WCDMA RAN W16 Training Programs. Catalog of Course Descriptions

Transcription

1 WCDMA RAN W16 Training Programs Catalog of Course Descriptions

2 Catalog of Course Descriptions INTRODUCTION... 6 W15 TO W16 DELTA WCDMA RAN W16 DELTA... 7 WCDMA FUNDAMENTALS ERICSSON WCDMA SYSTEM OVERVIEW... 9 ERICSSON RADIO SYSTEM OVERVIEW OSS-RC OVERVIEW RBS 6000 OVERVIEW WCDMA RAN W14 TRANSPORT NETWORK SYSTEM TECHNIQUES WCDMA RADIO NETWORK BASE WCDMA RAN W16 AIR INTERFACE WCDMA RAN W16 PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES WCDMA RAN W16 RADIO NETWORK FUNCTIONALITY MIMO IN WCDMA AND LTE Commercial in Confidence

3 WCDMA RAN DESIGN AND TUNING WCDMA RAN W16 DESIGN WCDMA RAN W14 ACCESS TRANSPORT NETWORK DESIGN WCDMA RAN INITIAL TUNING WCDMA RAN PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND OPTIMIZATION WCDMA RAN W16 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND OPTIMIZATION FIELD PERSONNEL MULTISTANDARD BASEBAND 52XX FIELD MAINTENANCE MULTI STANDARD RBS 6120 FIELD MAINTENANCE WCDMA RBS 6101 FIELD MAINTENANCE WCDMA RBS 6102 FIELD MAINTENANCE WCDMA RBS 6201 FIELD MAINTENANCE WCDMA RBS 6202 FIELD MAINTENANCE WCDMA RBS 6301 FIELD MAINTENANCE WCDMA RBS 6302 FIELD MAINTENANCE WCDMA RBS 6401 FIELD MAINTENANCE WCDMA RBS 6501 FIELD MAINTENANCE WCDMA RBS 6601 FIELD MAINTENANCE Commercial in Confidence

4 BASEBAND 5216/5212 COMMISSIONING WCDMA RAN NODE B (DIGITAL UNIT BASED) COMMISSIONING NETWORK OPERATION, CONFIGURATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING WCDMA RAN W16 OPERATION WCDMA RAN EVO-C 8200 CONFIGURATION LTE/WCDMA AMOS INTRODUCTION BASEBAND 5216/5212 HANDLING WCDMA RAN EVO-C 8200 TROUBLESHOOTING BASEBAND TROUBLESHOOTING WCDMA SOULTIONS MIXED MODE CONFIGURATION IN RBS INTRODUCING SMALL CELLS INTO MULTISTANDARD NETWORK WCDMA RAN QUALITY OF SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS AND OTHER RELATED IP NETWORKING WCDMA RAN W14 RNC 3820 CONFIGURATION Commercial in Confidence

5 WCDMA RAN RNC 3820 TO EVO-C 8200 CONFIGURATION, DELTA SMARTPHONE IMPACT ON WCDMA RAN ERICSSON WCDMA W13 HSPA SYSTEM TECHNIQUES WCDMA RAN W14 TROUBLESHOOTING WCDMA NETWORK MANAGEMENT WITH OSS-RC CPP NODE FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS WCDMA RAN W16 NODE B DIGITAL UNIT (DU) COMMISSIONING WCDMA RAN W16 DIGITAL UNIT (DU) OPERATION IP IN WCDMA RADIO ACCESS NETWORK Commercial in Confidence

6 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) LIV Virtual Classroom Training (VCT) elearning (WBL) Workshop (WS) Short Article (SA) Structured Knowledge Transfer (SKT) mlearning Job duty analysis (JDA) Competence GAP Analysis (CGA) Commercial in Confidence

7 WCDMA RAN W16 Delta LZU R2A Description How has the Ericsson WCDMA RAN been improved with the W16A release? What new features have been introduced and what are the enhancements to the existing features? What new parameters and counters have been introduced to support these new features and how have the existing parameters and counters been modified? What new hardware is available in the W16A RAN? This WCDMA RAN W16 Delta course explains the new features, parameters, counters and hardware in the W16A WCDMA RAN. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Give an overview of the W16A and W16B Software Release 1.1 Describe the challenges facing Mobile Operators in List the highlights of the W16A and W16B Software Release 1.3 Describe the new and enhanced Basic Features in W16A and W16B 2 Explain the impact of W16A and W16B on the RNC 2.1 Describe the new W16A and W16B RNC optional features 2.2 Explain the enhancements to existing RNC optional features in W16A and W16B 3 Explain the impact of W16A and W16B on the RBS 3.1 Describe the new W16A and W16B RBS optional features and hardware 3.2 Explain the enhancements to existing RBS optional features in W16A and W16B 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

8 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: The participants should be familiar with the operation of both Ericsson WCDMA Radio and Transport Networks. Ideally they should have attended the following courses: (or earlier release versions) WCDMA RAN W16 Air Interface, LZU WCDMA W16 Radio Network Functionality, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 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 (hours) 1 W16 Introduction and Basic Features 4 hours W16 RNC Optional Features 2 hours 2 W16 RNC Optional Features (cont) 2 hours W16 RNC Optional Features 4 hours Commercial in Confidence

9 Ericsson WCDMA System Overview LZU R18A Description Do you need to understand what 3rd generation systems are all about? Do you get lost when people talk about Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) system? This course explains the purpose of the WCDMA Core, Radio, and Service Network Elements together with the standardization of the WCDMA access network. In addition, the participants will learn how Ericsson s mobile core network solution connects to external networks such as WCDMA Radio Access Networks, PSTN Networks, PABXs, IMS/VoIP networks or other Mobile Networks. The focus is on general principles rather than specific technical details. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Detail the nodes and interface in WCDMA Network 1.1 Explain the idea of the converged industries and the layered core network 1.2 Present the 3GPP network model, and Ericsson network 1.3 Explain on overview level the functionality of each node and its architecture 1.4 Show some statistics about WCDMA today and the market trend related to technology 2 Understand the standardization bodies involved in 3rd generation 2.1 Distinguish the Standardization bodies involved in the WCDMA Systems 2.2 Give in own words why standards are important in Telecommunications 2.3 Acknowledge what standardization bodies are, and what are their functions 2.4 Express the concept of full duplex communication and FDD. 2.5 State the frequency bands and systems chosen for the different areas 3 Explain on an overview level the Ericsson Mobile Core Network Solution 3.1 Explain on an overview level the architecture of the mobile core network 3.2 Describe the Mobile Softswitch Solution 3.3 Detail the architecture and functions of the MSC-Server and M-MGW 3.4 Describe the two nodes involved in the P.S, domain of the core network 3.5 Recall the transport domain, and the various transport technologies used 3.6 Describe interconnections and protocols in the C.S. and P.S. Domains 3.7 Identify the function of the main database nodes 3.8 Explain basic traffic cases in the Mobile Softswitch Solution

10 4 Explain the 3rd Generation Radio Access Network 4.1 Explain various access techniques 4.2 State the coding types used in WCDMA, and how they prevent interference in the uplink and downlink 4.3 Recognize the Importance of power control 4.4 List the different handover scenarios in terms of soft, softer and hard handover 4.5 Acknowledge the architecture of the Ericsson RAN Nodes RNC and RBS 4.6 Identify the basic principles of HSDPA and EUL 5 Detail the Network Services involved in WCDMA 5.1 Acknowledge the functions of the service layer 5.2 Detail various terminal technologies and platforms used 5.3 Identify the difference between Applications and enablers, and detail some of the more common enablers 5.4 Explain Mobile Positioning, MMS and Messaging Over IP 5.5 Acknowledge the architecture and operation of the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, Service Engineer, Field Technician, System Administrator, Application Developer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: The participants should be familiar with general telecom technologies. 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 given in a classroom environment. Commercial in Confidence

11 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 (hours) 1 Network Introduction 1.0 Standardization 1.0 Mobile Core Network Solution Circuit Switched and Packet Switched traffic cases 1.0 WCDMA Radio Access Network Technology 4.0 Service Network and IP Multimedia 1.0 Commercial in Confidence

12 Ericsson Radio System Overview LZU R2A Description Do you need to understand how Ericsson Radio System is a solution to the changing radio access needs towards the 5G? What are new products that have been introduced in Ericsson Radio System which will coexist with the existing products in Ericsson s radio access networks? The "Ericsson Radio System Overview" course provides the participants with a comprehensive overview of Ericsson s new packaging of the radio access network products in Ericsson Radio System. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Discuss the evolution of the radio access network 1.1 Identify a typical existing site and its challenges to meet the future demands 1.2 List the requirements for the future networks 1.3 Explain the multi-standard, multi-band and multi-layer solutions with Ericsson Radio System 1.4 Discuss how a typical Ericsson Radio System based site could look like 2 List the features of the baseband products 2.1 Identify and list the primary features of new Baseband 5216, Baseband 5212, Baseband R 503, Baseband T List the existing Digital Units and explain their primary features 2.3 Discuss the features supported for Site Integration Unit (SIU) and the Transport Connectivity Unit (TCU) 3 Describe the different Fronthaul products suited for macro and small cell deployments 4 Describe what Fronthaul is? 4.1 Explain the characteristics of the PAU List and understand the specifications of Fronthaul Identify different Radio Products and their primary features 5.1 List the characteristics of the new radio units in Ericsson Radio System, namely the Radio 0208, Radio 2203, Radio 2205, Radio 2212,Radio 2012, Radio 2216, Radio 2217, Radio 2218, Radio Describe the characteristics and the usage of the new Remote Radio Units (RRUs) 5.3 Explain the advantages of the Antenna Integrated Radio (AIR)

13 5.4 List the benefits of the new installation options and Features Introduced 6 Describe the wide range of Backhaul products for Outdoor and Indoor Scenarios 6.1 List the various Aggregation Units offered in Ericsson Radio System, and explain their usage 6.2 List the characteristics of the various products in Router 6000 Series 6.3 Match the various products in the Mini Link Portfolio to the Indoor and Outdoor usage 7 List the different enclosure and power options available under Ericsson Radio System Hardware 7.1 Describe the different Enclosure options 7.2 Identify Power System Solutions for Macro, Main remote and Hybrid configurations 7.3 Explain small cell implementation with the various Indoor Power Products 7.4 Discuss the Installation options and Configuration for the Power Products 8 Expand the products under Small cell portfolio and describe their features and benefits 8.1 List the characteristics of the RBS 6402, RBS 6501, Radio Dot System (RDS) and their configuration options 8.2 List the characteristics and usage of the various WiFi Access Points (AP) products Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Technician, Field Technician, Network Deployment Engineer, Integration Engineer, Solution Architect Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: LTE/SAE System Overview, LZU (ILT) Or LTE/SAE Overview, LZU (WBL) 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 given in a classroom environment. Commercial in Confidence

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 (hours) 1 Introduction to the course and Ericsson Radio System 2.0 Baseband and Front haul 2.5 Radio Products and AIR Backhaul 2.0 Enclosure and Power 1.5 Small cell and Applications 2.0 End of course procedures 0.5 Commercial in Confidence

15 OSS-RC Overview LZU R3A Description Today operators manage extremely large networks varying from Wireline, GSM core to 3G, LTE and IMS networks. This could mean that up to 30,000 cells may need to be configured, troubleshooted and monitored. Do you know how operators manage their network elements? Ericsson s Operation Support System for Radio & Core (OSS-RC) is developed to manage, configure, monitor, troubleshoot and upgrade all the various networks available i.e: wireline Core, 2G, 3G, LTE and IMS. Participants attending the OSS Overview course will be given a basic introduction to the OSS-RC R16 system. They will learn how OSS-RC R16 is used for centralized Operation and Maintenance of mobile networks, the nodes specific to each network as well as service layer equipment. Participants are introduced to the Sub-Network Management Platform and learn how its components and applications provide comprehensive configuration, management and optimization applications. They also will identify the benefits associated with these applications. This course is indicated for those who works with OSS and needs a high level overview of the product. Even those who do not work directly with OSS-RC will find this course beneficial as it will give a high level overview of how it fits in with other products like network elements and network management systems in a telecoms network. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain why network management is necessary, and outline the role of OSS-RC as a network management system 1.1 Describe the overall functionality offered by OSS-RC 1.2 Identify the OSS-RC components 1.3 Show the OSS Explorer (OEX) and the Active Library Explorer (ALEX) 1.4 Provide how to add NE s to be managed by OSS through the use of ARNE 1.5 Explain the purpose and functionality of the Common Integration Framework (CIF) 1.6 Describe in brief the client server architecture 1.7 Compare the two high availability solutions for OSS-RC 2 Outline the functionality of the common components

16 2.1 List the Fault management (FM) Applications 2.2 Examine the AXE management tools in OSS-RC 2.3 Illustrate the Software Management Organizer application 2.4 Introduce the Network Element Scripting support 2.5 Investigate the Performance Management setup in OSS-RC including Performance Management Initiation, Event Based Applications and Radio Network Optimization 3 Discuss the various tools within the OSS for management of the Core network 3.1 Understand the configuration managers for the Core network; EPC-CM, MMCM, GCM, IMS-CM and the Common Explorer 3.2 Review the optional Core Network Management applications such as NAM, IMM, MFI and CNSM 4 List the various tools within the OSS for management of the GSM network 4.1 Identify the following GSM RAN configuration applications; GSN-CM, GSN-CM Import/Export, Base Station configuration management and Performance Management Traffic Recording 4.2 List the IP support applications for the GSM, WCDMA and LTE RAN 4.3 Show the support for Wireline that is included in OSS-RC 5 Identify the various tools within the OSS for management of the WCDMA/LTE network 5.1 Describe the functionality of the Common Explorer in OSS-RC 5.2 Identify and describe the various configuration applications in the Common Explorer 5.3 Report the functionality of all the diagnostic tools in the Common Explorer 6 Recognize the various tools within the OSS for management of the IMS network 6.1 Examine the use of IMS Configuration Manager to manage IMS nodes Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Technician, System Engineer, System Administrator Prerequisites As this is an overview that is aimed at people working in both technical and non technical roles there are no course prerequisites. The only prerequisite is that students are familiar with a telecoms network or any technology. Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is 16. Commercial in Confidence

17 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 (hours) 1 OSS-RC Introduction and Platform 1.0 OSS-RC Common Components 1.0 Core Network Management 1.0 GSM and Wireline Network Management 0.5 WCDMA/LTE Network Management 1.5 IMS Network Management 1.0 Commercial in Confidence

18 RBS 6000 Overview LZU R6A Description The RBS 6000 product family is used in Ericsson's RAN sites, implementing the base transceiver system (BTS), nodeb and the enodeb functionalities for the GSM, WCDMA and LTE RANs respectively. What are the characteristics of the RBS 6000 products? What are equipment that may be present at the site. How does Ericsson's RBS 6000 products address the requirements that modern networks demand? The course "RBS 6000 Overview" is the right person to get an overview of the network requirements, RBS 6000 product characteristics and even get an overview of the operation and maintenance of the RBS 6000 products. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Recognize and identify the main components in a mobile Radio Access Network 1.1 Give a high level overview on the GSM, WCDMA and LTE Radio Access Network (RAN) 1.2 Discuss the requirements of the evolving radio environments: multi-standard, multifrequency, multi-layer 1.3 Name some of basic features in current networks that address the network requirements 2 List, on an overview level, the primary components in RBS 6000 and at the RBS site 2.1 List the various digital units, baseband units and the (remote) radio units and explain their primary functions/characteristics 2.2 State the primary functions of the Distribution Frame (DF), Antenna near parts such as Tower Mounted Amplifier (TMA) and Remote Electrical Tilt Unit (RETU), Radio Dot System (RDS) 2.3 List the transmission equipment and their characteristics that may be present at the RBS site 2.4 Point out the power and battery equipment that a typical site has 2.5 Describe the single, multi standard and mixed mode in RBS Detail the RBS 6000 product portfolio 3.1 Understand the RBS 6000 Full Freedom concept 3.2 Describe the RBS 6000 products suited for outdoor deployment, including 61, 63 and 65 series

19 3.3 Describe the RBS 6000 products suited for indoor deployment, including 62, 64 and 66 series 3.4 Describe the characteristics of the Antenna Integrated Radio (AIR) 3.5 List the usage of RBS 6000 products for macro / micro / pico / main-remote implementations, including for Small cell deployment 3.6 State the characteristics of the enclosures for RBS sites 4 Outline the main Operation and Maintenance concepts / tools for managing RBS Explain why there is a need for network management and element management in an operator's network 4.2 Understand when the serial connection is used 4.3 List the primary characteristics of Command Line Interface (COLI), Node Command Line Interface (NCLI), Element Manager (EM) and the Operation and Maintenance Terminal (OMT) Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: GSM System Survey, LZU Ericsson WCDMA System Overview, LZU LTE/SAE - System Overview, LZU Or GSM Radio Network Overview (WBL), LZU WCDMA RAN Overview (WBL), LZU LTE/SAE in Nutshell (WBL), LZU RBS 6000 in a Nutshell (WBL), LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and 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

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 (hours) 1 Introduction 0.5 Radio Access Network and the needs of modern networks, 1.0 RBS 6000 components 1.0 RBS site components 1.0 RBS 6000 products 1.5 Operation and Maintenance; and conclusion 1.0 Commercial in Confidence

21 WCDMA RAN W14 Transport Network System Techniques LZU R1A Description 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 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 Transport Network System Techniques. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain the ATM Functionality of the WRAN Transport Network 1.1 Explain the difference between Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy (PDH) and Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) 1.2 Explain the basic ATM Cell structure and the ATM Service Categories used in the WCDMA RAN 1.3 Explain the operation of ATM Adaptation Layer 2 (AAL2) and how its Call Admission Control (CAC) handles class A, B, C and D traffic 1.4 Explain basic ATM topologies used in WCDMA RAN 1.5 List the ETBs that support ATM in the WCDMA RAN 2 Explain the IP Functionality of the WRAN 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 L3 IP DSCP and/or L2 Pbit Ethernet Classification methods 2.4 Explain the operation of Admission Control and Congestion Control 2.5 Explain some of the basic IP topologies used in WCDMA RAN 2.6 List the ETBs that support IP/Ethernet in the WCDMA RAN 2.7 Explain the Ethernet Jumbo Frame on the Iu PS 2.8 Explain Ethernet Link Aggregation

22 3 Explain the various cases and features for ATM and/or IP in the WCDMA RAN 3.1 Explain transport redundancy MSP 1+1 bidirectional feature 3.2 Explain how Synchronization is performed in WCDMA RAN for ATM and IP Networks 3.3 Explain the operation of Admission Control and Congestion Control 3.4 Explain the QoS settings 3.5 Explain how the Iub flow control mechanisms operate for R99 DCH, HSDPA and EUL traffic 3.6 Explain Synchronous Ethernet Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Ericsson WCDMA System Overview, LZU R9A IP Networking LZU R6A or equivalent knowledge 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. Commercial in Confidence

23 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 (hours) 1 ATM Transport Network Functionality 2 IP Transport Network Functionality 2 ATM and IP in the WCDMA RAN 2 Commercial in Confidence

24 WCDMA RAN W16 Air Interface LZU R2A Description 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.

25 3.7 Explain the concept of Multi Carrier. 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 courses: Ericsson WCDMA System Overview, 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 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 (hours) 1 WCDMA Wireless Technology WCDMA Power Control, Rake Receiver and Handover WCDMA Physical Layer WCDMA Physical Layer continue WCDMA Synchronization and Random Access Commercial in Confidence

26 WCDMA RAN W16 Protocols and Procedures LZU R1B Description 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 this course covers the protocols used over these interfaces: RRC, BMC, RLC, MAC and the physical layer for the Uu interface, NBAP for the Iub interface, RNSAP for the Iur interface, RANAP and SABP for the Iu interface. It also describes the transport technology used in the Iu and the Iub interfaces, ATM vs IP. 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. Practical protocol analysis using TEMS Investigation is also included. 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 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 4 Explain the RCC Protocol 4.1 Explain the interaction between RRC and the lower layers in the control plane

27 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 Cell Broadcast service - BMC and SABP Protocols 6.1 Explain the Cell Broadcast Service 6.2 Explain the SABP Functions 6.3 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 Explain two Iub Transport Network solutions: Iub over ATM vs Iub over 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 Explain two Iur Transport Network solutions: Iur over ATM vs Iur over 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 IRAT Mobility 10.1 Explain IRAT mobility between WCDMA and GSM/GPRS networks 10.2 Explain Wifi mobility Commercial in Confidence

28 10.3 Explain mobility between WCDMA and LTE 11 HSPA Aspects 11.1 Detail the data flow when HS-DSCH is employed 11.2 Explain in detail the MAC-hs PDU 11.3 Explain the Transport Block Sizes for HS-DSCH 11.4 Explain Transport Format selection 11.5 Explain Transport Format indication 11.6 List the MAC-hs function at network - and at UE side 11.7 Describe the HSDPA Flow Control 11.8 Describe the L1/L2 protocols and functions of EUL 11.9 Explain what does Enhanced L2 functionality include Detail the EUL uplink data flow Explain the use of Transport Formats Describe the EUL Flow Control Explain Mobility Management for HSPA Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Ericsson WCDMA System Overview, LZU WCDMA W16 Air Interface, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 5 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

29 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 1 Topics in the course WCDMA Introduction Overview of protocols in WCDMA RAN UMTS Quality of Service Estimated Time (hours) RRC Protocol Practical TEMS exercise 3 RLC and MAC Protocols. BMC and SABP Protocols 4 Iub Interface NBAP Protocol Iur Interface RNSAP Protocol Iu Interface - RANAP Protocol IRAT Mobility HSPA Aspects 6.0 Commercial in Confidence

30 WCDMA RAN W16 Radio Network Functionality LZU R2A Description What is the difference between R99 and HSPA bearers and how does the Ericsson WCDMA RAN handle these? What are the main parameters that influence this? Where can I find detailed information on the Ericsson Radio Access Network functionality areas? This course will explain the main Ericsson parameters used to control Idle Mode, Radio Connection Supervision, Capacity Management, Mobility and Channel Switching for R99 and HSPA. During the course students will become familiar with these areas by performing practical exercises using TEMS Investigation logfiles from live networks. The students will also be guided through the Ericsson Customer Product lnformation (CPI) so that they can further study each area after the course. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Give an overview of the Ericsson WCDMA Functionality areas 1.1 Describe the techniques used to achieve broadband data rates with R99, HSDPA and EUL 1.2 Explain the HSDPA Multi Code Transmission 1.3 Explain the HSPA scheduling algorithms used by Ericsson 1.4 Describe the HSPA Optional Features available in the release W Use the Ericsson Customer Product Library to locate functionality descriptions 2 Describe the Ericsson WCDMA RAN Idle Mode Functionality 2.1 List the contents of the WCDMA SIBs 2.2 Describe WDMA cell selection and reselection 2.3 Describe how idle mode mobility is performed between WCDMA, GSM and LTE 3 Describe the Ericsson WCDMA RAN Radio Connection Supervision Functionality 3.1 Explain the main parameters that control R99 and HSPA system releases 3.2 Describe the W16 enhancements over the Network Initiated Call Re-establishment feature 4 Describe the Ericsson WCDMA RAN Power Control Functionality 4.1 Configure the power of common control channels 4.2 Describe the R99 open, inner and outer loop Power control Algorithms 4.3 Explain how the power control loops operate for HSPA 5 Describe the Ericsson WCDMA RAN Capacity Management Functionality

31 5.1 Describe how Quality of Service is implemented in the WCDMA RAN 5.2 Explain the resources that are used for capacity management 5.3 Describe the main parameters that control admission and congestion control 6 Describe the Ericsson WCDMA RAN Channel Switching Functionality 6.1 Explain the various channel switching algorithms used in the WCDMA RAN 6.2 Explain how channel switching is handled for Smartphones and multi-rabs 7 Describe the Ericsson WCDMA RAN Mobility Functionality 7.1 Describe the various R99 and HSPA mobility algorithms used by Ericsson 7.2 Explain load sharing between WCDMA and other frequencies and systems 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: Ericsson WCDMA Systems Overview, LZU WCDMA W16 Air Interface, 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

32 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 (hours) WCDMA Radio Functionality Introduction 4.0 WCDMA RAN Idle Mode Functionality 2.0 WCDMA RAN Radio Connection Supervision Functionality 2.0 WCDMA RAN Power Control Functionality 4.0 WCDMA RAN Capacity Management Functionality 2.0 WCDMA RAN Channel Switching Functionality WCDMA RAN Mobility Functionality 6.0 Commercial in Confidence

33 MIMO in WCDMA and LTE LZU R2A Description Have you wondered how MIMO works and how it can double 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 multiple antennas in HSPA and LTE is implemented and how much the performance is can increase. In this course, the basic radio channel and antenna properties is explained and related to the multiple antenna processing in HSPA and LTE. With the guidance of the instructor the mysteries of MIMO, spatial multiplexing, layers and data rate multiplication 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 basics of MIMO 1.1 Explain the reason for multi-antenna processing 1.2 List the different methods of multi-antenna processing 1.3 Explain the different multi antenna possibilities 1.4 Explain the general concepts of beamforming, diversity and spatial multiplexing 1.5 Explain the concepts of MIMO, SIMO, MISO and SISO 2 Describe the radio channel and antenna basics 2.1 Explain multi-path propagation 2.2 Explain time dispersion and delay spread 2.3 Explain the doppler effect 2.4 Explain coherence bandwidth and coherence time 2.5 Explain angular spread and its impact on antenna configuration 2.6 Explain polarization properties of the radio channel 2.7 Explain basic antenna properties 2.8 Explain polarization properties of antennas 2.9 Describe beamforming using an ULA (Uniform Linear Array) 2.10 Explain polarization diversity 3 Explain the concepts of precoding and spatial multiplexing 3.1 Explain the concept of spatial multiplexing 3.2 Explain SDMA (Spatial Division Multiple Access) 3.3 Explain the difference of single-rank and multi-rank transmissions Commercial in Confidence

34 3.4 Explain the concepts of channel rank, transmission rank and layers 3.5 Describe the difference of antenna ports and antenna elements 3.6 Explain the role of the precoder and the matrix algebra involved 4 Describe MIMO in WCDMA 4.1 Explain Tx diversity in WCDMA 4.2 Explain spatial multiplexing in WCDMA 4.3 Describe the UE feedback (PCI) 4.4 Describe the configuration of MIMO in WCDMA 5 Describe MIMO in LTE 5.1 Explain Tx diversity in LTE 5.2 Describe SU-MIMO and MU-MIMO 5.3 Explain spatial multiplexing in LTE 5.4 Describe the UE feedback (CSI, PMI, RI and CQI) in LTE 5.5 Describe open loop spatial multiplexing in LTE 5.6 Describe closed loop spatial multiplexing in LTE 5.7 Describe the configuration of MIMO in LTE Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Engineer, System Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: 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 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. Commercial in Confidence

35 Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 MIMO Introduction Radio channel and antenna basics Precoding and spatial multiplexing MIMO in WCDMA MIMO in LTE 1,0 2,0 1,0 1,0 1,0 Commercial in Confidence

36 WCDMA RAN W16 Design LZU R2A Description How can a Radio Access Network (RAN) be dimensioned when coverage and capacity have such a 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, what is the best way to dimension them? What is the best way to design neighboring cell lists for inter-frequency and intra-frequency handover? What is second carrier deployment strategy? How to handle smart-phone blooming issue in Radio Network? 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 multi carrier dimensioning are also described in detail as are the principles of neighboring cell list design, UTRAN Registration Area design, channel element dimensioning and scrambling code design. Besides, RBS and transmitter interference issues are also explained in details. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants 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 how OSS-RC fits into the Radio Network Design Process 1.4 List the WRAN cell planning and initial tuning tools 1.5 Explain overall dimensioning workflow 2 Explain what is meant by traffic requirements 2.1 Explain the difference traffic classes 2.2 List the RABs supported by Ericsson 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 2.6 Calculate the Average Subscriber Traffic Profile

37 3 Calculate uplink and downlink Mpole 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 Mpole 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 4 Perform link budget calculations 4.1 Explain link budget margins, losses and gains 4.2 Perform uplink and downlink link budget calculations 5 Perform Radio Network Dimensioning for R99 services 5.1 Use the Ericsson RNPT to perform R99 dimensioning tasks 6 Dimension High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 6.1 Explain Ericsson Common Channel planning 6.2 Explain HSDPA dimensioning 6.3 Explain EUL dimensioning 6.4 Explain how to use the Ericsson RNPT to perform HSPA dimensioning tasks 7 Explain the WCDMA RAN deployment aspects 7.1 Describe LA/RA/URA planning 7.2 Explain the dimensioning of Downlink Code 7.3 Explain downlink Scrambling Code planning 7.4 Describe Indoor Planning 7.5 Explain the Ericsson second carrier deployment Strategy 7.6 Explain the use of hierarchical cell structures 7.7 Explain the use of service offsets in the WCDMA RAN 7.8 Describe neighbor cell list planning for intra-frequency, inter-frequency and IRAThandover 7.9 Describe Multiband operation aspects 8 List the RBSs in Ericsson s RBS 6000 Family 8.1 Explain RBS 6000 variants 8.2 Explain Mixed Mode in Multi Standard RBS 8.3 Explain the use of the Antenna System Controller (ASC) 8.4 Explain the Ericsson Channel Element dimensioning principle 8.5 Perform simple Channel Element dimensioning calculations 8.6 Explain the various antenna down tilt methods 8.7 List some antennas offered by Ericsson 9 Explain on overview level the transmitter interference characteristics 9.1 Explain Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR) and spurious emissions 9.2 Describe the receiver interference characteristics 9.3 Explain Adjacent Channel Selectivity (ACS) and receiver blocking 9.4 Explain Adjacent Channel Interference Ratio (ACIR) 9.5 Describe the co-existence problems that can appear Commercial in Confidence

38 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: WCDMA W16 Air Interface, LZU WCDMA RAN W16 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 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 1 2 Topics in the course Introduction to Radio Network Design WCDMA services and Traffic WCDMA Capacity WCDMA Coverage R99 Dimensioning Case WCDMA HSPA Dimensioning (To be continue) Estimated Time (hours) Commercial in Confidence

39 3 WCDMA HSPA Dimensioning WCDMA Network Deployment WCDMA Hardware Interference Issue Commercial in Confidence

40 WCDMA RAN W14 Access Transport Network Design LZU R2A Description 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 Switcahed 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 W14 Access Network Design course the attendees will learn how Access Network design tasks are performed according to the latest Ericsson W14 guidelines. This new competence will be tested on sample dimensioning exercises using a macro, that cover R99, HSDPA, EUL and MBMS using ATM and/or 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 WCDMA Access 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 Ericsson WCDMA RAN 14B 2.3 Describe SRVCC for Voice and Data 2.4 Convert Circuit Switched (CS) traffic requirements from BHCA/MHT to me 2.5 Convert R99 Packet Switched (PS) traffic requirements from kbps to kbyte/h 2.6 Convert High Speed Packet Switched (HSxPA) traffic requirements from GByte/month to kbyte/bh 2.7 Calculate the Average Subscriber Traffic Profile for a given traffic requirement and subscriber numbers 3 Explain the ATM Functionality of WRAN Transport Network 3.1 Explain the difference between Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy (PDH) and Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH)

41 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 basic ATM topologies used in 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 dimensioning 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 WRAN 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 the operation of Admission Control and Congestion Control 5.5 Explain some of the basic IP topologies used in WCDMA RAN 5.6 List the ETBs that support IP/Ethernet in the WCDMA RAN 5.7 Explain the Ethernet Jumbo Frame on the Iu PS 5.8 Explain Ethernet Link Aggregation 6 Perform IP link dimensioning for networks supporting only one priority queue 6.1 Explain how IP link dimensioning is performed for networks supporting only one priority queue 6.2 Explain how the peak cell throughput is calculated based on the RBS configuration 6.3 Explain how Over Dimensioning (OD) is used to calculate the NBAP and O&M capacity requirements 6.4 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 how IP link dimensioning is performed for networks supporting more than one priority queue 7.2 Explain the differences between Best Effort (BE) and strict Quality of Service (QoS) traffic requirements 7.3 Explain the Elastic Dimensioning principal used to calculate the capacity requirement of BE traffic 7.4 Explain how the Kaufman-Roberts (K-R) principle is used to calculate the capacity requirement of strict QoS traffic 7.5 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 7.6 Perform link dimensioning when more than one priority queue is supported by the IP/Ethernet link Commercial in Confidence