WCDMA P7 including Feature Pack Training Programs. Catalog of Course Descriptions

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1 WCDMA P7 including Feature Pack Training Programs Catalog of Course Descriptions

2 Page 2 Catalog of Course Descriptions INTRODUCTION...4 MIMO IN WCDMA AND LTE...5 WCDMA NETWORK SURVEILLANCE...8 CPP NODE FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS...12 ERICSSON MBMS SYSTEM TECHNIQUES...15 WCDMA RAN P7 DESIGN...17 WCDMA RAN P7 ACCESS TRANSPORT NETWORK DESIGN...21 WCDMA P7 AIR INTERFACE...25 WCDMA RAN P7 FIELD MAINTENANCE...27 WCDMA RAN P7 DELTA...30 WCDMA RAN P7 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT...34 WCDMA RAN P7 FUNCTIONALITY...38 WCDMA RAN P7 PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES...41 WCDMA RAN P7 OPERATION...45 WCDMA RAN P7 NODE B COMMISSIONING...48 WCDMA RAN P7 RXI 820/860 OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION...50 WCDMA RAN P7 CONFIGURATION...54 WCDMA RAN P7 TUNING...57 Commercial in Confidence

3 Page 3 ERICSSON WCDMA RAN P7 HSPA SYSTEM TECHNIQUES...60 WCDMA RAN P7 IP TRANSPORT NETWORK DESIGN...64 WCDMA P7/ GSM BSS 08 INTERSYSTEM HANDOVER...68 WCDMA RAN P7 TROUBLESHOOTING...71 WCDMA RAN P7 OPTIMIZATION...74 WCDMA RAN P7 RBS 3418/3518 AND RRU MAINTENANCE...77 WCDMA RAN P7 RBS 3308 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE...80 WCDMA RAN P7 RBS 3X16 MAINTENANCE...83 WCDMA RAN P7 RBS 3018 MAINTENANCE...86 WCDMA RAN P7 IP CONFIGURATION...88 WCDMA RAN P7 IP TROUBLESHOOTING...91 WCDMA RAN P7 TROUBLESHOOTING WITH AMOS...95 MIMO IN WCDMA AND LTE Commercial in Confidence

4 Page 4 Introduction Ericsson has developed a comprehensive Training Programs service to satisfy the competence needs of our customers, from exploring new business opportunities to expertise required for operating a network. The Training Programs service is delineated into packages that have been developed to offer clearly defined, yet flexible training to target system and technology areas. Each package is divided into flows, to target specific functional areas within your organization for optimal benefits. Service delivery is supported using various delivery methods including: Icon Delivery Method Instructor Led Training (ILT) Seminar (SEM) Workshop (WS) Virtual Classroom Training (VCT) Web Based Learning (WBL) Short Article (SA) Streaming Video (SV) CD-ROM (CD) Structured Knowledge Transfer (SKT) Delivery Enablers Remote Training Lab (RTL) Web Portal (WP) Commercial in Confidence

5 Page 5 MIMO in WCDMA and LTE Description LZU R1A Have you wondered how MIMO works and how it doubles the data rate and spectral efficiency in WCDMA and LTE? With the help of the MIMO in WCDMA and LTE course the attendees will learn how the use of multiple antennas in HSPA and LTE are implemented and how much the performance is expected to increase. In this course, the basic radio channel properties are explained and related to the multiple antenna processing in HSPA and LTE. With the guidance of the instructor MIMO, spatial multiplexing, layers and data rate multiplication will be explained and help increase employee productivity. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the history and background of multi-antenna processing 1.1 Explain the reason for multi-antenna processing 1.2 List the different methods of multi-antenna processing 1.3 Explain the general concepts of beam-forming, smart antennas, adaptive antennas, diversity and spatial multiplexing 1.4 Describe the concepts of MIMO, SIMO, MISO and SISO 2 Describe the general radio channel properties 2.1 Explain multi-path propagation 2.2 Describe time dispersion and delay spread 2.3 Explain the Doppler effect 2.4 Discuss coherence bandwidth and coherence time 2.5 Differentiate between DOA (Direction of Arrival) DOD (Direction of Departure) and angular spread 2.6 Discuss polarization properties of the radio channel 2.7 Explain polarization properties of antennas 3 Explain the different multi antenna possibilities 3.1 Describe beam-forming using an ULA (Uniform Linear Array) 4 Describe Tx and Rx Diversity 5 Explain polarization diversity 5.1 Describe the concept of spatial multiplexing 5.2 Discuss SDMA (Spatial Division Multiple Access) 6 Explain the difference of single-rank and multi-rank transmissions 6.1 Differentiate between improving SNR and sharing SNR Commercial in Confidence

6 Page Explain the trade off in peak rate and coverage 6.3 Give in own words the concepts of channel rank, transmission rank and layers 7 Explain the concept of pre-coded spatial multiplexing 7.1 Describe the difference of antenna ports and antenna elements 7.2 Explain the role of the pre-coder 7.3 Differentiate between SU-MIMO and MU-MIMO 8 Describe MIMO in WCDMA 8.1 Describe the configuration of MIMO in WCDMA 9 Describe MIMO in LTE 9.1 Demonstrate an understanding of large delay CDD in LTE 9.2 Explain small delay CDD in LTE 9.3 Describe beam-forming in LTE 9.4 Explain spatial multiplexing in LTE 9.5 Describe the UE feedback (CSI, PMI, RI and CQI) in LTE 9.6 Demonstrate an understanding of open loop spatial multiplexing in LTE 9.7 Explain closed loop spatial multiplexing in LTE 9.8 Describe the configuration of MIMO in LTE Target Audience The target audience for this course is: Network Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer. Prerequisites The participants should be familiar with the WCDMA and/or LTE Radio Interface. An interest in radio channel properties and antennas would be an advantage. Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning Situation The course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment. Commercial in Confidence

7 Page 7 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Introduction, history and background General radio channel properties Multi antenna possibilities, rank transmissions, precoder MIMO in WCDMA MIMO in LTE 1 hour 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour Commercial in Confidence

8 Page 8 WCDMA Network Surveillance LZU /1 R3A Description When you finish this course, your network surveillance skills will include basic alarm supervision, handling and escalating core and radio network specific alarms, trigger node backups, and supervise statistics recordings. When you receive a work-order, you will be able to execute a script on a node using Job Manager. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Utilize the system documentation to perform network surveillance tasks as defined in Ericsson s Customer Product Information (CPI). 2 Perform basic alarm supervision in order to maintain the network as defined in CPI. 3 Handle the most common alarm situations in Core Network and WCDMA RAN to maintain the network. 4 Explain how to launch and use OSS-RC applications in order to perform network surveillance activities. 5 Explain the different applications in the sub-network management system, OSS- RC that are used for Network Surveillance. 6 Handle core network specific alarms with OSS-RC for MSC, M-MGw, SGSN and GGSN according to the CPI documents. 7 Handle the Radio Network specific alarms with OSS-RC. 8 Initiate a system back-up on node level for WCDMA Core Network Elements and RAN Network Elements. 9 On receipt of a work-order, retrieve statistics, by using the correct applications in OSS-RC for Core Network Elements and WCDMA Radio Network Elements. 10 On receiving a work-order, execute a script on a node using Job Manager. Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Technicians. Commercial in Confidence

9 Page 9 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Either WCDMA Fundamentals consisting of the following courses: WCDMA Network Fundamentals, Blended Training Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 8. Learning situation This is a task-oriented learning course based on tasks in the work process given in a technical environment using equipment and tools. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Documentation and Sub-network Manager 2 hours Management in Core network 4 hours 2 Fault Management in WCDMA Network 4 hours System Protection in WCDMA Network 2 hours 3 System Protection in WCDMA network (Continue) 2 hours Performance Management in WCDMA Network 4 hours Commercial in Confidence

10 Page 10 WCDMA RAN P7 Transport Network System Techniques Description LZU R1A How does the Ericsson Transport Network use ATM and IP to carry user and control plane traffic? How are the various transport bearer Quality of Service (QoS) achieved using ATM and IP? With the help of the WCDMA RAN P7 Transport Network System Techniques course the attendees will learn about the Ericsson Transport Network ATM and IP functionality. They will see how QoS is achieved using ATM Adaptation layer 2 (AAL2) class A-D in an ATM network and with the Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) IP header field and Ethernet priority field (P-bit) in an IP/Ethernet network. They will also see various examples of Transport Networks using both ATM and IP with explanations of the advantages and disadvantages of each. With the guidance of the instructor participants will become familiar all aspects the WCDMA RAN P7 Transport Network System Techniques. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain the ATM Functionality of the P7 RAN Transport Network. 1.1 Explain the basic ATM Cell structure and the ATM Service Categories used in the WCDMA RAN. 1.2 Explain the operation of ATM Adaptation Layer 2 (AAL2) and how its Call Admission Control (CAC) handles class A, B, C and D traffic. 1.3 Explain some of the basic ATM topologies used in the P7 WCDMA RAN. 1.4 List the ETBs that support ATM in the WCDMA RAN. 2 Explain the IP Functionality of the P7 RAN Transport Network. 2.1 Explain how IP and Ethernet fit into the protocol layers in the WCDMA RAN. 2.2 Explain the basic structure of an IP Packet and Ethernet frame. 2.3 Explain how Quality of Service (QoS) is achieved using IP and Ethernet. 2.4 Explain some of the basic IP topologies used in the P7 WCDMA RAN. 2.5 List the ETBs that support IP/Ethernet in the WCDMA RAN. Commercial in Confidence

11 Page 11 3 Explain the various cases for using ATM and/or IP in the WCDMA RAN. 3.1 Explain how Synchronization is performed in the P7 WCDMA RAN for ATM and IP Networks. 3.2 Explain how the Iub flow control mechanisms operate for R99 DCH, HSDPA and EUL traffic. Target audience The target audiences for this course are: Service Planning Engineer Service Design Engineer Network Design Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course: WCDMA RAN P7 Access Transport Network Design LZU The participants should be familiar with Transport Network dimensioning. Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation The course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 ATM Transport Network Functionality IP Transport Network Functionality ATM and IP in the WCDMA RAN 2 hours 2 hours 2 hours Commercial in Confidence

12 Page 12 CPP Node Features and Functions Description LZU R7A This course is designed to explain the Connectivity Packet Platform, and the functions of CPP-based nodes, as well as relating the functionality of each CPP node to the boards in that node. Learning objectives After completing the course the student will be able to: 1 List the Connectivity Packet Platform nodes in the GSM and WCDMA network 1.1 List the data rates supported by the main mobile access technologies 1.2 Explain on an overview level the function of the following WCDMA CPP nodes: M- MGw, RNC, RBS and RXI 1.3 Explain the difference between IP/Ethernet and ATM as transport options in the WCDMA RAN 1.4 List the main interfaces in the WCDMA RAN where IP/Ethernet can be used as an alternative to ATM 2 Understand the major concepts related to the Connectivity Packet Platform 2.1 Explain on an overview level the Connectivity Packet Platform (CPP) hardware 2.2 Explain the processor hierarchy in a CPP node 2.3 List the function, features and capacity of the General purpose Processor Board (GPB) 2.4 Explain the concept of Device Board Module 2.5 List the function, features and capacity of the Switch Core Board (SCB) 2.6 List the function, features and capacity of the ET-MC1 Board 2.7 List the function, features and capacity of the ET-M3 Board 2.8 List the function, features and capacity of the ET-M4/1 and ET-M4/22 Boards 2.9 List the function, features and capacity of the ET-MF4 Board 2.10 List the function, features and capacity of the ET-MC41 and ET-MC41s Boards 2.11 List the function, features and capacity of the ET-MF List the function, features and capacity of the ET-MFG Board 2.13 List the function, features and capacity of the ET-PSW Board 2.14 List the function, features and capacity of the ET-MFX Boards 2.15 List the function, features and capacity of the Timing Unit Board 3 Explain on overview level the features and functions of the M-MGW 3.1 List the M-MGW roles 3.2 List the M-MGw specific boards 3.3 List and explain at an overview level the Media Stream Functions in the M-MGw 3.4 Explain on an overview level the M-MGW Modules and hardware configurations Commercial in Confidence

13 Page 13 4 Explain on overview level the features and functions of a WCDMA-RNC 4.1 Explain the role of the RNC in the Core Network connectivity 4.2 Explain the role of the RNC in mobility scenarios 4.3 List the RNC Specific boards 4.4 Explain the concept of the RNC Module 4.5 Explain the RNC hardware configuration 5 Explain on overview level the features and functions of a WCDMA-RBS 5.1 Explain the power control features in the RBS 5.2 Explain on overview level the High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) features 5.3 List the RBS 3000 WCDMA Product family 5.4 List the RBS 3000 Specific hardware 6 Explain on overview level the features and functions of the RXI 6.1 List the RXI Product Family 6.2 List the transport network topologies where the RXI can be used 6.3 List and explain the ATM-services provided by RXI 6.4 Explain the hardware architecture of the RXI 820 and RXI 860 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Field Technician Service Engineer System Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following flow: WCDMA Network Fundamentals, Blended Training Duration and class size The duration of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons and theoretical exercises given in a classroom environment. Commercial in Confidence

14 Page 14 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 3G Network Introduction Connectivity Packet Platform MGw Features and Functions RNC Features and Functions RBS 3000 Features and Functions RXI Features and Functions 1 hour 1.5 hours 1 hour 1 hour 1 hour 0.5 hour Commercial in Confidence

15 Page 15 Ericsson MBMS System Techniques LZU R2A Description Do you need to know what s going on in the mobile TV area? This course will help you reveal the mystery of the new MBMS (Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service) feature that enables mobile TV, among other services. We will guide you through the Ericsson PTM (Point-To-Multipoint) implementation, working principles and functionality. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain on overview level, the system architecture, services and applications 1.1 Compare PTM to PTP concepts 1.2 Describe the changes in system architecture and functionality on node and interface level 1.3 Explain the Service Area concept 1.4 Explain the different kinds of services and applications the system enables 2 Describe the basic principles and channel structure 2.1 Explain the channel structure 2.2 Describe the phases of MBMS Broadcast Service Provision 2.3 Explain the concepts of Service Announcements and Session Handling 2.4 Explain Uu control management and user plane layer 2 handling 2.5 Describe the architecture and functionality of the Service Layer 3 Explain the Mobility and Capacity Management concepts 3.1 Explain the Mobility concepts; Service Areas, Soft Combining, Cell Selection and reselection 3.2 Understand Frequency Layer Convergence (FLC) and Dispersion (FLD) 3.3 Understand the Preferred Layer (PL) and non-preferred Layer (NPL) concepts 3.4 Explain the Capacity Management and Iub Efficiency functionality Target audience The target audiences for this course are: Service Design Engineer Network Design Engineer Commercial in Confidence

16 Page 16 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: WCDMA P7 Air Interface LZU WCDMA RAN P7 Functionality LZU Or working experience within WCDMA P7. Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Introduction, system architecture, services and applications 2 hours Basic principles and channel structure Mobility and Capacity Management concepts 2 hours 2 hours Commercial in Confidence

17 Page 17 WCDMA RAN P7 Design Description LZU R1A How can a Radio Access Network (RAN) be dimensioned when coverage and capacity have such an strong impact in WCDMA? How should High Speed Uplink and Downlink Packet access (HSDPA/HSUPA) be dimensioned? Given the range of Radio Access Bearers (RABs) available in the Ericsson Phase 7 (P7) what is the best way to dimension them? What considerations are needed when implementing Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Services (MBMS) in a network? What is the best way to design neighbouring cell lists for interfrequency and intrafrequency handover? How do you design Utran Registration Areas for users in URA_PCH? With the help of the WCDMA Radio Network Design course the attendees will learn how Radio Network design tasks are performed according to the latest Ericsson guidelines. This new competence will be tested on PC based exercises using the Ericsson Radio Network Proposal Tool that cover R99 and HSPA dimensioning. The principles of MBMS dimensioning are also described in detail as are the principles of neighbouring cell list design, Utran Registration Area design and channel element dimensioning. Learning objectives On completion of this course the students will be able to: 1 Explain the various WCDMA cell planning steps 1.1 Explain the various WCMDA Radio Network Design stages and the tools involved. 1.2 Explain Ericsson s Radio Network Proposal Tool RNPT for use by Ericsson staff. 1.3 Explain briefly the function of TEMS Cellplanner Universal. 1.4 Explain how OSS-RC fits into the Radio Network Design Process. 1.5 Describe briefly TEMS Cellplanner, Investigation, Automatic, Visualization and Linkplanner. 2 Explain what is meant by traffic requirements 2.1 Explain the difference between conversational, streaming, interactive and background traffic classes. 2.2 List the RABs supported by the Ericsson P7 WCDMA RAN. 2.3 Convert Circuit Switched (CS) traffic requirements from BHCH/MHT to me. 2.4 Convert R99 Packet Switched (PS) traffic requirements from kbps to kbyte/h. 2.5 Convert High Speed Packet Switched (HSxPA) traffic requirements from GByte/month to kbyte/bh. Show the typical numbers of HSPA users that can be supported in a cell. 2.6 Calculate the Average Subscriber Traffic Profile for a given traffic requirement and subscriber numbers. Commercial in Confidence

18 Page 18 3 Calculate uplink and downlink M pole values for a cell and estimate the load 3.1 Explain the 3GPP channel models used for Radio Network Design. 3.2 Use the Ericsson formulae to calculate the uplink and downlink M pole values for cells serving these channel models. 3.3 Explain how single (ErlangB) and multi-service (K-R) blocking probabilities are calculated. 3.4 Calculate the load on a cell serving a given number of CS and PS users. 3.5 Explain how the generalized rake receiver works and the impact it has on network dimensioning. 4 Perform link budget calculations 4.1 Explain link budget margins, losses and gains. 4.2 Perform uplink and downlink link budget calculations. 4.3 Carry out an example of R99 and HSPA dimensioning 4.4 Use the Ericsson RNPT to perform R99 and HSPA dimensioning tasks. 5 Deploy a WCDMA Network 5.1 Explain the Strategies that may be used for second carrier deployment in a WCDMA RAN. 5.2 Explain the use of service offsets for inter frequency and inter radio access technology handover. 5.3 Explain the use of hierarchical cell structures. 5.4 Explain the Ericsson Common Channel planning process. 5.5 Explain the RBS soft lock function. 5.6 Describe neighbor cell list planning for intrafrequency, interfrequency and GSM handover. 5.7 Describe Utran registration area planning. 6 List the RBSs in Ericsson s RBS 3000 and RBS 6000 Family. 6.1 Explain the configurations supported by the RBS 3000 variants. 6.2 Explain the configurations supported by RBS Explain the term Channel Element (CE). 6.4 Explain the use of the Antenna System Controller (ASC). 6.5 Explain the various antenna down tilt methods. 6.6 Explain use of the Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) Antenna. 6.7 List some antennas offered by Ericsson. 7 Dimension Channel Elements 7.1 Describe how to dimension channel elements for different services. Commercial in Confidence

19 Page 19 8 Dimension High Speed Downlink/Uplink Packet Access (HSDPA/HSUPA) in the WCDMA RAN P7 Network. 8.1 Explain the operation of the Ericsson simulation tool used for HSDPA/HSUPA dimensioning. 8.2 Explain how the HSDPA/HSUPA capacity and coverage data rates are calculated. 8.3 Describe the new guidelines dealing with HSPA dimensioning. 8.4 Show an alternative method for dimensioning HSPA if a radio network proposal tool is not available 9 Briefly explain the operation of MBMS in the WCDMA RAN P7 Network. 9.1 Explain the dimensioning principles used when implementing MBMS in a network. Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Design Engineer System Design Engineer This audience is responsible for the dimensioning and design of the Radio Access Network. Prerequisites The participants should have successfully completed the following flow and courses: WCDMA Network Fundamentals WCDMA RAN P7 Air Interface LZU WCDMA RAN P7 Protocols and Procedures LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons and theoretical exercises given in a classroom environment. Commercial in Confidence

20 Page 20 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Introduction to Radio Network Design WCDMA services and Traffic WCDMA Capacity WCDMA Coverage 2 WCDMA R99 and HSPA dimensioning WCDMA Deployment 3 WCDMA Hardware WCDMA Channel Element Dimensioning WCDMA HSPA guidelines and simple dimensioning WCDMA MBMS dimensioning principles 1 hour 1.5 hours 1.5 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 1.5 hours 1.5 hours 1.5 hours 1.5 hours Commercial in Confidence

21 Page 21 WCDMA RAN P7 Access Transport Network Design Description LZU R2A How can the WCDMA Access Network be dimensioned when very different types of services must be accommodated? With the introduction of High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), Enhanced Uplink (EUL) and Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (MBMS) how can these demands be balanced with those of Circuit Switched and Release 99 (R99) Packet Services? How is link dimensioning performed using ATM and/or IP? What Node transmission capacity is required to meet the Network traffic demands? With the help of the WCDMA RAN P7 Access Network Design course the attendees will learn how Access Network design tasks are performed according to the latest Ericsson P7 guidelines. This new competence will be tested on sample dimensioning exercises using a PC, that cover R99, HSDPA, EUL and MBMS using ATM and IP. With the guidance of the instructor the mysteries of Access Transport Network design will be uncovered reducing wasted time back at work. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the nodes and interfaces that make up the WCDMA Radio Access Network (RAN). 1.1 Define the Transport Network design process. 1.2 Describe the type of traffic carried by the WCDMA RAN interfaces. 2 Explain the Radio Access Bearer (RAB) concept 2.1 Explain the difference between conversational, streaming, interactive and background traffic classes. 2.2 List the RABs supported by the Ericsson P7 FP WCDMA RAN. 2.3 Convert Circuit Switched (CS) traffic requirements from BHCA/MHT to me. 2.4 Convert R99 Packet Switched (PS) traffic requirements from kbps to kbyte/h. 2.5 Convert High Speed Packet Switched (HSxPA) traffic requirements from GByte/month to kbyte/bh. 2.6 Calculate the Average Subscriber Traffic Profile for a given traffic requirement and subscriber numbers. Commercial in Confidence

22 Page 22 3 Explain the ATM Functionality of the P7 FP RAN Transport Network. 3.1 Explain the difference between Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy (PDH) and Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH). 3.2 Explain the basic ATM Cell structure and the ATM Service Categories used in the WCDMA RAN. 3.3 Explain the operation of ATM Adaptation Layer 2 (AAL2) and how its Call Admission Control (CAC) handles class A, B, C and D traffic. 3.4 Explain some of the basic ATM topologies used in the P7 FP WCDMA RAN. 3.5 List the ETBs that support ATM in the WCDMA RAN. 4 Perform ATM Transport Network dimensioning. 4.1 Explain how strict QoS dimensioned is performed using the Kaufman-Roberts (K-R) principle. 4.2 Explain how Best Effort (BE) dimensioning is performed using the Elastic dimensioning principle. 4.3 Explain how HSDPA, EUL and MBMS are dimensioned. 4.4 Perform ATM link dimensioning. 5 Explain the IP Functionality of the P7 FP RAN Transport Network. 5.1 Explain how IP and Ethernet fit into the protocol layers in the WCDMA RAN. 5.2 Explain the basic structure of an IP Packet and Ethernet frame. 5.3 Explain how Quality of Service (QoS) is achieved using IP and Ethernet. 5.4 Explain some of the basic IP topologies used in the P7 FP WCDMA RAN. 5.5 List the ETBs that support IP/Ethernet in the WCDMA RAN. 6 Perform IP link dimensioning for networks supporting only one priority queue. 6.1 Explain how the peak cell throughput is calculated based on the RBS configuration. 6.2 Explain how Over Dimensioning (OD) is used to calculate the NBAP and O&M capacity requirements. 6.3 Perform link dimensioning when only one priority queue is supported by the IP/Ethernet link. 7 Perform IP link dimensioning for networks supporting more than one priority queue. 7.1 Explain the differences between Best Effort (BE) and strict Quality of Service (QoS) traffic requirements. 7.2 Explain the Elastic Dimensioning principal used to calculate the capacity requirement of BE traffic. 7.3 Explain how the Kaufman-Roberts (K-R) principle is used to calculate the capacity requirement of strict QoS traffic. 7.4 Explain the Joint Elastic Dimensioning principal used to calculate the combined capacity requirement of BE and strict QoS traffic sharing the same IP/Ethernet link. 7.5 Perform link dimensioning when more than one priority queue is supported by the IP/Ethernet link. Commercial in Confidence

23 Page 23 8 Explain the various cases for using ATM and/or IP in the WCDMA RAN. 8.1 Explain how Synchronization is performed in the P7 FP WCDMA RAN for ATM and IP Networks. 8.2 Explain how the Iub flow control mechanisms operate for R99 DCH, HSDPA and EUL traffic. 9 Perform WCDMA RAN Node dimensioning for ATM and IP Transport Networks. 9.1 Explain the RBS 3000 and 6000 transmission capabilities and configurations. 9.2 Explain the RXI transmission capabilities and configurations. 9.3 Explain the RNC 3810 and 3820 transmission capabilities and configurations. 9.4 Dimension the WCDMA Access Transport nodes (RBS, RXI and RNC). Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Planning Engineer Service Design Engineer Network Design Engineer This audience is responsible for the dimensioning and design of the Access Transport Network. Prerequisites Successful completion of the following flow: WCDMA Network Fundamentals, Blended Training The participants should be familiar with the Ericsson WCDMA RAN and have an interest in Transport Network dimensioning. Background knowledge of ATM and/or IP is an advantage. Duration and class size The length of the course is 4 days and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons with practical exercises using a PC running Excel. Commercial in Confidence

24 Page 24 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Introduction 3G Services and Traffic ATM Transport Network Functionality 2 hours 2 hours 2 hours 2 ATM Link Dimensioning (including exercises) 6 hours 3 IP Transport Network Functionality IP Link Dimensioning for 1 Priority Queue (including exercise) IP Link Dimensioning for more than 1 Priority Queue (including exercise) 4 ATM and IP in the WCDMA RAN WCDMA RAN Node Dimensioning (including exercises) 2 hours 1 hour 3 hours 2 hours 4 hours Commercial in Confidence

25 Page 25 WCDMA P7 Air Interface Description LZU R2A This course will bring the Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) air interface down to earth. We will compare WCDMA with GSM and CDMA technologies, and explain Power Control, RAKE receiver and handovers (including soft, softer, and inter-frequency handovers). We will also provide in-depth descriptions and explanations of the logical, transport and physical channel models of WCDMA and synchronization and random access. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the fundamental principles of cellular WCDMA technology 1.1 Describe and compare TDMA and WCDMA multiple access methods. 1.2 Explain on an overview level, the WCDMA transmitter architecture. 1.3 Describe the data protection coding methods: CRC Coding, FEC Coding, Viterbi decoding, block interleaving, turbo codes. 1.4 Explain the use of channelization and scrambling codes. 1.5 Describe the modulation and filtering in a WCDMA system. 2 Describe the WCDMA power control, RAKE receiver and handover 2.1 Recognize the concepts of multipath reflections, fading, and turn-the-corner effects. 2.2 Explain the function of the WCDMA RAKE receiver. 2.3 Explain the necessity for open loop, inner loop and outer loop power control. 2.4 Describe the different handover scenarios: Soft- and softer handover, Inter-frequency handover and Inter-Radio Access Technology handover. 2.5 Explain cell reuse and code planning 2.6 Underline the issues concerning WCDMA cell planning 2.7 Discuss WCDMA cell capacity considerations 3 Explain in detail the WCDMA channel structure 3.1 Detail the 3GPP Standardization Committee and specification structure. 3.2 Describe the concepts of logical, transport, and physical channels. 3.3 Explain details of the WCDMA physical layer. 3.4 List different aspects of the WCDMA downlink. 3.5 List the different aspects of the WCDMA uplink. 3.6 Explain the concept of MIMO. Commercial in Confidence

26 Page 26 4 Explain timing, synchronization and random access in WCDMA 4.1 Explain base station downlink timing 4.2 Describe the synchronization procedure 4.3 Explain the random access procedure 4.4 Describe the establishment of dedicated channels 4.5 Explain soft handover timing Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer Service Design Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following flows: WCDMA Network Fundamentals, Blended Training The participants should be familiar with WCDMA Radio Technology. Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons and theoretical exercises given in a classroom environment. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 WCDMA Wireless Technology 6 hours 2 WCDMA Power Control, Rake Receiver and Handover 3 hours WCDMA Physical Layer 3 hours 3 WCDMA Physical Layer cont. 3 hours WCDMA Synchronization and Random Access 3 hours Commercial in Confidence

27 Page 27 WCDMA RAN P7 Field Maintenance LZU R1A Description This is a task-based course covering hardware fault localisation and hardware replacement for the RNC, RXI and RBS 3106/3206/3107 family. The participants will perform hardware fault localisation and replacement on RNC, RXI and RBS 3000 family, all on P7 level of sofware release, and be familiar with operation and maintenance tools used to manage CPP nodes such as Element Manager and CLI (Command line Interface). Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain on overview level the WCDMA RAN Site Concept for RNC and RBS 1.1 Explain the basic WCDMA Radio Access Network 1.2 Identify the Power and Battery Cabinets on Site 1.3 Identify Distribution Frame, DF, for Transmission on Site 1.4 Identify, locate and handle the connection Unit for External Alarms 1.5 Identify and locate Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) 1.6 Identify the Antenna System Controller (ASC) 2 Use the Customer Product Information (CPI) 2.1 Explain the CPI Library structure of the node 2.2 Find information in the Library with use of regular expression 2.3 Find operational instructions (OPI) and maintain the node according to the OPI 2.4 Find additional information on an alarm and solve the problem with the help of the CPI and Element Manager 3 Use NCLI (Node Command Line Interface) 3.1 Launch NCLI 3.2 Perform basic commands using NCLI 3.3 Perform actions such as create CV s set up rollback list, IP configuration etc. 4 Use the Element manager and understand the concepts behind Object Explorer 4.1 Download and start the Element Manager. 4.2 Access and use the different Views ; Containment, ATM, Equipment, IP, Licensing, Radio Network and the Software. 4.3 Find the alarm list and comment on the Alarms and Events on the Alarm and Event Log. 4.4 Access the property help feature from each window. 4.5 Create a Customized View (User Defined) in Element Manager. Commercial in Confidence

28 Page 28 5 Perform maintenance on the RNC Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on RNC Perform maintenance on the RXI 820/ Detail the RXI hardware in the RXI 820 and RXI List the interfaces connected into an RXI configuration 6.3 Describe IMA, Inverse Multiplexing of ATM and the difference between channelized and non-channelized STM-1 ports. 6.4 Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on RXI 820 and RXI 860 series 7 Perform maintenance and configuration tasks on the RBS 3106/3206 types 7.1 Trace the uplink and downlink traffic paths through the RBS 3106/3206 hardware 7.2 Trace the control and supervision communication throughout the node and the antenna system of an RBS 3106/3206 site 7.3 Power up/down the RBS 3106/3206 and connect up a thin client to the node 7.4 Perform preventative maintenance on the RBS 3106/3206 nodes 7.5 Find Faulty Hardware units and replace them 7.6 Perform Configuration tasks on the RBS 3106/3206 types 7.7 Perform configuration version backup and restore on RBS 3106/3206 types 8 Perform maintenance and configuration tasks on the RBS Trace the uplink and downlink traffic paths through the RBS 3107 hardware 8.2 Trace the control and supervision communication throughout the node and the antenna system of an RBS 3107 site 8.3 Power up/down the RBS 3107 and connect up a thin client to the node 8.4 Perform preventative maintenance on the RBS 3107 node 8.5 Find Faulty Hardware units and replace them 8.6 Perform Configuration tasks on the RBS 3107 type 8.7 Perform configuration version backup and restore on RBS 3107 type Target audience The target audience for this course is: Field Technician Prerequisites Successful completion of the following flow and courses: WCDMA Network Fundamentals, Blended Training CPP Node Features and Functions LZU WCDMA P7 Air Interface LZU (optional) Commercial in Confidence

29 Page 29 Duration and class size The duration of the course is 2 days and the maximum number of students is 8. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons and practical exercises given in a classroom environment. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 WCDMA RAN Site Concept for RNC and RBS 1.0 hour Use the Customer Product Information (CPI) 0.5 hours Use the Element Manager and object explorer of the RNC, RXI 2.5 hours and RBS including practical exercises. Use the NCLI tool of the RBS including practical exercises 2.0 hours 2 Maintain the RNC hour Maintain the RXI 820 & the RXI hour Maintain the RBS types 3206 & hours Maintain the RBS hour Commercial in Confidence

30 Page 30 WCDMA RAN P7 Delta Description LZU R2A How has the Ericsson WCDMA RAN been improved with the Phase 7 (P7) release including Feature Pack? How has HSDPA been improved P7 to support higher bit rates and higher number of users per cell? How does the generalised RAKE, G-RAKE, receiver improve achievable bit rates for Enhanced Uplink in multi path radio environments? What changes and improvements have been made to the Element Manager? How has the Transport Network changed in P7 including Feature Pack? What enables IP over Ethernet to be used to enable one common IP/Ethernet transport services for the backbone transport including signalling (SIGTRAN) and Iu-PS, Iu-CS and Iur user plane traffic without any ATM or pseudo wire technology? How has AMR speech been enhanced to provide a higher speech capacity in high load situations while allowing for the higher speech codec rates and Improved coverage for the speech service with the lower speech codec rates? With the help of the WCDMA RAN P7 Delta, and the guidance of the instructor, participants will become familiar with all aspects of the P7 Radio and Transport Network functionality. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Briefly explain the progression of the WCDMA RAN from P5 to P7FP. 1.1 List the major new and enhanced features in the P7FP WCDMA RAN. 1.2 List the Radio Access Bearer (RAB) services available in the P7FP WCDMA RAN. 2 Explain the new and enhanced Radio Network Features in the P7 WCDMA RAN. 2.1 Explain how the Enhanced Layer 2 feature can be used to achieve higher bit rates 2.2 Explain how the Channel Element ladder has improved for EUL 2.3 Explain how the P7 WCDMA RAN supports higher-order (64QAM) modulation 2.4 Describe Downlink Power Control for EUL in the P7 WCDMA RAN 2.5 Explain the operation of the Generalized RAKE (GRAKE) receiver 2.6 Explain how Inter Frequency and Inter Radio Access Technology Mobility are supported on HSPA in the P7 WCDMA RAN 2.7 Describe the Cell Broadcast Service feature introduced in the P7 WCDMA RAN 3 Explain the new and enhanced Radio Network Features in the P7FP WCDMA RAN 3.1 Explain the Transmit Diversity feature 3.2 Describe the Initial UE Access Load Regulation feature 3.3 Explain the Improved RACH coverage feature 3.4 Describe the Find Faulty Antenna feature 3.5 Describe the Manual Triggered Access Class Barring feature Commercial in Confidence

31 Page Explain the Load Based Handover to GSM feature 3.7 Explain the Load based Inter-frequency Handover feature 3.8 Describe the Support for RRU in cascaded configuration feature 3.9 Describe the Speech 12.2 kbps and HSDPA Interactive 384/HS RAB combination feature 3.10 Describe the Support for 2x2 MIMO feature 3.11 Explain the Improved HSPA Link Adaptation feature 4 Understand the features in the new version of Element Manager 4.1 Describe how to launch the Element Manager 4.2 Explain how to access the different Views ; Containment, ATM, Equipment, IP, Licensing, Radio Network and the Software. 4.3 Explain how to access the property help feature from each window. 4.4 Describe creating a Customized View (User Defined) in Element Manager. 5 Explain how IP/Ethernet has been improved in the P7 WCDMA RAN. 5.1 Explain how IP and Ethernet fit into the protocol layers in the WCDMA RAN. 5.2 Describe the QoS mapping and configuration that takes place in the P7 WCDMA RAN 5.3 Describe the impact of IuCS User Traffic over IP in the WCDMA P7 RAN 6 Explain how the Transport Network Functionality has been improved in the P7FP WCDMA RAN 6.1 Describe the Mub Port Integration feature 6.2 Explain the Common Iub IP host in RBS feature 6.3 Explain the Robust reconfiguration using rollback feature 7 Describe the new Hardware available in the P7 WCDMA RAN. 7.1 Describe the new RBS 6000 products available in the P7 WCDMA RAN. 7.2 Describe the RNC 3820 product for the P7 WCDMA RAN 7.3 Describe the new CPP 7.0 boards available in the P7 WCDMA RAN. 7.4 Describe the range of Exchange Termination Boards (ETBs) supported by the P7 WCDMA RAN. 8 Explain the RAN Management features in P7 and P7FP 8.1 Explain Accessibility feature 8.2 Describe the enhancements in Statistical Observability 8.3 Explain the measurement Function Radio Environment Statistics feature 8.4 Describe the Configurable Carrier Bandwidth feature 8.5 Explain the Support for RET in cascaded configuration feature Commercial in Confidence

32 Page 32 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Planning Engineer Service Design Engineer Network Design Engineer System Technician Service Technician System Engineer Service Engineer Field Technician Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: WCDMA P6 Air Interface LZU Ericsson WCDMA P6 HSPA System Techniques LZU Or equivalent knowledge aquired through working experience within WCDMA P6. The participants should be familiar with the operation of the Ericsson WCDMA Radio and Transport Networks and have an understanding of WDCMA and HSDPA/EUL Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 days and the maximum number of participants is 16 Learning situation The course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment. Commercial in Confidence

33 Page 33 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Explain the progression of the WCDMA RAN from P3 to P hours Explain the new and enhanced Radio Network Features in the P7 3 hours and P7FP WCDMA RAN Understand the features in the new version of Element Manager 1.5 hours 2 Explain how IP/Ethernet has been improved in the P7 WCDMA 2 hours RAN. Transport Network Functionality in P7FP Describe the new Hardware available in the P7 WCDMA RAN. 4 hours Commercial in Confidence

34 Page 34 WCDMA RAN P7 Performance Management Description LZU R1A How can the performance of the Ericsson WCDMA Radio Access Network P7 be monitored? What are the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) that should be used? What is contained in WCDMA Cell and UE Traffic recordings (CTR/UETR) and how are they handled by the Ericsson OSS-RC? How can General Performance Event Handling (GPEH) traces be initiated and decoded? What tools are available in R6 OSS-RC to enable performance monitoring and recording? With the help of the WCDMA RAN P7 Performance Management course the attendees will learn how to use the R6 OSS-RC Performance Management tools to produce KPI reports and recordings to guage the performance of the Radio Network. The area of performance statistics (counters) is covered from counter descriptions, through collection and storage up to presentation using ENIQ WCDMA reports. Recordings (CTR, UETR) are covered from initiation, collection, storage and post-processing manually and using the WCDMA Measurements Result Recording (WMRR) tool. The Neighbour Cell Support WCDMA (NCSW) which along with WMRR make up the Radio Network Optimizer group of OSS-RC tools will also be explained and used. GPEH is covered from initiation, collection, storage and decoding and also how the data is used by the Event Based Statistics WCDMA (EBS- W) tool. The new database storage system Ericsson Network IQ (ENIQ) is also described as well as the ENIQ Web Portal for viewing KPI based reports and the ENIQ PM Alarm Module. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the structure and stages in the life of the WCDMA RAN (Radio Access Network) 1.1 Explain how network statistics are handled by the Operations Support System, Radio and Core (OSS-RC) 1.2 Explain the significance of the introduction of Ericsson Network IQ (ENIQ) 1.3 Describe User Equipment/Cell Traffic Recording (UETR/CTR) and General Performance Event Handling (GPEH) 1.4 Explain the function of the OSS-RC Radio Network Optimization (RNO) Tools for WCDMA Measurement Result Recording (WMRR) and WCDMA Neighboring Cell Support (WNCS) 1.5 Describe the operation of the Event Based Statistics for WCDMA (EBS-W) application Commercial in Confidence

35 Page 35 2 Explain the collection and storage process for performance statistics 2.1 Distinguish between the different Quality of Service indicators 2.2 List the RNC and RBS Measurement Object (MO) classes 2.3 Explain some of the common RNC and RBS counters 2.4 Explain how counters are triggered in various call scenarios 2.5 Explain how the counters fit into Key Performance Indicators (KPI) formulae 3 Explain what is contained in UETR and CTR files 3.1 Explain briefly how recording files are collected and stored 3.2 Explain what events are collected 3.3 Explain what measurements are collected 4 Explain what is contained in GPEH recordings 4.1 Explain briefly how GPEH files are collected and stored 4.2 Explain what Node-internal events are collected 4.3 Explain what inter-node events are collected 5 Use the OSS-RC to collect radio network counters, UETR, CTR and GPEH 5.1 Create, activate and delete subscription profiles 6 Use the WCDMA Recording File Viewer to handle UETR, CTR and GPEH files 6.1 Open recording files in plain text and tab-delimited form 6.2 Store text and tab-delimited recording files 7 Illustrate the features and functionalities of ENIQ 7.1 Describe in one s own words how the data reaches the reports 7.2 Clarify the data aggregation principles 7.3 Compare ENIQ with SDM 8 Use the function of the Ericsson Network IQ Performance Management Alarm Module 8.1 Describe the different alarm classes available in Ericsson Network IQ 8.2 Define an alarm type using Business Objects 8.3 Activate an alarm using the Ericsson Network IQ Web Portal 9 Use the tools that belong to the Radio Network Optimizer (RNO) for WCDMA 9.1 Explain what can me collected with the WCDMA Measurement Result Recording (WMRR) tool 9.2 Use the WMRR to collect data and produce a performance report 9.3 Use the WCDMA Neighboring Cell Support (WNCS) tool to find missing neighbor definitions in the WCDMA RAN. 9.4 Explain the operation of the Event Based Statistics WCDMA (EBS-W) tool 9.5 Use EBS-W to create and collect a user defined counter Commercial in Confidence

36 Page Open and view ENIQ WCDMA reports using Business Object Thin Client 10.1 Refresh ENIQ WCDMA reports 10.2 Save and download ENIQ WCDMA reports 10.3 Send and publish ENIQ WCDMA reports 11 Use the Business Object Full Client 11.1 Handle reports using the Business Object Full Client 11.2 How to edit ENIQ WCDMA reports 11.3 How to create new reports Target audience The target audiences for this course are: Sales Support Engineer System Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following flow and courses: WCDMA Network Fundamentals, Blended Training WCDMA P7 Air Interface LZU WCDMA RAN P7 Protocols and Procedures LZU WCDMA RAN P7 Functionality LZU Ericsson WCDMA P7 HSPA System Techniques LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 4 days and the maximum number of participants is 8. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in a technical environment using equipment and tools. Commercial in Confidence

37 Page 37 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Introduction to Radio Network Performance Management Performance Statistics (Counters) 2 Performance Recording (UETR and CTR) General Performance Event Handling (GPEH) OSS-RC Data Collection Process WCDMA Recording File Viewer 3 Ericsson Network IQ Ericsson Network IQ Performance Management Alarm Module WMRR, WNCS and EBS-W 4 ENIQ Web Portal ENIQ WCDMA Reports (Business Object Full Client) 2.0 hours 4.0 hours 2.0 hours 1.0 hour 2.0 hours 1.0 hour 2.0 hours 1.0 hour 3.0 hours 3.0 hours 3.0 hours Commercial in Confidence

38 Page 38 WCDMA RAN P7 Functionality LZU R2A Description Do you want to have full and detailed understanding of WCDMA RAN features and functionalities? If so, the WCDMA RAN P7 Functionality course will give you just that. This course describes the Idle Mode Behavior, how Radio Connection Supervision is carried out, Power Control settings, calculations and functions. The Capacity Management functions and Handover as well as Channel Switching algorithms will definitely boost your competence and understanding of the WCDMA RAN. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain the logical architecture of WCDMA RAN and introduce Radio Functionality 1.1 Detail the logical architecture of the Ericsson WCDMA RAN 1.2 Detail the Radio Functionality supported in the WCDMA RAN 2 Describe the purpose and function of Idle Mode Behavior 2.1 Explain PLMN and Cell selection and reselection 2.2 Explain registration updating procedures 2.3 Explain paging procedures 2.4 Describe the organization of system information 3 Explain the purpose and function of Radio Connection Supervision 3.1 Explain how the radio connection supervision is carried out when the UE is using a common channel 3.2 Explain how in-synch and out-of-synch is determined by the radio link set supervision algorithm in the RBS when the UE is using a dedicated channel 3.3 Explain how the RNC supervises radio links (sets) when the UE is using a dedicated channel 3.4 Describe how a call is dropped. 3.5 Describe on an overview level, the WCDMA transmitter architecture. 4 Describe the purpose and use of the function Power Control 4.1 Explain why inner, outer, and open loop power control is needed 4.2 Configure the power of common control channels 4.3 Explain uplink and downlink open loop power control 4.4 Explain the operation of inner loop power control in normal and compressed mode 4.5 Explain the operation of outer loop power control Commercial in Confidence

39 Page 39 5 Describe the purpose and function of the Capacity Management 5.1 Describe the interaction between the dedicated monitors and the different algorithms 5.2 Explain the Dedicated Resources 5.3 Explain Admission Control 5.4 Explain Congestion Control 6 Explain the purpose and function of intra-frequency handovers, Inter-Radio- Access Technologies (inter-rat) handovers and Inter-RAT Cell Change 6.1 Distinguish between soft, softer and hard handover 6.2 Explain why soft handover is necessary in a WCDMA system 6.3 Explain Inter-RAT handover 6.4 Explain Inter-RAT Cell Change 6.5 Explain the role of the UE in WCDMA handover 6.6 Distinguish between the active set and the monitoring set 6.7 Detail what type of events trigger measurement reports to be sent to the RNC 6.8 Describe the purpose of the handover evaluation algorithm 6.9 Explain how the handover evaluation uses these measurement reports to determine what to do e.g. add a new link to the active set 7 Explain the purpose and function of channel switching 7.1 List the different switching algorithms supported 7.2 Control the switching time by means of parameter settings 7.3 Explain the significance of switching based on throughput (kbps) or buffer size (kbyte) 7.4 Discuss the user scenarios of the different RABs and how channel switching improves efficiency of resource usage Target audience The target audiences for this course are: Service Design Engineer Network Design Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following flow and courses: WCDMA Network Fundamentals, Blended Training WCDMA P7 Air Interface LZU WCDMA RAN P7 Protocols and Procedures LZU Duration and class size The duration of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of students is 16. Commercial in Confidence

40 Page 40 Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons and theoretical exercises given in a classroom environment. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Introduction of the course and Radio Network Solution Idle Mode Behavior Radio Connection Supervision 1 hour 2.5 hours 2.5 hours 2 Power Control 6 hours 3 Capacity Management Handover Channel Switching 2.5 hours 2.5 hours 1 hour Commercial in Confidence

41 Page 41 WCDMA RAN P7 Protocols and Procedures Description LZU R1A This course covers the WCDMA RAN protocols and procedures. It gives an in-depth understanding of the WCDMA Systems radio access architecture and signaling, as well as the WCDMA Systems Bearer Service, End-to-End service and Radio Bearer Service. It covers the WCDMA radio access interfaces, such as Uu, Iub, Iur and Iu. Also covered in this course, are the protocols used over these interfaces: RRC, RLC, MAC and the physical layer for the Uu interface, NBAP for the Iub interface, RNSAP for the Iur interface and RANAP for the Iu interface. It also describes the migration of the transport technology used in the Iu and the Iub interfaces, that is from ATM to IP. Cell Broadcast Service is explained by looking into the functions and services provided by BMC protocol. The purpose of the course is to enable the student to understand complete traffic cases for circuit switched and packet switched traffic with all signaling included. Also included is practical protocol analysis using TEMS Investigation. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain the WCDMA Radio Access Network architecture 1.1 State the main functions of the network elements 1.2 List the Interfaces 2 Explain the main functions of the protocols involved in WCDMA RAN 2.1 Explain how signaling takes place between the UE and the Core Network 2.2 State the main functions of Radio Resource Control (RRC), Radio Link Control (RLC), Medium Access Control (MAC), the physical layer and their relations 2.3 Explain the interaction of the WCDMA protocols and the mapping of logical, transport and physical channels 2.4 Explain the general protocol model for the Iub, the Iur and the Iu interface 3 Explain the UMTS Quality of Service 3.1 Explain the concept of Quality of Service and how it is related to different traffic classes 3.2 Explain the purpose of UMTS Bearer Services and Radio Access Bearers (RABs) 3.3 List the different attributes of the RABs and explain how they are used 3.4 List supported RABs Commercial in Confidence

42 Page 42 4 Explain the RCC Protocol 4.1 Explain the interaction between RRC and the lower layers in the control plane 4.2 Explain the RRC layer structure 4.3 Explain the RRC Service States and the difference between connected and idle mode 4.4 Explain the functions and services of RRC 4.5 Explain the RRC procedures 5 Explain the RLC and MAC protocol 5.1 Explain the RLC functions. 5.2 List the different modes of RLC (transparent, unacknowledged and acknowledged mode) and explain the structure of the PDU involved in these cases. 5.3 Explain the MAC functions. 5.4 Explain the MAC architecture, its entities and their usage for the mapping of transport channels. 5.5 List the contents of the MAC Packet Data Unit (PDU). 5.6 Explain the Transport Format selection and the relation between Combinations (TFC) and Sets (TFCS). 5.7 Explain Channel Type Switching. 5.8 Explain the structure and mapping of physical channels. 6 Explain the BMC Protocol 6.1 Explain the Cell Broadcast Service 6.2 Explain the BMC Functions 7 Explain the Iub Interface and the NBAP Protocol 7.1 Explain the Iub interface and the Radio Network Layer protocols: the Node B Application Part (NBAP) signaling protocol in the control plane and the user plane protocols for common transport channel (CCH) data streams and dedicated transport channel (DCH) data streams. 7.2 Explain the main functions and procedures of NBAP signaling protocol. 7.3 Explain the main functions and procedures of the user plane protocols for CCH and DCH data streams (Frame Protocols). 7.4 Describe the migration of the Iub interface from ATM to IP. 8 Explain the Iur Interface and the RNSAP Protocol 8.1 Explain the Iur interface and the Radio Network Subsystems Application Part (RNSAP) protocol structure. 8.2 Explain the main functions and procedures of RNSAP 8.3 Describe the migration of the Iur interface from ATM to IP 9 Explain the Iu Interface and the RANAP Protocol 9.1 Explain the Iu interface and the Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP) protocol structure. 9.2 Explain the main functions and procedures of RANAP. 9.3 Explain two Iu Transport Network solutions: Iu over ATM vs Iu over IP 10 Explain the most important traffic cases 10.1 List different traffic scenarios for Circuit Switched and Packet Switched traffic Explain complete traffic cases, i.e. call setup for Circuit Switched traffic. Commercial in Confidence

43 Page Explain complete traffic cases, i.e. call setup for Packet Switched traffic. Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Design Engineer Network Design Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following flow and course: WCDMA Network Fundamentals, Blended Training WCDMA P7 Air Interface LZU Duration and class size The length of this course is 4 days and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons and theoretical exercises given in a classroom environment. Commercial in Confidence

44 Page 44 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 WCDMA Introduction Overview of protocols in WCDMA RAN UMTS Quality of Service RRC Protocol 2 RRC Protocol continue TEMS exercise 3 RLC and MAC Protocols cont. BMC Protocol 4 Iub Interface NBAP Protocol Iur Interface RNSAP Protocol Iu - Interface RANAP Protocol Traffic cases 1 hours 3 hours 1 hour 1 hour 4 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 2 hours 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour Commercial in Confidence

45 Page 45 WCDMA RAN P7 Operation LZU R1A Description This course covers aspects of hardware and software handling in a WCDMA RAN and the administration of routine Operation and Maintenance tasks, including network status and performance data collection monitoring with the help of OSS-RC. The course also covers the procedures and tools for Fault Management and Fault Handling within the WCDMA RAN as well as a brief overview of Transport and Radio Network Configuration used in the WCDMA RAN including the main tools and procedures used in OSS-RC and Element Manager. The objective of the course is to be able to understand and perform operational tasks according to instructions and parameters received in exercises. The participants use OSS- RC as the network operation and maintenance support system. For some exercises on individual network elements, Element Manager, Advanced MO Scripting, Node Command Line Interface and Command Line Interface are used to complete the tasks. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain the WCDMA RAN System 1.1 Describe the applications and services provided by 3G networks 1.2 Explain the role and position of the WCDMA RAN in 3G networks 1.3 Describe the architecture of the WCDMA RAN 1.4 Describe the WCDMA RAN Operation and Maintenance System 1.5 List the main features of OSS-RC R6 for WCDMA RAN P7 1.6 Explain in detail the management model layers, in terms of functions and roles. 1.7 Explain the O&M intranet and O&M Infrastructure, supporting OSS-RC. 1.8 Explain the four O&M categories: Configuration, Fault, Performance and Security Management 1.9 List the applications used in WCDMA RAN Operation and Maintenance 1.10 Identify the impact of security features implemented in the WCDMA RAN 2 Explain the WCDMA RAN system in terms of architecture and subsystems 2.1 Describe the WCDMA RAN System Architecture and its partition in Radio Network Subsystems 2.2 Explain the role and functions of a Radio Network Subsystem 2.3 Explain the role of the Iu, Iur and Iub interfaces 2.4 Detail the UTRAN cell implementation 2.5 Describe the hardware and software architecture, and function of the WCDMA RAN nodes: RNC, RBS, RXI 2.6 Explain Connectivity Packet Platform (CPP) management Commercial in Confidence

46 Page 46 3 Explore the Customer Product Information (CPI) 3.1 Explain the CPI Library structure 3.2 Browse and search a CPI library with ALEX 3.3 Access the CPI Store website 4 Perform Fault Management on a WCDMA RAN 4.1 Explain the Fault Management Model and fault categories 4.2 Describe the Fault Management process in the WCDMA RAN 4.3 Follow Fault Handling procedures 4.4 Use Fault handling applications in OSS-RC and Element Manager. 5 Perform Hardware and Software Management on a WCDMA RAN 5.1 Explain the hardware and software architecture in WCDMA RAN nodes 5.2 Describe the file system implementation of CPP based nodes 5.3 Describe and manage the Configuration Versions for a WCDMA RAN node 5.4 Explain the main Hardware and Software Management procedures for a WCDMA RAN: Equipment Handling, Software Management and Upgrade Processes. 5.5 Perform Hardware and Software Management procedures using the appropriate tools: OSS-RC based applications, Element Manager, CLI and AMOS. 6 Perform Performance Management on the WCDMA RAN 6.1 Describe the Performance Management Architecture and Model 6.2 Describe the performance statistics generated in the WCDMA RAN (UETR, CTR and GPEH) 6.3 Explain the Subscription Profile principle 6.4 Describe the Data Collection Process and Administration for the WCDMA RAN 6.5 Perform WCDMA RAN Performance Management procedures using the Performance toolset of OSS-RC 7 Perform basic WCDMA RAN Configuration procedures using OSS-RC and Element Manager 7.1 Describe the main steps in the Design and Integration of a WCDMA RAN 7.2 Explain the WCDMA RAN Configuration Service Framework 7.3 Describe the Transport Network (TN) Configuration process 7.4 List the main applications used in TN Configuration within OSS-RC and Element Manager 7.5 Perform basic WCDMA RAN Transport Configuration Management procedures with Element Manager 7.6 Explain Radio Network Handling (RNH) in OSS-RC 7.7 List the main applications used by RNH within OSS-RC 7.8 Perform basic Radio Configuration Management procedures using the Radio Network Handling toolset of OSS-RC Commercial in Confidence

47 Page 47 Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Engineer Service Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following flow and course: WCDMA Network Fundamentals, Blended Training CPP Node Features and Functions LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 8. Learning situation The course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and a technical environment using equipment and tools, which can be accessed remotely. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 WCDMA RAN System Overview 3.0 hours WCDMA RAN System Description 2.5 hours CPI Overview 0.5 hour 2 WCDMA RAN Fault Management 3.0 hours WCDMA RAN Hardware and Software Management 3.0 hours 3 WCDMA RAN Performance Management 3.0 hours WCDMA RAN Configuration Management 3.0 hours Commercial in Confidence

48 Page 48 WCDMA RAN P7 Node B Commissioning Description LZU R1A This course provide the participants hands-on experience of the procedures that need to be performed for the commissioning and integration of the RBS 3000 P7 series. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Detail the principle of Integration in WCDMA RAN Network 1.1 List the steps involved in integrating the nodes in the RAN. 1.2 Explain which management tools are needed for each step. 2 Detail Pre-Configuration Activities 2.1 Explain the steps that need to be performed in the RAN 2.2 Explain the steps need to be performed in CN before RBS Integration can be performed 3 Perform Initial Configuration of the RBS 3.1 Configure the Thin Client to connect to the RBS 3.2 Configure the Node IP address 3.3 Load Software 3.4 Perform basic hardware configuration using the Cabinet Equipment Wizard. 4 Perform Site Basic Configuration of the RBS 4.1 Configure the O&M access for the RBS using the O&M access configuration wizard 4.2 Verify Synchronization status to ensure stability of the node before continuing integration 5 Perform Site External Configuration on the node 5.1 Integrate the external hardware for site, sectors and cells using the Site External Configuration wizard 5.2 List the steps needed and perform site-external configuration on the node 6 Explain briefly Site Specific configuration 6.1 Detail what is configured during Site Specific configuration 6.2 Load Site Specific Transport and Radio Network scripts 7 Perform Configuration Validation 7.1 Validate IP/ATM connectivity. 7.2 Verify RBS Local Cell 7.3 Verify LED status Commercial in Confidence

49 Page 49 Target audience The target audiences for this course are: Deployment Engineer Field Technician System Technician Prerequisites Successful completion of the following flow: WCDMA RAN P7 Field Maintenance LZU R1A Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is 8. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in a technical environment using equipment and tools. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time Introduction 0.5 hours 1 RBS Management Applications 0.5 hours RBS Integration 5.0 hours Commercial in Confidence

50 Page 50 WCDMA RAN P7 RXI 820/860 Operation and Configuration Description LZU R1A This course covers the configuration and operation of RXI 820/860 as well as the various RXI hardware components and their functionality. Participants will learn how to use the EM Toolbox, the Command Line Interface (CLI), the Node CLI (NCLI) and the OSS-RC for operating and configuring the RXI and examination of the operational states of the interface boards. Participants will also become familiar with areas of software management, network synchronization, performance management, fault management and IP management. There are a number of practical exercises which will enable the participants to configure cross connections, AAL2 switching and IMA (Inverse Multiplexing for ATM). Also included in this course is configuration of IP over Ethernet which means configuring the new ET-MFX boards to carry IP based payload, signaling, O&M and synchronization traffic towards RBS and RNC. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the function and architecture of the RXI 820 and RXI Describe the role of the RXI as a RANAG 1.2 List and describe the requirements of the RXI 820 and the RXI 860 in a wireless network 1.3 Describe Traffic Aggregator and Circuit Emulation functionality 1.4 List the advantages of using the Connectivity Packet Platform (CPP) 1.5 Describe the hardware architecture for RXI 820 and RXI Describe the principle ATM concepts 2.1 Describe the ATM cell and layers 2.2 Describe Virtual Path (VP) and Virtual Channel (VC) Switching 2.3 Describe Quality of Service (QoS) 2.4 List and describe the ATM Adaptation Layers (AALs) 2.5 Describe AAL2 Switching 3 Explain principle Ethernet and IP Suite 3.1 Explain the IP Functionality of the P7 RAN Transport Network. Explain how IP and Ethernet fit into the protocol layers in the WCDMA RAN. 3.2 Explain the basic structure of an IP Packet and Ethernet frame. 3.3 Explain how Quality of Service (QoS) is achieved using IP and Ethernet. Commercial in Confidence

51 Page 51 4 Use the Management Interfaces 4.1 Connect to the RXI using the Command Line Interface (CLI), the Node CLI (NCLI), Telnet and the Element Manager (EM) 4.2 Use O&M functions of the RXI through the Element Manager 4.3 Add a new RXI to the OSS-RC 4.4 Describe how the RXI can be managed by the OSS-RC BCT functionality 4.5 Describe the xml file format used for BCT 5 Describe Software Management and Hardware Upgrade 5.1 Describe the MOM (Managed Object Model) concept 5.2 Describe and create Configuration Versions (CVs) and explain CV Restore and Remove 5.3 Explain Software Upgrade Process 5.4 Explain Hardware Upgrade Process 6 Explain Performance Management Support 6.1 Detail the Performance Management Architecture 6.2 Explain the Subscription Profile principle 6.3 Explain the process of performance statistics data collection 6.4 Explain the process of performance recording data collection 6.5 Explain the process of General Performance Event Handling 6.6 Explain the Performance Data flow 7 Configure the ATM transport network in an RXI in order to set up connections to remote nodes (RNC and RBSs) 7.1 Describe the ATM Functionality of the RXI 7.2 Configure ATM Cross Connection 7.3 Configure AAL1 Circuit Emulation 7.4 Configure AAL2 Switching 7.5 Configure IMA groups 7.6 Viewing Transport Network using OSS-RC 8 Configure IP/Ethernet in an RXI 8.1 Configure IP/Ethernet MOs to bring the RXI into service 8.2 Configure Network Synchronization over IP 9 Perform RXI maintenance procedures and Fault Management 9.1 Identify the visual indicators of the RXI. 9.2 Identify alarm and events using the alarm manager in EM 9.3 Identify alarms using the alarm viewer in OSS-RC 9.4 Identify alarms using NCLI 9.5 Describe maintenance and error recovery procedures 9.6 Identify sample alarms that are generated by the RXI 9.7 Troubleshoot these alarms using the relevant OPIs Commercial in Confidence

52 Page Describe Network Synchronization in RXI 10.1 Explain what Network Synchronization is 10.2 Describe the Synchronization Inputs and Outputs 10.3 Describe the Synchronization Reference Selection process 10.4 Describe the System Clock working modes 10.5 Describe Network Synchronization in the RXI 11 Describe how to configure IP settings and IP routing tables in RXI for management traffic 11.1 Describe IP over ATM 11.2 Outline the basics of in-band management of the RXI 11.3 Describe how to set the IP address of the node 11.4 Describe how to create IP Termination Points 11.5 Describe how to set up IP Routes Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineers Network Deployment Engineer Service Deployment Engineer System Engineer Service Engineer This audience is working with RXI 820 and/or RXI 860 integration, configuration or operation. Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: CPP Node Features and Functions LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 4 days and the maximum number of participants is 8. Commercial in Confidence

53 Page 53 Learning situation This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in classroom environment. For all exercises, there must be at least one (1) computer per two (2) students. Each computer must have a connection to the RXI 820/860 and to the OSS-RC R6 to which the RXI is connected. Preferably, the RXI should be interconnecting one RBS with one RNC. The student computers must also have access to an ALEX server. The instructor, for demo purposes, have a laptop with the same connections as the student. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time Introduction 0.5 hour RXI Application Overview 1 hour Principle ATM Concepts 2.5 hours Ethernet and IP Suite 1 hour Management Interfaces 1 hour Management Interfaces (cont.) 0,5 hour Exercise 1: CPI and system level configuration 1,5 hours SW and HW Management 1.5 hours Exercise 2: CLI and NCLI 1,5 hours Exercise 3: OSS-RC tools 1 hour Performance Management Using OSS-RC 0.5 hour ATM Configuration 1 hour Exercise 4: IMA, ATM Cross connections and AAL2 switching 4.5 hours Exercise 4 continued 2 hours IP/Ethernet Configuration 1 hour Maintenance and Fault Management 1 hour Exercise 5: Fault Management 1 hour Network Synchronization 0.5 hour IP Configuration and Control 0.5 hour Commercial in Confidence

54 Page 54 WCDMA RAN P7 Configuration Description LZU R2A This course covers interface and service configuration for the WCDMA Radio Access Network (RAN). The WCDMA RAN configuration process is described for different scenarios: initial configuration, parameter modification, network architecture changes. Transport Network and Radio Network configurations for traffic (3GPP) and management interfaces are handled and practical scenarios are presented. The WCDMA RAN is configured remotely from the O&M centre using OSS-RC, Element Manager (EM), Advanced Managed Object scripting (AMOS) and Node Command Line Interface (NCLI). The practical configuration tasks will be based around key practical exercises. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain the main configuration areas and configuration processes of a WCDMA RAN 1.1 List the various nodes in the RAN and explain their respective roles 1.2 Explain the basic configuration processes in Ericsson s RAN implementation 2 Configure Managed Object Models in the WCDMA RAN 2.1 Explain the Managed Object principle 2.2 Explain the Managed Object Model implantation in WCDMA RAN nodes and OSS-RC 2.3 Configure Managed Objects using NCLI, EM and OSS-RC applications 3 Configure the Iu and Iur interfaces over IP/Ethernet and ATM 3.1 Describe the Iu and Iur interface protocols 3.2 Explain how to configure the Iu and Iur interfaces using NCLI, EM and OSS-RC application Bulk Configuration Manager (BCM) using XML files 3.3 Configure the Physical layer implementations supported on the Iu and Iur interfaces using BCM and EM. 3.4 Configure the Transport Layer implementations supported in the Iu and Iur using BCM and EM. 3.5 Configure the signaling types and implementations supported on the Iu and Iur interfaces using BCM and EM. 3.6 Configure the Control Layer implementations supported on the Iu and Iur interfaces using BCM and EM. 3.7 Describe the IuCS/PS user plane and Iur user and control planes over IP 3.8 Implement the Iu and Iur architectures in common scenarios Commercial in Confidence

55 Page 55 4 Configure the Iub over ATM and over IP 4.1 Describe the Iub interface protocols 4.2 Explain how to configure the Iub interface using NCLI, EM, AMOS and the OSS-RC applications ARW and BCM using XML files 4.3 Describe the Physical Layer implementations supported on the Iub interface 4.4 Configure the Physical Layer for ATM transmission using BCM, EM and OE. 4.5 Describe the Transport Layer implementations supported on the Iub interface 4.6 Show the transport split for the dual stack RBS, with both ATM and IP in use 4.7 Configure the ATM Transport Layer with BCM, EM and ARW (optional) 4.8 Explain the Iub over IP/Ethernet in the RNC and RBS 4.9 Configure the Control Layers for the Transport and Radio Networks with BCM and EM Describe the Network Synchronization Server for IP transport 4.11 Describe the Network Synchronization client for IP transport 4.12 Implement the Iub Interface architecture in common scenarios with BCM and EM Describe the System Integrated Ethernet Switch 5 Configure the Cell Network 5.1 Describe WCMDA Radio Concepts 5.2 Describe the principles of MBMS, HSDPA and E-UL 5.3 Describe the principles of operation of the Cell Broadcast Service 5.4 Explain how the WCDMA Radio parameters are mapped on the Cell Network 5.5 Explain how to configure the Cell Network using NCLI, EM and the OSS-RC applications Radio Network Handler (RNH) and BCM using XML files 5.6 Configure Location, Routing Service Areas, MBMS Service Areas and cell broadcast areas 5.7 Configure Cells using RNH and BCM 5.8 Configure Channels 5.9 Configure Neighboring Relations 6 Describe the Management Interfaces in the WCDMA RAN 6.1 Configure the Management Interfaces 6.2 Explain how IP is used for the O&M traffic 6.3 Describe the O&M Network implementations supported in the WCDMA RAN 6.4 Explain the IP Routing functionality in the WCDMA RAN nodes and how it affects the O&M traffic. Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Engineer Service Engineer Commercial in Confidence

56 Page 56 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following flow: WCDMA RAN P7 Network Operation LZU R1A Duration and class size The length of the course is 5 days and the maximum number of participants is 8. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in a technical environment using equipment and tools. Equipment can be accessed remotely. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Radio Network Configuration Overview Managed Object Model Handling Management Interfaces 2.0 hours 2.0 hours 2.0 hours 2 Iu and Iur Interfaces 6.0 hours 3 Iu and Iur Interfaces (continued) Iub Interface 4.0 hours 2.0 hours 4 Iub Interface (continued) 6.0 hours 5 Cell Network O&M 5.0 hours 1.0 hour Commercial in Confidence

57 Page 57 WCDMA RAN P7 Tuning Description LZU R1A This course is for radio network engineers who need to understand the main issues in initial tuning of an Ericsson WCDMA radio network. The engineer will be able to collect and analyze data to better understand how to tune the network. Common radio-related problems will be analyzed using information from different sources. Analysis of these problems will lead to a deeper understanding of radio network tuning, resulting in improvements in radio network performance. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Detail the general Radio Network Tuning process 1.1 Explain the service content of WCDMA RAN Tuning 1.2 Explain the service content of WCDMA RAN Optimization 1.3 Explain the difference between RAN Tuning and RAN Optimization 2 Perform preparations necessary to perform RAN Tuning 2.1 Define clusters and drive test routes 2.2 Perform a design and consistency check 2.3 Setup drive test tools 3 Implement and perform the process of pilot tuning 3.1 Explain what data to collect with TEMS Scanner 3.2 Collect and export TEMS Scanner data 3.3 Post process data using TEMS Data collection and TEMS Route Analysis 3.4 Analyze and interpret the collected data in order to improve coverage, interference and missing neighbor cases 3.5 Implement changes in order to improve the performance 4 Perform UE tuning for Circuit Switched data 4.1 Explain the process of UE tuning 4.2 Define and show different performance indicators using TEMS Investigation 4.3 Post process data using TEMS Data collection and TEMS Route Analysis 4.4 Perform UE tuning for circuit switched data with focus on accessibility, retainability and integrity 4.5 Implement changes in order to improve the performance of the Network Commercial in Confidence

58 Page 58 5 Perform UE tuning for Packet Switched data 5.1 Define and show different performance indicators using TEMS Investigation RAN analysis 5.2 Post process data using TEMS Data collection and TEMS Route Analysis 5.3 Perform UE tuning for packet switched data with focus on accessibility, retainability and integrity 5.4 Implement changes in order to improve the performance of the Network 6 Perform UE tuning for HSPA data 6.1 Understand the process of HSPA Tuning 6.2 Define and show different performance indicators using TEMS Investigation 6.3 Post process data using TEMS Data collection and TEMS Route Analysis 6.4 Perform UE tuning for HSPA switched data with focus on accessibility, retainability and integrity 6.5 Implement changes in order to improve the performance of the Network Target audience The target audiences for this course are: System Engineer Service Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following flow: WCDMA RAN P7 Performance Management LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 8. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons and theoretical exercises given in a classroom environment. Commercial in Confidence

59 Page 59 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 WCDMA RAN Network Tuning Introduction 1.0 hour 2 3 Preparations Practical exercises using TEMS Investigation Pilot Tuning Practical exercises using TEMS Investigation UE Tuning - CS Practical exercises using TEMS Investigation UE Tuning - PS Practical exercises using TEMS Investigation 1.0 hour 4.0 hours 2.0 hours 4.0 hours 2.0 hours 2.0 hours 1.0 hour 1.0 hour Commercial in Confidence

60 Page 60 Ericsson WCDMA RAN P7 HSPA System Techniques Description LZU R2A Have you ever wondered about Ericsson's High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) techniques or the modulation methods such as 16QAM and 64QAM, MIMO, channel structure and functionality of HSDPA and EUL? Well, wonder no more; this course demystifies Ericssons HSPA solution for WCDMA networks Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain the main principles of HSPA 1.1 Explain the background and history of HSPA 1.2 Describe Short 2 ms TTI for HSDPA 1.3 Explain Shared Channel Transmission and Fast Channel-dependent Scheduling for HSDPA 1.4 Explain HSDPA Fast Hybrid ARQ with Soft Combining 1.5 Explain HSDPA Fast Link Adaption 1.6 Explain HSDPA Higher Order Modulation from QPSK to16/64 QAM 1.7 Describe HSDPA Dynamic Power allocation 1.8 List the UE capabilities for HSDPA 1.9 Detail the WCDMA transmitter and bitrates for HSDPA 1.10 Describe the basic principles for EUL in Ericsson P Explain and compare the basic principles of EUL and HSDPA 1.12 List the EUL protocols 1.13 Explain the EUL transmitter architecture and bitrates 1.14 List the EUL UE categories 2 List and describe the HSPA transport channels & physical channels 2.1 List the New Transport Channels & Physical Channels for HSDPA 2.2 Explain the new Transport Channels & Physical Channels for HSDPA 2.3 Explain the function of HS-DSCH - High-Speed Downlink Shared Channel 2.4 Explain the function of HS-PDSCH, High Speed - Physical Downlink Shared Channel 2.5 Explain the function of HS-SCCH, High Speed - Shared Control Channel 2.6 Explain the function of HS-DPCCH, High Speed Dedicated Physical Control Main 2.7 Explain the function of A-DCH, Associated Dedicated Channel 2.8 Detail the EUL Physical and transport Channel Structure 2.9 Explain the EUL Hybrid ARQ 2.10 Explain the use of EUL soft combining 2.11 Explain EUL multiple HARQ processes 2.12 Explain EUL redundancy versions 2.13 Explain the essence of Power Control for EUL 2.14 Describe the near far problem and non-orthogonality 2.15 Detail the EUL modified outer loop Commercial in Confidence

61 Page Explain the Beta factors 3 Explain Protocol architecture details (MAC-hs, MAC-ehs, MAC-es, MAC-e, HS- DSCH FP and E-DCH FP 3.1 Detail the data flow when HS-DSCH is employed 3.2 Explain in detail the MAC-hs PDU 3.3 Explain the Transport Block Sizes for HS-DSCH 3.4 Explain Transport Format selection 3.5 Explain Transport Format indication 3.6 List the MAC-hs function at network - and at UE side 3.7 Describe the HSDPA Flow Control 3.8 Describe the L1/L2 protocols and functions of EUL 3.9 Explain what does Enhanced L2 functionality include 3.10 Detail the EUL uplink data flow 3.11 Explain the use of Transport Formats 3.12 Describe the EUL Flow Control 4 Explain capacity management for HSPA 4.1 Explain in detail the Code Control for HSDPA 4.2 Detail power measurements for HSDPA 4.3 Explain the Allocation and Retention Priority (ARP) 4.4 Explain Admission and Congestion Control for HSDPA 4.5 Explain Load Sharing for HSDPA 4.6 Describe the basics of EUL capacity management 4.7 Describe admission control 4.8 List the dedicated monitored resources 4.9 Describe the EUL congestion control 5 Understand the scheduler for HSDPA and EUL 5.1 Explain the use of QoS and Scheduling Priority Indicator (SPI) 5.2 Explain the resource sharing in HSDPA 5.3 Explain the different scheduling algorithms and priority factors 5.4 Describe the HSPA Link adaptation 5.5 Explain the EUL scheduling basics 5.6 List the EUL shared resources 5.7 Describe the control signaling for EUL scheduler 5.8 Compare EUL scheduled and serving grants 5.9 Explain the EUL scheduling request 5.10 Explain relative grant 6 Describe MIMO for HSDPA 6.1 Explain the general radio channel properties and wave propagation 6.2 Describe the basic general principles of multi antenna processing 6.3 Explain the configuration of MIMO in HSDPA 7 Explain Mobility Management for HSPA 7.1 Detail the Measurement Handling for HSDPA 7.2 Explain the HS-DSCH Cell selection 7.3 Explain A-DCH Soft and Softer Handover for HSDPA Commercial in Confidence

62 Page Explain Serving Hs-DSCH Cell Change 7.5 Explain coverage triggered down-switch to DCH 7.6 Explain HS-DSCH Cell Selection (throughput-triggered upswitch and down-switch) 7.7 Explain HS-DSCH Radio Connection Supervision 7.8 Explain the EUL mobility 7.9 Describe the EUL serving cell concept 7.10 Describe E-DCH cell selection and cell change 7.11 Describe EUL soft and softer handover 7.12 Describe when leaving EUL coverage 7.13 Explain IF/IRAT mobility for HSPA Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Design Engineer Network Design Engineer System Engineer Service Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: WCDMA Network Fundamentals, Blended Training WCDMA P7 Air Interface LZU WCDMA RAN P7 Protocols and Procedures LZU WCDMA RAN P7 Functionality LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 4 days and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment Commercial in Confidence

63 Page 63 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Basic Principles of HSPA 4 hours Transport Channels & Physical Channels for HSPA 2 hours 2 Transport Channels & Physical Channels for HSPA cont 1 hour Protocol Architecture Details 5 hours 3 Capacity Management 3 hours Schedulers 3 hours 4 Mobility 4 hours MIMO 2 hours Commercial in Confidence

64 Page 64 WCDMA RAN P7 IP Transport Network Design Description LZU R2A How does the Ericsson Transport Network use IP to carry user and control plane traffic? How are the various transport bearer Quality of Services (QoS) achieved using IP and Ethernet? How is link dimensioning performed when IP and Ethernet is used as an alternative to ATM and leased line? With the help of the WCDMA RAN P7 IP Transport Network Design course the attendees will learn how link dimensioning is performed when IP/Ethernet supporting one and more than one priority queue is used. This course is aimed at Network and Service Design Engineers with experience in ATM Transport Network Design who need to know how IP link dimensioning is performed. With the guidance of the instructor the mysteries of IP Transport Network design and dimensioning will be uncovered reducing wasted time back at work. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain the IP Functionality of the P7 FP RAN Transport Network. 1.1 Explain how IP and Ethernet fit into the protocol layers in the WCDMA RAN. 1.2 Explain the basic structure of an IP Packet and Ethernet frame. 1.3 Explain how Quality of Service (QoS) is achieved using IP and Ethernet. 1.4 Explain some of the basic IP topologies used in the P7 FP WCDMA RAN. 1.5 List the ETBs that support IP/Ethernet in the WCDMA RAN. 2 Perform IP link dimensioning for networks supporting only one priority queue. 2.1 Explain how the peak cell throughput is calculated based on the RBS configuration. 2.2 Explain how Over Dimensioning (OD) is used to calculate the NBAP and O&M capacity requirements. 2.3 Perform link dimensioning when only one priority queue is supported by the IP/Ethernet link. 3 Perform IP link dimensioning for networks supporting more than one priority queue. 3.1 Explain the differences between Best Effort (BE) and strict Quality of Service (QoS) traffic requirements. 3.2 Explain the Elastic Dimensioning principle used to calculate the capacity requirement of BE traffic. 3.3 Explain how the Kaufman-Roberts (K-R) principle is used to calculate the capacity requirement of strict QoS traffic. 3.4 Explain the Joint Elastic Dimensioning principle used to calculate the combined capacity requirement of BE and strict QoS traffic sharing the same IP/Ethernet link. Commercial in Confidence

65 Page Perform link dimensioning when more than one priority queue is supported by the IP/Ethernet link. Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Planning Engineer Service Design Engineers Network Design Engineer This audience is responsible for the dimensioning and design of the Access Transport Network, and has an understanding of ATM link dimensioning but need to understand how this is performed in IP/Ethernet networks. Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course: WCDMA RAN P7 Transport Network System Techniques LZU The participants should be familiar with ATM Transport Network dimensioning. Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons with practical exercises using a PC running Excel. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 IP Transport Network Functionality IP Link Dimensioning for 1 Priority Queue IP Link Dimensioning for more than 1 Priority Queue 2 hours 1 hour 3 hours Commercial in Confidence

66 Page 66 WCDMA RAN P7 Transport Network System Techniques Description LZU R1A How does the Ericsson Transport Network use ATM and IP to carry user and control plane traffic? How are the various transport bearer Quality of Service (QoS) achieved using ATM and IP? With the help of the WCDMA RAN P7 Transport Network System Techniques course the attendees will learn about the Ericsson Transport Network ATM and IP functionality. They will see how QoS is achieved using ATM Adaptation layer 2 (AAL2) class A-D in an ATM network and with the Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) IP header field and Ethernet priority field (P-bit) in an IP/Ethernet network. They will also see various examples of Transport Networks using both ATM and IP with explanations of the advantages and disadvantages of each. With the guidance of the instructor participants will become familiar all aspects the WCDMA RAN P7 Transport Network System Techniques. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain the ATM Functionality of the P7 RAN Transport Network. 1.1 Explain the basic ATM Cell structure and the ATM Service Categories used in the WCDMA RAN. 1.2 Explain the operation of ATM Adaptation Layer 2 (AAL2) and how its Call Admission Control (CAC) handles class A, B, C and D traffic. 1.3 Explain some of the basic ATM topologies used in the P7 WCDMA RAN. 1.4 List the ETBs that support ATM in the WCDMA RAN. 2 Explain the IP Functionality of the P7 RAN Transport Network. 2.1 Explain how IP and Ethernet fit into the protocol layers in the WCDMA RAN. 2.2 Explain the basic structure of an IP Packet and Ethernet frame. 2.3 Explain how Quality of Service (QoS) is achieved using IP and Ethernet. 2.4 Explain some of the basic IP topologies used in the P7 WCDMA RAN. 2.5 List the ETBs that support IP/Ethernet in the WCDMA RAN. Commercial in Confidence

67 Page 67 3 Explain the various cases for using ATM and/or IP in the WCDMA RAN. 3.1 Explain how Synchronization is performed in the P7 WCDMA RAN for ATM and IP Networks. 3.2 Explain how the Iub flow control mechanisms operate for R99 DCH, HSDPA and EUL traffic. Target audience The target audiences for this course are: Service Planning Engineer Service Design Engineer Network Design Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course: WCDMA RAN P7 Access Transport Network Design LZU The participants should be familiar with Transport Network dimensioning. Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation The course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 ATM Transport Network Functionality IP Transport Network Functionality ATM and IP in the WCDMA RAN 2 hours 2 hours 2 hours Commercial in Confidence

68 Page 68 WCDMA P7/ GSM BSS 08 Intersystem Handover Description LZU R1A Ever wondered how handover between 3G and 2G works and is implemented? This course focuses on the intersystem mobility between GSM and WCDMA. System Information parameters for controlling cell re-selection and handover of an Ericsson Network in a mixed 2G/3G environment are examined. Counters, timers and signalling flows are detailed and evalutated to optimize and troubleshoot intersystem handover related problems. The use IRATHOM (IRAT HO Manager) and NCS-GW (Neighboring Cell Support) is explained in theory as well as with practical exercises/demos. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain IRAT Handover 1.1 Evaluate a need for Intersystem Handover 1.2 Explain different handover strategies 2 Name the features related to Intersystem Handover 2.1 Name drawbacks with previous system releases 2.2 Explain on an overview level features related to Intersystem Handover 3 Explain the process of PLMN Selection and radio access 3.1 Explain the PLMN selection process 3.2 Analyze system information parameters for interoperability between 2G and 3G networks 4 Explain Cell Selection Process 4.1 Detail relevant parameters in the 3G network 4.2 Detail relevant parameters in the 2G network 4.3 Know and set relevant timers 5 Describe Handover between 2G/3G cells 5.1 Explain Intersystem handover process 5.2 Describe the signaling flow 5.3 Explain the need for Compressed Mode 5.4 List supported bearers 5.5 Explain IRAT Mobility on HSPA Commercial in Confidence

69 Page 69 6 Understand Service Based Handover 7 Evaluate the impact of Intersystem Handover on CS and PS services 7.1 Define the impact of Intersystem Handover on different services 7.2 Explain the purpose of IRATHOM and how to use it 7.3 Explain the purpose of NCS-GW and how to use it Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Design Engineer Network Design Engineer System Engineer Service Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following flow: WCDMA RAN P7 Network Operation LZU WCDMA RAN P7 Configuration LZU The participants should be familiar with IRAT HO functionality, IRATHOM and GW-NCS. Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 days and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons and theoretical/practical exercises given in a classroom environment Commercial in Confidence

70 Page 70 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Overview & Strategy 0.5 hour RAN Features for Intersystem Handover 0.5 hour PLMN and Cell Selection 1 hour Cell Reselection 1 hour Handover 2 hours Impact of Intersystem Handover 1 hours 2 IRATHOM theory 2 hours IRATHOM exercises 2 hours NCS-GW theory 1 hour NCS-GW exercises 1 hour Commercial in Confidence

71 Page 71 WCDMA RAN P7 Troubleshooting Description LZU R1A Once the WRAN network is up and running, how are faults detected and handled in the Connectivity Packet Platform (CPP) based nodes? How does Ericsson local/field support enable and collect logs from a CPP node? WCDMA RAN P7 Troubleshooting explains how, once a fault is detected, logs are collected to be included in Customer Service Requests (CSRs). It also gives an overview on how Ericsson enables traces and sets up the environment to collect logs, so that they can be appended to the CSRs. This training is useful for operation and maintenance personnel to get an understanding of the different logs in a CPP based node, how traces are enabled/collected and also to get an overall picture of the fault handling process in a WRAN network. Only the ATM based transport network is covered in the course and normal telnet sessions are used for troubleshooting. The Advanced Managed Object Scripting (AMOS) tool in OSS- RC6 is not used in this training. Customer Product Information (CPI) is used as course material. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Use the applications in OSS-RC6, Element Manager and Command Line Interface (CLI) that are important during a troubleshooting procedure. 1.1 Start and understand when to use the following applications in OSS-RC6: Transport Network Viewer, Job Manager, Alarm List Viewer/ Alarm Status Matrix, WCDMA RAN Performance Measurements, WRAN Explorer GUI, Node Status Analyzer and Cabinet Equipment Viewer, Advanced Managed Object Scripting (AMOS) interface and Node Command Line Interface (NCLI). 1.2 Start and analyze Alarm and Event Logs in the Element Manager 1.3 Lock and restart boards and nodes including the soft/hard lock concepts 1.4 Check the status of the Manage Objects to find out the health of the node 1.5 Understand when CLI is used and when Element Manager/NCLI are used Commercial in Confidence

72 Page 72 2 Understand the redundancy concepts in CPP 2.1 Use CLI commands to understand Fault Tolerant Core (FTC) concept 2.2 Use CLI to understand Reliable Program Uniter concept 2.3 Understand how physical link redundancies work 2.4 Understand the concept of moveable Connection End Point (Mv CEP) 3 Explain how Software Allocation works in a CPP based node 3.1 Define a Plug-In-Unit in a free slot 4 Investigate the purpose and the location of the various types of logs one can find in a CPP based node, including Alarm Log, Event Log, Trace and Error Log, Error Log, Post Mortem Dump(PMD) Log, Availability Log and Security log 4 Understand how to read Trace and Error Log, and how Ericsson Local Support enables traces in the process of troubleshooting 5 Solve a case by using active alarms and analyzing performance statistics. 5.1 Start performance monitoring (UETR) 5.2 Enable traces 5.3 Set up a target monitor and collect logs 6 Perform data collection to include in a Customer Service Request (CSR) 7 Perform emergency restore of a CPP node from a backup kept outside of the node Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Engineer Service Engineer Prerequisites WCDMA RAN P7 Operation LZU WCDMA RAN P7 Configuration LZU WCDMA RAB P7 RXI 820/860 Operation and Configuration LZU The participants should be familiar with the normal operation and configuration in a WCDMA RAN network. Commercial in Confidence

73 Page 73 Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 8. Learning situation This is a task-oriented learning course based on tasks in the work-process given in a technical environment using equipment and tools. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Introduction 30 minutes Sum up of the various user interfaces in OSS-RC and Element Manager used for troubleshooting 120 minutes Exercise: Configuration summary 60 minutes Redundancy and exercises 90 minutes 2,3 Logs in CPP based nodes and exercises 80 minutes Software Allocation and exercise 30 minutes Trace and Error Log- Introduction and exercise 50 minutes Exercises : Analyzing configuration data 40 minutes Exercises: Cyclic restarts, Software faults 60 minutes Exercises: Setting up, Analysis of UETR 180 minutes Exercises: Collecting logs 80 minutes Course sum-up 80 minutes Commercial in Confidence

74 Page 74 WCDMA RAN P7 Optimization LZU R1A Description Get the optimization of an Ericsson WCDMA radio network into focus. Through this course, participating radio network engineers will learn to collect and analyze data to optimize the radio access network. Common radio-related problems will be analyzed using information from different sources, and analysis of these problems will lead to a deeper understanding of radio-network optimization process and result in improved understanding of the radio network functionalities, parameters, statistic and a radio-network performance. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain Performance Monitoring of a Radio Network 1.1 Explain the difference between RAN Tuning and RAN Optimization 1.2 Explain how to monitor the RAN performance 1.3 Explain the definition of Network Quality 1.4 Describe the general optimization process 2 Perform data collection and make busy hour calculation 2.1 Explain the collection and storage process for performance statistics 2.2 Explain the different counter types and their limitations 2.3 Explain the OSS-RC Data Collection (Subscription Profiles) 2.4 Setup formulas and statistics for RAN optimization 2.5 Calculate the traffic volumes and retrieve the busy hour in the network 3 Perform Service Accessibility data analyze 3.1 Explain the function of Idle Mode Behavior, 3.2 Explain the function and impact of admission control 3.3 Explain the function and impact of congestion control 3.4 Explain the function and impact of load sharing 3.5 Explain which counters and formulas to use in order to retrieve the worst cells 3.6 Explain techniques for troubleshooting Accessibility KPIs, clustering and drill through statistics analyze. 3.7 Perform analysis on data from real networks and propose changes in order to improve the network accessibility Commercial in Confidence

75 Page 75 4 Perform Service Retainability data analyze 4.1 Explain how the radio connection supervision is carried out and the impact of the network 4.2 Explain the role of the UE in WCDMA handover 4.3 Explain Inter-Frequency handover and Inter-RAT handover 4.4 Explain what type of events trigger measurement reports to be sent to the RNC 4.5 Explain the purpose of the handover evaluation algorithm 4.6 Explain how the handover evaluation uses measurement reports to determine what action to take 4.7 Explain which counters and formulas to use in order to retrieve the worst cells 4.8 Explain techniques for troubleshooting Retainability KPIs, clustering and drill through statistics analyze. 4.9 Perform analysis on data from real networks and propose changes in order to improve the network retainability 5 Perform Service Integrity data analyze 5.1 Explain why inner, outer, and open loop power control are needed 5.2 Explain the operation of inner loop power control and the impact of the network 5.3 Explain the operation of outer loop power control and the impact of the network 5.4 Control the channel switching by means of parameter settings 5.5 Explain which counters and formulas to use in order to retrieve the worst cells 5.6 Explain how to optimize HSPA network 5.7 Explain how to optimize MBMS network 5.8 Explain techniques for troubleshooting Integrity KPIs, clustering and drill through statistics analyze. 5.9 Perform analysis on data from real networks and propose changes in order to improve the network integrity 6 Explain UETR and GPEH 6.1 Explain how and when to use UETR and GPEH 6.2 Describe how to setup and retrieve UE Traffic Recording (UETR) 6.3 Explain how to analyze the UETR files using the TEMS Investigation RAN analysis 6.4 Describe how to setup General Performance Event Handling (GPEH) and how to analyze these files 6.5 Describe how to use RES and analyze these files Target audience The target audience for this course is: Radio Network Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following flow: WCDMA RAN P7 Performance Management LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 8. Commercial in Confidence

76 Page 76 Learning situation The course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in a technical environment using equipment and tools. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time Course Introduction Performance monitoring of a WCDMA Radio Network Data Collection Service Accessibility Service Accessibility cont. Service Retainability Service Retainability cont. Service Integrity UETR and GPEH Course Conclusion 0.2 hour 0.8 hour 1.5 hours 3.5 hours 3 hours 3 hours 1,5 hours 2 hours 2 hours 0.5 hour Commercial in Confidence

77 Page 77 WCDMA RAN P7 RBS 3418/3518 and RRU Maintenance Description LZU R1A This course is a task-based course covering hardware fault localisation and hardware replacement for the RBS 3418/3518 RRU The participants will learn how to perform hardware fault localisation and replacement on the RBS 3418/3518 and RRU This course is based on P7 level of sofware release. At the completion of this course, the participants will be familiar with operation and maintenance tools used to manage CPP nodes such as Element Manager and NCLI (Node Command line Interface). Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain on overview level the WCDMA RAN Site Concept for RNC and RBS 1.1 Explain the basic WCDMA Radio Access Network. 1.2 Identify the Power and Battery Cabinets on Site. 1.3 Identify WCDMA Interface for Transmission on Site. 1.4 Identify, locate and handle the connection Unit for External Alarms. 1.5 Identify and locate Remote Electrical Tilt (RET). 1.6 Identify the Antenna System Controller (ASC). 2 Use the Customer Product Information (CPI) 2.1 Explain the CPI Library structure of the node. 2.2 Find information in the Library with use of regular expression. 2.3 Find operational instructions (OPI) and maintain the node according to the OPI. 2.4 Find additional information on an alarm and solve the problem with the help of the CPI and Element Manager. 3 Connect to a node using CLI and also using NCLI. 3.1 Understand basic commands using CLI and using NCLI. 3.2 Have a basic understanding of the functionality and technology used in CLI and NCLI. 3.3 Understand the basic principles behind the Managed Object Model (MOM). Commercial in Confidence

78 Page 78 4 Use the Element manager and understand the concepts behind Object Explorer 4.1 Download and start the Element Manager. 4.2 Access and use the different Views ; Containment, ATM, Equipment, IP, Licensing, Radio Network and the Software. 4.3 Find the alarm list and comment on the Alarms and Events on the Alarm and Event Log. 4.4 Access the property help feature from each window. 4.5 Create a Customized View (User Defined) in Element Manager. 5 Perform maintenance on the RBS 3418/3518 and the RRU selected 5.1 Describe the hardware in the RBS 3418 and RBS 3518 types. 5.2 Describe the hardware in the Radio Remote Unit RRU /RRUW 5.3 Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on the RBS 3418/3518 and the RRU /RRUW Target audience The target audience for this course is: Field Technician Prerequisites Successful completion of the following flow and courses: WCDMA Network Fundamentals, Blended Training CPP Node Features and Functions LZU WCDMA P7 Air Interface (optional) LZU Duration and class size The duration of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of students is 8. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons and practical exercises given in a classroom environment. Commercial in Confidence

79 Page 79 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 WCDMA RAN Systems and Site Introduction 1 hour Customer Product Information and tool kits Command Line Interface/Node Command Line Interface Element Management RBS 3418/3518 and RRU /RRUW theory and practical exercises 0.5 hour 1 hour 1 hour 2.5 hours Commercial in Confidence

80 Page 80 WCDMA RAN P7 RBS 3308 Installation and Maintenance Description LZU R1A This course is a task-based course covering hardware replacement and Installation of an RBS 3308 on P7 level of sofware release. The participants will learn how to perform hardware fault localisation, hardware replacement, installation of the RBS 3308 and to use the operation and maintenance tools Element Manager and NCLI (Node Command line Interface). Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain on overview level the WCDMA RAN Site Concept for RNC and RBS 1.1 Explain the basic WCDMA Radio Access Network 1.2 Identify the Power and Battery Cabinets on Site 1.3 Identify WCDMA Interface for Transmission on Site 1.4 Identify, locate and handle the connection Unit for External Alarms 1.5 Identify and locate Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) 1.6 Identify the Antenna System Controller (ASC) 2 Use the Customer Product Information (CPI) 2.1 Explain the CPI Library structure of the node 2.2 Find information in the Library with use of regular expression 2.3 Find operational instructions (OPI) and maintain the node according to the OPI 2.4 Find additional information on an alarm and solve the problem with the help of the CPI and Element Manager 3 Connect to a node using CLI and also using NCLI. 3.1 Understand basic commands using CLI and using NCLI. 3.2 Have a basic understanding of the functionality and technology used in CLI and NCLI. 3.3 Understand the basic principles behind the Managed Object Model (MOM). 4 Use the Element manager and understand the concepts behind Object Explorer 4.1 Download and start the Element Manager. 4.2 Access and use the different Views ; Containment, ATM, Equipment, IP, Licensing, Radio Network and the Software. 4.3 Find the alarm list and comment on the Alarms and Events on the Alarm and Event Log. 4.4 Access the property help feature from each window. 4.5 Create a Customized View (User Defined) in Element Manager. Commercial in Confidence

81 Page 81 5 Perform installation of the RBS Describe the technical data and the connectivity within the RBS Install the RBS 3308 according to the documentation 6 Perform maintenance on the RBS Describe the hardware of the RBS Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on the RBS Target audience The target audience for this course is: Field Technician Prerequisites Successful completion of the following flow and course: WCDMA Network Fundamentals, Blended Training WCDMA P7 Air Interface (optional) LZU CPP Node Features and Functions LZU Duration and class size The duration of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of students is 8. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons and practical exercises given in a classroom environment. Commercial in Confidence

82 Page 82 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Introduction 0.1 hour WCDMA RAN Systems and Site Introduction 0.4 hour Customer Product Information and tool kits 0.2 hour Command Line Interface/Node Command Line Interface 0.5 hour Element Management 0.3 hour RBS 3308 Installation 2.5 hours RBS 3308 Maintenance 2.0 hours Commercial in Confidence

83 Page 83 WCDMA RAN P7 RBS 3X16 Maintenance Description LZU R1A This course is a task-based course covering hardware replacement and maintenance of the RBS 3x16 node types. The participants will perform hardware fault localisation, hardware replacement and configuration tasks on a RBS 3x16 type on P7 level of sofware release. On completion of this course the participants will also be familiar with the features of the operation and maintenance tools Element Manager and NCLI (Node Command line Interface). Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain on overview level the WCDMA RAN Site Concept for RNC and RBS 1.1 Explain the basic WCDMA Radio Access Network 1.2 Identify the Power and Battery Cabinets on Site 1.3 Identify WCDMA Interface for Transmission on Site 1.4 Identify, locate and handle the connection Unit for External Alarms 1.5 Identify and locate Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) 1.6 Identify the Antenna System Controller (ASC) 2 Use the Customer Product Information (CPI) 2.1 Explain the CPI Library structure of the node 2.2 Find information in the Library with use of regular expression 2.3 Find operational instructions (OPI) and maintain the node according to the OPI 2.4 Find additional information on an alarm and solve the problem with the help of the CPI and Element Manager 3 Connect to a node using CLI and also using NCLI. 3.1 Understand basic commands using CLI and using NCLI. 3.2 Have a basic understanding of the functionality and technology used in CLI and NCLI. 3.3 Understand the basic principles behind the Managed Object Model (MOM). 4 Use the Element manager and understand the concepts behind Object Explorer 4.1 Download and start the Element Manager. 4.2 Access and use the different Views ; Containment, ATM, Equipment, IP, Licensing, Radio Network and the Software. 4.3 Find the alarm list and comment on the Alarms and Events on the Alarm and Event Log. 4.4 Access the property help feature from each window. 4.5 Create a Customized View (User Defined) in Element Manager. Commercial in Confidence

84 Page 84 5 Perform maintenance and configuration tasks on the RBS 3x16 nodes 5.1 Trace the uplink and downlink traffic paths through the RBS 3x16 hardware 5.2 Trace the control and supervision communication throughout the node and the antenna system of an RBS 3x16 site 5.3 Power up/down the RBS 3x16 and connect a thin client to the node 5.4 Perform preventative maintenance on the RBS 3x16 nodes 5.5 Find Faulty Hardware units and replace them 5.6 Perform Configuration tasks on the RBS 3x16 types 5.7 Perform configuration version backup and restore on RBS 3x16 types Target audience The target audience for this course is: Field Technician Prerequisites Successful completion of the following flow and course: WCDMA Network Fundamentals, Blended Training WCDMA P7 Air Interface (optional) LZU CPP Node Features and Functions LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is 8. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons and practical exercises given in a classroom environment. Commercial in Confidence

85 Page 85 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Class Introduction 15 min WCDMA RAN Systems and Site Introduction 0.5 hour Customer Product Information and tool kits 15 min Command Line Interface/Node Command Line Interface 1 hour Element Management 1 hour RBS 3x16 Maintenance 3 hours Commercial in Confidence

86 Page 86 WCDMA RAN P7 RBS 3018 Maintenance Description LZU R1A This course is a task-based course covering hardware fault localisation and hardware replacement for the RBS The participants will perform hardware fault localisation and hardware replacement on an RBS 3018 on P7 level of sofware release and use the operation and maintenance tools Element Manager and Node Command line Interface, NCLI. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to 1 Explain on overview level the WCDMA RAN Site Concept for RNC and RBS 1.1 Explain the basic WCDMA Radio Access Network 1.2 Identify the Power and Battery Cabinets on Site 1.3 Identify WCDMA Interface for Transmission on Site 1.4 Identify, locate and handle the connection Unit for External Alarms 1.5 Identify and locate Remote Electrical Tilt (RET) 1.6 Identify the Antenna System Controller (ASC) 2 Use the Customer Product Information (CPI) 2.1 Explain the CPI Library structure of the node 2.2 Find information in the Library with use of regular expression 2.3 Find operational instructions (OPI) and maintain the node according to the OPI 2.4 Find additional information on an alarm and solve the problem with the help of the CPI and Element Manager 3 Connect to a node using CLI and also using NCLI. 3.1 Understand basic commands using CLI and using NCLI. 3.2 Have a basic understanding of the functionality and technology used in CLI and NCLI. 3.3 Understand the basic principles behind the Managed Object Model (MOM). 4 Use the Element manager and understand the concepts behind Object Explorer 4.1 Download and start the Element Manager. 4.2 Access and use the different Views ; Containment, ATM, Equipment, IP, Licensing, Radio Network and the Software. 4.3 Find the alarm list and comment on the Alarms and Events on the Alarm and Event Log. 4.4 Access the property help feature from each window. 4.5 Create a Customized View (User Defined) in Element Manager. Commercial in Confidence

87 Page 87 5 Perform maintenance on the RBS 3018 and the RRU selected 5.1 Describe the hardware in the RBS 3018 types. 5.2 Describe the hardware in the Radio Remote Unit, RRU. 4.2 Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on the RBS Target audience The target audience for this course is: Field Technician. Prerequisites Successful completion of the following flow and course: WCDMA Network Fundamentals WCDMA P7 Air Interface (optional) LZU CPP Node Features and Functions LZU Duration and class size The duration of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of students is 8. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons and practical exercises given in a classroom environment. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 WCDMA RAN Systems and Site Introduction 0.5 hour Customer Product Information and tool kits Command Line Interface/Node Command Line Interface Element Management Maintaining the RBS 3018 theory and practical exercises 0.5 hour 1.0 hour 1.0 hour 3.0 hours Commercial in Confidence

88 Page 88 WCDMA RAN P7 IP Configuration LZU R1A Description Are you currently working with ATM configuration in WCDMA RAN and now you are interested in how the transmission option for IP/Ethernet is configured? Or are you new to configuration but familiar with ATM, xml, the Managed Object Model (MOM) and the OSS- RC toolbox? This course introduces the IP/Ethernet transport option in WCDMA RAN and how you configure the nodes in order to bring up RNC and RBS into service. The course covers basic Ethernet and IP concepts along with the Managed Objects that are used for configuring the functionality in the nodes. Interfaces covered are Iub, Iu-ps, Iu-cs and Iur. You will learn both how to configure interfaces from scratch and how to migrate already existing ATM nodes to IP/Ethernet. This course also covers the Iub Dual Stack feature, which gives the option to configure both ATM and IP/Ethernet transport in the same RBS. Learning objectives After completing the course the student will be able to: 1 Explain Ethernet and IP Suite used in WCDMA RAN P Explain the IP Functionality of the P7 RAN Transport Network. 1.2 Explain how IP and Ethernet fit into the protocol layers in the WCDMA RAN. 1.3 Explain the basic structure of an IP Packet and Ethernet frame and how switching is done on Layer 2 and Explain how Quality of Service (QoS) is supported by IP and Ethernet and how it is implemented in Ericsson WCDMA RAN. 1.5 Describe the hardware used to support IP/Ethernet transmission in WCDMA RAN P Explain how generic IP and Ethernet concepts are related to the CPP MOM in P Mention some trouble shooting tools/techniques for IP/Ethernet transmission. 2 Explain what PRAN is and where it is intended to be used 2.1 Describe what PRAN is and where it is intended to be used. 2.2 Describe differences between L2 and L3 network topologies 3 Configure Iu and Iur interfaces 3.1 Describe the protocol stacks for Iu-cs (only User Plane), Iu-ps and Iur over IP/Ethernet. 3.2 Explain the function of protocols and concepts such as SCCP, M3UA, RANAP, RNSAP and IuFlex. 3.3 Configure the Iu/Iur Control Plane over IP/Ethernet 3.4 Configure Iu-cs User Plane over IP/Ethernet 3.5 Configure Iu-ps User Plane over IP/Ethernet 3.6 Configure Iur User Plane over IP/Ethernet Commercial in Confidence

89 Page 89 4 Configure Iub over IP/Ethernet from Site Basic/Site External Configuration state 4.1 Explain the protocol stack for Iub transmission over IP/Ethernet 4.2 Describe the process for integrating a new RBS 4.3 Understand concepts such as RNC Modules, Iub link, Radio Network and Transport Network 4.4 Configure an IP RBS and bring it up to service 4.5 Configure the common and RBS Site Specific definitions for IP based RBSs in the RNC 5 Iub Dual Stacks and ATM to IP/Ethernet migration 5.1 Explain what the Iub Dual Stack feature is and how it is configured. 5.2 On an overview level, explain how the RAB setup request parameters are used to select appropriate QoS parameters for a new User Plane connection and how the transmission technology is picked in the Dual Stack case. 5.3 Explain what migration means and where to find documentation about how to migrate networks of different types. Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Planning Engineer Service Design Engineer Network Design Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following: IP in WCDMA Radio Access Network LZU (optional) The participants should understand and preferably have been working with ATM configuration, Managed Objects, and OSS-RC (WCDMA RAN Explorer). Although it is not a prerequisite, it is also suggested that the participants have equal knowledge to WCDMA RAN P7 Configuration, LZU Please observe that ATM theory, Managed Object basic theory, BCM basic functions and xml schema theory areas are not covered in this course. Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is eight (8). Learning situation This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in a technical environment using equipment and tools, which are accessed remotely. Commercial in Confidence

90 Page 90 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Course introduction 1 hour Ethernet and IP Suite 2,5 hours Exercise 1: L2 and L3 routing 0,5 hour Ethernet and IP MOs 1,5 hours Exercise 2: Managed Objects with VLAN, Pbit, DSCP and 0,5 hour queue information 2 PRAN 1 hour RNC Northbound configuration (Iu-ps, Iu-cs and Iur) 2 hours Exercise 3: M3UA Configuration 0,5 hour Exercise 4: RNC Northbound configuration with BCM 1,5 hours Iub configuration over IP 1 hour 3 Exercise 5: Iub configuration over IP (common definitions for 2 hours all RBSs in RNC, site specific definitions in both RNC and RBS) Configuring of Iub Dual Stacks (ATM and IP transport in the 1,5 hours same RBS simultaneously). Theory and demo. Migration from ATM to IP, theory and demo 1,5 hours Course summary 1 hour Commercial in Confidence

91 Page 91 WCDMA RAN P7 IP Troubleshooting Description LZU R1A While configuring and operating an IP-based WCDMA RAN network, what are the usual faults, how are they detected and solved in the CPP based nodes? How does Ericsson local/field support enable and collect logs from a CPP node? WCDMA RAN P7 IP Troubleshooting explains how a fault is detected, and logs are collected to be included in Customer Service Requests (CSRs). It also gives an overview on how Ericsson enables traces and sets up the environment to collect logs, so that they can be appended to the CSRs. This training is useful for operation and maintenance personnel to get an understanding of the different logs in a CPP based node, how traces are enabled/collected, which Managed Objects and attributes that are important in case configuration errors on the Transport Network (e.g. Ethernet switches and IP routers) orrur, and also to get an overall picture of the fault handling process in an IP based WRAN network. Only the IP based transport network is covered in the course. Customer Product Information (CPI) in ALEX is used as much as possible during the training. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Use the applications in OSS-RC 6, Element Manager and Command Line Interface (CLI) that are important during a troubleshooting procedure. 1.1 Start and understand when to use the following applications in OSS-RC6: Transport Network Viewer, Job Manager, Alarm List Viewer/ Alarm Status Matrix, WCDMA RAN Performance Measurements, WRAN Explorer GUI, Node Status Analyzer and Cabinet Equipment Viewer, Advanced Managed Object Scripting (AMOS) interface and Node Command Line Interface (NCLI). 1.2 Start and analyze Alarm and Event Logs in the Element Manager and with the AMOS 1.3 Lock and restart boards and nodes including the soft/hard lock concepts 1.4 Check the status of the Managed Objects to find out the health of the node 1.5 Understand when CLI is used, when Element Manager/NCLI are used and when AMOS is used Commercial in Confidence

92 Page 92 2 Check the configuration in the RNC and RBS for IP based interfaces 2.1 Use AMOS / EM / NCLI to extract the configuration in Iu-cs, Ip-ps and Iur interfaces 2.2 Use AMOS / EM / NCLI to extract the configuration in Iub interface 2.3 Explain how Ethernet, IP, SCTP, M3UA layers are implemented on the CPP based nodes, including Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) and Router Path Supervision (RPS) concepts 2.4 Explain how Quality of Service (QoS) is implemented for IP transport in the CPP based nodes 2.5 Explain the Iu-Flex concept (for SGSN-in-pool, MSC-in-pool) 3 Understand the redundancy concepts in CPP 3.1 Use CLI commands to understand Fault Tolerant Core (FTC) concept 3.2 Use CLI to understand Reliable Program Uniter concept 3.3 Understand how physical link redundancies for IP based interfaces work 4 Investigate the purpose and the location of the various types of logs one can find in a CPP based node, including Alarm Log, Event Log, Trace and Error Log, Error Log, Post Mortem Dump(PMD) Log, Availability Log and Security log 5 Understand how to read Trace and Error Log, and how Ericsson Local Support enables traces in the process of troubleshooting 6 Solve cases by using active alarms and analyzing performance statistics. 6.1 Start performance monitoring (UETR) from OSS-RC 6.2 Enable traces in the CPP based nodes 6.3 Set up target monitor and collect logs 6.4 Understand the set-up of a protocol analyzer on IP interfaces and its printouts as a complement logs from inside the CPP based nodes 6.5 Use common IP troubleshooting tools such as MO actions, COLI interface and CPI documentation to find configuration and integration faults. 7 Understand how Ethernet switches work and which parameters are important to check in a troubleshooting case. 8 Understand how the ET-MFX switch is working 9 Be able to check IP connectivity, IP related pm counters and to use protocol analyzers. Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Engineer Service Engineer This audience is responsible for deployment and operation of the IP based WCDMA RAN. Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses Commercial in Confidence

93 Page 93 WCDMA Network Fundamentals, Blended Training CPP Node Features and Functions LZU WCDMA RAN P7 Operation LZU WCDMA RAN P7 Configuration LZU WCDMA RAN P7 IP Configuration LZU The participants should be familiar with the normal operation and configuration of RNC3810 and RBS3000 in an IP based WCDMA RAN. Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 8. Learning situation This is a task-oriented learning course based on tasks in the work-process given in a technical environment using equipment and tools Commercial in Confidence

94 Page 94 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Note that most of the topics also come with practical exercises. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Introduction 0,5 h Sum up of the various user interfaces in OSS-RC and Element Manager used for troubleshooting 1,5 h Configuration summary 2 h Redundancy concepts 1,5 h Software allocations 0,5 h 2 Logs in CPP based nodes 1,5 h Trace and Error log 1 h Performance management (statistics and traffic recording) 1 h IP Troubleshooting theory 1 h L2/L3 switching and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol 1,5 h 3 ET-MFX switching functionality 1 h WCDMA RAN over IP related troubleshooting exercises 4 h Course summary 1 h Commercial in Confidence

95 Page 95 WCDMA RAN P7 Troubleshooting with AMOS Description LZU R1A Are you already familiar with the configuration in the WCDMA Radio Access Network but would like to learn about troubleshooting techniques in WCDMA Radio Access Network? The WCDMA RAN P7 Troubleshooting with AMOS uses the Advanced Managed Object Scripting (AMOS) tool in OSS-RC6 efficiently to troubleshoot in the WCDMA network. WCDMA RAN P7 Troubleshooting with AMOS explains how, once a fault is detected, logs are collected to be included in Customer Service Requests (CSRs). It also gives an overview on how Ericsson enables traces and sets up the environment to collect logs, so that they can be appended to the CSRs. This training is useful for operation and maintenance personnel to get an understanding of the different logs in a CPP based node, how traces are enabled/collected and also to get an overall picture of the fault handling process in a WRAN network. Only the ATM based transport network is covered in this course. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Use AMOS to extract configuration from the WCDMA RAN network 2 Understand the use of the different applications in OSS-RC6, Element Manager and Command Line Interface (CLI) that are important during a troubleshooting procedure. 2.1 Start and understand when to use the following applications in OSS-RC6: Transport Network Viewer, Job Manager, Alarm List Viewer/ Alarm Status Matrix, WCDMA RAN Performance Measurements, WRAN Explorer GUI, Node Status Analyzer and Cabinet Equipment Viewer, Advanced Managed Object Scripting (AMOS) interface and Node Command Line Interface (NCLI). 2.2 Understand how AMOS compares with the various tools mentioned above 3 Perform common operations using AMOS 3.1 Collect and analyze Alarm and Event Logs with AMOS 3.2 Lock and restart boards and nodes including the soft/hard lock concepts 3.3 Check the status of the Manage Objects to find out the health of the node Commercial in Confidence

96 Page 96 4 Understand the redundancy concepts in CPP 4.1 Understand Fault Tolerant Core (FTC) concept 4.2 Understand Reliable Program Uniter concept 4.3 Understand how physical link redundancies work 4.4 Understand the concept of moveable Connection End Point (Mv CEP) 5 Explain how Software Allocation works in a CPP based node 5.1 Define a Plug-In-Unit in a free slot 6 Investigate the purpose (and the location) of the various types of logs one can find in a CPP based node, including Alarm Log, Event Log, Trace and Error Log, Error Log, Post Mortem Dump(PMD) Log, Availability Log, Audit logs and Security log 7 Understand how to read Trace and Error Log, and how Ericsson Local Support enables traces in the process of troubleshooting 8 Solve cases by using active alarms and analyzing performance statistics. 8.1 Start performance monitoring (UETR) from OSS-RC 8.2 Enable traces 8.3 Set up a target monitor to collect traces 9 Perform data collection to include in a Customer Service Request (CSR) 10 Perform emergency restore of a CPP node from a backup kept outside of the node Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Engineer Service Engineer Commercial in Confidence

97 Page 97 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: WCDMA Network Fundamentals, Blended Training FAB CPP Node Features and Functions LZU WCDMA RAN P7 Operation LZU WCDMA RAN P7 Configuration LZU The participants should be familiar with the normal operation and configuration in a WCDMA RAN network. Duration and class size The length of the course is 4 days and the maximum number of participants is 8 Learning situation This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in technical environment using equipment and tools. Commercial in Confidence

98 Page 98 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Introduction 30 min Sum up of the various user interfaces in OSS-RC and Element Manager used for troubleshooting 120 min Exercise 1: Familiarization of the configuration in the RNC 60 min System Concepts 60 min Exercise 2: CPP/RNC System Redundancy Concepts 45 min Exercise 3: CPP Concept: Software Allocation 30 min 2 AMOS Introduction 120 min Exercise 4: AMOS Introduction 180 min Logs in the CPP Node 10 min Exercise 5: Logs in CPP based nodes 50 min 3 Trace and Error Logs Introduction 5 min Exercise 6:Using Alarm List and Trace and Error Log 45 min Exercise 7: Case: Cell Enabled but Channels disabled 60 min Exercise 8: RBS 3206 specific devices 45 min CV related files and upgrade states 15 min Exercise 9: CPP node in a cyclic restart 60 min Exercise 10 : Case: Iub does not come up 30 min Exercise 11: RANAP does not come up 45 min Exercises 12: Cell does not come up 30 min Commercial in Confidence

99 Page 99 4 Exercises 12: Cell does not come up, continued 30 min Exercise 13: Hardware Problem check 45 min Exercise 14: Iub does not come up # 2 45 min Exercise 15: Restore a CV 20 min Exercise 16. Not possible to make a call 180 min Course conclusion, summary and evaluation 30 min Commercial in Confidence

100 Page 100 MIMO in WCDMA and LTE Description LZU R1A Have you wondered how MIMO works and how it doubles the data rate and spectral efficiency in WCDMA and LTE? With the help of the MIMO in WCDMA and LTE course the attendees will learn how the use of multiple antennas in HSPA and LTE are implemented and how much the performance is expected to increase. In this course, the basic radio channel properties are explained and related to the multiple antenna processing in HSPA and LTE. With the guidance of the instructor MIMO, spatial multiplexing, layers and data rate multiplication will be explained and help increase employee productivity. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the history and background of multi-antenna processing 1.1 Explain the reason for multi-antenna processing 1.2 List the different methods of multi-antenna processing 1.3 Explain the general concepts of beam-forming, smart antennas, adaptive antennas, diversity and spatial multiplexing 1.4 Describe the concepts of MIMO, SIMO, MISO and SISO 2 Describe the general radio channel properties 2.1 Explain multi-path propagation 2.2 Describe time dispersion and delay spread 2.3 Explain the Doppler effect 2.4 Discuss coherence bandwidth and coherence time 2.5 Differentiate between DOA (Direction of Arrival) DOD (Direction of Departure) and angular spread 2.6 Discuss polarization properties of the radio channel 2.7 Explain polarization properties of antennas 3 Explain the different multi antenna possibilities 3.1 Describe beam-forming using an ULA (Uniform Linear Array) 4 Describe Tx and Rx Diversity 5 Explain polarization diversity 5.1 Describe the concept of spatial multiplexing 5.2 Discuss SDMA (Spatial Division Multiple Access) 6 Explain the difference of single-rank and multi-rank transmissions 6.1 Differentiate between improving SNR and sharing SNR Commercial in Confidence

101 Page Explain the trade off in peak rate and coverage 6.3 Give in own words the concepts of channel rank, transmission rank and layers 7 Explain the concept of pre-coded spatial multiplexing 7.1 Describe the difference of antenna ports and antenna elements 7.2 Explain the role of the pre-coder 7.3 Differentiate between SU-MIMO and MU-MIMO 8 Describe MIMO in WCDMA 8.1 Describe the configuration of MIMO in WCDMA 9 Describe MIMO in LTE 9.1 Demonstrate an understanding of large delay CDD in LTE 9.2 Explain small delay CDD in LTE 9.3 Describe beam-forming in LTE 9.4 Explain spatial multiplexing in LTE 9.5 Describe the UE feedback (CSI, PMI, RI and CQI) in LTE 9.6 Demonstrate an understanding of open loop spatial multiplexing in LTE 9.7 Explain closed loop spatial multiplexing in LTE 9.8 Describe the configuration of MIMO in LTE Target Audience The target audience for this course is: Network Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer. Prerequisites The participants should be familiar with the WCDMA and/or LTE Radio Interface. An interest in radio channel properties and antennas would be an advantage. Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning Situation The course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment. Commercial in Confidence

102 Page 102 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Introduction, history and background General radio channel properties Multi antenna possibilities, rank transmissions, precoder MIMO in WCDMA MIMO in LTE 1 hour 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour Commercial in Confidence