30.31. GPRS Tunneling Protocol version 2

The GPRS Tunneling Protocol (GTP) version 2 is used in G4 mobile networks (LTE). Its purpose is to exchange control message between the MME, the SGW and the PGW. These messages lead to the creation of an IP data tunnel between the eNodeB, the SGW and the PGW, thus allowing mobile station data to be transmitted.

Family: Tunneling
Over: udp
Revision: 17
Risk level: 5
Tag: Tunnels