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X2AP

X2 Application Protocol

InterfaceIntroduced Rel-8

Definition

The signaling protocol over the X2 interface between neighboring eNodeBs, used for handover preparation and interference coordination.

Evolution Across Releases

  • Defined in Rel-8; evolved into XnAP for inter-gNodeB signaling in NR (Rel-15).

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