Diet-ESP: Compressed Profile for IPv6/IPsec over the 5G Fronthaul

This research project aims to speed up 5G networks by making the way IPv6 and IPsec are used more efficient, especially over important critical interfaces in the Radio Access Networks (RAN). We plan to fully specify Diet-ESP, a simpler and lighter form of IPsec that takes up less space by using new compression methods. We will also make a streamlined IP profile that can compress parts of data more effectively. Through a theoretical model, we’ll examine how these changes affect network speed and power use. Then, by testing in a simulated 5G RAN environment, we will confirm if our approach actually reduces data load, speeds up connections, and saves energy.

Faculty Supervisor:

Sandra Cespedes;Sandra Céspedes;John William (Bill) Atwood

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Partner:

Ericsson Canada Inc (Quebec)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Concordia University

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