AWS Private 5GAWS labs step by step

 

1. Create a VPC with a Private 5G Subnet

• Navigate to VPC Console: In the AWS Management Console, search for "VPC" and select the service.
• Create VPC: Click "Create VPC".
• Configure VPC:
  • Name: Provide a meaningful name.
  • CIDR block: Choose a suitable CIDR block for your VPC.
• Create VPC: Click "Create VPC".
• Create Subnet:
  Create a private subnet within the VPC, specifying the CIDR block range for the Private 5G network.

AWS VPC Console showing the creation of a VPC and subnet

2. Create a Private 5G Network

• Navigate to AWS Private 5G Console: In the AWS Management Console, search for "Private 5G" and select the service.
• Create Network: Click "Create network".
• Configure Network:
  • Name: Provide a meaningful name.
  • VPC: Select the VPC created in step 1.
  • Subnet: Select the private subnet created in step 1.
  • Network configuration: Configure network settings (e.g., IP address range, DNS settings).
• Create Network: Click "Create network".

AWS Private 5G Console showing the creation of a network

3. Create a Private 5G Device

• Select Network: Choose the newly created network.
• Create Device: Click "Create device".
• Configure Device:
  • Name: Provide a meaningful name.
  • Device type: Choose the appropriate device type (e.g., UE, ENB).
  • Configuration: Configure device settings (e.g., IP address, security credentials).
• Create Device: Click "Create device".

AWS Private 5G Console showing the creation of a device

4. Deploy and Configure Private 5G Hardware

• Deploy Hardware: Deploy the physical Private 5G hardware (e.g., UE, ENB) in your on-premises environment.
• Configure Hardware: Configure the hardware to connect to the AWS Private 5G network.

physical Private 5G hardware

5. Test the Network

• Connect Devices: Connect your devices (e.g., smartphones, laptops) to the Private 5G network.
• Test Connectivity: Test network connectivity and performance.

devices connected to the Private 5G network

6. Additional Considerations

• Licensing: Ensure you have the necessary licenses for Private 5G technology.
• Security: Implement appropriate security measures to protect your Private 5G network.
• Integration: Integrate your Private 5G network with other AWS services (e.g., IoT, EC2).
• Monitoring: Monitor network performance and usage.