Theses and Dissertations
ORCID
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9069-7183
Advisor
Marojevic, Vuk
Committee Member
Jones, Bryan
Committee Member
Diao, Junming
Date of Degree
5-16-2025
Original embargo terms
Embargo 6 months
Document Type
Graduate Thesis - Open Access
Major
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Degree Name
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
James Worth Bagley College of Engineering
Department
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Abstract
The evolution of 5G networks has introduced new opportunities for high-speed, low-latency wireless communication, supporting a wide range of applications from industrial automation to secure data transmission. However, as 5G networks become more complex, ensuring security and maintaining optimal performance present significant challenges. This thesis explores the development of a 5G testbed using Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) and open-source platforms to analyze signal behavior, security implementations, and performance. The testbed, built with the open source srsRAN software library and widely available SDR hardware, serves as a controlled environment for studying 5G communications security features and innovations. To evaluate transmission characteristics, in-phase/quadrature (IQ) samples and key performance indicators such as power distribution, spectral efficiency, and transmission behavior are analyzed using Keysight’s WaveJudge software and visualization features. Through extensive experimentation, this research provides insights into how different security implementations and transmission techniques influence network behavior. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of secure communication in next-generation wireless networks and offer a flexible framework for testing future 5G security enhancements.
Sponsorship (Optional)
This work was supported in part by NSF and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD) – Research and Engineering, under Grant ITE2326898 the Office of Naval Research under Award No. N00014-23-1-2808, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under Award No. 28-60-IF012.
Recommended Citation
Shaik, Mohammed Saleh, "Design and evaluation of a 5G testbed: Analyzing security solutions, IQ sample management, and performance visualization" (2025). Theses and Dissertations. 6577.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/6577
