4G LTE Signaling, Protocols and Procedures
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Target Audience
- Network Operators, Equipment Manufacturers, Regulators technical staff who require an in-depth understanding of LTE Signaling
- System engineers responsible for testing and verification
- Telecom professionals supporting implementation, network operations and maintenance
- Professionals with responsibilities in LTE hardware/software development
Duration & Training Format
Instructor-led Training
- Classroom: 4 days
- LIVE Virtual*: 28 hours
*Note:
- A minimum of 6 or more participants are required for a company-based LIVE Virtual course to commence
- LIVE Virtual courses can be conducted for 5 hours or 7 hours daily. Please note that the number of training days will be extended if you opt for 5 hours daily.
Upcoming Course Dates
28 – 31 Aug 2023 (Mon – Thu), GMT +08:00
If you are keen on attending the above scheduled course, please register your interest via our course enquiry form.
Course Objectives
This training aims to give a comprehensive overview on LTE-specific Signaling Protocols and Procedures.
At the end of this course, participants will gain knowledge of:
- Non-access stratum and access stratum signaling
- The concept of user plane and control plane protocols
- The role of Radio Link Control (RLC), Radio Resource Control (RRC) and Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP)
- MAC procedures in LTE
- Following message sequences on various interfaces
- Interworking with non-LTE systems
Course Outline
- LTE Architecture and Components
- Core Network: SAE Overview
- Generic LTE / SAE Protocol Architecture
- E-UTRAN Network Interface: S1
- E-UTRAN Network Interface: X2
- Control Plane Protocols: Radio Resource Control – RRC
- User Plane Protocols: Packet Data Convergence Protocol – PDCP
- User Plane Protocols: Radio Link Control – RLC
- User Plane Protocols: Medium Access Control – MAC
- Non-Access Stratum – NAS Signalling
- Evolved GTP: GTPv2-C
- Wrap-Up: Workshop Summary and Discussion
Note: A Certificate of Completion will only be issued upon achieving at least 75% attendance for the course.
Pre-requisites
- A solid understanding about Signaling in GSM/UMTS systems
- Participants should be familiar with the concepts and ideas of SS7 and GPRS related signaling in earlier 3GPP systems
- An understanding of the signaling implementation in UMTS is beneficial
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