Course Code: LT1203
The advent of technologies such as SDR (Software Defined Radio) and packet-based backhaul have enabled vendors and operators to develop ‘Single RAN’ concepts in which MSR (Multi-Standard Radio) base stations are capable of managing 2G, 3G and even 4G cells from within a single base station unit. Shared IP-based backhaul via an Ethernet packet network further allows for the traditional multi-RAN concept to be abandoned as Single RAN architectures begin to be deployed. This course provides a detailed overview of the Single RAN concept, of the technologies and techniques that enable it and of the architectures and deployment options that have made it a reality.
This course is designed for engineers, managers and other personnel who have a need to acquire a technical overview of the Single RAN concept and of the technologies and techniques that enable it.
An understanding of 2G, 3G and/or 4G access network architectures and technologies would be an advantage as would a basic knowledge of IP.
Defining the single RAN
Potential benefits and dangers of single RAN implementation
MSR base stations
Software defined radio
Multi-standard band sharing
OBSAI and CPRI
Localized versus distributed cell sites
MSR base Station sharing
Potential RF issues
Single RAN architecture
Backhaul networks and architectures for single RAN
Multi-RAT operation
Flexible core network connectivity
Network area coordination
RSFP index and idle mode mobility
Connected mode mobility
IP flow mobility
Multi RAN architecture
Single RAN architecture
Single RAN implementation example
