Overview
GL's Message Automation & Protocol Simulation (MAPS) is a protocol simulation and conformance test tool that can be applied to a variety of
protocols such as MGCP, SIP, MEGACO, SS7, ISDN, GSM, and others. This message automation tool covers solutions for both protocol simulation and
protocol analysis. The application includes various test plans and test cases to support the testing of a required real-time scenario. Along with automation
capability, the application gives users the unlimited ability to edit messages and control scenarios (message sequences). "Message sequences" are generated
through scripts.
GL's MAPS is designed to work on TDM interfaces as well as on the Ethernet interfaces. TDM signaling protocols such as SS7, ISDN, and GSM operate
over TDM networks, where as VoIP protocols SIP, MEGACO, and MGCP operate over VoIP networks. Hence, based on the different interfaces, MAPS can be
broadly divided into –
Applications
- Complete analysis and simulation capability on par with any protocol tester in the market
- Provides fault insertion, and erroneous call flows testing capability
- Functional testing, Regression testing and Conformance testing of network elements
- Ready scripts makes testing procedure simpler, less time consuming and hence time to market products
Protocols Supported
- SS7 Testing over T1/E1
ITU ISUP (ITU-T Recommendation Q.761 – 764, ITU-T Recommendation Q.784.1)
ANSI ISUP
- ISDN Testing as per ITU-T Recommendation Q.931
- GSM Abis 900
- GSM A 900
- MGCP Testing as per IETF RFC 3435
- Megaco Testing ITU H.248.1
- SIP as per ETSI TS 102-027-2 v4.1.1 (2006-07))
- MEGACO as per ETSI TS 102 374-2 (2004-11)
MAPS Interfaced with TDM Network
GL's MAPS-SS7 is an advanced protocol simulator/tester for SS7 simulation over TDM (E1/T1).MAPS can simulate Service Switching Point (SSP) and ISUP
signaling specification as defined by the ITU-T standards. The tester supports testing network elements, error tracking, regression testing, conformance testing,
load testing/call generation and generation of high volumes of ISUP traffic. MAPS-SS7 functionality covers the ITU and ANSI variant of SS7
implementing MTP2, MTP3, and ISUP protocols. It is able to run pre-defined test scenarios against ISUP test objects in a controlled & deterministic manner.
MAPS-SS7 Conformance Scripts, suitable for conformance tests and functional tests, where test objects can be accurately, reliably and comfortably
validated for compliance with ITU-T standard Q.761-764 and Q.784. It is suitable for manufacturers, network operators and service providers to address all
stages of the development cycle, regression testing through to type approval, acceptance testing.
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MAPS designed for ISDN system allows voice, data and video to be transmitted simultaneously across the world using end-to-end digital connectivity.
ISDN, based on the telephony network, was conceived to provide multiple voice and non-voice services over a single network and a digital user network
interface over regular phone lines, instead of dedicated and isolated user-network interfaces.
GL's MAPS-ISDN is an advanced protocol simulator/tester for ISDN simulation over TDM (T1/E1) and generates high volumes of ISDN traffic. The tester
can simulate ISDN signaling as defined by the ITU-T standards. Currently this test tool is used to perform testing using ISDN protocol messages over T1/E1,
and offers a complete solution for testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of devices and networks implementing PRI ISDN. It is useful to test ISDN
products designed for either U or S/T interface, including network terminations, Type 1 terminating equipment, and terminal adapters.
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MAPS designed for GSM A Interface allows mobile voice and data to be transmitted simultaneously across the world using end-to-end digital
connectivity.GSM is an open, digital cellular technology made up of multiple functional entities and interfaces that facilitate sending and receiving of
signaling and traffic messages. It is a collection of transceivers, controllers, switches, routers, and registers.
GL's GSM A Interface Emulator is an advanced protocol simulator/tester for GSM simulation over A Interface that can simulate BSSMAP
and DTAP messages and signaling specification as defined by 3GPP standards. The tester supports testing network elements MSC and BSC, Error
tracking, regression testing, conformance testing, load testing/call generation and generation of high volumes of GSM traffic. It is able to run pre-defined
test scenarios against GSM A interface test objects in a controlled & deterministic manner.
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MAPS designed for GSM Abis Interface allows mobile voice and data to be transmitted simultaneously across the world using end-to-end digital
connectivity. GSM is an open, digital cellular technology made up of multiple functional entities and interfaces that facilitate sending and receiving of
signaling and traffic messages. It is a collection of transceivers, controllers, switches, routers, and registers.
GL's GSM Abis Interface Emulator is an advanced protocol simulator/tester for GSM simulation over Abis Interface that can simulate BTSM
messages and signaling specification as defined by 3GPP standards. The tester supports testing network elements BTS and BSC, Error tracking,
regression testing, conformance testing, load testing/call generation and generation of high volumes of GSM traffic. It is able to run pre-defined test
scenarios against GSM Abis interface test objects in a controlled & deterministic manner.
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MAPS Interfaced with VOIP network
While VoIP – Voice over Internet Protocol comes in many forms, MAPS application is designed for the following standard systems:
- H.248 MEGACO MEdia GAteway COntroller
- MGCP – Media Gateway Controller Protocol
- SIP-Session Initiation Protocol
The Media Gateway Control Protocol (Megaco) is a signaling and call control protocol used between the Media Gateway Controller (MGC) and Media
Gateway (MG). MAPS-MEGACO communications protocol with two basic constructs called Terminations - media connections called physical and Contexts -
associations between terminations which can be added or deleted. The MGC uses Megaco to instruct MG about the events, media, signals to be played on
Terminations, to create a Context, and to audit the status of the Terminations involved in the conversion of media from one type of network, to the
media required in other type of the network.
Eg: Conversion from TDM voice to Voice over IP (VoIP).
GL's Message Automation & Protocol Simulation (MAPS-Megaco) is an advanced protocol simulator/tester designed for Megaco testing, which can
simulate MGC to test Media Gateways with various types of calls. It can also control scenario involved in Media conversion.
The MAPS - MEGACO test tool is designed with 200+ test cases, as per Megaco specification of ETSI TS 102 374-2 document. Test suite includes
in-built scripts which tests the functionality of the Media Gateway for Megaco protocol valid and in-valid behavior.
Screen Shot of MAPS MEGACO Main Application
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The Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP) is a signaling and call control protocol used between the Media Gateway Controller (MGC) and Media Gateway (MG). The MGC uses MGCP to instruct MG about the events, media, signals to be played on Endpoint, to create a Connection, and to audit the status of the Endpoints and connections involved in the conversion of media from one type of network, to the media required in other type of the network. The Media Gateway uses MGCP to report events (such as off-hook, or dialed digits) to the Call Agent.
GL's Message Automation & Protocol Simulation (MAPS-MGCP) is an advanced protocol simulator/tester designed for MGCP testing, which can
simulate MGC to test Media Gateways with various types of calls. It can also control scenario involved in Media conversion. This test tool can also be
used to perform protocol conformance testing (MGCP protocol implementations) as per IETF Standard according to RFC 3435.
Screen Shot of MAPS MGCP Main Application
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The Message Automation & Protocol Simulation (MAPS) - SIP supports testing SIP proxy servers, Redirect servers,
Registrars, Registrants, and user agents such as SIP phones. Test cases include general messaging and call flow scenarios for
multimedia call session setup and control over IP networks. Logging and pass/fail results are also reported.
The application is available as
- MAPS for SIP (Item # PKS120 )
- MAPS - SIP Conformance Suite (Item #PKS121)
Screen Shot of MAPS SIP Main Application
The MAPS - SIP Conformance Suite tool is designed with 300+ test cases, as per SIP specification of ETSI TS 102 027-2
V3.1.1(2004-11) standard. Test cases verify conformance of actions such as registration, call control, capability queries and messaging for
registrars, proxies and redirect servers.
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Buyer's Guide:
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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