Deploying Private LTE Using srsRAN
Course Overview
This course focuses on advanced LTE technology, covering design, planning optimization, and practical applications. Participants will gain insights into up-to-date LTE technology and 3GPP standards up to Release 10, with a detailed analysis of layer 1 and 2 protocol functions.
The curriculum includes discussions on LTE design, planning, deployment, and rollout strategies, with a specific focus on its relationship with existing 3G networks. Practical aspects of LTE service optimization are explored, and participants will be introduced to the All-IP network architecture, including IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem).
A significant aspect of the course involves hands-on experience with the open-source srsRAN 4G network. Participants will use the srsRAN software to understand real LTE parameter settings, bridging the gap between theory and practical implementation.
By the end of the course, participants will have a practical skill set to deploy private LTE networks using srsRAN, making them well-equipped for real-world applications.
Target Audience
- Technical managers who wish to acquire an in-depth understanding of LTE
- Technical managers who wish to understand the differences between LTE and 3G
- Development, application and deployment engineers who require a master level of knowledge on LTE
Duration & Training Format
- Classroom: 5 days
- LIVE Virtual: 35 hours
- A minimum of 8 or more participants is required for a Classroom session to commence.
- A minimum of 6 or more participants is required for a LIVE Virtual session 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
There are no upcoming course dates currently scheduled for this course. If you are keen on attending this course, please register your interest and indicate your preferred training dates via our course enquiry form for us to open a Classroom/LIVE Virtual class schedule for this course.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Gain an in-depth knowledge of the LTE technology to confidently launch an LTE network, one that is designed for the next generation of multimedia services
- Apply LTE design, planning, deployment, and rollout strategies
- Optimize LTE services by implementing practical strategies and solutions
- Explain the All-IP network architecture
- Utilize the srsRAN software to configure real LTE parameter settings and deploy private LTE networks confidently
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Wireless Standards Overview
- 3GPP Standard Timeline
- Why LTE?
- LTE Standard Characteristics
- LTE Goals and Means
- LTE and ITU
- Network Architecture
- LTE Principles
- The Mobile Broadband Wireless Channel
- OFDM
- Frequency and Temporal Diversity
- OFDMA and SC-FDMA
- TDD vs. FDD
- RF Front-End
- Network Topologies
- LTE Physical Layer – Advanced Level
- Features Overview
- Resource Blocks
- Uplink and Downlink Physical Layer Channels
- Physical Layer Signals (Reference and Synchronization)
- Channel Encoding
- HARQ
- Frequency Reuse
- Power Control
- Handover
- Physical Layer Data Rates
- Software Defined Radio
- SDR Architectures Applied to LTE
- Installation of a Test Bed Based on Open 4G Software
- Open Source srsRAN Presentation
- First Parameters SettingÂ
- LTE MAC and RRC Layer
- Architecture
- Control Plane
- User Plane
- LTE Access Procedures
- Random Access
- Registration
- Mobility Procedure
- Paging
- LTE Deployment and Radio Planning
- Link Budget Examples
- Coverage Planning Example
- Base Station Features and Network Performance
- Reference Signal Planning
- RA Preamble Planning
- LTE Operation Parameterization
- Cell Selection Re-Selection Parameters
- Traffic Channel Operations
- Handover Parameters
- Power Control
- Parameters Setting and Connectivity Practical Testing
- Enhanced Packet Core (EPC) Introduction
- LTE/EPC Architecture
- EPC Nodes and Functionality
- Key Interfaces
- Key Features and Services
- EPC Protocols
- NAS Protocol States
- EMM and ESM
- GTPv2-C, GTP-U, PMIPv6
- Diameter and the Role of SCTP
- E2E Signaling
- Traffic Flows
- EPC Network Access, Session and PDN
- Connectivity
- PLMN Access
- Attach Procedure
- MME, S-GW and P-GW Selection
- EPS Bearer Setup, Establishment and TEIDs
- IP Management Mechanisms
- Session Management
- Connectivity Analysis
Pre-requisites
- A strong knowledge of wireless communication systems is required
- Experience with 3G radio technologies is a must, preferably HSPA
- Strong background (or practical experience) of IP related technologies and PC analysis tools is preferred
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