lte training award catalog 2012 2nd ed 4g

2012 CATALOG - 4G CURRICULUMTECHNOLOGY TRAINING

4G HSPA+ LTE EPC LTE-ADVANCED TD-LTE VoLTE CLOUD COMPUTING M2M UCC IP CONVERGENCE IPv6 MPLS IMS

2nd EDITION

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C E L E B R A T I N G

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MobilewirelessnetworksareevolvingatarapidpacetoofferfasterandmoreefficientInternetconnectivityandadvancedmultimediacommunications.Data rates over 1 Mbps are quite feasible in various 3G wireless networks such as 1xEV-DO and UMTS (HSPA). Network operators, service providers, and equipment vendors are faced with major decisions to position themselves for the future. True capabilities, current deployment status, and potential commercial impact of the many emerging technologies and standards are being debated.

The next wave of wireless technologies will provide over 100 Mbps data rates using a new OFDM radio interface, multiple antenna techniques and an IP-based distributed network architecture. A thorough understanding of the fundamental changes introduced by these emerging technologies, as well as the resulting opportunities and challenges, is a must for wireless professionals.

About the CurriculumAward Solutions’ Emerging Trends curriculum focuses on technologies on the horizon. In this curriculum, we answer questions like what new technologies will emerge as candidates for next generation wireless networks, what are the candidates for 4G cellular wireless systems, do 4G technologies like LTE and WiMAX compete or complement 3G networks? The focus is on enabling technologies for wireless multimedia and the new wireless multimedia services that are expected to play a key role in the future wireless environment. In addition, recent standardization, research and industry activities are addressed.

Self-paced eLearning CoursesOverview of OFDMMultiple Antenna Techniques

Instructor Led CoursesOFDM and MIMO Fundamentals

Emerging Trends

Multiple Antenna Techniques eLearning Course


v3.0

Overview of OFDM eLearning | Average Duration: 2 Hours | Course Number: TRND103

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) is a transmission technique used to achieve very high data rates. OFDM is the technology of choice for all major wireless systems including Wireless LAN – 802.11, WiMAX – 802.16, digital audio/video broadcast systems such as Digital Video Broadcast – Handheld (DVB-H), Media FLO, and the air interface evolution of 3G Wireless systems based on 3GPP and 3GPP2. OFDM facilitates higher data rates over a wireless medium, which is very exciting to wireless operators who are eager to deploy multimedia rich Internet content over a wireless medium with seamless access anywhere, anytime. This course describes key OFDM concepts and terminology. It explains the challenges of radio propagation and describes how OFDM overcomes these challenges to offer high data rates in a spectrally efficient manner, and steps through the key OFDM operations in an end-to-end transmission. Intended Audience This is a technical course, primarily intended for those in system design, system integration and test, systems engineering, network engineering, operations, and support. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Walk through the evolution of radio technologies • Describe the evolution and applications of OFDM • List the key attributes of OFDM and understand the frequency

domain orthogonality • Define various terms used in OFDM-based systems • Describe the challenges of radio propagation and how OFDM

overcome these challenges • Describe the key operation of cyclic prefix, FFT and IFFT • List the basic transmitter and receiver components in an OFDM

system • Step through the typical operations of an end-to-end data

transmission in an OFDM-based system

Knowledge Knuggets 1. Introduction

1.1. Evolution of radio technologies 1.2. Concepts of FDMA, TDMA, CDMA 1.3. Need for OFDM for high data rates

2. Principles of OFDM 2.1. Key attributes of OFDM 2.2. Frequency domain orthogonality 2.3. Time and frequency domain views

3. OFDM Basics 3.1. Carrier and subcarrier 3.2. Modulation and OFDM symbol 3.3. Subcarrier spacing 3.4. Guard period and cyclic prefix

4. Radio Propagation 4.1. Multipath and doppler shift 4.2. Inter Symbol Interference (ISI) 4.3. Guard Time 4.4. Inter Carrier Interference (ICI) 4.5. Cyclic prefix and pilots

5. Fourier Transform 5.1. Motivation for using Fourier

Transforms in OFDM systems 5.2. Concept of Fourier Transform 5.3. Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) 5.4. Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) 5.5. Implementation

6. End-to-End Transmission

6.1. Transmitter and receiver components

6.2. OFDM operations 7. Summary

Put It All Together Assess the knowledge of the participant based on the objectives of the course


v2.0

Multiple Antenna Techniques eLearning | Average Duration: 3 Hours | Course Number: TRND104

Advanced multiple antenna technologies enable emerging 4G cellular technologies to achieve superior data rates over the air interface (e.g., in excess of 100 Mbps). While 4G networks utilize an efficient multiple access technique called Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), OFDMA on its own cannot deliver the expected superior throughput in 4G systems. Multiple antenna techniques play a critical role in increasing spectral efficiency. This course provides fundamental knowledge of numerous multiple antenna techniques that will be an integral part of emerging radio access standards. The antenna basics are explained, along with typical antenna configurations in commercial cellular deployments. Major antenna techniques are covered in the course, providing a strong foundation for advanced antenna technologies. Intended Audience This course is intended for those seeking a fundamental understanding of how various multiple antenna techniques work. This includes those in a design, test, systems engineering, sales engineering, network engineering, or verification role. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Outline key benefits and challenges of multiple antenna techniques • Provide examples of various types of multiple antenna techniques • Explain transmit and receive diversity techniques such as Space

Time Coding (STC) and antenna grouping • Contrast a switched-beam system with an adaptive beamforming

technique • Describe MIMO spatial multiplexing techniques • Discuss the implementation of SDMA • Give examples of the multiple antenna techniques defined in

emerging 4G cellular networks

Suggested Prerequisites • Overview of 3G Wireless Networks (eLearning)

Complementary Courses

• Overview of OFDM (eLearning)

Knowledge Knuggets 1. Introduction to Antenna Techniques

1.1. Antenna basics: Transmit and receive operation, antenna parameters, and antenna gain characteristics

1.2. Motivation for advanced antenna techniques

1.3. Example of antenna configurations: Omni and sectorized systems, 1 transmit and 1 receive antenna, 1 transmit and 2 receive antennas with space and polarization diversity

1.4. Summary of multiple antenna techniques, including advantages and challenges

2. Transmit and Receive Diversity Techniques 2.1. Basic techniques (space, time, and

frequency) 2.2. Advanced transmit diversity

techniques including STC, frequency/space, and antenna grouping/selection

2.3. Receive diversity 3. Beamforming Techniques

3.1. Construction of a beam 3.2. Transmit and receive beamforming 3.3. Switched-beam system 3.4. Adaptive beamforming system 3.5. Benefits and challenges of

beamforming

4. MIMO - Spatial Multiplexing

4.1. Basics of spatial multiplexing 4.2. Horizontal and vertical encoding,

single-code word and multi-code word

4.3. MIMO transmitter and receiver examples

4.4. Closed-loop MIMO (MIMO + precoding)

4.5. Collaborative spatial multiplexing 4.6. Benefits and challenges of MIMO-

SM

5. Summary



v1.0

OFDM and MIMO Fundamentals Instructor Led | Duration: 1 Day

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) and multiple antenna techniques facilitate very high data rates over a wireless medium. This is very exciting for wireless operators eager to deploy multimedia rich Internet content with seamless access anywhere at any time. This course introduces the fundamental concepts of OFDM/OFDMA systems and major multiple antenna techniques. OFDM topics discussed in the course include orthogonality, types of subcarriers, the challenges of radio propagation and OFDM-based solutions along with scalability and resource allocation strategies for downlink and uplink. This course steps through the key OFDM/OFDMA operations in an over-the-air transmission. This course also discusses key concepts of multiple antenna techniques such as transmit diversity, MIMO, and beamforming. Air interface operations for various multiple antenna techniques are summarized. Intended Audience This course is designed for those seeking an understanding of concepts related to OFDM/OFDMA and antenna techniques. This includes those in product management, design, development, test, system engineering of wireless networks. This is also beneficial to the advanced technology engineers of wireless service providers. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Walk through the evolution of radio technologies • Describe the concepts of OFDM and OFDMA • Outline the challenges of radio propagation and how OFDM

overcomes these challenges • Step through various operations of OFDM/OFDMA-based systems • Give examples of key multiple antenna techniques • Explain the overall data transmission process using multiple

antenna techniques Suggested Prerequisites

• Solid background in a 3G wireless technology

Course Outline 1. Beyond 3G: An Overview

1.1. Evolution of radio technologies 1.2. Concepts of FDMA, TDMA and CDMA 1.3. OFDM/OFDMA 1.4. Multiple antenna techniques

2. OFDM and OFDMA Fundamentals 2.1. OFDM: Definition 2.2. Time and frequency domain views 2.3. Subcarrier types 2.4. IS I and cyclic prefix/extension 2.5. IFFT and FFT 2.6. Transmitter/receiver processing 2.7. OFDMA and scalable OFDMA 2.8. OFDMA frame structure 2.9. OFDMA resource allocation

3. OFDM/OFDMA System Operations 3.1. Overview of device operations 3.2. System acquisition stage 3.3. DL and UL traffic operations 3.4. Handover 3.5. Power control

4. Multiple Antenna Techniques: Concepts 4.1. Motivation 4.2. Transmit and receive diversity 4.3. Beamforming 4.4. MIMO-spatial multiplexing 4.5. SDMA

5. Multiple Antenna Techniques:

Operations 5.1. Channel quality feedback 5.2. Scheduler operation 5.3. Data transmission 5.4. Hybrid ARQ


About the CurriculumAward Solutions’ LTE curriculum offers a suite of courses appropriate for all audiences - from executives requiring a quick overview to designers and developers seeking the details of the messages and parameters and also the rationale behind the current standards. It is also appropriate for wireless service providers seeking to understand the capability of the LTE network and ability to design and deploy LTE networks for optimized performance. The curriculum has been designed to address the needs of audiences with a GSM/UMTS background as well as a 1x/1xEV-DO background.

Self-paced eLearning CoursesWelcome to LTELTE OverviewLTE SAE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) OverviewLTE Air Interface Signaling Overview*Overview of IPv6 for LTE Networks *COMING SOON*VoLTE Overview *NEW

Instructor Led CoursesThe Road to LTE LTE EssentialsMastering LTEExploring IPv6 for LTE NetworksVoice and IMS in LTE-EPC NetworksExploring TD-LTEMastering LTE Air InterfaceMastering TD-LTE Air InterfaceLTE Protocols and SignalingLTE and 1x/1xEV-DO (eHRPD) InterworkingLTE and GSM/UMTS InterworkingLTE-EPC Networks and SignalingLTE-Advanced (R10) Technical OverviewLTERFPlanningandDesignCertificationWorkshopTD-LTERFPlanningandDesignCertificationWorkshop

LongTermEvolution(LTE)isanextgenerationwirelesstechnologybasedonOFDMandMIMO.LTEisdefinedasanevolutionpathforbothUMTS/HSPAand 1x/1xEV-DO networks. LTE provides much higher data rates (over 100 Mbps) to users while reducing the cost-per-bit for service providers. OFDM facilitates higher data rates in LTE. This is very exciting to wireless operators who are eager to deploy multimedia rich Internet content over a wireless medium with seamless access anywhere, at any time.

LTE

LTE Protocols and Signaling Instructor Led Course

Instructor Led Courses (continued)LTE-EPCPlanningandDesignCertificationWorkshopLTERANSignalingandOperationsCertification


v2.0

Welcome to LTE eLearning | Average Duration: 1 hour | Course Number: LTE_109

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is one of the choices for next generation broadband wireless networks and is defined by the 3GPP standards as an evolution to a variety of 3G wireless networks, including both UMTS and 1xEV-DO; its high data rates enable a wide range of advanced multimedia applications. This eLearning course offers a quick, high-level overview of LTE radio and Evolved Packet Core (EPC) networks. The key characteristics of the LTE air interface, access network and core network are defined, along with a review of the capabilities of the LTE user equipment (UE). The services expected to be supported on LTE networks are summarized, with special emphasis on voice solutions. Finally, important considerations for deploying LTE networks are laid out, including the ability to interwork with existing 3G networks. Intended Audience This course is an end-to-end overview of LTE networks, and is targeted for a broad audience. This includes those in sales, marketing, deployment, operations, and support groups. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Identify the motivations and goals for 4G networks • Summarize the basic concepts of LTE Air Interface • Sketch the high-level architectures of the evolved LTE Radio

network (E-UTRAN) and Evolved Packet Core (EPC) • Describe the different categories of LTE UE • Walk through a typical LTE call from power-up to service setup to

disconnect • Define the key services expected on LTE networks • Illustrate the interworking solutions for GSM/UMTS and 1x/1xEV-DO

networks • Explain the important factors to consider when deploying LTE

networks

Knowledge Knuggets 1. Motivations for 4G

1.1. 3G limitations 1.2. LTE goals and targets 1.3. 4G building blocks

2. LTE Network Architecture 2.1. LTE architecture goals 2.2. LTE network components

2.2.1. Evolved UTRAN (E-UTRAN) 2.2.2. Evolved Packet Core (EPC)

3. LTE Devices 3.1. Device categories 3.2. Role of SIM card

4. LTE Air Interface 4.1. Scalable bandwidth 4.2. Supported radio bands 4.3. OFDM/OFDMA concepts 4.4. Multiple antennas in LTE

5. LTE Services 5.1. Typical call setup sequence 5.2. Basic and enhanced services 5.3. Voice and SMS solutions 5.4. IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) 5.5. Policy and Charging Control (PCC)

6. LTE Deployment 6.1. Interworking with GSM/UMTS 6.2. Interworking with 1x/1xEV-DO 6.3. Deployment considerations 6.4. Backhaul options


v5.0

LTE Overview eLearning | Average Duration: 3 Hours | Course Number: LTE_102

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is one of the choices for next generation broadband wireless networks and is defined by the 3GPP standards as an evolution to a variety of 3G wireless networks such as UMTS and 1xEV-DO. Its high data rates enable advanced multimedia applications. This eLearning course offers a quick and concise overview of LTE networks and the OFDM-based air interface. The LTE network architecture, network interfaces and protocols, air interface and mobility aspects are covered to provide an end-to-end view of the network. A high-level glimpse into the life of an LTE User Equipment (UE) is provided by walking through various stages from power-up all the way to setting up an IP address and exchanging traffic. By the conclusion of this course, the student will understand what LTE offers, its network architecture, how it works, and potential applications and services. Intended Audience This course is an end-to-end overview of LTE networks, and is targeted for a broad audience. This includes those in design, test, sales, marketing, system engineering and deployment groups. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the state of wireless networks and trends for next generation wireless networks

• Sketch the System Architecture Evolution (SAE) for LTE and its interfaces

• Describe OFDM concepts and how it is used in LTE • Define the key features of the LTE air interface • Walk through the mobile device operations from power-up to service

setup • Explain how uplink and downlink traffic are handled in LTE networks • Walk through a high level service flow setup on an end-to-end basis • Explain deployment scenarios of LTE networks

Knowledge Knuggets 1. Setting the stage

1.1. Transition options to LTE 1.2. Trends for next generation wireless

networks 1.3. LTE network changes 1.4. LTE Air interface changes

2. LTE Network Architecture 2.1. System Architecture Evolution (SAE) 2.2. Network architecture and interfaces 2.3. SAE nodes and functions 2.4. E-UTRAN - eNodeB 2.5. Protocol stacks for network interfaces

3. LTE air interface 3.1. Shared radio channel concepts 3.2. OFDM/OFDMA, SOFDMA SC-FDMA

concepts 3.3. Protocol stack 3.4. Air interface channel structure 3.5. Channel characteristics

4. LTE UE operations 4.1. System acquisition 4.2. Synchronization 4.3. Initial access procedures 4.4. Data service setup

5. LTE Traffic handling 5.1. Downlink traffic handling 5.2. Uplink traffic handling

6. LTE Mobility 6.1. Cell selection/reselection 6.2. Handover

7. Deployment

7.1. Typical LTE deployment scenarios 8. Summary



v3.0

LTE SAE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Overview eLearning | Average Duration: 3 Hours | Course Number: LTE_103

A cellular network consists of a radio network, one or more core networks, and a services network. The LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) is the next-generation core network that is expected to replace the existing/legacy core networks. A typical 3G core network consists of a Circuit Switched Core Network (CS-CN) and a Packet Switched Core Network (PS-CN). The EPC is an all-IP packet-switched core network that can connect to a variety of radio networks such as the LTE-based E-UTRAN, WCDMA-based UTRAN, GERAN, CDMA2000 1x, 1xEV-DO/HRPD, and WiMAX. The EPC is formally defined by 3GPP as part of the Evolved Packet System (EPS) that uses an LTE-based EUTRAN. This eLearning course provides an overview of the EPC, including the architecture, basic functions, its role in session setup, and its support for inter-technology mobility. Intended Audience This course is intended for those seeking a fundamental understanding of how EPC works in the next-generation cellular network. This includes those in a design, test, systems engineering, sales engineering, network engineering, or verification role. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Summarize key benefits and challenges of the EPC • Specify roles of various EPC components • Explain the functions (e.g., authentication and security) performed

by the EPC • Describe a high-level session setup using the EPC • Discuss how EPC supports inter-technology handover

Suggested Prerequisites

• Welcome to IP Networking (eLearning)

Complementary Courses • LTE Overview (eLearning)

Knowledge Knuggets 1. Introduction to LTE EPC

1.1. Overall cellular system architecture 1.2. Motivation for the EPC 1.3. Influence of IP convergence 1.4. EPC as part of EPS 1.5. Role of IMS 1.6. Services (VoIP, Web-browsing, and

video streaming) in EPC 2. EPC Architecture

2.1. Core network requirements 2.2. Legacy core networks 2.3. Elements of the EPC (e.g., HSS,

MME, S-GW, and P-GW) and interfaces

3. Major Functions of the EPC 3.1. Authentication and security 3.2. Policy charging and control and QoS 3.3. Packet routing 3.4. Mobility management 3.5. IP address allocation

4. Session Setup using EPC 4.1. Overall call flow 4.2. Interaction between the E-UTRAN

and EPC

5. Seamless Inter-technology

Handover via EPC 5.1. EPC architecture for seamless

mobility 5.2. EPC features in support of

mobility 5.3. Handover scenarios (LTE-UMTS,

LTE-GSM and LTE-1xEV-DO) 6. Summary



v1.0

LTE Air Interface Signaling Overview eLearning |Duration: 3 Hours | Course Number: LTE_111

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is a leading contender for next generation broadband wireless networks, providing an evolution path for a variety of 3G wireless networks, such as UMTS and 1xEV-DO. LTE offers significantly higher packet data rates, enabling advanced multimedia applications and high-speed Internet access. This eLearning course takes a look at the LTE air interface and Non-Access Stratum (NAS) signaling operations used to establish and maintain LTE calls. The key LTE network components and interfaces are described, and then the steps involved in establishing and managing data calls are illustrated, highlighting the roles of each component and the flow of signaling and data across the network. By the conclusion of this course, the student will have a deeper understanding of how the UE and the network work together to deliver services to LTE subscribers. Intended Audience This course provides an overview of LTE signaling operations, and is targeted for a broad audience for a quick reference to LTE operations. This includes those in engineering, operations, and product sales/marketing. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Sketch the key components of a typical LTE network and the interfaces between them

• List the key channels of DL and UL in LTE • Provide an overview of Call setup and related signaling in LTE • Walk through the steps involved in a Network Attach • Discuss the establishment of EPS bearers • Explain how QoS requirements are managed in LTE • Summarize the cell selection and reselection processes for idle UEs • Illustrate how active connections are maintained during handovers


• LTE Overview (eLearning)

Knowledge Knuggets 1. LTE Network Architecture Overview

1.1. E-UTRAN architecture 1.2. EPC (MME, S-GW, P-GW, HSS)

2. LTE Air Interface Signaling Basics 2.1. LTE frame structure 2.2. LTE channels overview

3. System Acquisition 3.1. Initial attach operation 3.2. Default/dedicated bearer setup 3.3. Handovers and idle mobility 3.4. Inter-RAT handovers

4. Network Attachment and Default Bearer

4.1. Atttachment steps 4.2. Default bearer setup 4.3. IP address allocation

5. QoS and Dedicated Bearers 5.1. QoS classes 5.2. QoS enforcement 5.3. Dedicated EPS bearers

6. Uplink and Downlink Traffic 6.1. CQI 6.2. DC1 6.3. Downlink traffic operations 6.4. Uplink traffic operations

7. Idle Mode

7.1. S1 release 7.2. Cell reselection 7.3. TAU 7.4. Paging

8. Handover 8.1. Handover types 8.2. Measurement 8.3. Handover stages

9. Summary



v1.0

Overview of IPv6 in LTE Networks (coming soon) eLearning | Average Duration: 3 Hours

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is universally accepted as the next generation broadband wireless system based on an All-IP network. Each LTE device would need at least one IP address to communicate and obtain services like web browsing, machine-to-machine communication, voice and video services, SMS, etc. As the number of IP connected nodes continue to grow, the current IPv4-NAT architecture no longer suffices and we must consider a transition to IPv6 protocol. This eLearning course explores the IPv6 protocol, its features and capabilities and describes how LTE networks assigns IPv6 addresses to LTE devices. It describes IPv6 address format, assignment of IPv6 address to LTE devices, dual-stack IPv4v6 addressing to facilitate smooth transition, and IPv4-IPv6 interworking. In conclusion, the student will understand the use of IPv6 addresses and IPv6 operations in LTE networks. Intended Audience This course is an overview of IPv6 addressing formats and IPv6 assignment operation in LTE networks, and is targeted for a broad audience. This includes those in planning, provisioning, operations, and end-to-end service deployment groups. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Sketch LTE-EPC network architecture and identify the role of IPv6 • Analyze the limitations of IPv4 addresses • List the key aspects of IPv6 • Sketch the IPv6 addressing architecture and addressing formats • Discuss the different UE IP allocation schemes in LTE • Describe the use of dual stack IPv4/IPv6 in LTE Networks • Describe some IPv4 and IPv6 interworking scenarios • Explain IPv6 address assignment scenarios of LTE networks

Knowledge Knuggets 1. Setting the Stage

1.1. LTE-EPC network architecture 1.2. PDN connections 1.3. IP address assignment in LTE

2. IPv4 in Wireless Networks 2.1. IPv4 address formats 2.2. Use of public and private addresses 2.3. Mobility support – GTP and mobile IP 2.4. Limitations of IPv4

3. IPv6 Essentials 3.1. Key aspects of IPv6 3.2. Ipv6 header description 3.3. IPv6 addressing

4. IPv6 Assignment in LTE Networks 4.1. Default bearer setup operation 4.2. IPv6 address allocation 4.3. Role of NAS signaling 4.4. Assignment of dual-stack IPv4/IPv6

addresses 5. IPv4/IPv6 Transition Mechanisms

5.1. Dual stack addressing 5.2. Tunnels 5.3. Translators

6. IPv6 Deployment in LTE Networks 6.1. Dual-stack connectivity 6.2. IPv6 migration scenarios



v1.0

VoLTE Overview eLearning | Average Duration: 1.5 Hours | Course Number: LTE_112

The LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) is an evolution of the 3GPP system architecture with the vision of an all-IP network finally realized. EPC in conjunction with IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) delivers various services such as VoIP, SMS, Video call, Picture share, IM and Presence. EPC and IMS support interworking with the existing 2G/3G wireless networks as well as PSTN to facilitate smooth migration, seamless mobility and service continuity across these networks. This eLearning module provides an overview of supporting voice services using LTE, which is known as Voice over LTE (VoLTE). LTE-EPC, IMS, and the PCC are discussed as the building blocks for VoLTE. The pre-call operations such as connectivity with the IMS network and IMS registration are explained along with VoLTE call setup and configuration. Interworking between LTE and PSTN is discussed. Basic means of supporting SMS in LTE are also summarized. Intended Audience This course is an overview of Voice over LTE, and is targeted for a broad audience. This audience includes those in planning, Integration, operations, and end-to-end service deployment groups. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List various solutions for delivering voice in LTE networks. • Describe the role of LTE-EPC, PCC, and IMS in VoLTE. • Specify the roles of key IMS and PCC nodes. • Sketch inter-connectivity of LTE-EPC, IMS, and PCC nodes to deliver

an end-to-end IMS call. • Summarize main steps of pre-call operations such as IMS

registration. • Describe the main steps of setting up a VoLTE call. • Specify how SMS can be supported in LTE.


• LTE Overview (eLearning) • Overview of IMS (eLearning)

Knowledge Knuggets 1. Overview of EPS

1.1. Supporting voice services in LTE 1.2. Overall network architecture (EPS,

IMS, PCC) 1.3. Initial attach 1.4. Default vs. dedicated EPS bearers 1.5. Connectivity with IMS APN

2. Connectivity Among EPS, IMS, and PCC 2.1. Overview of IMS elements 2.2. Overview of PCC elements 2.3. QoS model in LTE 2.4. Connectivity of IMS, LTE-EPC & PCC

3. Pre-Call IMS Functions for VoLTE 3.1. PDN connection to IMS 3.2. P-CSCF discovery 3.3. IMS registration

4. VoLTE Call Setup 4.1. Overall steps for an all-IP call 4.2. PCC-IMS interactions 4.3. Dedicated bearer setup

5. VoLTE-Scenarios

5.1. LTE-PSTN interworking and role of IMS

5.2. Overview of Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC)

5.3. Supporting SMS in LTE 6. Summary Put It All Together Assess the knowledge of the participant based on the objectives of the course


v1.4

The Road to LTE Instructor Led | Duration: 1 Day | Course Number: LTE_106

To meet the rapidly growing IP data traffic in wireless networks, wireless service providers have started planning to deploy the next generation wireless networks. The next generation wireless networks need to contain the cost of delivering lots of traffic as the ARPU is not expected to increase at the same rate as the amount of data exchanged over these wireless networks. So, service providers are considering efficient air interface such as LTE, emerging backhaul and transport technologies (Carrier Ethernet, MPLS) as well as multimedia application framework (IMS) solutions. This course provides an overview of the LTE-EPC and IMS wireless systems and related technologies as we pave the road to LTE deployment and IMS networks. Intended Audience This course provides an overview of the LTE and IMS networks and is intended for those in business and non-engineering functions as well as those who are involved in planning, design, and deployment. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List the key requirements of LTE networks • Sketch the LTE-EPC network components and their interfaces • Describe the role of Policy and Charging Control (PCC) framework to

support QoS in LTE-EPC networks • Sketch the LTE Evolved-UTRAN network and describe the ways of

achieving high data rates and reduced delays in LTE • List the backhaul options and describe the use of Carrier Ethernet

and MPLS in backhaul/backbone networks • Describe the role of IMS in LTE networks and sketch IMS network

architecture • Discuss IMS interworking with legacy networks and Web • Describe the need for IPv6 in LTE networks • Step through example LTE deployment scenarios


• Welcome to IP Networking (eLearning) • LTE Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. The Next Generation Network

1.1. Trends in the wireless industry 1.2. State of wireless networks 1.3. Motivation and goals of 4G networks 1.4. 4G evolution landscape 1.5. Building block technologies 1.6. Current status of LTE

2. LTE Radio Network 2.1. All-IP E-UTRAN architecture 2.2. LTE air interface overview 2.3. OFDM and multiple antenna overview 2.4. Peak and achievable data rates 2.5. Spectrum and bandwidth

3. LTE-EPC Networks 3.1. All-IP network architecture 3.2. Network nodes and Interfaces 3.3. Features and services 3.4. PCC framework for QoS support 3.5. Device categories and SIM 3.6. Migration to LTE-EPC network

4. LTE Operations Essentials 4.1. Initial attach/registration 4.2. IP address assignment 4.3. IP network connectivity

5. Backhaul/Backbone for LTE Networks 5.1. Backhaul needs 5.2. Backhaul network architecture 5.3. Backhaul options 5.4. Role of Carrier Ethernet backhaul 5.5. Role of IP/MPLS in backbone

6. IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)

6.1. IMS benefits and challenges 6.2. IMS network architecture 6.3. End-to-end IMS session setup 6.4. End-to-end QoS model 6.5. Interworking with legacy networks 6.6. Services in IMS

7. Mobility and Interworking 7.1. Need for IPv6 7.2. Interworking with 3G networks 7.3. Deployment scenarios 7.4. Interconnection with IMS and IPX


v1.8

LTE Essentials Instructor Led | Duration: 1 Day | Course Number: LTE_101

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is a 4th generation wireless network technology based on OFDM and MIMO. It provides much higher data rates (over 100 Mbps) to users while reducing the cost-per-bit for service providers. This is very exciting to wireless operators who are eager to deploy multimedia-rich Internet content over a wireless medium with seamless access anywhere at any time. This one day course provides an overview of LTE from both application and technical aspects. It gives an overview of the network architecture, the underlying technologies of OFDM and multiple antenna techniques, and the call setup procedure. In addition, the deployment and interworking issues are explored. It also describes the competitive landscape by comparing features and services of other 4G systems such as WiMAX. In summary, this course provides a comprehensive high level view of LTE. Intended Audience This course provides a comprehensive high level view of LTE and is intended for those in business and non-engineering functions as well as those who need to understand LTE and its place in the 4G wireless landscape. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List the key goals and requirements of LTE • Identify the following aspects of LTE networks: System architecture Radio access network and air interface details Applications and Quality of Service (QoS) Call setup procedures Mobility support

• Describe the underlying technologies of LTE: OFDM and MIMO • List key planning aspects of deploying LTE, such as multiple

antennas and backhaul planning Suggested Prerequisites


Course Outline 1. LTE Overview

1.1. Trends for 4G networks 1.2. Goals and requirements of LTE 1.3. LTE strengths and challenges

2. LTE/EPC Networks 2.1. Architecture goals 2.2. EPS (SAE) system architecture 2.3. Network nodes and interfaces

3. LTE Air Interface 3.1. Concepts of OFDMA and SC-FDMA 3.2. Multiple antenna techniques in LTE 3.3. LTE frame structure 3.4. Overview of DL/UL channels

4. LTE Services 4.1. QoS support in LTE 4.2. Security in LTE

5. Life of an LTE Mobile 5.1. System acquisition 5.2. Registration and call setup 5.3. Data transmission in DL and UL 5.4. Activities in idle and active modes 5.5. Mobility and handover in LTE

6. LTE Deployment

6.1. Supported frequency spectrums 6.2. Frequency planning 6.3. Multiple antennas planning 6.4. Backhaul planning 6.5. LTE performance examples (VoIP

capacity, throughput, and latency)

Appendix A: Additional Topics A.1 LTE and WiMAX feature

comparison A.2 Interworking of LTE with 3GPP and

Non-3GPP networks

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Mastering LTE Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: LTE_201

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is a radio technology based on OFDM and MIMO technologies. LTE provides much higher data rates (over 100 Mbps) to users while reducing the cost-per-bit for service providers. This is very exciting to wireless operators who are eager to deploy multimedia rich Internet content over a wireless medium with seamless access anywhere at any time. This course describes the simplified architecture of LTE and moves on to OFDM and MIMO. The course also covers the downlink and uplink frame structure, OFDM operations at the physical layer, and resource management and scheduling considerations at the MAC layer. It steps through system acquisition, call setup, traffic operations and handover. The deployment and interworking issues with 2G/3G wireless networks are also explored. In summary, this course provides a comprehensive overview of LTE technology.

Intended Audience This course provides a comprehensive overview and a technical introduction to LTE. It is suitable for engineers in network planning and design, product design and development, network deployment, network performance, and network operations. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List the requirements and capabilities of LTE • Explain the network architecture of E-UTRAN and EPC • Sketch the architecture of security, policy and charging control

(PCC), and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and their interactions with EPC

• Describe the use of OFDM and multiple antenna techniques in LTE • Describe the key concepts in the LTE air interface • List steps for network acquisition and EPS bearer setup • Describe the traffic operation in DL and UL • List mobility and handover procedures • Describe various ways to support voice and SMS services in LTE

networks • Explain LTE interworking with 2G/3G wireless networks • Identify the planning aspects of deploying an LTE network



Course Outline 1. Introduction

1.1. 4G technology and market drivers 1.2. Goals and requirements of LTE 1.3. LTE building blocks

2. LTE Architecture and Protocols 2.1. E-UTRAN and EPC 2.2. Roles of eNB, MME, S-GW, P-GW,

and HSS 2.3. Key interfaces: S1, X2, S6a, S5, and

S11 2.4. Role of IMS in LTE networks 2.5. Evolution path from current networks 2.6. UE categories

3. LTE Air Interface 3.1. Orthogonality 3.2. Use of OFDM in LTE 3.3. MIMO (SU-MIMO, MU-MIMO) 3.4. LTE air interface channels

4. Initial Attach 4.1. System acquisition 4.2. Random access procedures 4.3. RRC connection 4.4. Initial attach 4.5. Authentication and security 4.6. Default bearer setup 4.7. IP address allocation

5. QoS Support in LTE

5.1. PCC framework 5.2. EPS bearers and SDFs 5.3. Dedicated bearer setup 5.4. QoS in LTE 5.5. Traffic operations in DL and UL

6. Idle Mode Mobility and Handover 6.1. Idle mode operations 6.2. Cell reselection 6.3. Tracking Area Update 6.4. X2 handover

7. Services in LTE 7.1. Voice support in LTE: CS-Fallback,

VoLTE, and SR-VCC 7.2. Support for SMS

8. Interworking and Deployment 8.1. Interworking with 2G/3G wireless

networks 8.2. Deployment considerations 8.3. Frequency planning 8.4. Capacity planning


v1.2

Exploring IPv6 for LTE Networks Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: LTE_202

The roots of the current Internet stretch back over twenty years to its beginnings in academic institutions. The fact that it has been able to adapt and scale to today’s global network is a testament to the solid design principles used in its creation. However, as the number of Internet nodes continues to grow and new demands are expected on it as we evolve our 2G/3G networks to LTE, the current IPv4-NAT architecture no longer suffices and we must consider a transition to an updated protocol. This course explores the IPv6 protocol, which brings not only a vast address space to address millions of billions of network nodes but also a bag of new tricks. Streamlined and simplified, IPv6 incorporates a number of companion protocols into its core specification. This course covers these general topics as well as the adoption of IPv6 in LTE Networks. Intended Audience This is an introductory course and does not assume any previous knowledge of IPv6. It is suitable for wireless professionals who want to gain an awareness of IPv4’s real limitations, the key issues with IPv6’s new capabilities, and how to transition the networks. The course assumes basic knowledge of LTE EPC and the LTE Network Architecture and functions Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Sketch LTE-EPC network architecture and identify the role of IPv6 • Analyze the limitations of IPv4 networks • List the key aspects of IPv6 • Sketch the IPv6 addressing architecture and the new types of IP

addresses • Describe the Plug-n-Play capabilities of IPv6 • Describe wireless mobility solutions in IPv6 • Identify the impact of IPv6 on related protocols • Describe the use of dual stack IPv4/IPv6 in LTE Networks • Discuss the different UE IP allocation schemes • Describe some IPv4 and IPv6 interworking scenarios


• ATM and IP Fundamentals (Instructor Led) • LTE Overview (eLearning) • LTE SAE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. LTE-EPC Networks

1.1. LTE-EPC network architecture 1.2. IMS architecture 1.3. PDN connections and APNs 1.4. The role of IP in LTE

2. IPv4 in Wireless Networks 2.1. IP requirements 2.2. IPv4 header description 2.3. IPv4 addressing 2.4. Mobility support 2.5. Issues with IPv4

3. IPv6 Essentials 3.1. Key aspects of IPv6 3.2. IPv4 vs. IPv6 datagrams 3.3. IPv6 addressing 3.4. IPsec 3.5. QoS 3.6. Packet sizes and payloads

4. IPv6-IPv4 Assignment in LTE Networks 4.1. Auto-configuration 4.2. EPS bearers 4.3. Default EPS bearer setup 4.4. IP address allocation

4.4.1. Via NAS signaling 4.4.2. Via IETF approaches

5. IPv4/IPv6 Transition Mechanisms 5.1. Overview 5.2. Dual stack 5.3. Tunnels 5.4. Translators

6. Wireless Mobility in LTE using IPv6

6.1. IP Mobility – the problem 6.2. GPRS Tunneling Protocol (GTP)

7. IPv6 Deployment in LTE Networks 7.1. Dual-stack connectivity 7.2. IPv6 migration scenarios 7.3. Dual-stack deployment combined

with NAPT44 7.4. Gateway-initiated dual-stack lite 7.5. MS/UE IPv6-only deployment

with stateful NAT64 support 7.6. IP in LTE: Example deployment

scenarios


Voice and IMS in LTE-EPC Networks Instructor Led | Duration: 3 Days | Course Number: LTE_203

The LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) is an evolution of the 3GPP system architecture with the vision of an all-IP network finally realized. EPC in conjunction with IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) delivers various services such as VoIP, SMS, Video call, Picture share, IM and Presence. EPC and IMS support mobility with the existing 2G/3G wireless networks as well as PSTN to facilitate smooth migration, interworking and service continuity across these networks. This course provides a detailed look at the architecture of the LTE EPC, IMS and QoS framework to deliver end-to-end voice (Voice over LTE – VoLTE) in LTE networks. It also covers various service scenario walk-throughs that utilize IMS and EPC network components. The IMS service architecture and the interaction with existing services are described. Intended Audience This course is designed for those involved in deployment and engineering of next generation wireless networks and services based on LTE-EPC and IMS. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Sketch the EPC architecture and describe the role of various nodes in establishing a data session in LTE for IMS signaling

• Sketch the IMS network architecture and identify the role of key network nodes, interfaces, and related protocols

• List various protocols used in IMS networks to support VoIP • Step through the IMS registration procedure • Explain the role of the PCC network to deliver QoS • Step through the interactions between LTE-EPC and IMS nodes to

establish a VoIP call • Step through the interworking of IMS with non-IMS networks such

as PSTN • Describe the IMS services architecture • Discuss role of AS, RCS, MMTel, and ICS, and support for legacy

services • Sketch the charging architecture in LTE-EPC and IMS networks


• Overview of IMS (eLearning) • LTE SAE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. LTE/EPC Network Essentials

1.1. LTE-EPC network architecture 1.2. Network nodes and roles of HSS,

MME, S-GW, P-GW, and PCRF 1.3. Network interfaces and protocols

2. IMS Architecture 2.1. IMS network architecture 2.2. Role of CSCF, MGCF, MGW, HSS, AS 2.3. User addressing in IMS 2.4. End-to-end signaling and traffic flow

3. Protocols for VoIP and IMS 3.1. Diameter 3.2. SIP and SDP 3.3. H.248 (Megaco) 3.4. RTP and RTCP

4. VoLTE Pre-Call Functions 4.1. PDN connection for IMS APN 4.2. Default EPS bearer setup 4.3. IMS registration 4.4. IMS authentication

5. QoS Framework in LTE-EPC 5.1. QoS classes in LTE-EPC 5.2. PCC architecture 5.3. PCRF, PCEF, and AS 5.4. Interfaces: Gx, Rx 5.5. SDF, SDF aggregation, TFT

6. VoLTE Call Management

6.1. VoIP call setup in IMS 6.2. PCC interactions 6.3. SIP/SDP message details 6.4. Media format considerations 6.5. Emergency calls

7. Interworking in IMS 7.1. IMS – PSTN interworking 7.2. Roaming in IMS 7.3. Role of IPX

8. IMS Services Framework 8.1. Service architecture and role of

AS 8.2. Telephony Application server

(TAS) 8.3. Example supplementary services 8.4. Role of RCS and MMTel

9. SMS over IP Using IMS 9.1. SMS delivery architecture 9.2. SMS origination and termination 9.3. SMS interworking

10. IMS Charging Architecture 10.1. Overview of network nodes 10.2. Offline and online charging


Exploring TD-LTE Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: LTE_204

Long Term Evolution (LTE) utilizes evolved radio technology (based on OFDM and MIMO) and IP core network to deliver very rich broadband wireless access. TD-LTE provides a very compelling reason to wireless service providers with TDD frequency spectrum to deploy TD-LTE based air interface and EPC based IP packet core network and enjoy the economy of scale and rich ecosystem of 3GPP based wireless networks. This course describes the architecture of LTE radio and core networks along with the frame structure, DL/UL channels and use of MIMO in TD-LTE. It steps through process of establishing IP connectivity and supporting QoS enforced services such as voice over IP. The deployment and interworking issues with 2G/3G wireless networks are also explored. In summary, this course provides a comprehensive overview of TD-LTE and EPC for end-to-end data connectivity.

Intended Audience This course provides a comprehensive overview and a technical introduction to TD-LTE. It is suitable for engineers in network planning and design, product design and development, network deployment, network performance and network operations. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List the motivating factors for LTE • Explain the network architecture of LTE E-UTRAN and EPC • Describe the use of OFDM and multiple antenna techniques in LTE • Describe the key concepts in the TD-LTE air interface • Draw the physical structure of TD-LTE and identify various channels • List steps for IP connectivity for TD-LTE mobile device • List the steps for supporting QoS in LTE networks • Sketch the PCC and IMS networks in conjunction with TD-LTE

networks to support QoS and voice services • List idle mode activities and handover procedures • Explain TD-LTE interworking with 1x/1xEV-DO , UMTS/GSM and

WiMAX • Identify the planning aspects of deploying an TD-LTE network




1.1. Goals and requirements of LTE 1.2. LTE/EPC building blocks 1.3. Duplexing methods 1.4. TD-LTE: What and Why

2. LTE Architecture and Protocols 2.1. Evolved UTRAN (E-UTRAN) 2.2. Evolved Packet Core (EPC) 2.3. E-UTRAN interfaces and protocols 2.4. EPC interfaces and protocols 2.5. Evolution path from current networks

3. TD -LTE Air Interface 3.1. Use of OFDM in LTE 3.2. TDD-LTE frame structure 3.3. TDD-LTE (DL:UL configurations) 3.4. TDD-LTE air interface channels 3.5. Resource mapping 3.6. MIMO (SU-MIMO, MU-MIMO)

4. IP Connectivity in LTE 4.1. System acquisition in TD-LTE 4.2. Access procedures in TD-LTE 4.3. Initial attach 4.4. Authentication and security 4.5. Default bearer setup 4.6. IP address allocation

5. QoS Support in LTE

5.1. EPS bearers and SDFs 5.2. PCC framework and role of PCRF 5.3. Dedicated bearer setup 5.4. QoS in LTE 5.5. Traffic operations in DL 5.6. Channel reporting in TDD LTE 5.7. Traffic operations in UL

6. Mobility Scenarios 6.1. Tracking area update 6.2. Cell reselection 6.3. Handover

7. Services in TD-LTE 7.1. IMS and non-IMS solutions 7.2. IMS framework for LTE 7.3. CS fallback 7.4. VoLTE and SR-VCC solutions

8. Interworking and Deployment 8.1. Synchronization considerations 8.2. Frequency planning 8.3. Capacity planning 8.4. Interworking with 3GPP and non-

3GPP


v1.9

Mastering LTE Air Interface Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: LTE_301

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is a 4th generation (4G) wireless technology that promises a much higher air interface data rate (over 100 Mbps) to users while reducing the cost per bit for wireless service providers. The building blocks of LTE include OFDM, multiple antenna techniques, and all-IP technologies. Multiple antennas can increase data rates, throughput, coverage, and lower battery consumption in a mobile device. This course provides an in-depth discussion of the LTE air interface. First, it introduces the LTE/E-UTRAN network architecture and protocols. It then provides comprehensive coverage of the frame structure, channels, resource allocation, and multiple antenna techniques. Finally, the course discusses the operations of acquisition, system access, data session setup, DL and UL traffic operations and handovers. Intended Audience This is a detailed technical course, primarily intended for a technical audience, including those in RF design, development, integration, deployment and systems engineering. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Sketch the LTE/E-UTRAN network architecture and associated interfaces and protocols

• Sketch the frame structure and resource mapping for DL and UL • List various multiple antenna techniques of LTE • List LTE channels in DL and UL and map them on the frame

structure • Describe the synchronization operation and use of sync and

reference signals • Step through the system access and data session setup procedure • Describe traffic operations in DL – CQI reporting, scheduling, MCS

selection and HARQ feedback • Describe traffic operations in UL – Scheduling request, UL grants,

UL transmission and HARQ feedback • Explain key concepts of LTE mobility and handovers




1.1. Goals and requirements of LTE 1.2. E-UTRAN nodes and interfaces 1.3. LTE air interface protocols 1.4. UE categories 1.5. Life of a UE in LTE

2. LTE Air Interface Essentials 2.1. OFDMA and SC-FDMA 2.2. PHY frame structure 2.3. PHY channels and signals 2.4. MIMO techniques in LTE

3. System Acquisition 3.1. DL synchronization 3.2. PCI determination 3.3. MIB and SIB processing 3.4. System selection

4. System Access Operation 4.1. Random access procedure 4.2. UL synchronization 4.3. RRC connection establishment

5. Data Session Setup 5.1. Initial attach 5.2. Default EPS bearer setup

6. Downlink Operations

6.1. DL transmission process 6.2. Channel quality indicator (CQI)

reporting 6.3. DL scheduling and resource

allocation 6.4. DL data transmission and HARQ 6.5. DL operations using MIMO

7. Uplink Operations 7.1. UL transmission process 7.2. Bandwidth requests 7.3. UL scheduling and resource

allocation 7.4. UL data transmission and HARQ

8. Mobility and Power Control 8.1. Cell selection 8.2. Cell reselection and tracking area

update 8.3. PHY measurements 8.4. LTE handover overview 8.5. Power control in LTE

Appendix A: OFDM Essentials A.1. Orthogonality in OFDM A.2. Cyclic Prefix for ISI A.3. OFDM transmitter/receiver block

diagram


Mastering TD-LTE Air Interface Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: LTE_309

Time Division Duplex Long Term Evolution (TDD LTE or TD-LTE) is a 4th generation (4G) cellular technology that promises a much higher air interface data rate (over 100 Mbps) to users while reducing the cost per bit for wireless service providers. The building blocks of TD-LTE include OFDM, multiple antenna techniques, and all-IP technologies. Multiple antenna techniques could increase data rates, throughput, coverage, and lower battery consumption in a mobile device. This course provides an in-depth discussion of the PHY and MAC layers of the TD-LTE air interface. First, it introduces the E-UTRAN network architecture and protocols. The Type 2 PHY frame structure, channels, resource allocation, and multiple antenna techniques are described. Finally, the course discusses the operations of acquisition, system access, data session setup, DL and UL traffic operations and handover. Intended Audience This is a detailed technical course, primarily intended for a technical audience, including those in product design and development, integration and testing, and system engineering. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Sketch the network architecture • Specify air interface protocols • Draw PHY Type 2 frame structure and resource mapping for DL and

UL • Mention roles of DL and UL PHY channels • Describe the synchronization operation and use of reference signals • Summarize the system acquisition and data session setup

procedure • Describe traffic operations in DL and UL at the PHY/MAC layers • Explain cell reselection and handover • Identify the key multiple antenna techniques for the DL and the UL

and specify their applications Suggested Prerequisites

• Overview of OFDM (eLearning) • Multiple Antenna Techniques (eLeaning) • LTE Overview (eLearning)


1.1. Motivation for TD-LTE or TDD LTE 1.2. Goals and requirements of LTE 1.3. LTE network nodes and interfaces 1.4. Comparison of FDD LTE & TDD LTE 1.5. LTE air interface protocols 1.6. Life of a mobile in LTE

2. TD-LTE Technology 2.1. Access techniques – OFDMA and SC-

FDMA 2.2. TD-LTE Type 2 frame structure 2.3. S- Subframe and subframe patterns 2.4. TD-LTE DL/UL configurations 2.5. PHY channels and resource mapping

3. System Acquisition 3.1. DL synchronization in TD-LTE 3.2. System selection

4. System Access Operation 4.1. UL synchronization 4.2. TD-LTE random access procedure 4.3. TD-LTE preamble configurations 4.4. RRC connection establishment

5. TD-LTE Call Setup 5.1. Initial attach 5.2. EPS bearer setup

6. Downlink Operations

6.1. DL transmission process 6.2. Channel quality reporting 6.3. DL scheduling and resource

allocation 6.4. Data transmission in DL Subframe 6.5. Data transmission in S-Subframe 6.6. HARQ bundling and multiplexing 6.7. DL operations using MIMO

7. Uplink Operations 7.1. UL transmission process 7.2. Bandwidth requests 7.3. UL scheduling and resource

allocation 7.4. UL data transmission and HARQ 7.5. TTI bundling 7.6. UL operations using MIMO

8. Mobility and Power Control 8.1. Tracking area 8.2. Cell reselection 8.3. Paging 8.4. Handover message flow 8.5. Power control in TD-LTE

Appendix A: OFDM Essentials (OFDM/OFDMA and SC-FDMA)

Appendix B: Advanced Antenna Techniques


v1.8

LTE Protocols and Signaling Instructor Led | Duration: 3 Days | Course Number: LTE_302

In the wireless landscape, one of the next generation wireless networks is Long Term Evolution (LTE). LTE promises dramatic improvements in throughput and latency, which opens a new era in Quality of Service (QoS). These enhancements are based on several fundamental pillars: A new air interface (OFDM+MIMO), simplified network architecture and efficient air interface structure and signaling mechanisms. This course takes a detailed look at the layer 2 and 3 signaling procedures as defined in 3GPP specifications. The main focus is on UE-E-UTRAN and UE-EPC signaling. The course also provides an overview of the end-to-end default and dedicated EPS bearer setup including QoS considerations. Intra-LTE mobility and LTE-non-LTE interworking are also illustrated. Intended Audience This course is primarily intended for a technical audience in design, test, systems engineering or product support that wants to understand LTE signaling details. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Sketch the network architecture of LTE • Explain the detailed setup of the RRC connection between the UE

and the E-UTRAN • Describe the roles of the MAC, RLC, PDCP, and RRC protocols • Describe the roles of protocols associated with S1, X2, and NAS • Illustrate the initial attach operation • Explain the implementation of QoS and security • Summarize traffic operations for UL and DL • Describe various handover scenarios and the associated signaling

procedures • Describe interworking between LTE and 3GPP systems and LTE and

non-3GPP systems Suggested Prerequisites


Course Outline 1. LTE Network Architecture

1.1. Architecture and node functions 1.2. Interfaces and associated protocols 1.3. Identities of the UE, E-UTRAN, and

EPC 2. LTE-Uu Interface Protocols

2.1. PHY frame and channels 2.2. MAC, RLC, PDCP, and RRC

3. E-UTRAN and NAS Protocols 3.1. S1 and X2 interfaces and associated

protocols 3.2. NAS states and functions 3.3. GTPv1 and GTPv2

4. System Acquisition 4.1. Power-up synchronization 4.2. System Information Blocks

5. System Access 5.1. Random access 5.2. RRC connection setup 5.3. Timing alignment 5.4. DRX operation 5.5. Power control

6. Attach to the Network 6.1. Overview of attach 6.2. Selection of MME 6.3. Authentication and key agreement 6.4. Integrity protection and encryption 6.5. AS and NAS security

7. Initial PDN Connection

7.1. S-GW and P-GW selection 7.2. Default bearer setup 7.3. IP address allocation

8. Idle Mode and Paging 8.1. Paging operation 8.2. Tracking area update

9. Service Establishment and QoS 9.1. QoS parameters 9.2. EPS bearers and TFTs 9.3. PCC architecture

10. Traffic and Bandwidth Management

10.1. Channel quality reporting 10.2. DL/UL scheduling 10.3. DL/UL traffic operations

11. Mobility 11.1. X2-based mobility 11.2. S1-based mobility

12. Interoperability 12.1. Measurement 12.2. 3GPP mobility 12.3. Non-3GPP mobility


v1.5

LTE and 1x/1xEV-DO (eHRPD) Interworking Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: LTE_303

This course focuses on the interworking between LTE and 1xEV-DO, a.k.a. evolved High Rate Packet Data (eHRPD) from the perspective of the network. The course first identifies interworking performance targets and challenges, and provides a glimpse of interworking scenarios. An overview of the network architecture follows with a discussion of the roles of entities such as the HSGW and eAN. The initial eHRPD access by a UE is discussed at length, including a description of the new EAP-AKA based authentication and new IP address allocation methods. Establishment of main and auxiliary connections for an eHRPD access is shown, along with multi-PDN connectivity and implementation of QoS with cohesive 3GPP and 3GPP2 QoS definitions. Both active mode mobility and idle mode mobility are considered, as well as optimized and non-optimized interworking scenarios. Interworking for CS voice calls is also explained. Intended Audience This course is designed for those involved in the evolution and migration of 1xEV-DO networks to LTE networks. It is suitable for planners and engineers responsible for network planning, design and deployment, integration and network operations. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Sketch the LTE-eHRPD interworking architecture • List performance targets and challenges for LTE and 1xEV-DO

interworking • Identify the impact of interworking on LTE and 1xEV-DO network

nodes • Explain the basic steps of default PDN connectivity for an E-UTRAN

access • Describe mobility procedures from LTE to eHRPD • Explain the basic steps of default PDN connectivity for an eHRPD

access • Describe mobility procedures from eHRPD to LTE • Discuss the implementation of QoS • Summarize the main steps of active mode and idle mode mobility • Contrast optimized mobility with non-optimized mobility • Explain interworking between LTE and 1xRTT for Circuit-Switched

voice calls Suggested Prerequisites

• LTE Overview (eLearning) • LTE SAE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Overview (eLearning) • Mastering LTE (Instructor Led)

Course Outline 1. Executive Summary

1.1. LTE and interworking 1.2. Impact of interworking on the HRPD

and EPS networks 1.3. Impact of interworking on UE 1.4. Interworking scenarios

2. Architecture and Protocols 2.1. Network architecture for interworking 2.2. Interfaces for interworking 2.3. Core network protocols for

interworking 2.4. RAN protocols for interworking 2.5. Service connections and service

options 2.6. Example protocols for CP and UP

3. Default Connectivity with E-UTRAN 3.1. RRC connection 3.2. Initial attach 3.3. Authentication and security 3.4. Default EPS bearer 3.5. IP address allocation 3.6. eHRPD pre-registration

4. Mobility from E-UTRAN 4.1. E-UTRAN mobility overview 4.2. E-UTRAN eHRPD active mode HO

– optimized 4.3. E-UTRAN eHRPD active mode HO

– non-optimized 4.4. E-UTRAN eHRPD cell reselection

4.4.1. Optimized

4.4.2. Non-optimized

5. Default Connectivity with eHRPD 5.1. EV-DO session establishment 5.2. Device authentication and location

update 5.3. A11 registration and

authentication 5.4. IP address allocation (VSNCP and

PMIP) 5.5. Implementation of QoS 5.6. Role of PCC 5.7. PDN disconnection

6. Mobility from eHRPD 6.1. eHRPD mobility overview 6.2. Intra-eHRPD active mode handoff 6.3. eHRPD E-UTRAN active or idle

mode handoff 6.4. eHRPD E-UTRAN handoff –

optimized 6.5. eHRPD E-UTRAN idle mode

handoff 7. Supporting Voice for Hybrid UE

7.1. Overview 7.2. 1x CS fallback 7.3. Single Radio Voice Call Continuity

(SRVCC) with 1x 7.4. IMS service centralization and

continuity with 1x


v1.6

LTE and GSM/UMTS Interworking Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: LTE_304

The major focus of this course is the interworking between UMTS/HSPA and LTE. The course begins with a brief overview of LTE and 3GPP 2G/3G network architectures and requirements for interworking. The building blocks that support interworking between LTE and UMTS/HSPA are discussed in detail, including the new interfaces, hybrid device capabilities, and radio/core network mechanisms. Different interworking/mobility scenarios are listed and detailed message flows are given. LTE is optimized for the delivery of IP services including VoIP. It can also cooperate with a 2G/3G network to support a Circuit-Switched (CS) call using features such as Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC) and CS fallback. The course also previews IP mobility mechanisms, security, and QoS considerations. In summary, the course provides both the architectural features and the detailed message flows of the interworking between LTE and 3GPP 2G/3G.

Intended Audience This course is designed for those involved in the evolution and migration of UMTS/HSPA networks to LTE networks. It is suitable for planners and engineers responsible for network planning, design and deployment, integration and network operations. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Sketch the LTE architecture, including interfaces to GERAN/UTRAN • Describe components/interfaces that make up the LTE core

network and their roles in the interworking • List requirements for LTE and 2G/3G interworking • Sketch the interworking architecture of LTE and GERAN/UTRAN • Walk through an LTE session setup • Enumerate the steps involved in idle mode mobility • Walk through the steps of an active mode handover • Discuss the role of IMS in LTE • Define SRVCC and CS fallback


• LTE Overview (eLearning) • LTE SAE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Overview (eLearning) • Mastering LTE (Instructor Led)

Course Outline 1. Interworking: Executive Summary

1.1. Evolution from 2G/3G to LTE 1.2. Interworking architecture (Gn-SGSN

and S4-SGSN) 1.3. Voice and SMS interworking 1.4. Overview of interworking scenarios

2. Interworking Network Architecture 2.1. Pre-R8 and R8 UMTS and GERAN

architecture 2.2. Interworking architecture – Pre-R8

and R8 2.3. Non-roaming and roaming

architecture 2.4. Network interfaces between

UMTS/GERAN and EPC 2.5. Network identities 2.6. GTPv1 and GTPv2

3. Initial Session Setup 3.1. LTE EPS Attach procedure 3.2. UMTS PDP context activation 3.3. EPS QoS 3.4. UMTS QoS

4. Connected Mode Interworking 4.1. Connected mode IRAT HO 4.2. LTE and UMTS measurements 4.3. LTE UTRAN handover and UTRAN

LTE handover with S4-SGSN

4.4. LTE UTRAN handover and

UTRAN LTE handover with Gn-SGSN

4.5. LTE-GERAN interworking 5. Idle Mode Interworking

5.1. Idle mode cell reselection 5.2. Idle mode measurements 5.3. System Information Blocks 5.4. PLMN selection

6. Circuit-Switched Interworking 6.1. IMS overview 6.2. Voice in LTE using IMS 6.3. CS fallback 6.4. SRVCC 6.5. IMS service centralization and

continuity


v1.9

LTE-EPC Networks and Signaling Instructor Led | Duration: 3 Days | Course Number: LTE_305

The LTE Evolved Packet System (EPS) is an evolution of the 3GPP system architecture with the vision of an all-IP network finally realized. EPS consists of the Evolved UTRAN (E-UTRAN) and Evolved Packet Core (EPC). EPC supports mobility with the existing 3GPP and non-3GPP wireless networks to facilitate smooth migration, interworking, and service continuity across these networks. The EPC and E-UTRAN will be optimized for the delivery of IP-based services. EPS will use IMS as the services network and manage QoS across the system, enabling a dynamic mix of voice, video, and data services. This course provides a detailed look at the architecture of the EPC and the signaling among the UE, E-UTRAN and EPC network components. Intended Audience This course is designed for those involved in development, integration, deployment and engineering of LTE-EPC wireless systems. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Sketch the EPC architecture • Describe the components that make up the EPC and their roles • List the key protocols of LTE-EPC like NAS, GTP and Diameter • Explain how authentication and security are achieved in the EPC • Describe the different options for IP address allocation • Describe an EPS bearer setup • Explain the role of the PCC network • Explain how services are added and how QoS requirements are

managed • Describe connectivity to multiple APNs (PDN connections) • Explain X2- and S1-based handovers • Describe deployment considerations


• LTE Overview (eLearning) • LTE SAE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. LTE-EPC Network Architecture

1.1. Roaming and non-roaming architecture

1.2. Roles of HSS, MME, S-GW, P-GW, and PCRF

1.3. Key features and services 2. LTE-EPC Protocols

2.1. Roles of EMM and ESM 2.2. GTPv2-C and GTP-U 2.3. Roles of SCTP and diameter

3. LTE-EPC Signaling Fundamentals 3.1. Network and UE identities 3.2. EPS and signaling bearers 3.3. PDN connections and APNs

4. Security in LTE-EPC 4.1. Security architecture 4.2. Authentication and Key Agreement

(AKA) 4.3. NAS and AS security

5. Network Access in LTE-EPC 5.1. Initial attach procedure 5.2. MME, S-GW and P-GW selection 5.3. Default EPS bearer setup 5.4. IP address allocation

6. QoS Framework in LTE-EPC 6.1. PCC architecture 6.2. AF, PCRF, PCEF, SPR 6.3. QoS class identifiers 6.4. Traffic flow templates

7. Session Establishment and PDN

Connectivity 7.1. Dedicated EPS bearer setup 7.2. Multiple PDN connectivity 7.3. EMM states 7.4. Paging operation 7.5. Dedicated bearer deactivation 7.6. Dedicated bearer modification

8. Intra-LTE Mobility 8.1. X2-based handover 8.2. S1-based handover 8.3. Tracking area updates

9. IMS and Support for Voice 9.1. IMS and seamless mobility 9.2. Circuit-Switched Fallback (CSFB) 9.3. Voice Call Continuity (VCC) 9.4. Single Radio Voice Call Continuity

(SRVCC) 10. Deployment Considerations

10.1. Evolving to EPC network 10.2. Interworking with Release 8 and

Pre-Release 8 3GPP networks 10.3. Interworking with Non-3GPP

networks 11. End-to-End Flow

11.1. Review of attach procedure 11.2. Review of service addition


v1.0

LTE-Advanced (R10) Technical Overview Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: LTE_310

To meet the rapidly growing IP data traffic cost-effectively and to improve cell-edge performance, 3GPP has defined the evolution of Release 8 LTE called LTE-Advanced. LTE-Advanced is introduced in Release 10 of 3GPP, and details of some of its features would be specified in Release 11 and beyond. LTE-Advanced is designed to meet or exceed the requirements of IMT-Advanced such as the support for the data rate of 1 Gbps and bandwidths up to 100 MHz. LTE-Advanced system is backward compatible with LTE. This course provides a technical overview of LTE-Advanced, describing the features such as carrier aggregation, enhanced advanced antenna techniques for the DL and the UL, relays, and coordinated multipoint (CoMP) transmission and reception. Release 9 (R9) features such as location services (LCS) and eMBMS are also discussed. In summary, this course provides a technical overview of R9 and beyond. Intended Audience This course is intended for those involved in engineering functions such as planning, product management, design and deployment as well as those who need to understand LTE-Advanced and its place in the 4G wireless landscape. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List the performance targets for IMT-Advanced and LTE-Advanced • Summarize architectural enhancements relative to Release 8 • Give examples of Release 9 enhancements • Describe the key features of Release 10 LTE-Advanced • Explain the key features of LTE-Advanced beyond Release 10 • Identify the enhancements required in an LTE network to migrate to

LTE-Advanced • Give examples of deployment scenarios for LTE-Advanced including

heterogeneous networks (HetNets) Suggested Prerequisites

• LTE Overview (eLearning) • Mastering LTE Air Interface (Instructor Led)

Course Outline 1. Overview of LTE-Advanced

1.1. Evolution from Release 8 LTE to LTE-Advanced

1.2. Performance targets of IMT-Advanced and LTE-Advanced

1.3. Summary of LTE-Advanced features 2. EPS Network Architecture

2.1. R8 architecture 2.2. Enhanced HeNBs with support for

mobility 2.3. Relays 2.4. UE categories

3. Release 9 Enhancements 3.1. Positioning reference signals 3.2. Location Services (LCS) 3.3. IMS-based emergency calls 3.4. eMBMS 3.5. SON enhancements (e.g., mobility

and RACH optimization) 3.6. CMAS

4. Release 10 Air Interface Enhancements 4.1. Carrier aggregation 4.2. Enhanced multiple antenna

techniques for DL and UL 4.3. SON enhancements (e.g.,

minimization of drive tests)

5. Release 11 and Beyond

5.1. Coordinated multipoint (CoMP) transmission and reception

5.2. Heterogeneous networks (HetNets) and eICIC

5.3. Interference cancellation 6. Life of an LTE-Advanced UE

6.1. System acquisition and Attach 6.2. Data transmission in DL and UL 6.3. Cell reselection and handover 6.4. Idle to Connected transition 6.5. Dormant to Active transition

7. Deployment Considerations 7.1. Migration to LTE-Advanced 7.2. HetNet and SON considerations 7.3. Interworking of LTE-Advanced with

other RATs


v1.7

LTE RF Planning and Design Certification Workshop Instructor Led | Duration: 5 Days | Course Number: LTE_401

The LTE system supports broadband wireless access in a mobile cellular environment, and is considered a 4G wireless system, offering data rates in the range of 100 Mbps. The LTE system is based on the OFDM-based radio air interface. The LTE system also deploys advanced antenna techniques to increase the throughput, coverage and capacity of the network. Thus, deploying the LTE system is going to provide a unique and challenging opportunity. This workshop covers the radio network planning and design aspects of an LTE network and describes the process of mapping the service and market requirements to RF system parameters. Typical parameter settings used in commercial networks are discussed. This certification workshop utilizes several hands-on exercises and a coverage prediction tool for RF design project and concludes with a certification assessment. Intended Audience This workshop provides practical examples and intertwines the exercises at every stage of the RF planning and design process and is intended for LTE system designers, RF systems engineering, network engineering, deployment and operations personnel. Learning Objectives After completing this workshop, the student will be able to:

• Explain the process of radio network planning and design • Describe the frame structure, DL and UL channels, and key

measurements like RSRP and RSRQ of the LTE air interface • Map the network requirements to corresponding system parameters • Step through the UL and DL link budget for the LTE system • Design the radio network based on coverage and capacity

requirements • Explain multiple antenna techniques in LTE and selection

considerations • Describe key configuration and operational parameters • Discuss parameter settings for a typical commercial network • Identify the key performance indicators of LTE radio network • Describe the key parameters related to Inter-RAT operation

Required Equipment

• PC laptop with administrator privileges Suggested Prerequisites

• Overview of OFDM (eLearning) • LTE Overview (eLearning) • Mastering LTE (Instructor Led)

Course Outline 1. Overview of Radio Network Design

1.1. Radio network design goals, inputs and outputs

1.2. Radio network planning process 2. LTE Air Interface

2.1. FDD frame structure 2.2. PHY channels and signals 2.3. Resource element and RBs 2.4. UE measurement: RSRP and RSRQ 2.5. Exercises of RSRP/RSRQ

3. Market and Engineering Requirements 3.1. Coverage/capacity/QoS 3.2. System configuration considerations 3.3. Engineering requirements

4. Link Budget for LTE 4.1. Cell edge throughput calculations 4.2. Link budget for UL and DL 4.3. Role of RRH and TMA 4.4. Exercises of UL/DL link budget

5. RF Design Considerations 5.1. RF design guidelines 5.2. RF design tool configuration 5.3. Coverage prediction 5.4. Exercises: Coverage and interference

6. MIMO Antenna Considerations 6.1. Multiple antenna techniques in LTE 6.2. Antenna technique switching 6.3. Antenna selection criteria 6.4. Antenna sharing considerations

6.5. Exercise: Coverage predictions

using MIMO 7. Capacity Planning in LTE

7.1. Data traffic modeling and capacity predictions

7.2. Sector throughput calculations 7.3. Backhaul capacity planning 7.4. Triggers for capacity planning 7.5. Simulation exercise

8. RF Configuration Parameters 8.1. PCI planning guidelines 8.2. UL Reference signal planning 8.3. RA Preamble planning

9. RF Operational Parameters 9.1. Cell selection/reselection

parameters 9.2. Handover parameters 9.3. Power control parameters

10. KPIs in LTE Radio Network 10.1. User-centric KPIs 10.2. Network performance KPIs 10.3. System utilization KPIs

11. Interworking with 2G/3G 11.1. System selection/reselection 11.2. Inter-RAT handover parameters


v1.0

TD-LTE RF Planning and Design Certification Workshop Instructor Led | Duration: 5 Days

TD-LTE is a 4G cellular system capable of data rates in excess of 100 Mbps. Network operators can exploit unpaired spectrum to deploy TD-LTE. The TD-LTE air interface is based on OFDM and time division duplex. Furthermore, with advanced antenna techniques, higher throughput, coverage and capacity can be realized. Thus, deploying the TD-LTE system provides a unique and challenging opportunity. This workshop covers the radio network planning and design aspects of a TD-LTE network and describes the process of mapping the service and market requirements to RF system parameters. This certification workshop utilizes several hands-on exercises and a coverage prediction tool for RF design project and concludes with a certification assessment. Intended Audience This workshop provides practical examples and intertwines the exercises at every stage of the RF planning and design process and is intended for LTE system designers, RF systems engineering, network engineering, deployment and operations personnel. Learning Objectives After completing this workshop, the student will be able to:

• Explain the process of radio network planning and design • Describe the Type 2 frame structure, DL and UL channels, and key

measurements such as RSRP and RSRQ of the TD-LTE air interface • Map the network requirements to corresponding system parameters • Explain multiple antenna techniques in TD-LTE and specify antenna

selection criteria • Calculate the UL and DL link budget for the TD-LTE system • Design the radio network based on coverage and capacity

requirements • Describe key configuration and operational parameters • Identify the key performance indicators of TD-LTE radio network • Describe the key parameters related to Inter-RAT operation

Required Equipment

• PC laptop with administrator privileges Suggested Prerequisites

• Overview of OFDM (eLearning) • LTE Overview (eLearning) • Mastering TD-LTE Air Interface (Instructor Led)

Course Outline 1. Overview of Radio Network Design

1.1. Radio network design goals, inputs and outputs

1.2. Radio network planning process 2. TD- LTE Air Interface

2.1. DL OFDMA and UL SC-OFDMA 2.2. Type 2 frame structure 2.3. Special subframe patterns 2.4. UL/DL configurations 2.5. PHY channels and signals 2.6. UE measurements: RSRP and RSRQ

3. Market and Engineering Requirements 3.1. Coverage/capacity/QoS 3.2. System configuration considerations 3.3. Engineering requirements

4. Antenna Considerations 4.1. Multiple antenna techniques in TD-

LTE 4.2. Antenna selection criteria 4.3. Antenna sharing considerations 4.4. Deployment considerations

5. Link Budget for TD-LTE 5.1. System parameter considerations 5.2. Gains and losses 5.3. Pathloss for UL and DL 5.4. Considerations for TMA

6. Capacity Planning 6.1. Data traffic modeling 6.2. Air interface capacity planning 6.3. Backhaul capacity planning

7. RF Design and Site Selection

7.1. RF design process and options 7.2. Model tuning process 7.3. Site placement 7.4. Coverage prediction

8. RF Configuration Parameters 8.1. Frequency planning 8.2. Sync signal/PHY cell ID planning 8.3. UL Reference signal planning 8.4. System Interference issues 8.5. Special subframe planning 8.6. TD-LTE UL/DL configuration

planning 8.7. RA Preamble planning

9. RF Operational Parameters 9.1. Cell selection and reselection

parameters 9.2. Handover parameters 9.3. Power control parameters

10. KPIs in TD-LTE Radio Network 10.1. User-centric KPIs 10.2. Network performance KPIs 10.3. System utilization KPIs

11. Interworking with WiMAX, TD-SCDMA, and TDD WCDMA

11.1. Comparison of air interface frame structures

11.2. Inter-RAT mobility parameters


v1.0

LTE-EPC Planning and Design Certification Workshop Instructor Led | Duration: 4 Days

LTE has emerged as one of the major players in next generation wireless networks. To support VoIP, video, and data services, LTE utilizes Evolved Packet Core (EPC), a distributed unified IP network. This course begins with the overall traffic engineering process of the EPC. The course then provides details of EPC network and related operations: Default IP connectivity and QoS enforced dedicated bearer, followed by mobility and roaming requirements of EPC. This course also describes IMS and PCC frameworks that are required for VoIP related services. This is followed by a comprehensive study of traffic modeling, forecasting, capacity requirement, and dimensioning of EPC network nodes. The underlying theme of the course is a network planning exercise that will be used to help explain each of the modules. This certification workshop utilizes several hands-on exercises and concludes with a certification assessment. Intended Audience This course is designed for network engineers, architects, and managers involved in planning, design, deployment and operation of LTE networks. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List the key steps of EPC network planning and design • Identify the key marketing and engineering requirements for EPC • Sketch EPC architecture and determine various connectivity and

related protocols • Step through the default IP connectivity process in EPC and

determine IP addressing needs • Step through the dedicated bearer setup process to support QoS • Sketch the IMS and PCC frameworks to support EPC services • Step through LTE handovers and the roaming process • Describe the traffic modeling and forecasting process • Step through the calculation of bandwidth and capacity

requirements • Dimension the EPC network components

Required Equipment

• PC laptop with administrator rights Suggested Prerequisites

• LTE SAE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Overview (eLearning) • LTE-EPC Networks and Signaling (Instructor Led)

Course Outline 1. LTE-EPC Network Planning Overview

1.1. Network design goals 1.2. Network planning process 1.3. Engineering requirements

2. EPC Network Architecture 2.1. Network nodes and interfaces 2.2. Pooling of MME and S-GW 2.3. Transport technology options 2.4. Exercise: Determine the architectural

and transport needs 3. Default IP Connectivity in EPC

3.1. Default APN connectivity options 3.2. QoS rules determination 3.3. Exercise: Determine GTP tunneling

and IP addressing needs 4. Dedicated Bearer and QoS in EPC

4.1. Dedicated bearer setup operation 4.2. Service flow and QoS management 4.3. Exercise: Determine the QoS needs

5. Mobility and Roaming in EPC 5.1. Tracking area planning 5.2. Signaling for S1 handovers 5.3. Inter-RAT mobility 5.4. Role of GRX/IPX in EPC roaming 5.5. Exercise: Determine the mobility and

roaming needs 6. Data Traffic Modelling

6.1. Traffic characterization 6.2. User profile and usage patterns 6.3. Expected traffic calculations

7. LTE Signaling Capacity Planning 7.1. Triggers for establishing a bearer 7.2. Idle Connected mode

transitions 7.3. Signaling and data capacity

planning for S1, S5, S6a, S10, S11, and Gx

7.4. Signaling for iRAT 7.5. Exercise: Bandwidth and capacity

requirements 8. IMS and PCC in EPC Network

8.1. IMS network nodes and interfaces 8.2. Policy and Charging Control (PCC) 8.3. End-to-end VoIP call 8.4. Exercise: IMS component needs 8.5. Exercise: PCC component needs

9. EPC Capacity Planning 9.1. Network topology 9.2. Node capacity 9.3. Exercise: Dimensioning the EPC

and connectivity to the E-UTRAN, PCC, and IMS networks

10. EPC Network Design Case Study 10.1. Design guideline and checklist 10.2. Inputs and requirement collection 10.3. Exercise: What if analysis


v1.0

LTE RAN Signaling and Operations Certification Instructor Led | Duration: 5 Days

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is an all-IP wireless system that promises dramatic improvements in throughput and latency. The LTE enhancements are based on several fundamental pillars: a new air interface (OFDM+MIMO), simplified network architecture and efficient air interface structure and signaling mechanisms. This course takes a detailed look at various call scenarios of the LTE radio network using signaling messages and related parameters. It provides details of system access, initial attach, default/dedicated bearer setup, handovers and inter-RAT operations. At appropriate instances, the LTE operations are compared with similar operations of 1x/1xEV-DO or UMTS networks. This certification workshop utilizes several hands-on exercises, a drive-test tool, and concludes with a certification assessment. Intended Audience This course is primarily intended for a technical audience in RF engineering, systems engineering, network engineering, support, operations, and anyone seeking a more in depth understanding of LTE signaling details. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Sketch the network architecture of the LTE E-UTRAN and EPC • List and describe the use of DL and UL channels of LTE • Step through the system acquisition process in LTE and understand

the system selection parameters • Analyze the UE logs to get deeper understanding of system access

parameters of SIB 2 • Step through the system access and the initial attach operation,

including security and IP address assignment • Explain the implementation and enforcement of QoS for calls such

as VoIP • Summarize traffic operations for UL and DL • Describe various handover scenarios and the associated signaling

procedures • Describe inter-system handover mechanisms, in particular the LTE

to 3G/2G scenario Suggested Prerequisites

• LTE Overview (eLearning) • Mastering LTE (Instructor Led)

Course Outline 1. LTE Network Architecture

1.1. E-UTRAN architecture 1.2. LTE-Uu, S1 and X2 interfaces 1.3. Protocols of LTE RAN

2. LTE Air Interface 2.1. LTE frame structure of DL and UL 2.2. LTE channels overview 2.3. Identities of UE, eNB and EPC

3. System Acquisition 3.1. Cell-ID detection and synchronization 3.2. System Information Blocks (SIBs) 3.3. RF configuration and operations

parameters 4. Connecting to LTE RAN

4.1. Random access operation 4.2. UE and eNB timing alignment 4.3. RRC connection setup

5. Attach to the Network 5.1. Authentication 5.2. Selection of MME, S-GW, and P-GW 5.3. Default bearer establishment 5.4. AS and NAS security

6. Quality Of Service in LTE 6.1. QoS parameters 6.2. Dedicated EPS bearers and TFTs 6.3. Dedicated bearer setup 6.4. Data radio bearers in LTE

7. Traffic and Bandwidth Management

7.1. DL traffic processing 7.2. Feedback: CQI, PMI, RI 7.3. UL traffic processing 7.4. Buffer status reports 7.5. Scheduling 7.6. Time alignment 7.7. Closed loop power control 7.8. Discontinuous reception

8. Mobility and Idle Mode 8.1. Types of measurements 8.2. Cell reselection and TAU

operation 8.3. Paging operation 8.4. DRX operation in Idle mode

9. Handover 9.1. Measurement configuration 9.2. Measurement types 9.3. Handovers 9.4. X2-based handovers 9.5. S1-based handovers

10. Interoperability 10.1. Comparison of measurements

between LTE and 2G/3G 10.2. Inter-RAT handover preparation 10.3. Inter-RAT handover execution

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