LG U+ is revitalizing the OpenLAN ecosystem by developing verification equipment that analyzes errors in OpenLAN connection with 'InnoWireless'.

LG Uplus and domestic telecommunications equipment manufacturer Innowireless announced on the 16th that they have developed and verified 'AEGIS-O', an open LAN test device.

It collects and analyzes network signals in real time between O-DU (distributed unit), O-RU (radio unit, antenna) and core network equipment that make up the open LAN to verify the mutual compatibility of the equipment.

The two companies announced that they have improved the performance of the 'EasySo' equipment, which InnoWireless introduced at the Global Open RAN Sharing Meeting last year, and upgraded it so that it can be applied in commercial network environments.

Open LAN is a standard technology that separates the HW and SW of wireless communication equipment such as base stations to enable interoperability between equipment from different manufacturers. In the past, since a single equipment manufacturer supplied both hardware and software, there was a low possibility of errors occurring during the linking process. However, in the case of open LANs where various equipment manufacturers participated, it took a lot of time and manpower to check whether the hardware and software were linking smoothly.

The two companies said, “By utilizing the upgraded ‘EasySo,’ we can quickly check whether hardware and software are linked during the open LAN test process, and if an error occurs, we can quickly identify the cause.”

Aegis Oh analyzes network signals in real time, detects problems based on common OpenLAN standards, determines whether there are any abnormalities, improves the quality of inter-device linkage, and shortens testing periods.

LG U+ and Innowireless will continue their collaboration to develop and commercialize open LAN technology in the future. We develop and demonstrate testing and verification equipment that can verify the compatibility of open LAN equipment from various manufacturers.

LG Uplus NW Advanced Development Manager Lee Sang-heon said, “By utilizing the open LAN test and verification equipment, Aegis-O, we can quickly check the performance and interoperability of various manufacturers’ equipment and build a stable 5G open network early on.” He added, “We will continue to support the rapid establishment of the domestic open LAN ecosystem through various equipment and solutions.”

Innowireless Research Center Director Yoo Min-ho said, “Through collaboration with LG Uplus, we were able to verify the interoperability of each device in an actual communication network environment using open LAN test verification equipment, and improve reliability and efficiency in end-to-end quality analysis.” He added, “We will continue to support the commercialization of domestic open LAN through various open LAN support equipment and solutions.”

Meanwhile, LG Uplus completed field verification of O-RAN equipment this year in collaboration with global manufacturer Nokia and domestic company Samji Electronics. The company is also participating in the OpenRAN Industry Alliance (ORIA), a public-private partnership launched by the Ministry of Science and ICT and comprised of major telecommunications companies and equipment manufacturers.