A radio access network (RAN) entity (e.g. an eNodeB) may be configured to facilitate multicast communication in a local private Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) network. The RAN entity may receive a user data packet tunneled in an IP message via one of a plurality of downlink tunnels. The RAN entity may select, from a plurality of stored mappings, one of a plurality of multicast group identifiers that is mapped to an identified one of a plurality of downlink tunnel endpoint identifiers that matches a downlink tunnel endpoint identifier from a tunnel header of the IP message, as well as one of a plurality of sets of UE identifiers that is mapped to the selected multicast group identifier. The RAN may send, for each one of the UE identifiers in the selected set of UE identifiers, the user data packet for transmission to a UE associated with the UE identifier.

This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for operating a user equipment (UE) in a next generation (NG) radio access network (RAN) (NG-RAN) to validate a system information block (SIB) for non-public networks (NPNs). In one aspect, a UE receiving a SIB-one (SIB1) from a cell of the NG-RAN may determine whether the cell supports non-public networks (NPNs) based on the received SIB1. If so case, the UE may determine whether an NPN-identifier (NPN-ID) in the received SIB1 matches an NPN-ID of a SIB stored in memory. If so, the UE may validate the stored SIB based at least in part on the received SIB1. If not, the UE may invalidate the stored SIB and obtain a new SIB per standard procedures.

This disclosure generally relates to a discovery reference signal occasion configuration. In one embodiment, a time period for transmission of a discovery reference signal may be obtained, which comprises a plurality of consecutive subframes. Furthermore, at least one first subframe of the time period may be configured for transmission of discovery reference signals from activated small cells, and at least one second subframe of the time period may be configured for transmission of discovery reference signals from deactivated small cells, wherein the at least one second subframe is different from the at least one first subframe. In this way, the activated small cells and the deactivated small cells may transmit discovery reference signals in different subframes within the discovery reference signal occasion such that the interferences of transmission of discovery reference signals may be significantly reduced.

Disclosed is a dedicated control channel for a WLAN network. A number of access points are networked together and communicate data necessary to propagate the WLAN over a backhaul channel, however a dedicated radio on each access point is used to communicate control information between the access points. The control information is communicated over a control channel that is different from the client facing channels or bands, and the backhaul channel. In some embodiments, the control channel is sub 1 GHz.

Adjusting backhaul and fronthaul communication links of wireless mesh networks are described. A wireless mesh network has a topology including fronthaul communication links and backhaul communication links. In one aspect, characteristics of network data packets transmitted within a wireless mesh network can be identified. Based on those characteristics, the topology of the wireless mesh network can change.

A controller of a macro wireless network provisions a user device for access to local private networks based on the cell that the user device uses to attach to the macro wireless network. The controller obtains information on private networks operating within a coverage area of the macro wireless network. The controller associates a particular cell of the macro wireless network with one or more private networks operating within the particular cell. The controller detects a user device in the particular cell and provisions the user device with access to the one or more private networks.

Methods for extending cell broadcast notifications to various access technologies and enterprise communication infrastructure. A method includes obtaining, by a controller, a cellular broadcast message of a public warning system and identifying, by the controller, at least one network entity, from among a plurality of network entities operating in a private radio network, based on the at least one network entity being within a location area specified in the cellular broadcast message. The method further includes providing, by the controller to the at least one network entity, the cellular broadcast message.

Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may determine whether a standalone non-public network (SNPN), to which the UE is not subscribed, permits access to subscribers of a network to which the UE is subscribed. The UE may register with the SNPN based at least in part on a determination that the SNPN permits access to subscribers of the network to which the UE is subscribed. Numerous other aspects are provided.

An information processing method and apparatus, a communication device, and a readable storage medium are provided, which relate to the field of communication technologies. A specific implementation includes: acquiring first information; and performing a first operation based on the first information, and the first operation includes at least one of the following: determining to accept access of the terminal, or determining to reject access of the terminal; determining a reject cause; determining a value of first indication information; incorporating a first reject cause into a first message and sending the first message; and incorporating the first indication information into a second message and sending the second message.

Disclosed is a way to expand the range of Internet of Things devices in a home, office, or structure to the range of a local WiFi network. This is accomplished by generating a network bridge for the devices using machine-to-machine protocols to communicate using the WiFi network backhaul channel. Transmissions in machine-to-machine protocol are tunneled through WiFi communications and extracted by the closest access point. Access points include radios for both WiFi and machine-to-machine protocols.