4G LTE
EMERGING TRENDS
IP CONVERGENCE & IMS
TECHNOLOGY FOR BUSINESS
UMTS/HSPA+
WIRELESS LANDSCAPE
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UMTS allows operators to provide higher data rates and more capacity in their networks. This unique mentoring workshop delves deep into the behavior of UMTS in real-world environments, providing insights into the symptoms and possible causes of field performance issues. UMTS RF Optimization Mentoring is divided into three Instructor Led sessions, which include all aspects of UMTS. This second workshop allows the participants to gain in-depth knowledge of the R99 and HSPA packet-switched (PS) data. This knowledge transfer is obtained by allowing participants to gain hands-on experience using market-specific tools, drive data, counters, and vendor OSS tools. During the R99 and HSPA PS modules, the students will gain a practical understanding of the vendor’s algorithms, parameters and counters related to R99 PS channel switching, HSDPA, and HSUPA. Special Note: Market-specific network, configuration data, as well as statistical reports are needed three weeks prior to the course to deliver maximum value for the attendees.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, the student will be able to: • Describe vendor-specific algorithms related to R99 packet-switched data (e.g., channel switching, and state changes) • Utilize market-specific tools to plots throughput, and assess coverage and containment issues affecting packet-switched performance • Discuss HSDPA and HSUPA technology, and be familiar with vendor-specific implementation • Evaluate network statistics (counters) to assess cell throughput performance, shared resource utilization, as well as target cells with potential performance issues • Identify HSDPA and HSUPA performance issues related to RF coverage using market-specific post processing tools • Corroborate RF issues with a market propagation tool and recommend corrective action • Utilize vendor OSS tools (e.g., UE and cell traces, event data, and reported measurements) to troubleshoot the root cause of packet-switched performance issues, and suggest corrective actions
Intended Audience
This in-depth mentoring program is intended for wireless network operators, particularly RF professionals involved in cell planning and design, system design, RF engineering, and RF mentoring.
Suggested Prerequisites
• Vendor training as appropriate • Mastering UMTS Radio Protocols and Signaling (Instructor Led) • Mastering HSPA Protocols and Signaling (Instructor Led) • UMTS (WCDMA) RF Optimization Mentoring Workshop 1 (Instructor Led)
Course Length
5 Days Instructor Led
Course Outlines / Knowledge Knuggets
6. Packet Switched Data Performance 6.1. Vendor specific R99 PS parameters 6.2. Vendor specific R99 PS algorithms 6.3. Throughput efficiency 6.4. Performance and capacity tradeoffs 6.5. Workshop using counters 7. HSDPA Technology and Performance 7.1. HSDPA overview 7.2. HSDPA performance issues 7.3. Key plots for assessing HSDPA performance 7.4. Vendor specific parameters and algorithms related to HSDPA 7.5. Workshop using post processing tool 7.6. Workshop using OSS tools 7.7. Workshop using counters 8. HSUPA Technology and Performance 8.1. HSUPA overview 8.2. HSUPA performance issues 8.3. Key plots for assessing HSUPA performance 8.4. Vendor specific parameters and algorithms related to HSUPA 8.5. Workshop using post processing tool 8.6. Workshop using OSS tools 8.7. Workshop using counters 9. Inter Frequency and IRAT Handover 9.1. Idle/connected IFHO and IRAT overview 9.2. Vendor specific Parameters and Algorithms related to IFHO and IRAT 9.3. 2G and 3G core network issues 9.4. Performance impacts related to parameters 9.5. Workshop using post processing tool 9.6. Workshop using OSS tools 9.7. Workshop using counters 10. Radio Capacity Optimization 10.1. Overview of limited resources 10.2. Code vs. Power limited networks 10.3. Capacity versus quality impacts 10.4. Method for determining system capacity 10.5. Soft Handover Factor analysis using Vendor Specific counters 10.6. Workshop using vendor specific reports, counters, and traces
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- Self-paced, animated, and interactive- $150/each course for 6 month license- Immediate online access upon purchase- Flexible way to take training at any hour- Online training transcript available