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Training Programm TECHCOM Consulting &Tektronix Network Diagnostics Academy

November 2009Copyright TECHCOM Consulting

[email protected]://www.techcom.de

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Course scheduling on request

Personalized trainings are guaranteedwith a minimum of 4 participants.*Our flexibility is your advantage!

Please contact as by email at [email protected] give us a call on +49 (0) 89 638 4880

* This offer refers to all courses described in the seminar program that are held in the TECHCOM Consulting Training Center in Munich or the

Tektronix Training Center in Berlin for stated prices availability of a qualified trainer. TECHCOM Consulting and Tektronix offer the requested

course as an open seminar and guarantee that the course will be held for a minimum of 4 participants.

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Course overview

Mobile Networks Technologies 52 IPv610 The GSM System 53 Voice over IP (VoIP)11 GPRS/ EDGE System 54 TCP/IP in 3G12 GSM, GPRS, EDGE & UMTS/ HSDPA 55 Mobile IP13 The UMTS System14 HSDPA, HSUPA & HSPA+ Telecommunication & Business Applications15 UMTS Release 4 – 8 Radio Innovations 56 Understanding Telecommunication16 UMTS Release 4 – 8 Innovations of the CN 57 Wireless Technoloy Benchmarking17 IMS 58 Customer Relationship Management18 HSPA & LTE vs. WLAN, WiMAX 59 Staying alive in customer relations19 IMT-Advanced: Advanced LTE vs. Mobile & Gigabit WiMAX 60 Decision and arbumentation for customer services20 Fundamentals of LTE 61 The path from ISP to content providing21 LTE (Long Term Evolution) for Experts 62 Service value and impact on provider business22 Next Generation Networks (NGN) 63 Turnaround of fixed networks or challenge of fixed/ mobile convergence23 Mobile WiMAX 64 Benchmarking of fixed, mobile and IP applications24 The TETRA System 65 Management Training for carrier/ incumbents25 LTE & EPS Protocols & Procedures 66 Wireless World: Strategies for the Future

67 Business case for access technologySignaling & Protocols 68 Evolution in 3G business expectations

26 SS7 Protocols (MTP, SCCP, TCAP & ISUP) 69 Strategy and decision of network technology upgrade27 SS7 Signaling & Applications in Mobile Networks 70 Mobile vs. fixed access networks28 GSM Signaling Protocols 71 Expertises and second opinion of technology29 GSM A/Abis Signaling Protocols 72 Rating - ranking - risk management in mobile access networks30 GSM Signaling 73 Technology rating - impact on business decisions31 (E)GPRS Core Network Signaling Protocols32 (E)GPRS Air Interface Signaling Protocols Applications & Services33 UMTS Protocols and Procedures 74 MMS - Multimedia Messaging Service34 UMTS Signalling 75 Location Based Services (LCS)35 UTRAN and UMTS Radio Protocols 76 Triple Play36 UMTS - UTRAN Protocols and Procedures37 UE-UTRAN Signalling Network Planning & Optimization38 WCDMA FDD Mode - Physical Layer 77 Basics about Radio Network Planning and Optimization39 HSDPA Signaling 78 Field Engineering (Workshop)40 UMTS Release ’99 Core Network Protocols 79 Radio Network Optimization for GSM Networks41 UMTS Release 4 - CS Core Network Protocols 80 Radio Network Optimization for GSM/ GPRS Networks42 UMTS Release 5 IMS Protocols 81 GSM Radio Network Planning and Optimization43 UMTS Hands On 82 GSM RSS Parameter44 INAP and CAP 83 GPRS/EDGE Radio Network Planning and Optimization45 Camel Phase 4 Signaling Protocols for CS Services 84 UMTS Radio Network Planning46 CDMA/CDMA 2000 Signaling Protocols 85 Improving the UMTS Air Interface47 SIP - Session Initiation Protocol 86 UMTS Radio Network Parameters48 LTE FDD Mode – Physical Layer 87 Key Performance Indicators in UMTS

88 Key Performance Indicators in UMTS + practical TracesData Networks & Transmission 89 HSDPA & HSUPA for UMTS Radio Network Planner

49 Fibre Optics 90 WiMAX (IEEE 802.16) for Radio Network Planner50 ATM Technology 91 UMTS Core Network Planning51 TCP/IP Technology

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TECHCOM Consulting GmbH

TECHCOM Consulting is an internationally operating training and consulting company in the fields of telecommunications and IT.

As a company specializing on training, TECHCOM Consulting offers innovative concepts and realizations individually adapted to the clientsneeds. TECHCOM Consulting provides specialists in fixed network, data communication and mobile networks who have long term experiencein training, methodical teaching and in development of modular course documentation.

In the training area TECHCOM Consulting works for nearly all relevant international system suppliers, measurement equipment manufacturersin hardware/software and/or technology training.Additionally TECHCOM Consulting offers technology training, network planning and optimization workshops as well as tracking and tracingcourses to network operators all over the world.

TECHCOM Consulting offers in addition to conventional training virtual classroom training, operates content management systems anddevelops customized elearning products.

In the consulting area TECHCOM Consulting supports human resource departments in structuring the education plans for their employees andsupports its customers in different projects which are e.g. network planning and optimization, network evaluation, quality of servicemanagement etc.TECHCOM Consulting combines its experiences in the consulting and training area to guarantee a high quality level according to the customerneeds.

What TECHCOM Consulting offers in the field of Telecommunication and IT is:• Theoretical as well as hardware/software trainings• Individualized training, designed from your concepts• ELearning design from first the concept to the final solution• Support in personneldevelopmentconcepts

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Tektronix Network Diagnostics Academy

Global supplier for telecommunication measurement equipment.As the worldwide market leader for mobile communication protocol test, our technical expertise and creativity, combined with our mobile testmarket experience delivers content of unmatched quality and depth.We provide first hand, real world information on issues that have been left unclear in the standards while avoiding insignificant details.For engineers or technicians it is not enough to understand what is happening on the radio interface. It is also critical to understand andanalyze the message flows on the line interfaces to install, trial, test, operate, optimize or troubleshoot mobile networks.

"Network operators and mobile equipment manufacturers need more tools than what's available today to effectively troubleshootmobile communications networks," said Arif Kareem, General Manager, Monitoring & Protocol Test, Tektronix. "By providing vasttraining resources, Tektronix is equipping operators and manufacturers with a new level of expertise and analysis capability tosuccessfully build and manage their nextgeneration networks."

Implementing and deploying communication networks based on modern mobile networks results in exciting and fascinating new services andapplications. However at the same time it generates enormous technical challenges. Interoperability, roaming or QoS awareness betweenmulti operators and multi technology network infrastructures are just a few of the problems, which need to be met. Five main categories ofproblems can be differentiated:1. Network Element Instability2. Network Element Interworking3. Multi Vendor Interworking (MVI)4. Configuration Faults5. Network Planning Faults

To trial, deploy, operate or troubleshoot such infrastructures and applications successfully, it is vital to understand and analyze the messageflows within the networks. Modern mobile networks utilize more interfaces and protocols than ever before, and the amount of data to analyze issignificantly higher than that known of fixed networks. Understanding of complex mobile technologies is crucial for the success of anytelecommunications company.As the No. 1 experts in mobile communication protocol test, Tektronix has developed the Network Diagnostics Academy. A series of highlyspecialized seminars provides the detailed knowledge to master the challenges of mobile communication test.Knowledgeware products enable to meet new challenges in the rapidly changing field of telecommunication networks. Our spatial proximity toR&D, marketing and sales units of global corporations and our partnership with leading consultants around the world allows us to provide theavailable technical expertise earliest.

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Special offers UMTS Signaling Book

Tektronix Network Diagnostics Academy introduces “UMTS Signaling – UMTS Interfaces, Protocols, Message Flows and ProceduresAnalyzed and Explained” by R. Kreher & T. Ruedebusch, a Wiley & Sons Book.

With our first book “UMTS UTRAN Signaling” we focused on UMTS Signaling in UTRAN only. The success of this book and the positivefeedback convinced the well established publisher Wiley & Sons to ask us for an extension of the material. Not only UTRAN is covered, butthe Core Network this time, too!

“UMTS Signaling” gives a deep insight into the secrets and depths of UMTS signaling on the wireline interfaces. It focuses on providing anoverview and reference to UMTS UTRAN and Core networks. Details of the standards, the network architecture, objectives and functions ofthe different interfaces and protocols are described and the latest updates for Rel. 4, Rel. 5 and Rel. 6 features are included. Additionally itcomprehensively describes various procedures from Node B Setup to different Handover types in the UTRAN and the Core Network. Thefocus on wireline interfaces is unique in the market. All signaling sequences are based upon UMTS traces from various UMTS networks (trialand commercial networks) around the world.

With this book you have access to the first universal UMTS protocol sequence reference, which allows you to quickly differentiate valid frominvalid call control procedures. In addition all the main signaling stages are explained, many of which had been left unclear in the standardsand valuable tips for protocol monitoring are provided.

UMTS Signaling gives you:• An indepth• Potential to analyze specific protocol messages• Support to reduce time and effort to detect and analyze problems• Explanations of how to locate problems in the network• Tips and tricks for practical interface monitoring

The focus on the wireline interfaces is unique in the market. All information in the signaling procedures was taken from real UMTS traces, sothe book provides first hand, real world information.

www.tektronix.com/signaling/ndacademy

ISBN: 0470013516Tektronix Order Code: TAUMTS2BK2000

For further information please contact:Tektronix Berlin GmbH & Co KGM5 – Knowledgeware & TrainingWernerwerkdamm 513629 [email protected]

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Tektronix Network Diagnostics Academy andTechcom Consulting Partnership

TECHCOM Consulting and Tektronix Network Diagnostics Academy founded a strong partnership for their training businesses to offer thewhole range, from technology basics classroom trainings to 3G hands on labs at customer premises and covers all areas from SS7 and ATMto EDGE, UMT, LTE and upcoming 4G standards.

All trainings benefit from TECHCOM Consulting and Tektronix' vast background in "the real world" of protocol test. Real examples integrated inthe seminars provide our students a knowledge level that can be immediately transferred to their daily jobs. Tektronix is the worldwide No. 1player in Mobile Protocol Test and the partnership merges our unmet expertise with the knowledge of a very professional training company,working already with the key players in the telecommunication sector.

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Seminar Program

Dear Customer,The world of mobile communication is one of the most exciting areas in industry today. New generations of mobile communication services arebased on technologies that are significantly more complex than anything else in 150 years of communications history. Understanding thesetechnologies is crucial for the success of any organization in this sector. Being experts in the area of mobile communications and protocoltesting, TECHCOM Consulting and Tektronix Network Diagnostics Academy offer a series of specific seminars that provide you with detailedknowledge required to master the challenges of the telecommunication market.This brochure gives you an overview of the TECHCOM Consulting/ Tektronix Network Diagnostics Academy standard seminar program. Youwill find a training selector bar for each seminar description; this bar indicates the seminar level and helps you to select the right seminar. Atthe end of each course description you find apart training selector bar enabling you to classify each course at a glance. We distinguishbetween six levels of technical training seminars and one level of business courses:

Business & Soft skills:These courses provide information on the market and on business scenarios.Poduct Training:Here you learn how to use Tektronix protocol testing equipment.Technology Basic:Introduction to mechanisms and principles of telecommunication networks and technologies.Technology Enhanced:These courses provide indepth knowledge of procedures, protocols, interfaces and functionalities of telecommunication networks andtechnologies.Planning, Optimization, Troubleshooting:These courses provide theoretical as well as practical knowledge to plan and optimize your network as well as to detect and solve problems.Special Theory:These courses provide more detailed information based on the knowledge of level 3 courses.Specialist Practical:Here equipment is applied to provide information which is well above the averageuser knowledge. Knowledge based on level 3 courses ispreconditioned.

On the next pages you will find the descriptions of our training portfolio. A schedule for open seminars is available at www.techcom.de.

Please contact us for more details on the seminars or for questions on customized training needs. We are looking forward to hosting you foryour choice of the course portfolio either at our Training Centers in Berlin and Munich or on site at your location.

Contact:TECHCOM Consulting GmbH • Bajuwarenring 12a • D-82041 Oberhaching/ Munich Germany

Tel. +49896384880 • Fax +498963848899 • Email: [email protected]

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General Information on Knowledge Services

Basic trainings put you in the position to keep pace with the swift development in the fields of telecommunication and information technology.In specific workshops you attain the knowledge and strategic skills in order to position your corporation on the hardfought market better.Technical, microeconomic and marketing aspects will also be dealt with.

• All training documents are provided in English language.• Course fees are in Euro and exclusive Value Added Tax.• TECHCOM Consulting offers are categorically subject to confirmation.• Technical content alterations as well as specific prices are subject to change.• With the publication of this catalogue, all former price quotations lose their validity.• In general, TECHCOM Consulting general terms and conditions remain valid.

Prices are per participant for open seminars at our training sites in Munich or Berlin and without Value Added Tax (VAT). Englishdocumentation and catering is included.

Please take a look at the ND Academy Newsletter and that way you will be informed about our seminar program, updates and changes, andinteresting technology developments. You can download the actual Newsletter at our homepage www.techcom.de.

Copyright © Tektronix, Inc. and © TECHCOM Consulting 2006. All rights reserved.This document contains information that is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied,reproduced, or translated without the prior written consent of Tektronix, Inc.

Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in allpreviously published material.

TEKTRONIX, TEK and NETX are trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.TECHCOM Consulting is trademark of TECHCOM Consulting GmbH

Tektronix Berlin GmbH & Co. KG TECHCOM Consulting GmbHMonitoring and Protocol Test Training CenterWernerwerkdamm 5 Bajuwarenring 12 aD-13629 Berlin Germany D-82041 Oberhaching/ Munich

Germany

For course booking please contact our office:Phone: +49 (0)89/6384880Fax.: +49 (0)89/63848899

E-Mail: [email protected]

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Mobile Networks Technologies

The GSM System

Ordering number TA-TC 1000

Duration 3 days

Objectives The course provides an overview about GSM, the most successful standard of 2ndgeneration. It highlights the potentials of GSM networks, sketches the evolutionary path andthe limits of this standard. Special emphasis is given to the radio transmission technology.

Target audience Personnel requiring a broad technical overview about GSM networks.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of telecommunications.

Contents 1. Introduction • History of mobile communication, Single-cell, 1st and 2nd generation systems2. Global Systems of Mobile Communications (GSM) • The GSM Standard: Phase1, Phase2, Phase 2+ • GSM900, GSM1800, GSM19003. Cellular Networks: basic concepts • Mobility: roaming, location update, handover • Radio: duplex transmission (FDD/TDD), multiple access (FDMA/TDMA/CDMA)4. GSM Services • Tele Services: voice, fax, SMS • Bearer Services: wireless data 9.6kbps • Supplementary Services5. GSM Network Architecture • Subsystems: NSS, BSS, OSS, MS • Interfaces6. GSM Transmission • Transmission over fixed lines: PCM30 • Transcoding and Rate Adaptation (TRAU) • Transmission over the air interface7. GSM Security • Encryption, Authentication, IMEI Check, Subscriber confidentiality8. GSM Protocols • Logical channels, Physical channels, SS7 in GSM networks9. Outlook • 2.5G: HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, 3G: UMTS/WCDMA

Price 1200.00 €w/o taxes

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GPRS/ EDGE System


Duration 2 days

Objectives The course presents the network capability and network architecture of GPRS. GPRSprotocols and the GPRS radio interface solution are introduced. The enhancements of EDGE(EGPRS) are discussed. The participant learns about mechanisms, which enable an efficientusage of Internet services and applications with GPRS/ EDGE.

Target audience Everybody from the technology, management and sales sector, with demand for generalknowledge concerning GPRS/ EDGE capabilities, network architecture and protocols.

Prerequisites Good GSM knowledge equivalent to the course TA-TC 1000.

Contents 1. Introduction2. (E)GPRS Architecture • Data Transmission in GSM - the Drawbacks • (E)GPRS Network Architecture • High Level Functions Required for (E)GPRS Network Elements • Radio Interface Concepts3. (E)GPRS Services • Subscriber Profile • Security Features4. Protocol Layers within (E)GPRS • TCP/IP Basics • Transmission Plane • Signaling Planes5. Transmission • GPRS Identities • Mobility Management (MM) States • Packet Data Protocol (PDP) States • Examples of GPRS MM and Session Management Procedures • Interworking of GPRS with Public IP networks6. (E)GPRS Radio Interface • Packet Data Logical Channels • Layered Perspective of the Radio Interface • Some Tasks of the physical and MAC/RLC layer


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GSM, GPRS, EDGE & UMTS/ HSDPA


Duration 3 days

Objectives The course introduces into the most important aspects of mobile communication networksfrom 2G/ GSM via 2.5G/ GPRS & EDGE, 3G/ UMTS towards 3.5G HSPA. The standards,network architecture and radio transmission technology will be explained and the systemcapabilities discussed.

Target audience Personnel from the technology and management sector requiring a general overview aboutmobile communications - from GSM via GPRS to UMTS & HSDPA.


Contents 1. 1. Introduction - The Path from 1G to 4G2. 2G: GSM (Phase 1 & 2) • GSM Services • GSM Network • Basic GSM Procedures • GSM Air Interface3. 2.5G: GSM Evolution • GSM Phase 2+ Overview • Service Evolution • GPRS • EDGE/ E-GPRS4. 3G: UMTS Rel. 99 • The UMTS Network • The UMTS Air Interface5. 3.5G: UMTS Evolution • UMTS Evolution - Overview • 3.5G: UMTS Rel. 4 & 5 Core Network • HSDPA • The path towards 4G (HSUPA, MIMO, LTE,..)6. Appendix (Literature & Abbreviations)


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The UMTS System


Duration 3 days

Objectives The course introduces into the standardization and further evolution of UMTS. It offers anoverview about the UMTS service concept, the network elements and interfaces. A main itemis the explanation of the WCDMA radio interface solution UTRAN.

Target audience Personnel from the technology, management and sales sector, with demand for generalknowledge concerning the UMTS standard, network and WCDMA radio interface solutionUTRAN.

Prerequisites GSM knowledge e.g. TA-TC 1000, basic knowledge of GPRS is helpful.

Contents 1. Introdcution - the Path from 1G to 4G2. 3G/ UMTS Standardization3. GSM & UMTS Evolution • Network Evolution • Data Rate Evolution • Service Evolution4. UMTS Network Architecture5. UMTS Services, Identities & Security6. WCDMA Transmission7. Radio Resource Management8. UMTS FDP Channels9. 3.5G: UMTS beyond Rel. 99 • HSDPA • HSUPA • MIMO • LTE


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HSDPA, HSUPA & HSPA+


Duration 3 days

Objectives HSDPA & HSUPA (3GPP Rel. 5 & 6) are enhancing the UMTS air interface throughput, peakdata rates & efficiency. The participant will be informed about their principles, network &protocol modifications and their physical channels. Their evolution beyond Rel. 6, the so-calledHSPA+, will be discussed. Several 3GP Release 7, 8 & 9 features, pushing the HSPA+ peakdata rates step by step towards 4G requirements, improving the spectrum efficiency, enablingRT over IP services and leading towards a flat UMTS network architecture are explained.

Target audience Radio Network Planners, UTRAN System Specialists, UTRAN Network Engineers &Designers and UTRAN Field Engineers.

Prerequisites Good UMTS air interface knowledge equivalent to the course TA-TC 1100 is prerequisite.Basic knowledgeof UMTS protocol architecture, equivalent to course TA-TC 1700 is helpful.

Contents 1. Introduction: 3GPP Air Interface Evolution; Reasons for HSPA2. HSDPA Principles • HSDPA Objectives & Standardization • Adaptive Modulation & Coding AMC • Multi-Code Operation & Data Rates • HSDPA Network & UE Categories3. HSDPA: Protocols & Resource Allocation • MAC-hs tasks • Fast Link Adaptation, H-ARQ & Packet Scheduling4. HSDPA Physical Channels5. HSDPA Handover6. HSUPA Principles • E-DCH, Adaptive Coding & Data Rates • HSUPA Network & UE Categories7. HSUPA: Protocols & Resource Allocation • MAC-e & MAC-es8. HSUPA Physical Channels9. HSUPA Handover & Power Control10. HSPA+: Rel. 7 HSDPA & HSUPA Enhancements • Higher Order Modulation; MIMO • Network & UE Receiver Evolution • Network Evolution & UE Receiver Types11. HSPA+ Rel. 8 & 9 Enhancements • Higher Order Modulation & MIMO • Dual-Cell DC-HSDPA; Multi-Carrier MC-HSPA


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UMTS Release 4 – 8 Radio Innovations


Duration 2 days

Objectives The participant learns about the central enhancements of the UMS radio interface in UMTSRel. 4 - 8 and the ongoing discussion about 4G (Advanced-IMT). Special emphasis is given tothe new UMTS frequency ranges and UMTS boosters HSDPA, HSUPA, MIMO & HSPA+pushing UMTS to 3.5G. Finally, the UMTS Long Term Evolution LTE, paving the path towards4G, is introduced.

Target audience Personnel from the technology and management sector needing to understand the new UMTSRelease 4 - 8 features and their influence onto the capabilities/ services of UMTS

Prerequisites Good knowledge of UMTS Release 99 equivalent to TA-TC 1100.

Contents 1. Why UMTS Release 4 - 8?2. New UMTS Frequency Ranges3. HSDPA (Rel. 5)4. HSUPA (Rel. 6)5. MIMO (Rel. 7)6. HSPA+ (Rel. 7 & 8)7. WLAN Integration (Rel. 6)8. Integration of other standards?9. LTE (Rel. 8)10. Summary & Conclusions


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UMTS Release 4 – 8 Innovations of the CN


Duration 2 days

Objectives This course describes in detail the UMTS core network architecture based on Rel. 4 - 8standards. The course provides an analysis of the new call control and mobility managementprotocols like SIP and BICC. The IP Multimedia Subsystem is introduced as well as someaspects of interworking of WLAN. Finally, an overview of Rel. 8 SAE is examined.

Target audience Personnel from the technology and management sector needing to understand the new UMTSRelease 4 - 8 features and their influence onto the capabilities/ services of UMTS.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of UMTS Rel. 99 equivalent to TA-TC 1100.

Contents 1. Why UMTS Release 4 - 8?2. UMTS Release 4 Core Network3. UMTS Release 5/ 6 Core Network Issues: IMS4. Service Infrastructure Modifications • Open Service Access (OSA) • Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) • MBMS • IMS services5. WLAN-3GPP Interworking6. UMTS Release 8: System Architecture Evolution SAE


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IMS


Duration 1 day

Objectives The participant will learn about UMTS Release 4 and UMTS Release 5/ 6 with an emphasis onthe IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) as defined in UMTS Release 5 and 6. Related topics suchas SIP/ SDP and service options are also included.

Target audience UMTS Network Engineers, UMTS System Specialists and UMTS Field Engineers.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of TCP/ IP and IP as well as basic knowledge of UMTS Release 99 areprerequisites

Contents 1. UMTS and All IP • Mobile Communications and the Internet • UMTS Release '99 Objectives • The Emergence of IMS2. Separation of Concerns in Release 4 • Multi-Service Switching Network Architecture • Bearer Independent Circuit Switched Core Network • Bearer Independent Packet Switched Core Network (Optional Feature)3. SIP/ SDP4. UMTS Release 5 Core Network Issues • HSS (home Subscriber Server) • IMS5. Options and Services • Virtual Home Environment (VHE) • Open Service Access (OSA) • Intra-Domain Connection of RAN Nodes to Multiple CN Nodes


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HSPA & LTE vs. WLAN, WiMAX


Duration 3 days

Objectives The participant will be informed about the latest UMTS evolution: HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+,LTE & LTE-Advanced. A description of the IEEE WLAN (IEEE 802.11) and WiMAX standards(IEEE 802.16) is given. All standards are compared according to their specific properties &capabilities. Finally, the question whether these are complementary or in competition and thequestion “Who will dominate the next decades mobile market” is discussed.

Target audience Technical personal needing technical information, properties & capabilities of HSDPA,HSUPA, HSPA+ & LTE in comparison to WLAN & WiMAX standards and technologies.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of UMTS Release 99 Air Interface equivalent to TA-TC 1100.

Contents 1. 3GPP Evolution: Why & how ?2. UMTS Frequency Ranges (Rel. 99, 4 – 8)3. HSDPA (Rel. 5)4. HSUPA (Rel. 6)5. MIMO (Rel. 7)6. HSPA+ (Rel. 7, 8 & 9) incl. MIMO7. WLAN (IEEE 802.11)8. WiMAX (IEEE 802.16): Mobile WiMAX & Gigabit-WiMAX9. HSPA HSPA+ vs. WLAN, WiMAX: complementary or competition?10. LTE (Rel. 8) & LTE-Advanced (Rel. 9/10)11. HSPA+ & LTE vs. WLAN & WiMAX: Comparison & Conclusions


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IMT-Advanced: Advanced LTE vs. Mobile & Gigabit WiMAX


Duration 2 days

Objectives The course shows the ITU-R specification & milestones of the Fourth Generation of CellularSystems (4G), officially called “IMT-Advanced”. It describes the technical conception of the3GPP LTE & LTE-Advanced standards as well as those of the IEEE standards Mobile &Gigabit WiMAX. It introduces into the principles of their network architecture, and explains theLayer 1 radio transmission. A final comparison of the IMTAdvanced candidates is performedaccording to their capabilities, spectrum efficiency & market chances.

Target audience Personnel from the technical area and management requiring information about 4G, thetechnology, capabilities & market chances of Advanced LTE and WiMAX networks.

Prerequisites Knowledge of UMTS & HSPA equivalent to the courses TA-TC 1100 “The UMTS System” and1102 “HSDPA & HSUPA”.

Contents 1. IMT-Advanced2. LTE (3GPP Rel. 8) & LTE-Advanced (3GPP Rel. 9)3. Mobile WiMAX (IEEE 802.16-2005) & Gigabit WiMAX (IEEE 802.16m)4. Benchmarking: HSPA+ and LTE(-Advanced) vs. Mobile and Gigabit WiMAX; Technology, Capabilities & Market Chances5. Appendix: Literature & Abbreviations


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Fundamentals of LTE


Duration 2 days

Objectives The course describes the standardization & principles of the UMTS Long Term Evolution LTEand the Enhanced Packet System EPS. It introduces into the principles of the new networkarchitecture, shows the E-UTRA(N) protocol architecture and explains the E-UTRA radiotransmission. Finally, LTE & LTE-Advanced are compared to HSPA+, WLAN, Mobile & GigabitWiMAX & according to the air interface capabilities, spectrum efficiency & market aspects.

Target audience Personnel from the technical area and management requiring information regarding LTE.

Prerequisites Knowledge of UMTS, HSDPA & HSUPA equivalent to the courses TA-TC 1100 and 1102.

Contents 1. The UMTS Evolution (Rel. 99, 5 - 9): Highlights, Capabilities & Limits2. LTE & EPS objectives, standardization & milestones3. LTE & EPS Network, Architecture & Interfaces4. E-UTRA(N) Radio Protocols & Resource Allocation5. E-UTRA Layer 1 Overview & OFDM(A) Principles6. E-UTRA Downlink Transmission: OFDMA7. E-UTRA Uplink Transmission: SC-FDMA8. LTE & MIMO9. LTE & MIMO10. LTE-Advanced (Rel. 9)11. Comparison: LTE & LTE-Advanced vs. HSPA+, WLAN, Mobile WiMAX & Gigabit-WiMAX (IEEE 802.16m)12. Summary & Conclusions13. Appendix: Literature & Abbreviations


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LTE (Long Term Evolution) for Experts


Duration 3 days

Objectives The course explains the specification & principles of LTE and the Enhanced Packet SystemEPS. It describes the network & protocol architecture with emphasis to the radio interfaceE-UTRA & the radio access network E-UTRAN. It discusses in detail the LTE radiotransmission, boosters & used frequency ranges. Finally, LTE & LTE-Advanced are comparedto HSPA+, WLAN, Mobile WiMAX & Gigabit-WiMAX according to the air interface capabilities,spectrum efficiency & market aspects.

Target audience Technical personnel who require detailed information regarding LTE.

Prerequisites Knowledge of UMTS, HSDPA & HSUPA equivalent to the courses TA-TC 1100 and 1102.

Contents 1. The UMTS Evolution (Rel. 99, 5 - 9): Highlights, Capabilities & Limits2. LTE & EPS objectives, standardization & milestones3. LTE & EPS Network, Architecture & Interfaces4. The LTE User Equipment (optional)5. The Home-Node B Concept (optional)6. E-UTRA(N) Radio Protocols & Resource Allocation7. E-UTRAN Interfaces S1 & X2 – Protocol & Procedures (optional)8. E-UTRA Layer 1 Overview & OFDM(A) Principles9. E-UTRA Downlink Transmission: OFDMA10. E-UTRA Uplink Transmission: SC-FDMA11. LTE & MIMO12. LTE Frequencies13. LTE Frequency Planning Overview (optional)14. LTE-Advanced (Rel. 9)15. Comparison: LTE & LTE-Advanced vs. HSPA+, WLAN, Mobile WiMAX & Gigabit-WiMAX (IEEE 802.16m)16. Summary & Conclusions17. Appendix: Literature & Abbreviations


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Next Generation Networks (NGN)


Duration 3 days

Objectives This course provides detailed information about Next Generation Networks (NGN) with a focuson the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) as an implementation of NGN. The networkarchitecture and elements are examined followed by an in-depth look at signaling andprotocols. Different types of access technologies are considered.

Target audience The course focuses on people who want to understand Next Generation Networks (NGN)including IMS, and the protocols and access technologies involved.

Prerequisites Participants should have a basic knowledge of networking and telecommunications in general. Knowledge of packet-based and IP transport is useful.

Contents 1. Introduction • Network Types and Role of IMS • Evolution of Mobile Networks • IMS Service Concepts2. NGN Architecture3. NGN Elements • NGN Elements • IMS Implementation4. NGN Services5. NGN Signaling • SIP/SDP • RTP/RTCP • H.323 • H.248/MEGACO6. NGN Access Technologies7. Summary & Conclusions


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Mobile WiMAX


Duration 2 days

Objectives This course provides information about the IEEE 802.16 standard. The participant will beinformed according to the different IEEE 802.16 standards with emphasis on the 802.16-2004and 802.16-2005 standards "Fixed WiMAX" and "Mobile WiMAX". Applications and networkaspects will be discussed as well as the Physical Layer. The MAC layer, including e.g. PacketScheduling aspects, Security aspects & Layer 2 Signalling will be explained carefully. Finally,a comparison of LTE, HSPA+ and Mobile WiMAX and an outlook towards 802.16m - the"Gigabit-WiMAX" will be provided.

Target audience Anyone interested in reaching a deeper understanding of WiMAX.

Prerequisites It is recommended that participants have a technical background, preferably with relatedstandards such as WLAN and experience with mobile technologies such as HSPA,comparable to the course TA-TC 1114.

Contents 1. WiMAX Standardization2. WiMAX: Applications • WiMAX Service Classes • WiMAX Devices • WiMAX Usage Examples/ Scenarios3. The Mobile WiMAX Network • Basic Architecture of 802.16-2005 • The WiMAX Network Reference Model NRM • WiMAX Spectral & Network Usage Considerations4. Protocol Overview5. Physical Layer (PHY) • OFDM & OFDMA Principles • Duplex Transmission • Fixed WiMAX Principles • Mobile WiMAX Principles/ Mobility aspects6. Mobile WiMAX & MIMO7. WiMAX Medium Access Control (MAC) • MAC Security • MAC Frame & Header • Network Entry & Initialization • MAC States & Connection Management8. MAC Service Flows9. Higher Layer Protocols10. Comparison: Mobile WiMAX vs. HSPA+ and LTE11. Outlook: the 802.16m Standard


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The TETRA System


Duration 3 days

Objectives The participant will be informed about the TETRA system. This includes a description of theTETRA standard, system architecture, components and interfaces as well as services and theradio transmission.

Target audience Personnel requiring a broad technical overview about the TETRA system, transmission,properties & capabilities in comparison to GSM.

Prerequisites GSM equivalent to TA-TC 1000.

Contents 1. Introduction2. The TETRA standard3. TETRA Network architecture• Core Network• Radio Access Network• Mobile• Interfaces4. TETRA Services5. TETRA Transmission• Fixed line transmission• Air Interface Transmission6. Traffic Management• Mobility Management• Call Control• Security Management7. Summary & Conclusions8. Appendix: Literature & Abbreviations


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LTE & EPS Protocols & Procedures


Duration 3 days

Objectives The Course describes the UMTS Long Term Evolution LTE and Evolved Packet System EPS(former System Architecture Evolution SAE) network, interfaces and protocol architecture. Itgieves an overview according to all other LTE/EPS interfaces & protocols (S2 - S12). Finally,the course explains the most important procedures in LTE.

Target audience Personnel from the technology sector requiring information about the LTE & EPS networkprotocols & procedures.

Prerequisites Knowledge about the UMTS network and protocols.

Contents 1. Introduction• The 3GPP Evolution (Rel. 99, 4 – 10); LTE & LTE-Advanced Objectives & Milestones2. LTE & EPS (SAE) Network Architecture• LTE & EPS Network Overview• E-UTRAN network elements / functionalities• EPS network elements / functionalities• Interfaces3. E-UTRA(N) Protocols• User Plane• Control Plane• NAS Layer• PDCP• RRC• RLC & MAC• Physical Layer L14. E-UTRAN Physical Layer• OFDMA & SC-FDMA• Transport, Logical & Physical Layer5. S1 Interface & Protocols6. X2 Interface & Protocols7. Other Interfaces (S2 – S12)8. Important Procedures• RRC Connection Establishment• Call Setup• Security Mechanism; Tracking Area Update; Handover


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Signaling and Protocols

SS7 Protocols (MTP, SCCP, TCAP & ISUP)


Duration 1 day

Objectives The participants learn about signaling in Wide Area Telecommunication Networks. Theseminar introduces the detailed structure of current Telco networks and shows the principlesof exchanging signaling messages between network nodes. SS7 protocols are explained indetail using practical examples based on K15 or K1205 recording files.

Target audience Technicians and engineers who work for SS7-based fixed or mobile telecommunicationnetwork providers or SS7 network equipment manufacturers.

Prerequisites A general, basic knowledge of present telecommunication network structures and signalingprotocols on an ISDN subscriber line (for example, DSS-1) may be helpful but is not required.

Contents 1. General Structure of SS7 Networks2. SS7 Protocol Stack and ISO-OSI Reference Model3. Message Transfer Part Layer 1-34. Signaling Connection Control Part5. ISDN User Part6. Basics of ASN.17. Transaction Capability Application Part


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SS7 Signaling & Applications in Mobile Networks


Duration 4 days

Objectives The course provides participants an understanding of the structure of the Signalling SystemNo. 7 including an overview of their usage in PSTN, IN and mobile networks. The coursefocuses on the fundamental SS7 protocols, MTP and ISUP, their functions, messages andsignalling flows used in various situations.

Target audience Anyone requiring knowledge in functionality and structure of the SS7 protocols or applicationssoftware.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of 2G or 3G Systems.

Contents 1. Protocol Models • Layered Software Architecture; The Four Level Model, OSI Reference Model Basic Signaling • Signaling Methods; Introduction to CAS and CCS2. Introduction to SS7 • SS7 Network Architecture, Protocols in 2G & 3G3. MTP - Message Transfer Part • MTP Levels 1-34. MTP over ATM • ATM protocol5. ISUP - ISDN User Part • Call Routing in ISDN networks; ISUP Procedures6. ISUP Call Set-up7. SCCP - Signalling Connection Control Part • Addressing & Routing; Formatting Rules8. TCAP - Transaction Capabilities Application Part • Applications of TCAP; Formatting Rules of TCAP; Message Coding9. MAP - Mobile Application Part • PLMN-MAP Interfaces; MAP Coding10. MAP Traffic Case • Location Registration and various MAP-related Scenarios11. SS7 over IP • Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP); Format and Function of SCTP-messages; SCTP Features12. M3UA-Protocol, SUA-Protocol • INAP Protocol Family; Introduction to IN, IN service overview • IN conceptual mode


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GSM Signaling Protocols


Duration 2 days

Objectives In this seminar participants learn about signaling in GSM core networks, including CCS#7signaling. In addition, participants are introduced to signaling on A- and Abis-interfaces (GSMBase Station Subsystem signaling). All protocols are explained in detail using practicalexamples based on K15 or K1205 recording files.

Target audience Technicians and engineers who work for GSM based mobile telecommunication networkproviders or GSM network equipment manufacturers.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of present telecommunication network structures and knowledge of signalingprotocols on ISDN subscriber line (for example, DSS-1) may be helpful but is not required.

Contents 1. General Structure of GSM Networks2. SS7 Protocol Stack and ISO-OSI Reference Model3. Message Transfer Part Layer 1-34. Signaling Connection Control Part5. ISDN User Part6. Basics of ASN.17. Transaction Capability Application Part8. Mobile Application Part9. Common Procedures of GSM Mobility Management10. Base Station Subsystem Application Part11. Overview of Signaling on Abis Interface


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GSM A/Abis Signaling Protocols


Duration 2 days

Objectives The seminar is for specialists who work in the GSM Radio Access Network environment. Itexplains in detail the communication between mobile station and network. The main focus ison transport and signaling protocols of GSM A and Abis interfaces and deals with proprietaryoptions of different Abis protocol standards. All protocols are explained in detail using practicalexamples based on K15 or K1205 recording files.

Target audience Technicians and engineers who work in the BSS/BTS environment of GSM-basedtelecommunication network operators or Engineers and technicians who work for BSS networkequipment or mobile station manufacturers.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of GSM and GSM Core Network protocols and procedures equivalent toTA-TC 1000 and TA-TC 1600.

Contents 1. Short Introduction/Repetition SS7 MTP & SCCP2. Generic GSM Processes: Transcoding, Channel Coding, Interleaving, Ciphering3. Burst Generation, Modulation / DTX and DRX4. Link Access Protocol for the D-Channel, modified (LAPDm)5. Call Control, Mobility Management, Radio Resource Management6. Typical BTS and Channel Configurations, Logical & Physical Channels7. BSSAP, BSSMAP and DTAP in Detail8. Troubleshooting: Failure Analysis and Information Interpretation9. Selected Scenarios for Mobility Management and Call Control


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GSM Signaling


Duration 4 days

Objectives The course provides participants an understanding of the architecture and the functions of theprotocols used in the different interfaces in a GSM network. Trainees will be capable ofunderstanding relevant information in the GSM specifications and similar documents regardingGSM protocol functions and signaling procedures.

Target audience Anyone requiring knowledge in GSM and the access part of the network. Reference isprovided for MS-BSS-MSC/VLR.

Prerequisites Basic understanding of telecommunications.

Contents 1. GSM Overview • Architecture2. GSM Signaling • OSI Reference Model • GSM Signalling Protocols • ISUP3. Um Air Interface • Layer 1-3 (Um) on Air4. Abis Interface • Layer 1-3 on Abis5. A-Interface • Signaling System CCS7 • Formatting Rules6. Other Interfaces • MAP, TCAP, ASN.17. Complete GSM Procedures • General Remarks, Location Update, MOC, MTC8. SMS Transfer point to point • Network Elements and Protocols • SMS on Air Interface and in Core Network • SMTP, SMRP, SMCP Protocols and Formatting Rules9. Handover • Overview to handover signalling intra/ inter BSC • Handover for TCH and SDCCH • Example flows for Inter-/ Intra-Cell Handovers in BSC


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(E)GPRS Core Network Signaling Protocols


Duration 3 days

Objectives The course provides a detailed picture of GPRS protocols specific to the core network.Therefore the basic GMM and SM procedures are discussed in detail together withexplanation of the principles of data packet tunneling used in GPRS. The protocols LLC andSNDCP that provide the transfer services between MS and SGSN will be explained too.

Target audience The course focuses on people dealing with maintenance, development, mobile servicesolution consulting and GPRS project managers.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of GPRS in general and some basic knowledge about IP is required. Theparticipant should be familiar with SMS in GSM Phase 2.

Contents 1. Introduction • GPRS network architecture and GPRS protocols • GPRS data tunneling mechanism2. MS (Mobile Station) - CN (Core Network) signaling • Logical Link Control protocol (LLC) • GPRS Mobility Management protocol (GMM) • Session Management protocol (SM)3. MS - CN user plane • Sub-network Dependent Convergence Protocol (SNDCP)4. Gb Interface • Frame Relay transport • Network Service and virtual channel concept • Base Station Subsystem GPRS Protocol (BSSGP)5. Gn Interface • IP / UDP transport • GTP version 2 and GTP tunnels • GTP-C procedures • GTP-U procedures and data transfer6. Inter-working of GPRS backbone with ISP networks • Dynamic address allocation (with and without DHCP) • RADIUS authentication and accounting - overview • DNS for mobile subscribers – overview


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(E)GPRS Air Interface Signaling Protocols


Duration 3 days

Objectives The course provides a detailed description of protocols used on the Um interface for EGPRSand GPRS as seen from the perspective of a mobile station. The enhancements of EGPRScompared with GPRS are discussed. Procedures between mobile station and access networkrespectively core network will be explained.

Target audience The course focuses on people dealing with maintenance, development, mobile servicesolution consulting and GPRS project managers.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of GSM and GPRS in general.

Contents 1. Introduction • (E)GPRS Network Architecture and GPRS Protocol Overview • MM and SM States2. (E)GPRS Radio Interface Organisation • GMSK and 8PSK Modulation and Coding • Frame Organisation • Channel Organisation3. Radio Link Control / Medium Access Control (RLC/MAC) • RLC/MAC Tasks • (E)GPRS RLC/MAC Messages • (E)GPRS RLC/MAC Block Structure4. Logical Link Control (LLC) • LLC Tasks • LLC States, Frames, and Procedures5. GPRS Mobility Management / Session Management (GMM/SM) • GMM/SM Tasks and States • GMM Signaling Procedures • SM Signaling Procedures • GMM/SM Frame Format6. Sub-Network Dependent Convergence • SNDCP Tasks • SNDCP Frames


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UMTS Protocols and Procedures


Duration 2 days

Objectives The course offers an overview about the UMTS Release '99 protocol architecture (CoreNetwork, UTRAN & Radio Interface). Central aspects are the 4 UMTS specific interfaces Iu,Iub, Iur & Uu. Examples of important procedures in the UMTS network are discussed as wellas the UMTS security mechanism and the UMTS service concept.

Target audience Personnel from the technology sector requiring an overview about protocol structures,procedures, and security mechanisms in UMTS.

Prerequisites Knowledge of GSM, GPRS & UMTS equivalent to the courses TA-TC 1000, TA-TC 1010,TA-TC 1100.

Contents 1. Introduction • The UMTS Network • UMTS Identities2. Core Network Protocol Architecture • Circuit Switched Domain • Packet Switched Domain3. UTRAN Protocol Architecture (Iu, Iub & Iur Interface) • Transport Network Layer • Control Plane • User Plane4. Radio Protocol Architecture (Uu Interface)5. UMTS Protocol Architecture Summary6. Message Flow Examples • RRC Establishment • Routing Area Update • Mobile Terminating Call (CS) • Soft Handover • S-RNS Relocation7. UMTS Security • IMEI Check • (P-)TMSI Allocation • Authentication • Ciphering & Integrity Check8. UMTS Service Concept • VHE, CAMEL, OSA


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UMTS Signalling


Duration 3 days

Objectives Upon completion of this course, the participant will:

Have a thorough understanding of the architecture and functions of the protocols used on thedifferent interfaces in a UMTS network.

Be able to search, find and understand relevant information in the UMTS specifications andsimilar documents, regarding UMTS protocol functions and signalling procedures withparticular reference to Uu, Iub, Iur and Iu interfaces.

Through the combination of detailed descriptions and system-wide overview provided in thecourse be able, for example, to 'locate' a signalling problem to a specific network node,interface or protocol.

Target audience Those who require in-depth knowledge of UMTS, with particular reference to the Uu, Iub, Iurand Iu interfaces.

Prerequisites UMTS System Intensive and UMTS-UTRAN Protocols & Procedures.

Contents 1. UMTS Overview• Network architecture, UE states and modes, areas and identity numbers2. UMTS Signalling Model• The layered structure of UMTS protocols3. Uu-Interface• The protocol architecture in the UE. Detailed description of each protocol: functions, procedures, message format and coding4. Iub-Interface• Protocols for communication between Node B and RNC: functions, procedures, message format and coding5. Iur-Interface• Protocols for communication between RNCs: functions, procedures, message format and coding6. Transport Network• Different transport network layer protocols in UMTS7. Common Procedures• A detailed description of the signalling at different interfaces for some procedures within UTRAN


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UTRAN and UMTS Radio Protocols


Duration 5 days

Objectives The course introduces the participants to the protocols and their architecture in UTRAN.Procedures and concepts of all radio protocols from layer 2 on and the UMTS specificprotocols on Iub and Iur and Iu will be explained.

Target audience The course has been written for people dealing with UTRAN for planning, diagnosis,optimization and maintenance.

Prerequisites The participants need general knowledge of signaling protocols and should havepre-experience with GSM signaling, WCDMA basics and ATM.

Contents 1. General UMTS network architecture and protocol stacks2. Radio protocol architecture and transport channel concept3. Medium Access Control protocol (MAC)4. Radio Link Control protocol (RLC)5. Radio Resource Control protocol (RRC)6. Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP)7. Iu interface control plane protocols SCCP and RANAP8. Iu interface user plane protocol (Iu UP)9. Iub interface: Node B Application Part (NBAP)10. Iub interface: Frame Protocols (FP)11. Iur interface: Radio Network Subsystem Application Part (RNSAP)12. Discussion of selected UTRAN procedures


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UMTS - UTRAN Protocols and Procedures


Duration 3 days

Objectives The participant will be introduced to the UMTS radio access network and air interface protocollayers between the CN,RNC, Node B and UE. Through the UTRAN overview provided in the course, he will learn tounderstand how the differentlayers work together and how they are designed. The "the big picture" will be explained to himshowing theinterconnection of all protocols between the CN and the UE. Finally, the modifications forHSDPA will be discussed.

Target audience Anyone involved in UMTS requiring a general understanding of UTRAN protocol architectureand radio interface protocolsas well as traffic cases.

Prerequisites The participants need general knowledge of signaling protocols and should be experienced inGSM signaling equivalentto the course TA-TC 1602. Furthermore, WCDMA basics equivalent to the courses TA-TC1100 are required.

Contents 1. Introduction to UMTS (Network & Air Interface)2. UTRAN Services3. Air Interface Protocols • RRC, BMC & PDCP • RLC (TR, UM, AM mode) • MAC (Mac-d, Mac-c/sh, Mac-b)4. Physical Layer5. UMTS Protocols Architecture • Uu, Iu-CS, Iu-PS, Iub & Iur Protocols Structure • RANAP, NBAP & RNSAP6. Traffic Cases • Circuit Switched & Packet Switched traffic • Signalling Connection Establishment • RAB Establishment & Release • RB Establishment • Paging • Transport Bearer Establishment7. HSDPA • Data Rates, Link Adaptation & H-ARQ • Radio Channels


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UE-UTRAN Signalling


Duration 2 days

Objectives The participant will learn the architecture & functions of the Uu interface protocols (UE-RNC).It provides a broad understanding of the UMTS bearers & channels used for exchangingcontrol signalling and user data packets. Signalling flows for some important signallingprocedures are investigated step by step, looking at each message and its contents in detail.The signalling flows are broken down into Elementary Procedures, as defined in the UMTSspecifications.

Target audience Anyone needing in-depth knowledge of UTMS signalling, with particular reference to the Uuinterface.

Prerequisites General knowledge of UMTS equivalent to the courses TA-TC 1100 is required.

Contents 1. UTRAN Channels and Protocols2. UMTS Protocol Architecture3. Radio Resource Control RRC4. Radio Link Control RLC5. Medium Access Control MAC6. Packet Data Convergence Protocol PDCP7. UMTS Attach • RRC Connection Establishment • RRC Direct Transfer • Iu Connection Establishment • Authentication & Ciphering • RRC Security Mode setting • RRC Connection Release8. Service Request • RRC Connection Establishment • Iu Connection Establishment • Authentication & Chiphering • RRC Security Mode setting • RAB Assignment • Radio Bearer Setup9. Soft Handover


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WCDMA FDD Mode - Physical Layer


Duration 2 days

Objectives The course describes the physical layer of the UMTS/WCDMA FDD mode (Rel. `99 & 5). Theradio transmission (modulation, scrambling & spreading) with all relevant physical channels(including HSDPA) as well as the physical layer procedures (cell search, random access,dedicated channel synchronization, power control, etc.) are explained.

Target audience WCDMA FDD planner, radio engineers, radio optimization engineers, personal concerned withperformance measurement.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of UMTS and basic knowledge of the UMTS protocols & proceduresequivalent to the course TA-TC 1100 and TA-TC 1700

Contents 1. UTRAN Architecture & Protocols2. Spreading & Modulation • Channelisation & Scrambling Codes • Code & Time Multiplexing of Control & User Data • UMTS Modulation methods3. UTRA FDD Mode: Channels • Logical, Transport & Physical Channels • Rel. 99 Physical Channels • HSDPA Channels (Rel. 5)4. Physical Layer Procedures • Cell Search Procedure • Random Access Procedure • Paging with DRX • DCH Synchronisation5. Multiplexing & Channel Coding • CRC detection • Coding & Interleaving (UMTS & HSDPA) • Frame & Slot Segmentation6. Power Control • Open Loop Power Control • Inner & Outer Loop Power Control


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HSDPA Signaling


Duration 3 Days

Objectives The participant will learn about the motivations, basic principles and features of HSDPA (HighSpeed Downlink Packet Access), a UMTS Rel. 5 Air Interface booster. More advancedaspects of HSDPA such as channels and protocols will then be examined, with emphasis onthe changes in protocol structure as compared to Rel. 99. Finally, the signaling required forHSDPA will be explored and compared to equivalent procedures in UTMS Rel. 99.

Target audience UTRAN Network Engineers, UTRAN System Specialists and UTRAN Field Engineers.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of UMTS equivalent to TA-TC 1100 and at leat basic knowledge of UTRANProtocols and Singaling equivalent to TA-TC 1700 are prerequisites. Deeper knowledge ofRel. 99 Utran Signaling is beneficial.

Contents 1. Introduction: UMTS Evolution and Motivations for HSDPA2. HSDPA Principles • Adaptive Modulation and Coding AMC • Multi-Code Operation & HSDPA Data Rates • Network Modifications for HSDPA • UE Capability Classes3. HSDPA Channels • HSDPA Transport Channel: HS-DSCH • HSDPA Physical Channels4. Release 99 UTRAN Protocols: UE to RNC • Rel. 99 Radio Interface Protocols: MAC, RLC, RRC • Iub Interface Protocols: NBAP, Frame Protocols5. HSDPA Protocols • Changes to Rel. 99 Protocol Architecture • Iub Signalling and Frame Protocols • MAC-hs tasks & HSDPA Resource Allocation6. HSDPA Mobility/ Handover7. Rel. 99 Signaling vs. HSDPA Signaling • Connect Procedure • Connect Mode State Change • Disconnect to Idle Mode • Handover • Node B Reset: Common Channel Setup8. Summary


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UMTS Release ’99 Core Network Protocols


Duration 4 days

Objectives The course explains the core network relevant protocols on the Iu interface and within the corenetwork itself. This covers the protocols SCCP, RANAP, GTP-U and Iu UP protocol on Iu. TheMM, GMM, SM and CC protocol between UE and CN are treated, too. The protocols GTP-C,BSSAP+, TCAP/MAP within the CN will be explained together with the UE- CN protocols.

Target audience Personnel with a strong technical background in mobile communication networks, likemaintenance personal, technical sales, project management, project integration managementand developers.

Prerequisites Knowledge of functionalities, network elements, procedures in UMTS equivalent to thecourses TA-TC 1100 and TA-TC 1700.

Contents 1. UMTS network and protocols • Network architecture and interfaces • UMTS protocol stacks • UMTS Standardization2. Iu interface - overview and control plane • Iu interface - general aspects • Iu interface tasks and protocols • Radio Access Bearer • SCCP, RANAP3. Iu interface - user plane • Iu-PS : GTP-U • Iu-CS : Iu User Plane protocol4. UE-CN protocols • General on UE-CN protocols • CS protocols: MM, CC • PS protocols: GMM, SM • Coordinated mobility management: BSSAP+ • Formatting of UE-CN messages


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UMTS Release 4 - CS Core Network Protocols


Duration 2 days

Objectives UMTS Release 4 provides some changes in the architecture of the CS Core Network towardsmore flexible transport technology options. The course explains the architectural changes fromMSC to MSC server/Media Gateway architecture. The participant gets knowledge about thenew protocols and interfaces.

Target audience The course focuses on people dealing with maintenance, testing and deployment of MSCserver and CS media gateways.

Prerequisites Participants should have good knowledge of UMTS Release `99 Circuit Switched CoreNetwork including the Iu interface equivalent to the course TA-TC 1720.

Contents 1. Bearer Independent CS Core Network• principle of R4 CN CS split into MSC server and CS media gateway• interfaces between MSC Server, media gateway and RNC• protocol stacks and protocols2. Bearer Independent Call Control (BICC)• BICC reference network architecture• call setup and release cases• codec negotiation• BICC maintenance procedures3. Media Gateway Control Protocol (H.248)• H.248 abstract connection model• H.248 basic commands• UMTS packages for H.2484. Bearer Control Protocol for ATM Networks (AAL2L3)• basic review of ATM and AAL2, AAL5, SAAL• AAL2 call configuration using AAL2L3 protocol5. Bearer Control Protocol for IP Networks (IPBCP)• basic review of IPBCP and its transport options over Mc and Nc• IPBCP messages and call flow6. Complete Signaling Sequence Examples• MOC & MTC


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UMTS Release 5 IMS Protocols


Duration 3 days

Objectives This course provides detailed information about the UMTS Release 5 signaling network IMS(IP Multimedia Substem) and its relevant protocols. The focus is primarily on the mostimportant signaling protocols used in IMS, which include SIP, DIAMETER and MEGACO.Finally, a few examples of complete IMS signaling sequences are examined.

Target audience The course focuses on people dealing with maintenance, testing and deployment of IMS.

Prerequisites Participants should have good knowledge of IP and related protocols TCP/UDP as well asclassical GPRS functions equivalent to the course TA-TC 1720. Basic or advanced UMTS Rel.99 and Rel. 4 knowledge is advantageous but not mandatory.

Contents 1. IMS Introduction • Network Types and Role of IMS • Evolution of Mobile Networks • IMS Service Concepts2. Session Initiation Protocol SIP • SIP network reference architecture and elements • SDP • Advanced SIP Functions3. IMS Network Architecture • IMS network architecture and network elements • Interfaces and Protocol Stacks • Charging in IMS4. Cx/Dx Interfaces - DIAMETER Protocol • DIAMETER Protocol and Messages • Use of DIAMETER in IMS5. Quality of Service Policy - COPS Protocol • COPS Protocol • Use of COPS in IMS6. Media Gateway Control Protocol - MEGACO • MEGACO Protocol • Use of MEGACO in IMS7. IMS Signaling Procedures • Signaling Procedures for Registration • MOC-MTS Session Establishment; MOC-PSTN Session Establishment • Signaling Procedures for IMS Charging


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UMTS Hands On


Duration 3 days

Objectives This seminar enables participants to understand the inter-working between the differentprotocols (RRC, RANAP, RNSAP, NBAP, and ALCAP) and perform a joint analysis on theseinterfaces of all main signaling procedures, to identify normal and abnormal signalingbehavior. Identify causes for poor performance and to understand the content of the differentmessages, and relate it to CDMA & UTRAN principles. This seminar focuses on the analysisof trace data from a live or test network and refreshes participants on the main UTRANsignaling principles. The main focus of the seminar is on guided exercises using measured orsimulated data (K12-G35 or K12-G20) provided by the customer. The seminar will be tailoredaccording customer premises. It is not planned to use a protocol analyzer during the trainingseminar.

Target audience Technicians and engineers who work for UMTS mobile telecommunication network providersor UMTS network equipment manufacturers.

Prerequisites Participants should have attended both the UMTS system overview seminar (TA-TC 1700)and a UMTS signaling seminar (TA-TC 1710/1720/1721/1722) or have equivalent hands-onexperience through working with UMTS.

Contents 1. UMTS system refresher • UTRAN architecture • Protocol model for UTRAN • CDMA principles • UMTS quality of service model2. Non-access stratum signaling refresher • Circuit-switched (mobility management and call control) • Packet-switched (mobility and session management)3. Radio Resource Control (RRC), Procedures, functions & message format4. Transport network protocols (ATM, SS7, ALCAP)5. UTRAN terrestrial network protocols • Brief overview of functions, procedures, message format and analysis of relevant message content for each applicationprotocol • NBAP (Iub-interface), RNSAP (Iur-interface), RANAP (Iu-interface)


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INAP and CAP


Duration 1 day

Objectives The target of this seminar is to provide the participants with all necessary information aboutservices and signaling in Intelligent Networks. The emphasis is on general structure of IN,common IN services like Freephone, and Prepaid Services and signaling examples based onK15 or K1205 recording files.

Target audience Technicians and engineers who work in telecommunication networks with IN functionality orfor IN equipment manufacturers.

Prerequisites A detailed knowledge of SS7 protocols and network structures is necessary, knowledge ofother SS7 higher-level protocols, such as MAP, may be helpful but is not required.

Contents 1. General Structure of Intelligent Networks2. IN Functions3. Tasks of Intelligent Network Nodes (SSP, SCP, and others.)4. Common IN Services5. Announcements6. Basic Call State Model (CS-1, CS-2)7. Call Control Operations & Call Control Operation Arguments8. Charging Operations9. Local Number Portability10. Call Party Handling in CS-211. Optional: CAMEL BCSM and Operations12. Architecture of CAMEL service functions in the network13. CAMEL Operations & Operation Arguments (Release 99, CAMEL Phase 3)


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Camel Phase 4 Signaling Protocols for CS Services


Duration 2 Days

Objectives The Participants get to know in detail the intelligent network procedures for circuit switchedservices. IN functionalities for PS services, SMS and Any Time Operations are not part of thiscourse.

Target audience People with strong technical background responsible for trouble shooting, development andsolution consulting and tracing.

Prerequisites Participants should know the CAMEL network elements from core network point of view andunderstand the relevant procedures and parameters in the CAP (CAMEL Application Part)protocol as well as in the MAP (Mobile Application Part protocol). Any participant is required tohave a detailed knowledge about standard GSM/ GPRS/ UMTS procedures concerning thecore network. Knowledge about radio protocols is not required.

Contents 1. CAMEL network architecture • gsmSSF, gsmSCF, gprsSSF Functionalities • relevant interfaces2. TCAP/ CAP protocol stack • SS7 routing (narrowband SS7, broadband SS7 and SS7 over IP options) • SCCP routing and subsystem management • TCAP transaction and dialogue handling • TCAP dialogue negotiation and fall-back procedure3. CS CAMEL services • Basic Call State Model (BCSM) • Trigger Detection Points (TDP) and CAMEL Subscription Information (CSI) • Event Detection Point (EDP) handling • CAP procedures for CS calls


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CDMA/CDMA 2000 Signaling Protocols


Duration 3 days

Objectives This seminar introduces the students to signaling procedures on fixed line interfaces inCDMA/CDMA2000 networks and comprehensively covers signaling and data transport inCDMA networks with emphasizes on the different line interfaces. The first part includes anintroduction to the evolution of CDMA one towards the different CDMA2000 phases (1x, 1x-EV-DO, 1x-EV-DV and 3x), comparing their service capabilities and gives participants anextensive overview of the technical innovation and background of CDMA/CDMA2000. Thenetwork architecture with all relevant access and core network interfaces will be describedtogether with the corresponding protocol stacks. The second part focuses in detail on thesignaling procedures in CDMA/ CDMA200 Access Net and the Core Net.

Target audience Technicians and engineers who work for CDMA/CDMA2000 mobile telecommunicationnetwork providers or CDMA/CDMA2000 network equipment manufacturers.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of CDMA network structures, basic knowledge of CDMA signaling protocolsis helpful.

Contents 1. Introduction to CDMA/CDMA 2000 networks • Network reference model TR45/46 (simplified) for PS/CS services • Evolution from CDMAone towards CDMA2000 • 1x, 1x-EV-DO, 1x-EV-DV and 3x) with respect to service capabilities and air interface architecture • Comparison to GSM/UMTS • Principles of CDMA/CDMA2000 air interface2. CDMA/CDMA 2000 Interface Architecture • Radio protocol stack and protocol functions • Access network interfaces A1,...A11 and associated protocol stacks - functions • Abis interface (general principles) • Core network interfaces and DS-41 protocol architecture (TCAP/DS-41) • Wireless IP Standard - architecture and functions3. Transport protocol layer • ANSI SS7; ATM with AAL2/AAL5; IP with UDP/TCP4. CS Access interfaces • Signaling protocols on A1; Signaling protocols on A3/A7; CS procedures MS - MSC; PS procedures MS - PCF (A8/A9)with A10/A115. IS-41 • TCAP/DS-41 usage; Basics about ASN.1 and basic encoding rules; IS-41 procedures


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SIP - Session Initiation Protocol


Duration 1 day

Objectives This course provides detailed information about SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) from IETFand the various protocols that are used with it. Aspects such as security and interworking withlegacy networks are considerd. Finally, an example of a network where SIP would be used inreal life - 3GPP's IMS - is considered in detail.

Target audience The course focuses on people requiring an understanding of SIP and related protocols.

Prerequisites A good knowledge of protocol structures and protocols including IP, TCP, UDP and RTP isrequired. Previous knowledge of Voice over IP equivalent to TA-TC 3330 is useful but notmandatory.

Contents 1. Introduction • IP-based Multimedia Communication • Voice over IP • Introduction to SIP2. SIP Structure and Syntax • SIP Structure • SIP Syntax • Protocols Used with SIP3. SDP - Session Description Protocol • IMS Network Architecture and Elements • Interfaces and Protocol Stacks • Charging in IMS4. SIP Security • SIP Security Mechanisms • Transport and Network Layer Security5. Advanced SIP Functions • Advanced SIP Functions • Interworking with Legacy Networks6. SIP and Mobility - IMS • IMS as Next Generation Networking • Elements and interfaces of IMS based on SIP • SIP Signaling Examples in IMS


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LTE FDD Mode – Physical Layer


Duration 3 days

Objectives The course describes the physical layer of the LTE FDD mode (Rel. 8). The radio transmission(modulation, coding, antenna mapping) with all relevant physical channels as well as thephysical layer procedures (cell search, random access, synchronization etc.) are explained.Moreover simulation results as well as concrete examples are provided.

Target audience LTE FDD planner, radio engineers, radio ooptimization engineers, personal concerned withperformance measurement.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of LTE and basic knowledge of the LTE architecture and protocolsequivalent to the course TA-TC 1220 "LTE: The UMTS Long Term Evolution" or TA-TC 1222"LTE for experts"

Contents 1. LTE Architecture & Protocols• LTE Architecture in Rel 8• Air Interface Protocols Overview• L2 and L3 protocols functionalities• Protocols configuration examp2. OFDM and SC-FDMA• Basic Principles• Transmitter and Receiver• Data rate calculation• OFDMA transmitter simulation3. LTE FDD Mode: Channels• Logical, Transport & Physical Channels overview• Channels multiplexing4. LTE Transport Channel Processing• CRC coding• Turbo coding; Modulation; Interleaving; Antenna mapping5. LTE Physical Layers and procedures• Overview; Cell search; Initial Access• LTE downlink transmission• LTE uplink transmission6. MIMO for LTE• Transmission modes in 3GPP• Antenna mapping and precoding• Transmission Diversity example• Spatial Multiplexing example


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Data Networks & Transmission

Fibre Optics


Duration 3 days

Objectives The course describes the physical principles of optical transmission, laser types and theimplementation of the fibre optics technology. It explains the physical transmission,characteristics and performance of fibre optics and the basics of interference phenomena aswell as the link budgets at optical networks. Finally, examples of implementation and networkdesign are discussed.

Target audience Technical personnel who require information regarding Fiber Optics.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of telecommunications, optics and laser technology.

Contents 1. Fibre Optics - Introduction2. Physical Transmission3. Optical Fibre & Characteristics4. Fibre Performance5. Link Budget at optical networks6. Measurements & test procedures7. Fibre Optics cables/terminations8. Optical Fibre Routing Planning


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ATM Technology


Duration 3 days

Objectives The course gives a detailed overview about ATM as a protocol for layers 2/3 (OSI model).Topics are the cell-structure, routing and the Quality-of-Service-Categories. TheATM-reference model is discussed and an overview about signaling protocols is given.

Target audience Technical personal and network management.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of telecommunication networks and data transmission.

Contents 1. Why ATM? • STM (Synchronous Transfer Mode) • PTM (Packet Transfer Mode) • ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode)2. ATM Cells & Cell Transport • The ATM-Cell; Cell Transport • 3. ATM Reference Model • Layer Tasks • Connections in the Reference Model4. Traffic Management • Objectives • Traffic Descriptors • Service Categories • Structure of Traffic Management5. Operation, Administration & Maintenance • Principles • Layers & Flow • Functions6. ATM Networks • Structure • Services & Classification7. Signaling • SVCs & SPVCs • UNI Signaling


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TCP/IP Technology


Duration 3 days

Objectives The participant learns the concepts of TCP/IP as most important protocol suite for datanetworks. The Internet is described in its past and future developments. The role of IP innetworks, addressing and routing mechanisms are explained for the current version 4 and forIPv6 of IP, TCP, UDP and the most important applications of TCP/IP are discussedthoroughly.

Target audience Personnel from the technology, marketing and management field requiring an overview aboutTCP/IP network protocol and potential applications.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of data communication.

Contents 1. Fundamentals of data transmission • The Internet; Communication layers2. The data link layer • Ethernet, bridging and switching; Token Ring / FDDI; Frame Relay; ATM3. The Internet Protocol IP • Tasks of network layer protocol • Internet Protocol Version 4 • Addressing and Subnetting • Address Translation and Resolution • IP Version 64. Routing • Fundamentals of Routing; Routing Information Protocol; Open Shortest Path First5. Transport Layer Protocols TCP and UDP • Tasks of Transmission Control Protocol; TCP Datagram; TCP protocol flow; UDP6. TCP/IP Applications • Auto configuration, DHCP, BootP • Remote command execution, Telnet, Rlogin • File transfer, FTP, TFTP, NFS • Mail transfer, SMTP, POP, IMAP • Hypermedia Transfer, WWW, WAP7. Network Management • Tasks of Network Management • Simple Network • Management Protocol Management Information Base MIB


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IPv6


Duration 1 day

Objectives In several areas IPv4 does not work sufficiently any more. These aspects that range from theaddress exhaustion problem to the support of real time data, are presented in the course. Theconcepts to overcome these shortcomings in IPv6 are explained. This covers addressing,auto-configuration, real time support and finally the transition and introduction scenarios forIPv6 are presented.

Target audience Personnel who need information about the new possibilities, the practical realization andintroduction of the new Internet standard

Prerequisites Basic knowledge about IPv4.

Contents 1. Introduction: Why not IPv4 • Address Exhaustion; New applications and their requirements; IPv6 packet structure2. IPv6 addressing and routing • IPv6 addressing • IPv6 addressing • Address classes • Routing in IPv6 networks • Extension Headers for Routing3. Auto Configuration • Stateless and stateful auto configuration • Name servers • IPv6 and the data link layer • Mobility in IPv64. Real time applications • Packets and flows • Capacity reservation • IPv6 or ATM?5. Security aspects • Security mechanisms • Ciphering and authentication • Extension Headers for security • Key Infrastructure6. Transition from IPv4 to IPv6 • Tunneling; Interworking; The 6 Bone; Availability of IPv6


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Voice over IP (VoIP)


Duration 3 days

Objectives Participants will learn about Voice over IP and where it is used. This includes a detailed look atseveral protocols which are defined for Voice over IP transmission.

Target audience Technical technicians and engineers who want to understand voic eover IP transmissionmethods.

Prerequisites An understanding of IP is recommended.

Contents 1. Introduction2. OSI and TCP/IP3. Transmission Methods4. H.3235. SIP6. SDP7. RTP/ RTCP8. H.2489. VoIP in Mobile Networks


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TCP/IP in 3G


Duration 3 days

Objectives This seminar addresses the needs of network operators who need to enable packet dataapplications on top of GPRS and UMTS. The participants will learn about the details of TCP/IP transmission and its protocols and see how they are used in relation to UMTS. Particularemphasis is given to services in 3G Systems that make use of TCP/ IP including Voice overIP. The seminar concludes with a look into the future TCP/ IP based 3G system that willemerge in the upcoming years (IP Multimedia Subsystem).

Target audience Technicians and engineers who want to understant TCP/ IP (UDP/ IP) transmission and how itrelates to mobile networks.

Prerequisites A basic understanding of TCP/IP, GPRS, and UMTS data transmission characteristics isexpected.

Contents 1. Introduction • Computer Networks - definition/ history; Mobile Networks - definition/ history • Merging Ideas/ Mobile IP (leading to IMS, etc.)2. TCP/ IP Protocol Stack • OSI Model; TCP/ IP Model3. Main Protocols used with TCP/ IP • IP; TCP; UDP4. 3G System • Network Architecture • Rel. 99 (GRPS & UMTS) Protocols • PDP Contexts and Packet-switched traffic5. IP over ATM • ATM; ATM adaptation layers used with UMTS6. Application Protocols • HTTP/ Java; WML/ WAP; FTP; SMTP; POP; RTP/ RTCP; DNS7. Security • IPsec; Proxy Servers; Firewalls; Authentication; Encryption8. Services • Service Classifications • Mobile Systems Service Models (GSM/ UMTS) • Value-added services9. Voice over IP • Voice over IP; SIP/ SDP10. Future Outlook • IMS


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Mobile IP


Duration 1 day

Objectives The participant will learn about TCP/ IP and IP (Internet Protocol) and the Mobile IP Standard.The focus will then move to mobile networks which are based on IP including GPRS andUMTS.

Target audience Network Engineers, System Specialists and anyone interested in MObile IP Systems.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of IP and mobile networks (for example, GSM) is beneficial.

Contents 1. Introduction2. TCP/ IP and IP • OSI Model and TCP/ IP Model • IP (internet Protocol)3. Mobile IP Standard4. GPRS • Evolution • GPRS Architecture • GPRS Protocols5. UMTS Release 99 • Evolution • UMTS Architecture • UMTS Protocols • ATM over IP6. UMTS Beyond Release 99 • UMTS Evolution • UMTS Release 4 • UMTS Release 5/ 6


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Telecommunication & Business Applications

Understanding Telecommunication


Duration 3 days

Objectives The participant learns the basics about speech and data transmission. The technical conceptsare explained only as deep as it is necessary for a qualitative understanding of the possibilitiesdifferent technologies offer. A major point is to consider the market chances of differenttechnical concepts and the ongoing trend towards integrated multimedia networks.

Target audience Personnel from project management, marketing and sales management who need anoverview about current and future technologies for speech and data transmission.

Prerequisites None.

Contents 1. Fixed network telephony • Basics of speech transmission • Switches • ISDN • Digital Transmission Technology (SDH, WDM)2. Mobile Communication • Basics of wireless communication; GSM; GPRS; UMTS3. Data Transmission Technology • Basics about data transmission • Ethernet • Frame Relay • ATM • Internet Protocol4. Computer Networks • Architecture of the Internet • Internet technology • Network applications5. Internet Access • Internet Service Provider; Internet Access; Broadband Access technology6. Convergence of Speech and Data Networks • Reasons for the convergence process • Requirements for speech- and data transmission • Technical concepts for multimedia networks • New network architecture


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Wireless Technoloy Benchmarking


Duration 2 days

Objectives New participant compares mobile network innovations and efficiencies in GSM, E-GPRS,UMTS (W-CDMA, HSDPA, HSUPA), MIMO and the IEEE standards WLAN, WiMAX andMBWA. The student gets a list of argumentations of CAPEX/ OPEX issues and SWOTanalysis for new Rel. enhancements.

Target audience Sales manager, account management and technical engineers in the field of managementtargets.

Prerequisites Introductions in 2/3G knowledge.

Contents 1. Introduction • 2.5G: GPRS & EDGE • 3G: UMTS Enhancements4. 3.5G: UMTS Enhancements • Rel. 4 - 7 Frequency Extensions • HSDPA (Rel. 5) • HSUPA (Rel. 6) • MIMO (Rel. 7)5. WLAN (IEEE 802.11), WiMAX (IEEE 802.16), MBWA (IEEE 802.20)6. Which technologies are complementary or in competition?7. OPEX/ CAPEX analysis 2G and 3G8. Coverage improvements9. Capacity improvements10. Frequency spectrum analysis11. Vendor features and value drivers (USP)12. Customer argumentations and solutions


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Customer Relationship Management


Duration 5 days

Objectives The participants compares network innovations and efficiencies in the transmission of voiceand data services. The student gets a list of argumentations of sales, business issues andSWOT analysis for managing TELCO products.

Target audience Sales manager, account management and technical engineers in the field of managementtargets.

Prerequisites None.

Contents 1. Introductions in telecommunication networks2. Sales & products • Data services interconnection/ roaming • Value added service • Sales channels, service providing, multi operator 3G sharing • Limited market by government authority and regulatory3. SWOT/ USP • Mobile communications, fixed networks, IP-networks, Satellite communications4. Customer relations and support • Netowrk quality and reliability on support performance customer car (drive tests, customer complain) • New features and upgrades - data rate performance, next generations, technology convergences5. Service lebel agreements (QoS) • Outsorucing, portfolio analysis, Tendering6. Customer proposal (your offer) • Requests and service requirements • Challenge or risks7. Project management (Telco business) • Netowrk planning • Rollout of network • Optimization8. Cases and conclusions • Customer care negotiations and hard limits of services in networks • Coverage (link) • Capacity (throughput, bandwidth efficiency) • Spectrum (bandwidth, trunks etc. limits)


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Staying alive in customer relations


Duration 3 days

Objectives This course describes and analyze products, compares progress of technology e.g. IP, video,speech and gives values or limits concerning data throughput and services (per cell of mobilecommunication). The participant will understand the product placement in time. Case studiescompare the challenge of view of applications (value chain). The participant will be able to listargumentations of products selling.

Target audience Sales and product management as well as customer care managers.

Prerequisites None.

Contents • Market view of products - fixed/ IP - mobile-IP• Definitions of quality standards based on SLA, network QoS, delay classes, coverage, capacity and traffic and valueperformance• Customer approach strategy• Evaluation and performance of marketing issues• Technology enhancements contra/ complementary tasks of sales• Customer service evaluations USP's• Placement and communication in B2B/ B2C• Case studies flat rate - Internet access - content providing


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Decision and arbumentation for customer services


Duration 4 days

Objectives This course compares fixed, mobile and IP technologies and analyzes customers needs in theB2B/ B2C market. New convergence technologies VoIP, mobile internet, high-speed internetdominate business cases. This course describes and analyses market expectationsinfluencing carrier business opportunities. The participant will be brought up to date on futureapplications IP-data, video, speech.

Target audience Sales, project management and customer care.

Prerequisites

Contents • Market developments in B2B/ B2C applications• Market view of products - fixed/ IP - mobile-IP• Evaluation and performance of marketing issues, technology enhancements contra/ complementary• View of product and technology USP's• Benchmarking of access technologies• Portfolio check• Key business paramenters CAPEX/ OPEX and ARPU• Definitions of quality standards based on SLA and QoS• Product marketing issues• Case studies: flat rate, internet access and content providing


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The path from ISP to content providing


Duration 5 days

Objectives This course presents offer services from operatior and carriers including VoIP, mobile internet,high-speed data and flat rates. The participant will get an understanding of value drivers andthe value chain from ISP to content providing, including all data applications and theperformance of service requirements in the network. The participant will understand serviceplacement. This course also evaluates application technologies.

Target audience Sales, project management and customer care managers.

Prerequisites Experience in sales

Contents • Market view of products and services• Risks and challenge of operatoins - providing - content business (Triple Play)• Evaluation and performance of marketing issues• Technology enhancements contra complementary tasks of sales• Tendering evaluation and progress by ISP requests• Definitions of quality standards• Traffic and service architecture and values of access technologies• Service value placement and communication in B2B/ B2C• Case studies


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Service value and impact on provider business


Duration 2 days

Objectives This course evaluates application technologies. The participant will get an understandig ofvalue drivers and the value chain from ISP to content providing including all data applicationsconversional - video streaming and NRT services (best efforts) - QoS classes.

Target audience Marketing and product management as well as customer care managers.

Prerequisites None.

Contents • Service providing in Telco business market - player - potential view• Value analysis of providing concerning B2B/ B2C conception• Risks and challenge of providing business• Tendering evaluation/ progress by ISP requests• Service lebel agreements with ISP• Case studies


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Turnaround of fixed networks or challenge of fixed/ mobile convergence


Duration 1 day

Objectives This course evaluates the situation of fixed (xDSL/ HFC cable technologies) and mobilecommunications (GSM E-GPRS IEEE and UMTS) technology. Performance of products areanalyzed, convergence and divergence of fixed and mobile communication defined. Theparticipant will understand strong USP values and list sales argumentations in B2B/ B2Cmarkets.

Target audience Marketing and product management as well as customer care managers.

Prerequisites None.

Contents • Market, applications, features of fixed/ mobile convergence products• Throughput performance today and future - DSL contra mobile access• Alternative access via cable HFC• IEEE technologies WLAN, WiMAX etc. complementary to 3G/ DSL?• Best praxis: evaluations - SWOT - access technologies• Cases and exercises


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Benchmarking of fixed, mobile and IP applications


Duration 4 days

Objectives This course compares fixed, mobile and IP markets and analyses B2B/ B2C services andapplications. Fixed, mobile and IP convergence applications will be discussed and evaluated.Fixed an mobile communications will be compared with specific products and marketdeployments and developments out of mainstream UMTS (e.g. HFC, IEEE standardsconcerning spectrum, traffic efficiency and coverage extension). The participant will learnabout USP values and work out marketing argumentations in B2B/ B2C markets.

Target audience Marketing, project management and customer care managers.

Prerequisites None.

Contents • Market, applications, features of fixed/ mobile converence products• Vision of compatible access technologies• Throughput performance today and in future; DSL contra mobile access• Alternative access via cable HFC• Sales check- IEEE technologies, WLAN, WiMAX etc. are they complementary to 3G/ DSL?• Key sales parameter ARPU, market potentials and volume• Pay off/ break even and cost analysis• Realisation of business targets and timing• Challenge of sales argumentations and customer approach• Best praxis: cases• Portfolio check and conclusions


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Management Training for carrier/ incumbents


Duration 5 days

Objectives The management of TC projects raises certain questions concerning negotiations, stresssituations (e.g. service level agreements, customer compliances), sales skills connected withthe characteristics of the technology oriented carrier market. The participants of this seminargets a structured approach to TC/IT projects and management issues by discussing thefollowing steps of negotiations, management, timing and customer care targets.

Target audience Project/- sales manager/engineers and customer care manager.

Prerequisites Basic understanding of TC/IT markets, e.g. regular telecommunication markets andinternational networking.

Contents 1. Challenges in sales projects • Business communication in corporate culture (organization struc. e.g. frame agreements, supplier and sourcing struc. • Instruments and distribution of pricing/business case in carrier markets • CAPEX/OPEX/ARPU market evolutions, churn rate aspects • Knowledge deployment vendor related swap, green field, upgrades • SWOT analysis in mobile communication sales B2C markets • Requirement analysis in team working group • The USP technology choice (e.g. busy hour and traffic requirements CS/PS- products) • negotiations in e.g. tendering working group activities2. Managing stress and handling in e.g. Roll Out scenarios3. Customer care • Customer management e.g. service level agreement in B2B/B2C negotiations e.g. QoS, new features, value chain • Supervising, timing and controlling; Knowledge deployment4. Case Study (pursued through the workshop): • Discussion of a nominal TC Project (different topics for different workgroups).


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Wireless World: Strategies for the Future


Duration 2 days

Objectives The participant gets an overview about the current and future wireless technologies. Differentcellular 3GPP standards from 2G/ GSM via 3G/ UMTS & "3.9G" LTE towards 4G areexplained and compared with the IEEE wireless broadband standards WLAN (IEEE 802.11),WiMAX (IEEE 802.16) & MBWA (IEEE 802.20) according to their specific properties andcapabilities. Business and technology strategies of the vendors and network operators to pavethe path towards 4G networks should be discussed.

Target audience Management in the field of cellular technologies.


Contents 1. History, Presence & Future: From 1G to 4G2. 2G & Enhancements: GSM, GPRS & EDGE3. 3G & Enhancements: UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA & MIMO4. IEEE Wireless Broadband Access Standards: WLAN, WiMAX & MBWA5. WLAN, WiMAX & MBWA vs. UMTS/ HSPA: Competition or Complementary?6. UMTS Long Term Evolution LTE ("3.9G" or "Super 3G")7. Due diligence in technology investments • SWOT & USPanalysis in Enhanced 3G • Case study related mobile enhancements and key features • Traffic, spectrum and other key business benchmarking - CAPEX/ OPEX etc.


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Business case for access technology


Duration 1 day

Objectives This course compares fixed/ IP/ mobile technology and analyses customers needs e.g. B2B/B2C as well as USP/ SWOT strategies. Case studies and CAPEX/ OPEX conclusions are alsoimplemented.

Target audience Technical sales and marketing

Prerequisites None.

Contents • Market developments in B2B/ B2C applications• Future compatible access technologies and features today (e.g. data performance, coverage, capacity limits)• View of product/ technology USP's• Benchmarking of access technologies• Key business parameter CAPEX/ OPEX and ARPU• Evaluation of business plans (market and tech - due diligence)• Best praxis - cases and SWOT analysis• Portfolio check and conclusions


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Evolution in 3G business expectations


Duration 2 days

Objectives This course presents and compares impact of technologies to future business of networkoperators and telco industry. Investements in infrastructure and the performance - CAPEX/OPEX/ ARPU - will deeply be discussed (performance of traffic, user profile and behaviour aswell as internet applications).

Target audience Executive board.

Prerequisites Experience in management.

Contents • Market developments of 3G network applications and features/ architectures• Data/ voice performance, coverage, capacity limits, spectrum, traffic• Technologies - competition/ complementary to 3G• Benchmarking of 3G access technologies• Performance and enhancement of infrastructure investment CAPEX• Upgrade of business plans (vendor swap/ upgrade)• Best praxis: cases• Pay off/ break even analysis• Portfolio check and conclusions CAPEX/ OPEX/ ARPU


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Strategy and decision of network technology upgrade


Duration 2 days

Objectives This course presents and compares scenarios in network operations. Focus of this seminar isbased on vendor - operator negotiations - CAPEX - features and visibility of innovations. Theparticipants will get analyses of technology upgrades and their challenge in future.

Target audience Executive board (technical).

Prerequisites Experience in technical management.

Contents • Market and benchmarking of efficiency drivers in mobile communications (technology, new standards, new developments)HSDPA/ HSUPA - MIMO - adaptive modulation/- coding - etc.• Strategies of upgrade• Spectrum improvements - efficiency, new licence of frequencies• SW/ HW upgrade - coverage and capacity improvements• Hot spot strategy - traffic improvements• SWAP strategy• Vendor USP listing (values and performance check listing)• Costs and investments (CAPEX, OPEX, ARPU)


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Mobile vs. fixed access networks


Duration 3 days

Objectives This course compares fixed, mobile and IP technologies. Costumers needs, futureapplications and contents of ISP in B2B/ B2C markets are analyzed. This course contrastsinvestment in infrastructure and services with CAPEX/ OOPEX/ ARPU key parameters.

Target audience Executive board.

Prerequisites None.

Contents • Market development of B2B/ B2C applications• Data and voice service performance• View of product and technology USP's• Benchmarking of access technologies• Key business parameter CAPEX/ OPEX and ARPU• Enabling of business planning (market and tech - due diligence)• Best praxis - cases and SWOT analysis• Pay off/ break even analysis• Portfolio check and conclusions


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Expertises and second opinion of technology


Duration 1 day

Objectives This course contains technology due diligence expertises of the telecommunication market.The participant will get an understanding of "second opinion" based on "at equity interests"and shareholder strategies.

Target audience Management of finance, M&A, legal department.

Prerequisites Management experience.

Contents • Technology rating (network, ISP, content etc.)• Investors relations and equity business (investment banking requirements)• Relations between capital investors, analysts and management• Legal - business and tech, due diligence (business evaluations)• Rules and follow up of business planning and conceptions• Executive summery: conclusion and results


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Rating - ranking - risk management in mobile access networks


Duration 3 days

Objectives This course contains technology due diligence expertises of the telecommunication market.Business plans will be discussed and interpreted. Additionally, conceptions of investmentbanking requirements will be evaluated. The participant will get an understanding of "secondopinion" based on "at equity interests" and shareholder strategies.

Target audience Business management in finance, M&A, legal department.

Prerequisites Management experience.

Contents • Technology rating (network, ISP, ARPU expectations)• Technologies - competition/ complementary to 3G• Investors relatons and equitable business (investment banking requirements)• Relations between capital investors, analysts and management• Legal - business/ technical - due diligence• Rules and follow up of business plan and conception• At equity expertises and risk management• Performance and enhancement of infrastructure investment CAPEX/ OPEX• Best praxis - cases and SWOT analysis of UMTS• Portfolio check and conclusions


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Technology rating - impact on business decisions


Duration 5 days

Objectives This course presents and compares scenarios in network operation, CAPEX and OPEXfeatures and visibility of innovations. Benchmarking and listing of SWAP-Analysis will bediscussed. The participants interpret business plans, evaluate conceptions of technologyapplications versus business performance and analyze their impact on operator strategies.

Target audience Business Management in finance, M&A, legal department.

Prerequisites Mangement experience.

Contents • Marketing and benchmarking of cash cows• Strategies of upgrade/ SWAP/ Greenfield• Strategy: USP listing (values and performanc ein check listing)• Costs and investments (CAPEX, OPEX, ARPU)• Technology rating (network upgrade and alternatives)• Investments and business targets (imapct of technology upgrade)• Relations and conflicts between capital investors, analysts and executive TELCO management• Business evaluations and steps of due diligence• Rules and follow up of business planning and concepts


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Applications & Services

MMS - Multimedia Messaging Service


Duration 1 day

Objectives The course presents tendencies of service development in mobile systems. So the propertiesof SMS, EMS and MMS are discussed and the required elements are explained. Since MMSwill use WAP in first implementations a short introduction to WAP is given.

Target audience Personnel requiring information about the evolution of services for mobile systems. Thisconcerns service developers and managers.

Prerequisites Good GSM knowledge equivalent to course: TA-TC 1000.

Contents 1. Introduction • Tendencies in the mobile market • Data bearers for mobile systems • Capabilities of SMS, EMS, MMS2. SMS and EMS • Structure of a short message; EMS features; Sending a short message3. MMS Features • Concept of MMS; Supported media formats; Charging and MMS4. MMS Architecture • Sending a multimedia message • Required network elements • Functionality of MMS Server and Relay • Functionality of the User Agent5. MMS and WAP • WAP standardization; WAP protocols; WAP and MMS; Terminal negotiation • Procedures • Implementations6. Protocol framework based on WAP • Description of an MM; Message types; Procedures; Implementations7. MMS, WAP and GPRS • Possible implementations • GPRS procedures • Configurations of network and mobile8. Examples • Service examples; Service integration


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Location Based Services (LCS)


Duration 2 days

Objectives This seminar addresses the needs of network operators who want to implement and offerLocation Based Services in their networks. The different location techniques will be explainedas well as implementation issues. Participants will develop an in-depth understanding of thesignal and information flow in (3)GSM networks, which support LCS.

Target audience Network engineers who want to provide LCS to subscribers. Engineers who have toimplement LCS. Application developers, and third party providers who want to offer LCS.

Prerequisites A good understanding of GSM, GPRS, and UMTS networks and overall mobile systemoperation is necessary.

Contents 1. General Description of Location Based Services2. Business Perspective of LCS3. Positioning Mechanisms4. LCS Logical Architecture: Network Elements and Interfaces5. Different Positioning Technologies in Comparison: Accuracy, Costs, Pros & Contras6. Signaling Protocols for LCS: Procedures, Messages, Parameters7. Selected Procedures: Mobile Originated Location Request, Information Transfer between MS - BSS, and SMLC -LMU


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Triple Play


Duration 2 days

Objectives The participants know the Triple Play and IP-TV principles and the structure of a Triple Playnetwork. They also understand the underlying techniques (VoIP, DSL, MPEG) and understandthe main troubleshooting concepts.

Target audience Network operators, xDSL service providers, metro network operators, broadcasters, networkoperators, DVB service providers, multimedia service providers and network planners.

Prerequisites None.

Contents 1. Introduction • Triple Play overview, CATV (DOCSIS) and DSL competition2. Network structure • Network elements (DSL-access) • Functions3. Transmission • Transmission properties: ADSL2+, VDSL2 • DSL All Digital Mode • Passive Optical Networks (PON) • Comparison of technologies (DSL, CATV/ HFC networks)4. Services • Voice over IP • TV services: IPTV • QoS: RT, nRT5. Protocols • IP unicast, multicast • Internet Group Membership protocol (IPMG) • Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP)6. Video processing • MPEG2/ MPEG4 procedures and parameters • MPEG Transportstream details7. Triple play measurement • Measurement points and methods8. Conclusion and future prospects


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Network Planning & Optimization

Basics about Radio Network Planning and Optimization


Duration 2 days

Objectives This course contains a compressed presentation of the fundamental aspects of radio networkplanning and optimization. Selected examples and their solutions are used to discuss typicalproblems.

Target audience Radio Network Planners and BSS Optimization Engineers.


Contents 1. Introduction to Radio Network Planning • GSM and Base Station Basics • Definitions, Conversion Formulas and Tables • Exercises2. Coverage, Capacity and Frequency Planning • Propagation Models • Transmitter/Receiver Performance, Link Budget • Aspects of Traffic Theory for Capacity Planning • Frequency Planning Strategies • Exercises3. Radio Network Optimization • Principle optimization steps • Optimizing physical parameters • Optimizing database parameters • Examples


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Field Engineering (Workshop)


Duration 2 days

Objectives This workshop combines theoretical explanations of radio transmission and network planningprinciples with a description of outdoor active and passive antenna techniques and practicalmeasurement examples with an air interface analyser.

Target audience Field engineers requiring theoretical and practical knowledge according to an optimised usageof GSM and UMTS antenna techniques.

Prerequisites GSM and UMTS air interface knowledge are prerequisite; knowledge of general radio planningprinciples is helpful.

Contents 1. Introduction – GSM & UMTS networks & radio transmission2. Radio Transmission: Planning & optimisation aspects3. Outdoor active & passive antenna techniques (handling/diagnostics)4. Interference analysis & intermodulation5. Practical GSM Air Interface measurements6. Practical UMTS Air Interface measurements


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Radio Network Optimization for GSM Networks


Duration 5 days

Objectives After a short overview about radio network planning and optimization those parameters whichoffer optimization potential are worked out. Example problems are presented and solutionsdiscussed. The workshop-like character of this course allows a detailed discussion ofproblems presented by the participants.

Target audience Radio Network Optimization Engineers, BSS System Specialists, BSS Field Engineers,Technicians and Radio Network Planners.

Prerequisites Good GSM knowledge and experience with a GSM BSS.

Contents 1. General remarks on radio network planning and optimization • Introduction • Reasons for the need of opimization • Quantities used for optimization • Performance data measurements • Drive tests2. Optimization of physical and database parameters • Physical parameters offering optimization potential • Features and database paramenters offering optimization potential • Concepts and strategies • Examples and exercises3. Coverage optimization • General, DL-, UL-aspects4. Capacity optimization • General aspects and detailed suggestions5. Interference analysis and reduction • Principle analysis methods and strategies • Interference reduction methods


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Radio Network Optimization for GSM/ GPRS Networks


Duration 5 Days

Objectives After a short overview about radio network planning and optimization those parameters whichoffer optimization potential are worked out. Example problems are presented and solutionsdiscussed. The workshop-like character of this course allows a detailed discussion ofproblems presented by the participants.

Target audience Radio Network Optimization Engineers, BSS System Specialists, BSS Field Engineers,Technicians and Radio Network Planners.

Prerequisites Good GSM knowledge and experience with a GSM BSS. Fundamental knowledge in GPRSnecessary.

Contents 1. Radio network interface analysis2. Network improvements (capacity, coverage) • Interference analysis • Erlang performance3. Frequency improvements speech and data • Hopping improvements • Re-use Analysis4. Throughput optimizatiohn (capacity improvements speech and data GSM/ E-GPRS) • GPS/ CS throughput performance • Network configurations (G-Interfaces) • TRX-Management and allocations5. Additional optimization of physical parameters in GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE • Examples of network configurations (BCCH/ non-BCCH) • New antenna tilting strategies • Remote technologies (Release 7)


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GSM Radio Network Planning and Optimization


Duration 5 days

Objectives After a short repetition of the fundamental GSM and BSS concepts the basic principlesneeded for radio network planning are explained in detail. Example problems are presentedand solutions are discussed. Screenshots by Tektronix NETTEK spectrum analyser are shownand may be demonstrated if NETTEK is available at the training location.

Target audience Radio Network Planners, Radio Network Optimisation Engineers, BSS System Specialists andBSS Field Engineers.


Contents 1. Introduction • GSM and BSS fundamental aspects • Planning, objectives and principle steps • Antennas and antenna near products2. Coverage Planning • Radio wave propagation characteristics and models • Link budget, fading, noise calculations and path loss balance • Cell types and cell coverage calculation • Planning tools and measurement equipment3. Capacity Planning • Traffic theory, Erlang-B/C and trunking gain • Traffic distributions, forecasting and measurements • Dimensioning TRXs, control and traffic channels4. Frequency Planning • Frequency re-use, re-use patterns and clusters • Spectrum efficiency and its optimization • Interference reduction concepts; Interference matrix and interference analysis • Tool supported frequency allocation and allocation strategies5. Increase of Network Coverage • Coverage increasing methods and techniques6. Increase of Network Capacity • Capacity increasing methods and techniques7. Radio Network Optimization • Reasons for the need of optimization; Performance data measurements and drive tests • Optimization strategies; Optimization of physical and data base parameters; Example drive tests


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GSM RSS Parameter


Duration 3 days

Objectives The participant learns in detail the GSM features and the parameters to configure and controlthem. This includes the definition and allocation of radio resources, mobility management bycell selection and handover, the optimization of the air interface by power control and capacityenhancement by multi layer operation.

Target audience Personnel from planning and optimization departments.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of the GSM radio network equivalent to TC 6040 “GSM Radio Planning andOptimization”.

Contents 1. Introduction to parameter planning2. GSM radio resource configuration (multi-frame, frequencies)3. GSM radio resource allocation (role of interference, handling of blocking situations)4. GSM activity states (state machine, cell selection, location update)5. Measurement report (standard & enhanced report, averaging)6. GSM closed loop power control7. Handover control (HO types, evaluation of adjacent cells, air interface related / urgent / traffic related HO)8. Multi layer operation (Macro/micro cells, dual band, normal/tight frequency reuse layer, high/low TRx power layer)9. GSM voice coding (FR & HR, AMR codecs & link adaptation)10. Mobility to UMTS11. Appendix (literature and acronyms)


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GPRS/EDGE Radio Network Planning and Optimization


Duration 4 days

Objectives After a short repetition of fundamental GPRS and EDGE concepts the basic principles neededfor GPRS/EDGE radio network planning are explained in detail. Example problems arepresented and solutions will be discussed. Screenshots by Tektronix NETTEK spectrumanalyser are shown and may be demonstrated if NETTEK is available at the training location.

Target audience Radio Network Planners, BSS System Specialists and BSS Field Engineers.

Prerequisites Knowledge of GSM and GSM radio network planning, equivalent to the courses TA-TC 1000and TA-TC 6010.

Contents 1. Introduction to GPRS/E-GPRS Radio Network Planning • GPRS Network Elements and Tasks; Interfaces and Protocols; GPRS Air interface and Logical Channels; Accessmethods, Resource Allocation • Aspects of C/I and Coding schemes; Modulation; Classification into Coding scheme families; Link Adaptation; Impact ofGPRS/E-GPRS on the Abis interface2. Data services and their Requirements • Traffic Classes; Quality of Service; PS and CS Load3. Coverage Planning • Transmitter and Receiver Characteristics • Receiver-Sensitivity • Influence of Incremental Redundancy • Radio Wave Propagation models • Link budget Calculations for different Modulation and Coding schemes • Cell Sizes • Planning Rules4. Frequency Planning • Spectrum masks • Reference Performance and C/I • Clusters • Interference reduction5. Capacity Planning • Dimensioning of Capacity and Traffic • Air interface, Abis interface, Gb interface6. Optimization • Optimization Possibilities • Parameters offering Optimization Potential • Examples and exercies


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UMTS Radio Network Planning


Duration 5 days

Objectives After a short repetition of the fundamental UMTS and UTRAN concepts the basic principlesneeded for radio network planning are explained in detail. Example problems are presentedand solutions will be discussed. Screenshots by Tektronix NETTEK spectrum analyser areshown and may be demonstrated if NETTEK is available at the training location.

Target audience Radio Network Planners, UTRAN System Specialists and UTRAN Field Engineers.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of UMTS and basics about network planning equivalent to the coursesTA-TC 1100 and TA-TC 6010.

Contents 1. Introduction: UMTS Radio Interface Evolution & Key Parameter2. UMTS fundamentals concerning radio network planning3. UMTS Radio Resource Management & RNP • Code Planing & Allocation • Power Control • Handover Control • Load Control • Admission Control • Packet Scheduling4. UMTS Link budget & Coverage Calculation • Input Parameter • Propagation Models • UTRA Link Budget • Cell Range/ Coverage Calculation5. UMTS Load / Capacity Calculation • UL Load Calculation • DL Load Calculation • Hard & Soft Capacity Calculation6. Practical Measurements of the UMTS Air Interface • UMTS Cells/ DL Scrambling Codes; RRM related aspects; Coverage & Capacity related Parameters7. Coverage & Capacity Improvements • Coverage Limitations; Coverage Improvements; Capacity Improvements8. GSM & UMTS Co-Planning9. Multi-Operator Interference10. Practical Air Interface Measurement Examples


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Improving the UMTS Air Interface


Duration 3 days

Objectives This course is a successor course to TC6220 “UMTS Radio Network Planning”. Theparticipant will be informed about features to enhance the UMTS air interface coverage andcapacity. Special emphasis is given to the air interface enhancements in UMTS Release 5 - 8(paving the UMTS path towards 4G) and the integration of other standards into UMTS (e.g.WLAN).

Target audience Radio Network Planners, UTRAN System Specialists, UTRAN Network Engineers &Designers and UTRAN Field Engineers.

Prerequisites Good UMTS & UMTS Radio Network Planning knowledge equivalent to the courses TA-TC1100 and TA-TC 6220.

Contents 1. Radio Interface Evolution2. UMTS Rel. 99 Coverage & Capacity: Calculation & Limitations3. Overview: Coverage Enhancements4. Overview: Capacity Enhancements5. HSDPA6. HSUPA7. Advanced Antenna Concepts8. Integration of other Standards (WLAN, WiMAX & MBWA)9. HSPA+10. LTE11. Appendix (Literature & Abbreviations)


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UMTS Radio Network Parameters


Duration 4 days

Objectives The course gives an deep understanding of the UMTS Radio Resource Management RRMand the related Radio Parameters. RRM features like Power Control, Admission Control,Packet Scheduling, and Handover Control are discussed in detail. Practical air interfacemeasurements (screenshots by Tektronix NETTEK spectrum analyser) are discussed (& maybe demonstrated if NETTEK is available at the training location).

Target audience Technical personal (radio planning and optimisation, operations and network management,performance and KPI management.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of UMTS, HSDPA and UMTS Radio Network Planning equivalent to thecourses TA-TC 1100, 1102 and TA-TC 6220.

Contents • Introduction to Radio Resource Management• Radio Channel Configuration• Power control• Load Control• Admission Control• Packet Scheduling• Code Tree Management• PLMN and Cell Selection• Handover Procedures• HSDPA Parameter• Practical Air Interface Measurement Examples


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Key Performance Indicators in UMTS


Duration 3 days

Objectives This course provides guidance on how to measure and optimize end-to-end networkperformance, service quality and the customer experience of UMTS networks. Main focus isUTRAN. Important KPIs are introduced to measure performance in the UTRAN and evaluatingthe importance of each one. The course contains a planning part, where specific parametersettings and setting combinations are discussed, which influence the system operation.

Target audience Main target group is network operator staff being involved in the optimization of UMTSnetworks or improving the network performance. Another group are system vendors beinginvolved in second and third level troubleshooting activities.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of UMTS Rel. 99 like the network architecture, the QoS-concept and thesignal processing chain equivalent to TA-TC 1100 and TA-TC 1010.

Contents 1. The UMTS network • Quality in UMTS networks • UMTS evolution; UMTS Protocols • Performance measurements; Key Performance Indicators2. Call/ connection analyses • Procedure related KPI in UTRAN; NAS procedures • Procedure related KPI in UTRAN for PS traffic • HSDPA Analyses3. Mobility • Handover types; Measurements • Soft handover • Hard handover • SRNC relocation4. Quality • Resources in UTRAN • ATM measurements • Radio Measurements • Codecs • Quality/ load related KPI5. HSPA • HSDPA • HSUPA6. Optimizing UTRAN • General Aspects; Idle Mode; Connected Mode; Interworking with GSM7. Appendix (Acronyms & Literature)


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Key Performance Indicators in UMTS + practical Traces


Duration 4 days

Objectives This course provides guidance on how to measure and optimize end-to-end networkperformance, service quality and the customer experience of UMTS networks. Main focus isUTRAN. Important KPIs are introduced to measure performance in the UTRAN and evaluatingthe importance of each one. The course contains a planning part, where specific parametersettings and setting combinations are discussed, which influence the system operation. Thepractical section will enable the trainees to setup and use the Tektronix K15 to monitorUTRAN. Depending on the participants background more or less complicated test cases aremonitored.

Target audience Main target group is network operator staff being involved in the optimization of UMTSnetworks or improving the network performance. Another group are system vendors beinginvolved in second and third level troubleshooting activities.


Contents 1. The UMTS network • Quality in UMTS networks; UMTS evolution; UMTS Protocols; Performance measurements; Key Performance Indicators2. Call/ connection analyses • Procedure related KPI in UTRAN • NAS procedures • Procedure related KPI in UTRAN for PS traffic • HSDPA Analyses3. Mobility • Handover types; Measurements; Soft handover; Hard handover; SRNC relocation4. Quality • Resources in UTRAN • ATM measurements • Radio Measurements • Codecs • Quality/ load related KPI5. Optimizing UTRAN • General Aspects; Idle Mode; Connected Mode; Interworking with GSM6. Practical Examples and Traces • K15 tracer settings for UTRAN measurements • Filter settings; Practical examples7. Appendix (Acronyms & Literature)


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HSDPA & HSUPA for UMTS Radio Network Planner


Duration 4 days

Objectives The participants will be informed in detail according to HSDPA & HSUPA (UMTS Rel. 5 & 6).The participant will learn about the enhancements of HSDPA & HSUPA in Rel. 7 - 9, theso-called HSPA+, improving the cell throughput, peak rates and efficiency. New protocols,resource allocation principles and physical channels are explained. The influence of HSDPA &HSUPA on UMTS coverage & capacity calculations is shown and problems are discussed.

Target audience Radio Network Planners, UTRAN System Specialists and UTRAN Field Engineers.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of UMTS and UMTS Radio Network Planning equivalent to the coursesTA-TC 1100 and TA-TC 6220.

Contents 1. Introduction: UTMS Radio Interface Evolution2. UTMS Rel. 99 Limitations3. HSDPA Principles • Adaptive Modulation and Coding AMC • Multi-Code operation & HSDPA Data Rates, Network Modifications for HSDPA • UE Capability Classes4. HSDPA: Protocols & Resource Allocation • HSDPA Protocol Architecture; MAC-hs tasks & HSDPA Resource Allocation5. HSDPA Physical Channels6. HSDPA Mobility/ Handover7. HSUPA Principles • E-DCH & HSUPA Data Rates; Adaptive Coding; HSUPA Network & HSUPA UE Classes8. HSUPA: Protocols & Resource Allocation • HSUPA Protocol Architecture; MAC-e & MAC-es tasks & HSUPA Resource Allocation9. HSUPA Physical Channels10. HSUPA Handover & Power Control11. HSPA+ (Rel. 7, 8 & 9)11. Higher Order Modulation, MIMO, Network & Terminal Evolution, W-CDMA Dual-Carrier solution12. HSPA Summary13. HSDPA RNP & SINR14. HSDPA Coverage Calculations • UL Coverage; DL Coverage; Comparing: UMTS Rel. 99 & HSDPA Coverage15. HSDPA Capacity/ Throughput • Throughput Estimations; Dedicated or Shared Carrier; HSDPA for Macro, Micro & Pico Cells16. HSDPA Deployment


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WiMAX (IEEE 802.16) for Radio Network Planner


Duration 3 days

Objectives The course describes the present implementation of these Wireless Metropolitan AreaNetwork (WMAN) technique in theory and offers an overview over the practical application ofthis new wireless technology. In addition the interfaces, protocol layer functions, WiMAXprotocol traces and network planning issues are discussed in detail. The participants learnsabout the WiMAX network configurations, the IEEE 802.16e standard, its implementation andWiMAX network planning principles.

Target audience Mobile network and metro network operators, wireless integrators, network planners,developers and acceptance test personnel.

Prerequisites Knowledge of cellular networks and Radio Network Planning.

Contents 1. Introduction• Definitions, WLAN - WMAN comparison, WMAN evolution & standardisation status2. PHY layer• Single-carrier vs. multi-carrier techniques• Duplex techniques: FDD, TDD• OFDM key technology• Modulation• PHY-layer frame layout• PHY-layer protocol trace evaluation3. MAC layer• MAC layer services, service concept, service classification• Network architecture• Radio network access• MAC-layer protocol trace evaluation• IEEE 802.16e mobility, handover procedure4. Security sublayer• Security aspects• Security methods5. Convergence sublayer• Adaptation to various packet networks• Transmission optimisation (e.g. header suppression)6. WiMAX network planning• Link budget calculation• Segmentation, sub-channel assignment7. Summary and Conclusion


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UMTS Core Network Planning


Duration 3 days

Objectives "UMTS Core Network Planning" addresses the planning and design principles of the UMTScore network systems and related transmission networks. The core network architectureconcerned is based on the split architecture: control layer and 'data' layer. Both core networkdomains (Circuit and Packet Services domains) are addressed in this course.

Target audience The course targets operator and supplier staff in charge of technical planning and operation of2nd and 3rd generation mobile networks and who need a broad understanding on the planningand dimensioning rules for the core network systems and related transmission network.


Contents 1. Network assessment • Network structure and interfaces • Service study and subscriber types • Subscriber forecast and Country regulations2. Network Dimensioning • Determine switching equipment type, locations and capacity • Signaling and Traffic capacity requirements between nodes • Forecast possible bottlenecks • Ensure network reliability and smooth network expansion3. Detailed Planning CS • Detailed network diagrams • Detailed routing, signaling, numbering descriptions • Source Data for each new network element (MSC, HLR, MGW)4. Detailed planning PS • Detailed Packet Core diagrams • Detailed routing and addressing planning • Source Data for each new network element (SGSN, GGSN) • Requirements for other network elements5. Optimizing the network • Tools to monitor network quality • Important relevant KPI's6. Appendix • Acronyms • Literature


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Tracing, Simulation & Emulation

Speech and Video Quality Analysis (VQA)


Duration 2 days

Objectives In this seminar participants learn the technology and the methods of speech and video qualityanalysis for the optimization of fixed and mobile NGN. The methods are explained with theTektronix testing equipment. The seminar covers the theory of speech and video CODECsand explains the different quality analysis methods, which are demonstrated with realmeasurement data.

Target audience Technicians and engineers who work for network operators and telecommunication equipmentmanufacturers and use VQA measurement to optimize Next Generation Network fixed andmobile services.

Prerequisites Knowledge of Internet Protocol and NGN basics. This seminar can be combined with a NGNprotocol seminar to provide participants with the detailed protocol measurement knowledge.

Contents 1. Concepts for speech and video quality assessment2. NGN overview • Network Elements • NGN methods3. Speech encoding • Standard speech CODECs4. Standard methods for speech quality analysis • E-Model • PESQ • Application areas5. PESQ measurement examples and evaluation of results6. Video encoding • MPEG-2 • MPEG-47. Standard methods for the quality analysis of • Picture encoding • Elementary streams • Transport streams8. Measurement example • Video streams analysis and measurement results9. Anticipation of future technologies, summary and conclusion


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K15 or K12 Monitoring


Duration 1 day

Objectives In this seminar participants learn how to use the Tektronix K15 or K1297-G20 for protocolmonitoring and statistics on different interfaces in telecommunication networks. this seminarcovers hardware configuration, logical link set up, customization of protocol stack files, as wellas settings of filters, triggers, and special applications. The emphasis of the seminar is onpractical exercises, which are based on recording files. Note: This seminar can be combinedwith a SS7, GSM, GPRS, INAP, or UMTS protocol seminar to provide participants with theprerequisite protocol knowledge. Tektronix provides protocol tester training units and recordingfiles. No more than two students will use one unit.

Target audience Technicians and engineers who work for network operators and telecommunication equipmentmanufacturers and use the Tektronix K15 or K1297-G20 in live network or test networkenvironments.

Prerequisites A detailed knowledge of the protocol stacks, messages, and parameters that are used in theexercises. Basic knowledge of operating system Windows® XP.

Contents 1. Hardware and Software Overview2. Setup example for lu interface • Port and Logical Link setup3. Configuration; Auto configuration for PCM, Iub and Abis4. Protocol Stack Editor5. Measurement Scenarios • Online monitoring; Offline monitoring6. Filter and Triger Configuration7. Data Recording and Playback8. Applications • Multi-Interface CallTracer • Statistics • Deciphering on Gb • Gb Analyzer • GMM/ SM Statistics9. Tools • ATM Traffic Capture; Traffic Analyzer; Recording file merger; Load Meter; Real Chart; LSA10. Iub Monitoring configuration11. IMA Monitoring12. Multi-User Management


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K 1297 - Classic Simulation and Emulation


Duration 2 days

Objectives In this course the participants will learn how to use the Tektronix K1297-CLASSIC forsimulation and emulation of protocol entities on different interfaces in telecommunicationnetworks. The seminar provides all necessary information about hardware configuration andlogical link set up. A short introduction to monitoring and recording options is given as well.The main part of the training deals with creation and configuration primitives and messages.The emphasis is set on practical exercises.

Target audience Technicians and engineers of network operators and telecommunication equipmentmanufacturers that use the Tektronix K1297-CLASSIC for test cases.

Prerequisites A basic knowledge of Windows and detailed knowledge of protocol stacks, messages andparameters that will be used in the exercises is required.

Contents 1. Hardware and Software Overview2. Program Elements3. Port & Logical Link Configuration4. Editor handling5. File System Structure6. Monitoring Options7. Triggers, Filters8. Disk Function (Data Recording)9. Simulation Pool


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Network and Service Analyzer (NSA)


Duration 1 day

Objectives In this seminar participants learn how to use the Tektronix UTRAN Network and ServiceAnalyzer for protocol monitoring, troubleshooting and optimization in 3G networks. Thisseminar covers hardware configuration, software configuration as well as drill downtroubleshooting analysis based on KPI. The emphasis of the seminar is on practical exercises,which are based on recorded sessions.

Target audience Technicians and engineers who work for network operators and telecommunication equipmentmanufacturers and use the Tektronix NSA in live network environments.

Prerequisites A detailed knowledge of protocols, messages, and parameters in UTRAN. Basic knowledge ofoperation system Microsoft Windows XP.

Contents 1. Hardware and Software Overview2. Hardware Configuration • Standalone configuration • Distributed environment3. Software Configuration • Probe Configuration • UTRAN Topology Discovery/ Modification • Automatic configuration for monitoring4. Online & Offline Data Capturing5. Online Visualization of Captured Data • Session Status • Multi-interface Call Tracer • Frame Monitor including filters, zoom, and columns6. Analyzing Data – overview • Cell Matrix; KPI Analysis; Call Sequence Diagram7. KPI module • KPIs selection (group & name) • Possible Dimensions • KPI Analysis window including Drill-Down8. Session Import/ Export9. Geran monitoring • Network Topology for GERAN • Call trace for Intersystem handover (UTRAN/ GERAN)10. Session Analyst • Session Selection; Session overview


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K1297-G20 Simulation and Emulation


Duration 3 days

Objectives The participants learn how to use the Tektronix K1297-G20 for simulation and emulation ofprotocol entities on different interfaces in telco networks. It covers hardware configuration,logical link set up, creation and modification of protocol stack files. An introduction tomonitoring and recording options is given. The main part deals with creation and configurationof emulation stacks, message parameters, primitives, message sequence charts. Theemphasis is on practical exercises based on loop back scenarios.

Target audience Technicians and engineers who work for network operators and telecommunication equipmentmanufacturers and use the Tektronix K1297-G20 for test cases.

Prerequisites Detailed knowledge of the protocol stacks, messages, and parameters that are used in theexercises. Basic knowledge of the Windows® XP operating system.

Contents 1. Hardware and Software Overview2. Port & Logical Link Configuration3. Protocol Stack Editor4. Monitoring & Emulations Scenarios5. Emulation Scenario Editor6. Message Building System7. Message Sequence Charts


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K1297-G35 Simulation and Emulation


Duration 3 days

Objectives The participants learn how to use the Tektronix K1297-G35 for simulation and emulation ofprotocol entities on different interfaces in telecom networks. It covers hardware configuration,logical link set up, creation and modification of protocol stack files, An introduction tomonitoring and recording options is given. The main part deals with creation and configurationof emulation stacks, message parameters, primitives, message sequence charts. Theemphasis is on practical exercises based on loop back scenarios for 3G networks.

Target audience Technicians and engineers who work for network operators and telecommunication equipmentmanufacturers and use the Tektronix K1297-G35 for testing.

Prerequisites Detailed knowledge of the protocol stacks, messages, and parameters in 3G networks. Basicknowledge of the Windows XP operation system.

Contents 1. Hardware and Software Overview2. Emulation Scenario Editor3. Message Building System4. Message Sequence Charts5. Emulations for testing in 2G and 3G networks • SCCP and MTP3 • SCTP and M3UA • LLC4 and GMM • IP Gateway6. Complete scenarios for MB, lub and lu Capacity • Mb simulation (IP, RTP and Mb Video emulations) • Iub simluation (RLCMAC, NBAP and RPC emulations) • Iu capacity simulation (RANAP, Pktgen and Callgen emulations)


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Tektronix RF Scout


Duration 3 days

Objectives In this seminar participants learn how to use the Tektronix NetTek Analyser for GSM andUMTS air interface analysis. It covers handling of the NETTEK as well as GSM and UMTSplanning and optimisation aspects (e.g. signal performance, coverage and interference). Theemphasis of the seminar is on practical exercises which are based on real-life measurementsof the GSM and/or UMTS air interface.Remark: The course duration is 2 days if only GSM or only UMTS planning & optimisation isconsidered.

Target audience Technicians, radio network planning and optimizing engineers using the Tektronix NetTekAnalyser NETTEK in live network environments.

Prerequisites Good GSM and/or UMTS Radio Network Planning knowledge equivalent to the coursesTA-TC 6040 and/or 6220.

Contents 1. NETTEK Handling • Feature overview • Taking spectra & spectrograms • GSM specific measurements • UMTS specific measurements • Taking codograms2. GSM Planning & Optimisation Aspects • GSM spectrum overview • Signal performance • Link budget parameter • Carrier utilisation • Bandwidth • Interference & coverage analysis • Capacity extension • Handover situations3. UMTS Planning & Optimisation Aspects • UMTS spectrum overview • Scrambling & channelisation codes • Code power • Link budget parameter • Code tree utilisation • Bandwidth • Interference & coverage analysis • Soft handover situations • HSDPA traffic


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