Diameter Protocol Basics
by Diameter protocol is an AAA(Authentication, Authorization and Accounting) protocol vastly used in core network nodes in 3G and LTE architecture. Diameter protocol evolved from RADIUS Protocol with additional functionalities in multiple aspects. Diameter protocol is defined by IETF and is known as Diameter Base Protocol (RFC 6733 (older one RF 3588)) which provides framework for applications like network access, IP mobility etc. Diameter Applications extend the Diameter base protocol by adding new AVP’s, commands etc to provide extended functionalities.