XN CONNECTIONS MANAGEMENT IN INTEGRATED ACCESS AND BACKHAUL NETWORK

Abstract

Various example embodiments relate to apparatuses and methods for Xn connections management in Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) networks. An integrated access and backhaul node may establish a first connection between a mobile termination component in the integrated access and backhaul node and a cell serviced by a serving node, establish a second connection between a distributed unit in the integrated access and backhaul node and a central unit for controlling the integrated access and backhaul node, and transmit cell information to the central unit during and/or after establishing the second connection. The cell information indicates at least one of a serving cell and one or more neighboring cells for the integrated access and backhaul node.

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