NextGen RAN (NG-RAN)
NG-RAN is the 5G radio access network, made up of gNBs and upgraded LTE base stations that connect to the 5G Core.
What is NextGen RAN (NG-RAN)?
NG-RAN can contain 5G gNBs as well as "ng-eNBs", which are LTE base stations upgraded to connect to the 5G Core. Base stations connect to each other over the Xn interface and to the core over the NG interface.