Relay system and device information forwarding

Abstract

Techniques for traffic forwarding in a wireless relay system are disclosed. In one implementation, a method of wireless communication includes receiving, by a first network node, a cell resource configuration from a second network node by a first message, and performing, by the first network node, communications between a base station function of the first network node and a mobile device based on the cell resource configuration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This patent document generally relates to wireless communication. Background Technology

[0002] Mobile communication technology is driving the world towards an increasingly interconnected and networked society. The rapid growth and technological advancements in mobile communications have led to greater demands for capacity and connectivity. Other factors, such as energy consumption, device cost, spectrum efficiency, and latency, are also important for meeting the needs of various communication scenarios. Various technologies are being discussed, including new methods to provide higher service quality, longer battery life, and improved performance. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Among other things, this patent document describes techniques for service forwarding in wireless relay systems.

[0004] In one aspect, a method for data communication is disclosed. The method includes: a first network node receiving cell resource configuration from a second network node via a first message, and the first network node performing base station functions and communication between the first network node and a mobile device based on the cell resource configuration.

[0005] In another aspect, a method for data communication is disclosed. The method includes: receiving, by a second network node, cell-specific signaling or channel configuration used in a link between the first network node and a mobile device via a first message; and determining, by the second network node, resources to be used in a link between the second network node and the mobile terminal (MT) portion of the first network node based on the cell-specific signaling or channel configuration.

[0006] In another aspect, a method for data communication is disclosed. The method includes: a first node sending a first signaling message to a network connector, and the first node receiving a response message from the network connector.

[0007] In another example, a wireless communication device is disclosed, which includes a processor configured to implement the methods described above.

[0008] In another example, a computer storage medium is disclosed on which code for implementing the above methods is stored.

[0009] These and other aspects are described in this patent document. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 Examples of wireless communication systems based on some exemplary embodiments of the disclosed technology are shown.

[0011] Figure 2This is a block diagram representation of a portion of an apparatus based on some embodiments of the disclosed technology.

[0012] Figure 3 An example of a wireless access and backhaul architecture is shown.

[0013] Figure 4A This example scenario illustrates a single WAB-MT connection to a WAB donor node. Figure 4B An example scenario is shown where WAB-MT is dual-connected with two WAB donor nodes. Figure 4C An example scenario is shown where WAB-MT and WAB-gNB are connected to two different donor nodes.

[0014] Figure 5 An example network architecture including femtonodes is shown.

[0015] Figure 6 An example of next-generation (NG) routing via the Next Generation Application Protocol (NGAP) is shown.

[0016] Figure 7 Examples of wireless communication processes based on some exemplary embodiments of the disclosed technology are shown.

[0017] Figure 8 Another example of a wireless communication process based on some example embodiments of the disclosed technology is shown.

[0018] Figure 9 Another example of a wireless communication process based on some example embodiments of the disclosed technology is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The section headings used in this document are for ease of understanding only and do not limit the scope of the embodiments to the sections describing them. Furthermore, while embodiments are described with reference to 5G examples, the disclosed techniques can be applied to wireless systems using protocols other than 5G or 3GPP protocols.

[0020] Figure 1 An example of a wireless communication system (e.g., a Long Term Evolution (LTE), 5G, or NR cellular network) including a BS 120 and one or more user equipment (UE) devices 111, 112, and 113 is shown. In some embodiments, uplink transmissions (131, 132, 133) may include uplink control information (UCI), higher-layer signaling (e.g., UE assistance information or UE capabilities), or uplink information. In some embodiments, downlink transmissions (141, 142, 143) may include DCI or higher-layer signaling or downlink information. The UE may be, for example, a smartphone, tablet, mobile computer, machine-to-machine (M2M) device, terminal, mobile device, Internet of Things (IoT) device, etc.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a block diagram representation of a portion of an apparatus based on some embodiments of the disclosed technology. Apparatus 205, such as a network device, base station, or wireless device (or UE), may include processor electronics 210, such as a microprocessor implementing one or more technologies proposed in this document. Apparatus 205 may include transceiver electronics 215 for transmitting and / or receiving wireless signals via one or more communication interfaces, such as antenna 220. Apparatus 205 may include other communication interfaces for transmitting and receiving data. Apparatus 205 may include one or more memories (not explicitly shown) configured to store information such as data and / or instructions. In some implementations, processor electronics 210 may include at least a portion of transceiver electronics 215. In some embodiments, apparatus 205 is used to implement at least some of the disclosed technologies, modules, or functions.

[0022] Radio access and backhaul architectures, such as Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) or Radio Access Backhaul (WAB), support radio access and backhaul via NR (New Radio), enabling flexible and dense deployment of NR cells while reducing the need for wired transmission infrastructure.

[0023] In some embodiments, the disclosed techniques may be implemented to provide methods and systems for resource reuse at WAB nodes and for service forwarding via a gateway (GW) for femtonodes.

[0024] Figure 3 An example of a wireless access and backhaul architecture is shown.

[0025] Relay nodes (e.g., IAB or WAB nodes) can support access and backhaul via NR. The terminating node of the network-side NR backhaul is called the donor node, which represents a gNB with additional capabilities to support radio access and backhaul. Backhaul can occur via single hops or multiple hops. Figure 3 An example of a wireless access and backhaul architecture is shown in the diagram. Figure 3 In this configuration, the UE connects to the network via the WAB node. UE services between the UE and its users' plane functions (UPF) are forwarded via the UPF of the WAB node, the WAB donor node, and the optional MT (Mobile Terminal). In another example, the MT's UPF can be co-located with the WAB donor node.

[0026] WAB nodes support gNB functionality to provide NR access to UEs and terminate Xn / NG protocols (e.g., interfaces between NG-RAN nodes) to donor nodes, AMF (Access Management Function), and / or UPF. In addition to gNB functionality, relay nodes also support a subset of UE functions known as MT, including, for example, physical layer, Layer 2, Radio Resource Control (RRC), and Non-Access Stratum (NAS) functions, to connect to another WAB node or WAB donor node, and to connect to the core network.

[0027] Resource reuse Figure 4A This example scenario illustrates a single WAB-MT connection to a WAB donor node. Figure 4B An example scenario is shown where WAB-MT is dual-connected with two WAB donor nodes. Figure 4C An example scenario is shown where WAB-MT and WAB-gNB are connected to two different donor nodes. In some implementations, the term "WAB-MT" can be used to indicate the MT function of the WAB, and the term "WAB-gNB" can be used to indicate the gNB function of the WAB.

[0028] The following situations can be considered in R19 WAB: Scenario 1: WAB-MT has a single connection to a WAB donor node.

[0029] Scenario 2: WAB-MT with dual connections to two WAB donor nodes.

[0030] Scenario 3: WAB-MT performs a migration, with WAB-MT and WAB-gNB connected to two different donor nodes. For example, WAB-MT is served by the target donor node, while WAB-gNB is controlled by the source donor node.

[0031] Problem: If a WAB node's WAB-gNB and WAB-MT are subject to half-duplex constraints, then during the transmission / reception of another node, correct transmission / reception by one node cannot be guaranteed, and vice versa, for example, when operating at the same frequency. The question is how to achieve resource multiplexing between the WAB-MT and its co-located WAB-gNB. In some implementations, the term "half-duplex" can be used to describe a communication method that allows data to be transmitted in both directions, but only in one direction at a time.

[0032] Solution 1: Step 1: The WAB donor node sends cell resource configuration to the WAB node, for example via the Xn message.

[0033] In some implementations, cell resource configuration includes at least one of the following: resource configuration of gNB-DU (Distributed Unit) cells, resource configuration of neighboring cells, identifiers of neighboring cells, frequency information, transmission bandwidth, carrier list, and unavailable (NA) resource configuration of the serving cell for co-location of WAB-MT. Resource configuration includes at least one of the following: subcarrier spacing, downlink / uplink / flexible (DUF) transmission period, DUF timeslot configuration, hard / soft / unavailable (HSNA) transmission periodicity, HSNA timeslot configuration, resource block (RB) set configuration, and frequency domain HSNA configuration. Resource configuration includes frequency division duplex (FDD) uplink (UL) or FDD downlink (DL) or time division duplex (TDD) configuration.

[0034] Step 2: The WAB-gNB communicates with the UE based on the cell resource configuration received from the WAB donor node.

[0035] Solution 2: Step 1: The WAB node sends cell-specific signaling or channel configuration to the WAB donor node via RRC or Xn messages. In some implementations, the cell-specific signaling or channel configuration includes at least one of the following: Synchronization Signal Block (SSB) transmission configuration (STC), Random Access Channel (RACH) general configuration, Channel State Information (CSI) Reference Signal (CSI-RS) configuration, Scheduling Request (SR) configuration, Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) configuration SIB1, General Subcarrier Spacing (SCS), and multiplexing information (e.g., information about multiplexing with cells configured for co-configuring WAB-MT).

[0036] Step 2: The WAB donor node performs resource reuse based on cell-specific signaling or channel configuration received from the WAB node. For example, the WAB donor node treats these resources as hard resources and does not use these resources simultaneously on the link between the WAB donor node and WAB-MT, thereby achieving resource reuse at the WAB node while avoiding interference.

[0037] Solution 3: Step 1: The WAB node sends the STC configuration information of the WAB-gNB, or the duplex constraint information between the WAB-MT and the co-located WAB-gNB, to the WAB donor node via the Xn Application Protocol (XnAP) message. Alternatively, the WAB node indicates to the WAB donor node via XnAP whether frequency division multiplexing (FDM) is needed for enhanced multiplexing operations.

[0038] Step 2: The WAB donor node reuses resources based on the information received from the WAB node.

[0039] NG-C service forwarding of femtonodes Figure 5 An example network architecture including femtonodes is shown.

[0040] Problem: Femtonodes are primarily deployed in home or enterprise settings. Femtonodes have a very small coverage area, so a large number of 5G femtonodes should be scalable in this context. The question is how to scalably support NG connectivity for femtonodes.

[0041] Solution 1: The femtonode sends an NG message to the Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF). The femtonodes are connected to the gateway (GW) via Next Generation (NG) connections, and Next Generation Application Protocol (NGAP) signaling between the femtonodes and the AMF is forwarded via the GW.

[0042] Step 1: The femtonode sends a first NGAP message to the GW. Optionally, the first NGAP message includes a second NGAP message. The first NGAP message includes routing information. In some implementations, the routing information includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the target AMF, and the identifier of the source next-generation radio access network (NG RAN) node (e.g., the femtonode).

[0043] If the first NGAP message contains neither the second NGAP message nor the identifier of the target AMF, then the GW stores the mapping information between the identifier of the received source NG RAN node and the IP address of the node that sent the NGAP message.

[0044] Step 2: Optionally, the GW routes the message to the appropriate AMF based on the identifier of the target AMF. Optionally, the target AMF replies using the identifier of the source NG RAN node; for example, the target AMF includes the received identifier of the source NG RAN node as the identifier of the target NG RAN node in the reply NGAP message.

[0045] Solution 2: AMF sends NG messages to femtonodes Figure 6 An example of next-generation (NG) routing via the Next Generation Application Protocol (NGAP) is shown.

[0046] The femtonode connects to the gateway (GW) via NG connection, and NGAP signaling between the femtonode and AMF is forwarded via GW.

[0047] Step 1: The AMF sends a first NGAP message to the GW. Optionally, the first NGAP message includes a second NGAP message. The first NGAP message includes routing information. In some implementations, the routing information includes at least one of the following: the identifier of the target NG RAN node (e.g., a femtonode) and the identifier of the source AMF.

[0048] If the first NGAP message contains neither the second NGAP message nor the identifier of the target NG RAN node, the GW stores the mapping information between the received source AMF identifier and the IP address of the sending node of the NGAP message.

[0049] Step 2: Optionally, the GW routes the message to the appropriate NG RAN node based on the identifier of the target NG RAN node. Optionally, the target NG RAN node replies using the identifier of the source AMF; for example, the target NG RAN node includes the received source AMF identifier as the identifier of the target AMF in the reply NGAP message.

[0050] Figure 7 Examples of wireless communication processes based on some exemplary embodiments of the disclosed technology are shown.

[0051] In some implementations, the wireless communication process 700 may include, at 710, a first network node receiving cell resource configuration from a second network node via a first message, and at 720, the first network node performing base station functions and communication between the first network node and the mobile device based on the cell resource configuration.

[0052] Figure 8 Another example of a wireless communication process based on some example embodiments of the disclosed technology is shown.

[0053] In some implementations, the process 800 for wireless communication may include, at 810, the second network node receiving from the first network node via a first message cell-specific signaling or channel configuration used in the link between the first network node and the mobile device, and at 820, the second network node determining, based on the cell-specific signaling or channel configuration, the resources to be used in the link between the second network node and the mobile terminal (MT) portion of the first network node.

[0054] Figure 9 Another example of a wireless communication process based on some example embodiments of the disclosed technology is shown.

[0055] In some implementations, the process 900 for wireless communication may include, at 910, a first node sending a first signaling message to a network connector, and at 920, a first node receiving a response message from the network connector.

[0056] It should be understood that this document discloses techniques that can be implemented in various embodiments to determine downlink control information in a wireless network. The disclosed embodiments and other embodiments, modules, and functional operations described in this document can be implemented in digital electronic circuits, or in computer software, firmware, or hardware, including the structures disclosed in this document and their structural equivalents, or in a combination of one or more of them. The disclosed and other embodiments can be implemented as one or more computer program products, i.e., one or more computer program instruction modules encoded on a computer-readable medium for execution by or control of the operation of a data processing apparatus. The computer-readable medium can be a machine-readable storage device, a machine-readable storage substrate, a storage device, a composition of substances affecting machine-readable propagation signals, or one or more of these. The term "data processing apparatus" includes all means, devices, and machines for processing data, such as a programmable processor, a computer, or a plurality of processors or computers. In addition to hardware, the apparatus may also include code that creates an execution environment for the computer program in question, for example, code constituting processor firmware, a protocol stack, a database management system, an operating system, or a combination of one or more of these. A propagation signal is a man-made signal, such as an electrical, optical, or electromagnetic signal generated by a machine, which is generated to encode information for transmission to a suitable receiver device.

[0057] Computer programs (also known as programs, software, software applications, scripts, or code) can be written in any programming language, including compiled or interpreted languages, and can be deployed in any form, including as standalone programs or as modules, components, subroutines, or other units suited to a computing environment. A computer program does not necessarily correspond to a file in a file system. A program can be stored as part of a file containing other programs or data (e.g., one or more scripts stored in a markup language document), or as a single file dedicated to the program in question, or as multiple coordinating files (e.g., a file storing one or more modules, subroutines, or code sections). Computer programs can be deployed to execute on a single computer, located at a site, or distributed across multiple sites and interconnected via a communication network.

[0058] The processes and logic flows described in this document can be executed by one or more programmable processors, which execute one or more computer programs to perform functions by manipulating input data and generating outputs. The processes and logic flows can also be executed by dedicated logic circuits, and the devices can be implemented as dedicated logic circuits, such as FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays) or ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits).

[0059] For example, processors suitable for executing computer programs include general-purpose and special-purpose microprocessors, as well as any one or more processors in any type of digital computer. Typically, a processor receives instructions and data from read-only memory or random access memory, or both. The basic components of a computer are a processor for executing instructions and one or more storage devices for storing instructions and data. Typically, a computer will also include, or be operatively coupled to, receiving data from or forwarding data to one or more mass storage devices (e.g., magnetic disks, magneto-optical disks, or optical disks) for storing data, or both. However, a computer does not need to have such devices. Computer-readable media suitable for storing computer program instructions and data include all forms of non-volatile memory, media, and storage devices, such as semiconductor storage devices like EPROM, EEPROM, and flash memory devices; magnetic disks, such as internal hard disks or removable disks; magneto-optical disks; and CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs. The processor and memory may be supplemented or integrated within dedicated logic circuitry.

[0060] Some embodiments may preferably implement one or more of the following solutions listed in the terms format. The following terms are supported and further described in the above embodiments and in this document. As used in the following terms and claims, a wireless device may be a user equipment, a mobile station, or any other wireless terminal including a fixed node such as a base station. Network devices include base stations, which include next-generation node B (gNB), enhanced node B (eNB), or any other device performing as a base station.

[0061] Clause 1. A wireless communication method, comprising: receiving cell resource configuration from a second network node via a first message by a first network node; and performing base station functions of the first network node and communication between the first network node and a mobile device based on the cell resource configuration.

[0062] The methods of Clause 2 and Clause 1, wherein the first network node is a Radio Access Backhaul (WAB) node, the second network node is a WAB donor node, and the mobile device is a User Equipment (UE).

[0063] The methods in Clause 3 and Clause 2, wherein the WAB node also includes mobile terminal (MT) functionality.

[0064] The methods of Clause 4 and Clause 1, wherein the first message includes the Xn message.

[0065] The method of any one of Clauses 5 and 1 to 4, wherein the cell resource configuration includes at least one of the following: resource configuration of gNB distributed unit (gNB-DU) cell; resource configuration of neighboring cells; identification of neighboring cells; frequency information; transmission bandwidth; carrier list; or resource configuration of serving cell for co-location of wireless access and backhaul mobile terminal (WAB-MT).

[0066] Clause 6. A method of wireless communication, comprising: receiving, by a second network node, cell-specific signaling or channel configuration for use in a link between the first network node and a mobile device via a first message; and determining, by the second network node, resources to be used in a link between the second network node and a mobile terminal (MT) portion of the first network node based on the cell-specific signaling or channel configuration.

[0067] The methods in Clauses 7 and 6, wherein the first network node is a Radio Access Backhaul (WAB) node, the second network node is a WAB donor node, and the mobile device is a User Equipment (UE).

[0068] The methods of Clause 8 and Clause 6, wherein the first message includes at least one of a Radio Resource Control (RRC) message or an Xn message.

[0069] The method of any one of Clauses 9 and 6 to 8, wherein the cell-specific signaling or channel configuration includes at least one of the following: Synchronization Signal Block (SSB) transmission configuration (STC), Random Access Channel (RACH) general configuration, Channel State Information (CSI) Reference Signal (CSI-RS) configuration, Scheduling Request (SR) configuration, Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) configuration SIB1, General Subcarrier Spacing (SCS), and multiplexing information.

[0070] Clause 10. A method of wireless communication, comprising: sending a first signaling message from a first node to a network connector; and receiving a response message from the network connector by the first node.

[0071] The methods of Clause 11 and Clause 10, wherein the first node is a femtonode and the network connector is a gateway connecting the femtonode and the Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF).

[0072] The methods of Clause 12 and Clause 11, wherein the first signaling message includes a first Next Generation Application Protocol (NGAP) signaling message.

[0073] The methods of Clause 13 and Clause 12, wherein the first NGAP signaling message includes the second NGAP signaling message.

[0074] The methods of Clause 14 and Clause 11, wherein the first signaling message includes routing information, the routing information including at least one of the identifier of the target access and mobility management function (AMF) or the identifier of the source next-generation radio access network (NG RAN) node.

[0075] The methods in Clauses 15 and 14, wherein the target AMF sends an NGAP response message, the NGAP response message including the identifier of the source NG-RAN node as the identifier of the target NG RAN node of the NGAP response message.

[0076] The methods of Clause 16 and Clause 10, wherein the first node is the Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) and the network connector is a gateway connecting the AMF and the femtonode.

[0077] The methods of Clauses 17 and 16, wherein the first signaling message includes a first Next Generation Application Protocol (NGAP) signaling message.

[0078] The methods of Clause 18 and Clause 17, wherein the first NGAP signaling message includes the second NGAP signaling message.

[0079] The methods of Clauses 19 and 16, wherein the first signaling message includes routing information, which includes at least one of the identifier of the target next-generation radio access network (NG RAN) node or the identifier of the source AMF.

[0080] The methods in Clauses 20 and 19, wherein the target NG RAN node is a femtonode.

[0081] The methods in Clauses 21 and 19, wherein the target NG RAN node sends an NGAP response message, the NGAP response message including the identifier of the source AMF as the identifier of the target AMF of the NGAP response message.

[0082] Clause 22. An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising a processor configured to perform the method of any one of Clauses 1 to 21.

[0083] Clause 23. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having code stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, causes the processor to implement the methods of any one of Clauses 1 to 21.

[0084] Some embodiments described herein are set within a general context of methods or processes. In one embodiment, these methods or processes can be implemented by a computer program product contained in a computer-readable medium, including computer-executable instructions, such as program code, that are executed by a computer in a networked environment. The computer-readable medium can include removable and non-removable storage devices, including but not limited to read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), optical disc (CD), digital versatile optical disc (DVD), etc. Therefore, the computer-readable medium can include non-transitory storage media. Typically, program modules can include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, etc., that perform a specific task or implement a specific abstract data type. Computer or processor-executable instructions, associated data structures, and program modules represent examples of program code for performing steps of the methods disclosed herein. A particular sequence of such executable instructions or associated data structures represents examples of corresponding actions for implementing the functionality described in these steps or processes.

[0085] Some of the disclosed embodiments can be implemented as devices or modules using hardware circuitry, software, or a combination thereof. For example, hardware circuitry implementations may include discrete analog and / or digital components, such as those integrated as part of a printed circuit board. Alternatively or additionally, the disclosed components or modules may be implemented as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and / or field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) devices. Some implementations may additionally or alternatively include a digital signal processor (DSP), which is a special-purpose microprocessor with an architecture optimized for the operational requirements of digital signal processing related to the disclosed functions of this application. Similarly, various components or sub-components within each module can be implemented using software, hardware, or firmware. Connectivity between modules and / or components within modules can be provided using any of the connection methods and media known in the art, including but not limited to communication over the Internet, wired, or wireless networks using appropriate protocols.

[0086] While this document contains numerous details, these details should not be construed as limiting the scope of the claimed invention or any potentially claimed content, but rather as descriptions of features specific to particular embodiments. Certain features described in this document within the context of individual embodiments may also be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features described within the context of a single embodiment may also be implemented individually or in any suitable sub-combination in multiple embodiments. Furthermore, although the foregoing features may be described as functioning in certain combinations, or even originally claimed in this way, in some cases one or more features from the claimed combination may be removed, and the claimed combination may refer to a sub-combination or a variation of the sub-combination. Similarly, although operations are depicted in a specific order in the drawings, this should not be construed as requiring these operations to be performed in the specific sequence or order shown, or requiring all of the shown operations to achieve the desired result.

[0087] Only a few implementations and examples are described, and other implementations, enhancements and variations may be made based on what is described and shown in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A method for wireless communication, comprising: The first network node receives the cell resource configuration from the second network node via a first message; as well as The first network node performs base station functions and communicates with mobile devices based on the cell resource configuration.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The first network node is a Radio Access Backhaul (WAB) node, the second network node is a WAB donor node, and the mobile device is a User Equipment (UE).

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein, The WAB node also includes mobile terminal (MT) functionality.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The first message includes the Xn message.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The cell resource configuration includes at least one of the following: resource configuration of gNB distributed unit (gNB-DU) cells; resource configuration of neighboring cells; identifiers of neighboring cells; frequency information; transmission bandwidth; carrier list; or resource configuration of the serving cell for co-location of wireless access and backhaul mobile terminals (WAB-MT).

6. A method for wireless communication, comprising: The second network node receives, via a first message, cell-specific signaling or channel configuration used in the link between the first network node and the mobile device from the first network node; as well as The second network node determines the resources to be used in the link between the second network node and the mobile terminal (MT) portion of the first network node based on the cell-specific signaling or channel configuration.

7. The method according to claim 6, wherein, The first network node is a Radio Access Backhaul (WAB) node, the second network node is a WAB donor node, and the mobile device is a User Equipment (UE).

8. The method according to claim 6, wherein, The first message includes at least one of a Radio Resource Control (RRC) message or an Xn message.

9. The method according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein, The cell-specific signaling or channel configuration includes at least one of the following: Synchronization Signal Block (SSB) Transmission Configuration (STC), Random Access Channel (RACH) General Configuration, Channel State Information (CSI) Reference Signal (CSI-RS) Configuration, Scheduling Request (SR) Configuration, Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) Configuration SIB1, General Subcarrier Spacing (SCS), and Multiplexing Information.

10. A method for wireless communication, comprising: The first node sends the first signaling message to the network connector; as well as The first node receives a response message from the network connector.

11. The method according to claim 10, wherein, The first node is a femtonode, and the network connector is a gateway connecting the femtonode and the Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF).

12. The method according to claim 11, wherein, The first signaling message includes a first Next Generation Application Protocol (NGAP) signaling message.

13. The method according to claim 12, wherein, The first NGAP signaling message includes the second NGAP signaling message.

14. The method according to claim 11, wherein, The first signaling message includes routing information, which includes at least one of the identifier of the target access and mobility management function (AMF) or the identifier of the source next-generation radio access network (NG RAN) node.

15. The method according to claim 14, wherein, The target AMF sends an NGAP response message, which includes the identifier of the source NG-RAN node as the identifier of the target NG RAN node in the NGAP response message.

16. The method of claim 10, wherein, The first node is an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), and the network connector is a gateway connecting the AMF and the femtonode.

17. The method according to claim 16, wherein, The first signaling message includes a first Next Generation Application Protocol (NGAP) signaling message.

18. The method according to claim 17, wherein, The first NGAP signaling message includes the second NGAP signaling message.

19. The method of claim 16, wherein, The first signaling message includes routing information, which includes at least one of the identifier of the target next-generation radio access network (NG RAN) node or the identifier of the source AMF.

20. The method according to claim 19, wherein, The target NG RAN node is the femtonode.

21. The method according to claim 19, wherein, The target NG RAN node sends an NGAP response message, which includes the identifier of the source AMF as the identifier of the target AMF in the NGAP response message.

22. An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising a processor configured to perform the method of any one of claims 1 to 21.

23. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having code stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, causes the processor to implement the method of any one of claims 1 to 21.

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