4G LTE
EMERGING TRENDS
IP CONVERGENCE & IMS
TECHNOLOGY FOR BUSINESS
UMTS/HSPA+
WIRELESS LANDSCAPE
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A good understanding of wireless networks and IP convergence concepts is an essential building block for those in the wireless communication industry. This course provides a very good conceptual understanding of the architecture, leading technologies and operations of 2G/3G/4G wireless and converged IP networks. The course demystifies the terminology and acronyms commonly used in the wireless industry and helps new hires understand the dependencies and interactions with other parts of the network. The course begins with a “Big Picture” of communications networks and then focuses on 2G/3G wireless technologies, services and operations. Participants will learn functions of components like HLR, MSC/VLR, BSC/RNC, BTS/Node B, PDSN/FA, Home Agent, AAA, BSSM/OMC and operations of services like SMS, MMS, CAMEL/WIN, VPN, email and others.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, the student will be able to: • List and classify various wireless technologies • Sketch the wireless technology landscape from 1G to 4G • Sketch the wireless network and IP convergence architecture • Describe key features, benefits and evolution path for: - CDMA (1x) and 1xEV-DO (Rev 0 & Rev A) - GSM/GPRS/EDGE UMTS/HSPA - HSPA+, LTE and WiMAX - Wi-Fi and Bluetooth • Differentiate between CDMA, GSM, WCDMA and OFDMA • Compare mobility protocols – GSM-MAP, GTP, and Mobile IP • Sketch the technology path for leading carriers in the world • Explain the wireless network operations including registration/ location update, network acquisition, voice and data call setup, handovers and roaming • Sketch the VoIP and IMS architecture • Show end-to-end email, VPN and other data call scenarios • Explain indoor and seamless solutions GAN/UMA and Femto • Identify the need and driving forces for 3.5G and 4G • Explain key building blocks of 4G technologies • List and classify different mobile broadcast technologies
Intended Audience
The course is for participants with little or no wireless knowledge. The diverse nature of this course makes it suitable for beginners in various organizations, including those in procurement, IT, project management, sales, marketing, finance, system design, system test, systems and network engineering, product planning, management, support and operations.
Suggested Prerequisites
• A general understanding of telecommunications and Internet Protocol (IP) is recommended but not essential
Course Length
5 Days Instructor Led
Course Outlines / Knowledge Knuggets
1. Prologue: Wireless and IPC Landscape 1.1. Wireless technologies: 1.1.1. Cellular, LAN, PAN, etc. 1.2. Shift in wireless from 1G to 4G 1.3. What’s inside a network? 1.4. IP convergence and wireless 2. 3GPP: GSM/EGPRS/UMTS/HSPA 2.1. Network architecture 2.2. Capabilities, benefits and challenges 2.3. Radio technologies – GSM/WCDMA 2.4. Life of a mobile: operations 2.4.1. Network acquisition 2.4.2. Voice and data call setup 2.4.3. Mobility handoff and roaming 3. 3GPP2: CDMA2000 (1x) and 1xEV-DO 3.1. Network architecture 3.2. Capabilities, benefits and challenges 3.3. Radio technologies 3.4. Life of a mobile: operations 3.4.1. Network acquisition 3.4.2. Voice and data call setup 3.4.3. Mobility handoff and roaming 4. Voice and Data Services in 3G/4G Networks 4.1. Regulatory – E911, CALEA, etc. 4.2. Enterprise services – VPN, Email, etc. 4.3. Video and VoIP/IMS/MMD 4.4. End-to-end call/session setup 4.5. Broadcast services over wireless 5. 3.5G and 4G Technologies and Networks 5.1. Capabilities, features and benefits of the following: 5.1.1. HSPA+ 5.1.2. LTE 5.1.3. WiMAX 5.2. OFDMA technology 5.3. MIMO – What and why? 5.4. 4G network architecture - All IP networks 5.5. Seamless mobility and inter-technology mobility 6. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Essentials 6.1. Evolution for 802.11 and 802.15 family 6.2. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radio technologies 6.3. Capabilities, benefits and challenges 6.4. UMA/GAN and “Smart Wi-Fi” 6.5. 802.11n
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