4G LTE
EMERGING TRENDS
IP CONVERGENCE & IMS
TECHNOLOGY FOR BUSINESS
UMTS/HSPA+
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NEW: Instant online access with every eLearning purchase This course provides a fundamental understanding of HSPA+ protocols and signaling features defined in Release 7 up to Release 9. HSPA+ refers to the enhancements of the basic HSPA operation defined for Release 5 HSDPA and Release 6 HSUPA. HSPA+ focuses on layer one and layer two to improve the maximum data rate and to minimize the overhead for real-time sensitive services. The course first gives an overview of the main HSPA+ features and changes to the protocols and architecture. The signaling enhancements to the data session establishment procedures are then covered in detail along with providing details of session setup as well as mobility related signaling procedures for HSPA+. Focus then moves to key enhancements to support real-time services such as VoIP and associated QoS. The course concludes with a discussion of the key interworking topics between HSPA+ and 2.5G, other 3G, and 4G networks.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, the student will be able to: • List key HSPA+ features and the associated benefits • Identify the impact of HSPA+ on the network and the UE • Sketch the protocol reference model and key changes from HSPA • Explain new RRC connection establishment procedures • Identify the impact of HSPA+ on paging and mobility • Explain the impact of MIMO on data transfer • Sketch the data session establishment procedure for a high speed connection • Show how HSPA+ supports VoIP and associated QoS • Illustrate the basic steps of DL and UL data transfer • List key messages and parameters for HSPA+ operations • Show how HSPA+ interworks with other technologies such as GSM/GPRS, UMTS/HSPA and LTE
Intended Audience
This course is designed for service provider personnel involved in network planning, design, deployment, integration and operations.
Suggested Prerequisites
• Mastering HSPA Protocols and Signaling (Instructor Led) • HSPA+ Overview (R7) (eLearning)
Course Length
2 Days Instructor Led
Course Outlines / Knowledge Knuggets
1. HSPA+ Overview 1.1. Evolution of UMTS (R99 to R9) 1.2. HSPA+: Promises and challenges 1.3. Summary of key HSPA+ features and associated benefits 1.4. Impact of HSPA+ on UE and network 1.4.1. Network upgrades 1.4.2. UE categories and upgrades 2. HSPA Architecture/Protocols 2.1. Physical, MAC, RLC and RRC 2.2. HSPA+ channels 3. Signaling Enhancements for Key Features 3.1. Key messages and parameters for throughput enhancements 3.1.1. High-Order Modulation (HOM) 3.1.2. MIMO and transmit diversity 3.1.3. Layer 2 RLC/MAC 3.1.4. Dual Cell Signaling 3.1.5. F-DPCH enhancements 3.2. Key messages and parameters for reduction in latency and power 3.2.1. DTX/DRX 3.2.2. Enhanced CELL_FACH 4. Call Setup Signaling 4.1. RRC connection setup enhancements 4.2. Radio bearer setup enhancements 4.3. HSDPA channel assignments 4.4. HSUPA channel assignments 4.5. HSPA+ configuration 5. Paging Procedures Mobility Management Signaling 5.1. Mobility management (active and idle) 5.2. Handover and sector switching 5.3. Paging procedures 6. Basic DL and UL Traffic Operations 6.1. Overall DL data transfer (with and without MIMO) 6.1.1. Without HS-SCCH 6.1.2. With HS-SCCH 6.2. CPICH enhancements 6.3. CQI enhancements (CQI Types A and B) 6.4. Overall UL data transfer 7. DL Traffic Operations with MIMO 7.1. Overall DL data transfer with MIMO 7.2. CQI reporting 7.3. Node B scheduler 8. VoIP in HSPA+ 8.1. Benefits of VoIP on HSPA+ 8.2. CS Voice over HSPA 8.3. HSPA+ enhancements for VoIP 8.4. End-to-end call setup 8.4.1. Configuration for VoIP 8.5. QoS in HSPA+ 8.6. Mobility scenarios (PS to CS) 9. Signaling for HSPA+ Interworking 9.1. Carrier sharing vs. Multiple carriers 9.2. Interworking 9.2.1. 2.5G 9.2.2. HSPA 9.2.3. LTE 9.2.4. Centralized architecture 9.2.5. Direct tunnel architecture
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