Course Code: RP2400
This course highlights the differences between optimizing a GSM network and a WCDMA network. The course focuses on the parameters and features which can be used to fine-tune a WCDMA air interface.
Those who require an introduction to the principles and techniques that relate to optimizing the UMTS FDD mode Radio Access Network (RAN).
An understanding of UMTS air interface operation and an appreciation or experience of UMTS cell planning, or previous attendance on the UMTS Air Interface course (MB2002) and the Cell Planning for UMTS Networks course (MB2005).
The WCDMA optimization process
Identification of optimization opportunities
Tools for optimization
The coverage-capacity-quality relationship
Drive test tools, performance data and statistics management
Link budgets
Coverage and capacity optimization issues and solutions
Repeater solutions
Antenna solutions
LNA solutions
Soft handover solutions
RAN configurations and dimensioning
Idle mode and system access parameters
Connected mode parameters
Radio link control parameters
UMTS features – HSDPA, MIMO
Includes optimization exercises.
