School of Specs 23.501v20.2.0

3GPP 23.501 v20.2.0 — the document's own text

4.2.8.5.3 Network Functions

Taught in 10. Radio, Wi-Fi, cable — every way in (The 5G system architecture, in depth), 7. Roaming, other accesses, the edge and the outside (The 5G system architecture, overview).

Trusted WLAN Access Point (TWAP): It is a particular type of a Trusted Non-3GPP Access Point (TNAP) specified in clause 4.2.8.2, that supports a WLAN access technology, e.g. IEEE 802.11. This function is outside the scope of the 3GPP specifications.

Trusted WLAN Interworking Function (TWIF): It provides interworking functionality that enables N5CW devices to access 5GC. The TWIF supports the following functions:

  • Terminates the N1, N2 and N3 interfaces.
  • Implements the AMF selection procedure.
  • Implements the NAS protocol stack and exchanges NAS messages with the AMF on behalf of the N5CW device.
  • On the user plane, it relays protocol data units (PDUs) between the Yw interface and the N3 interface.
  • May implement a local mobility anchor within the trusted WLAN access network.