == GSM_PCHAN_TCH_F_PDCH. So the question is, when we receive a channel release ack, could that be the PDCH release and we switch PDCH right back on by accident? No, because we only receive a chan rel ack when the *TCH/F* is being released. That is because the PDCH release is initiated "internally" from the PDCH DEACT, and thus this condition in common/rsl.c rsl_tx_rf_rel_ack() catches on, which existed before dyn PDCH: if (lchan->rel_act_kind != LCHAN_REL_ACT_RSL) { LOGP(DRSL, LOGL_NOTICE, "%s not sending REL ACK\n", gsm_lchan_name(lchan)); return 0; } In rsl_rx_rf_chan_rel() the rel_act_kind is set to LCHAN_REL_ACT_RSL, but not in the rsl_rx_dyn_pdch(). This is analogous to the ip.access way -- the ip.access nanobts replies to a PDCH DEACT with a PDCH DEACT ACK and doesn't send a separate channel release ack. Maybe we could set rel_act_kind to some new LCHAN_REL_ACT_IPAC_DYN_PDCH for clarity? (But we shouldn't actually send a release ack, to stay compatible.) Even though it works as-is, we should indeed add another flag check: - We do check the flags that no ACT/DEACT is already pending; - And we do send a PDCH DEACT only if ts->flags & TS_F_PDCH_ACTIVE; - But we would send a PDCH ACT despite ts->flags & TS_F_PDCH_ACTIVE. This should never happen, but it would make sense to ensure that. ~Neels

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Problem while running NIB on Open Cellular Base sation
by Brackley Casinga 31 Jan '24

31 Jan '24

Hi, My name is Brackley Cassinga Form DRC, we run a community network called pamoja net where we offer gsm services using osmocom open source software and OC Base station. Recently I have tried to install another base station as the same installed but I could not find any resource guiding through all the steps to take to run NIB on a base station. I'm currently running Ubuntu and I will appreciate if you could guide me on the installation of BSC,hlr,MSC , in order to run a basic gsm network. Thank you. Regards -- *Ir Brackley heshima Casinga **Pacifique* *CEO and Founder of kwanzatechnologie* KwanzaTechnologies ,GlobalElectronics +243977265291 | +243977265291 | Pcassinga(a)gmail.com/ brackley(a)ensemblepourladifference.org www.kwantechnologies.jimdosite.com <http://www.kwantechnologies.com/> | Skype: Brackley cassinga <https://webapp.wisestamp.com/#> Av Semliki N 43

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DW-TV report on Rhizomatica, TIC and Osmocom/sysmocom
by Harald Welte 01 Oct '19

01 Oct '19

Hi all, DW-TV has just released a video report on the community owned and operated cellular networks within TIC, the Mexican partner of Rhizomatica. You can find the (Spanish only) video at https://www.dw.com/es/telefon%C3%ADa-ind%C3%ADgena-en-defensa-del-derecho-a… I recommend to watch the full video to catch some glimpses into the life of people in one of the communities operating their own Osmocom based cellular network. If you don't have the time to follow the full video, some pointers below: * from 4:35 you can see how the taxi service (the only form of public transport!) can pick up people anywhere in the region after they make a mobile phone call * from 12:50 onwards, the BTS is introduced, and its role (and that of the BSC) are explained in a nice animation. * from 18:49 you can see the part covering the role Osmocom and sysmocom are playing in the development of the underlying technology. You can also catch a glimpse of the sysmocom office Especially for somebody who's never been there in person, it is very enlightening to see more about how people use it. And the technology geek in me of course enjoys the work related to power supply, including the home-made inverter for solar charging (from 16:12) Let me conclude with the statement that I'm extremely happy about (and proud of) the amazing work that Rhizomatica, TIC and friends are doing. It's great to see Osmocom code being put to use in such a meaningful way, and for what it was crated: To enable people (literally anyone) to operate their own cellular networks in whatever way, independent of large multi-national corporations. There are just very few places where people have actually managed to do this, given all the legal, political, economic constraints, including spectrum licensing. Thanks to Peter, Keith and his colleagues for dedicating many years to this cause. Thanks to DW-TV and Eva Usi (the reporter behind this piece). Further links (in case you weren't aware of those projects/entities): https://www.rhizomatica.org/ https://www.tic-ac.org/ Regards, Harald -- - Harald Welte <laforge(a)gnumonks.org> http://laforge.gnumonks.org/ ============================================================================ "Privacy in residential applications is a desirable marketing option." (ETSI EN 300 175-7 Ch. A6)

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Fwd: Build failure of network:osmocom:nightly/libosmo-netif in Debian_8.0/x86_64
by Harald Welte 30 Sep '19

30 Sep '19

In case this wasn't noticed yet, libosmo-netif doesn't build (pass "make check") on debian 8 anymore. This clearly looks like a regression. It happens both on x86_64 and on armv7l. Thanks in advance for anyone finding time to investigate. Cheers (from holidays), Harald -------- Original Message -------- From: OBS Notification <admin(a)opensuse.org> Sent: September 19, 2019 3:44:40 AM GMT+02:00 To: Alexander Couzens <lynxis(a)fe80.eu>, Harald Welte <laforge(a)gnumonks.org>, OpenBSC gerrit-log Mailing List <gerrit-log(a)lists.osmocom.org> Subject: Build failure of network:osmocom:nightly/libosmo-netif in Debian_8.0/x86_64 Visit https://build.opensuse.org/package/live_build_log/network:osmocom:nightly/l… Package network:osmocom:nightly/libosmo-netif failed to build in Debian_8.0/x86_64 Check out the package for editing: osc checkout network:osmocom:nightly libosmo-netif Last lines of build log: [ 124s] autoreconnecting test step 3 [client OK, server OK], FD reg 1 [ 124s] [ 124s] autoreconnecting test step 2 [client OK, server OK], FD reg 0 [ 124s] + [ 124s] +autoreconnecting test step 1 [client OK, server OK], FD reg 0 [ 124s] connection closed with srv [ 124s] [ 124s] -autoreconnecting test step 1 [client OK, server NA], FD reg 0 [ 124s] +autoreconnecting test step 0 [client OK, server NA], FD reg 0 [ 124s] [ 124s] non-reconnecting test step 7 [client NA, server OK], FD reg 1 [ 124s] [ 124s] 1. testsuite.at:4: 1. stream_test (testsuite.at:4): FAILED (testsuite.at:8) [ 124s] debian/rules:27: recipe for target 'override_dh_auto_test' failed [ 124s] make[1]: *** [override_dh_auto_test] Error 1 [ 124s] make[1]: Leaving directory '/usr/src/packages/BUILD' [ 124s] debian/rules:13: recipe for target 'build' failed [ 124s] make: *** [build] Error 2 [ 124s] dpkg-buildpackage: error: debian/rules build gave error exit status 2 [ 124s] [ 124s] build30 failed "build libosmo-netif_0.6.0.2.a1e9.dsc" at Thu Sep 19 01:44:36 UTC 2019. [ 124s] [ 124s] ### VM INTERACTION START ### [ 125s] Powering off. [ 125s] [ 106.236806] reboot: Power down [ 125s] ### VM INTERACTION END ### [ 125s] [ 125s] build30 failed "build libosmo-netif_0.6.0.2.a1e9.dsc" at Thu Sep 19 01:44:38 UTC 2019. [ 125s] -- Configure notifications at https://build.opensuse.org/user/notifications openSUSE Build Service (https://build.opensuse.org/) -- Sent from a mobile device. Please excuse my brevity.

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