2-day instructor-led training

After the two-day course, the participants should be able to:

• Explore and understand basic concepts related to GSM networks
• Explore GSM network architecture and its components including the Mobile, BTS, BSC, MSC, VLR, HLR, SCP, STP, VMS, EIR, SMS, and CSE
• Appreciate the history of wireless telecommunications focused on the evolution of GSM
• Explore GSM mobility management concepts
• Explore GSM call processing, call delivery, security, and handover
• Explore signaling used in GSM networks
• Explore different types of calls and GSM and gain an understanding of GSM services
• Introduce GSM standards and related organizations
• Understand migration to GPRS, EDGE and 3G Technologies.

Mobile Communications forms the backbone of wireless communication today. GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications is a second generation mobile standard which is presently used in almost 70% of all global networks worldwide and is considered the springboard for GPRS and Third generation mobile Communication systems. This course introduces GSM and explains the history and unique qualities that established GSM as the leading global standard for wireless communications. The course is presented at a level suitable for individuals comfortable with basic wireless concepts to gain familiarity with all aspects of a GSM network. Radio physical layer concepts can be presented at either a high level or in detail for more engineering oriented individuals. The course addresses the major interfaces for messaging in the GSM network and shows how network nodes coordinate mobility and call setup. Course attendees should gain a good understanding of services commonly deployed in a GSM network. The course is completed with a view of GPRS and UMTS with an understanding of the GSM components in a UMTS network.

• To provide an up to date understanding of current GSM technology.
• To understand the functions and interface between GSM network elements.
• To understand the GSM network infrastructure.
• To understand the data services provided by the GSM systems.
• Future development of GSM technologies and services.

Basic understanding of Telecommunication concepts would be helpful but not required.

Participants with basic background in telecommunications and intending to have a firm technical understanding of GSM. This course forms the foundation for more advance mobile telecom courses.

Day 1

1. Introduction to the world of mobile communications and GSM
1. History of wireless communications
2. Motivation for GSM
3. Evolution of GSM standards
4. Current GSM status
5. Key Characteristics that make up a GSM Network


2. GSM Network architecture
1. GSM Network components overview: MSC, BSC, HLR, VLR, AUC, RBS
2. Mobile station
3. Switching system
4. Base Station system


3. Wireless concepts
   
   
4. Radio Channel Concepts
1. Radio basics background
2. Concept of radio channels
3. Time Slots, Frames, and Multiple Access
4. System Acquisition
5. Access and Idle mode procedures
6. Traffic channel operations


5. Signaling in GSM
1. Basics of SS7
2. GSM SS7 nodes
3. BSSAP (DTAP/BSSMAP)
4. SCCP
5. TCAP & MAP
6. ISUP Case Exercises

DAY 2

6. Traffic Cases


7. Cell Planning


8. Operation and Maintenance


9. GSM Subscriber services
1. Teleservices
2. Bearer Services
3. Supplementary Services
4. Short Message
5. Group Call
6. USSD/HSCSD
7. CAMEL and Location Services


10. Charging Accounting


11. GSM Future: GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA (3G)


12. GSM Enablers: WAP, MMS, Bluetooth

Case Exercises