Course Code: LT1311
This course provides a detailed overview of the technologies and techniques employed by Small Cell deployments. It describes the drivers for small cells in a heterogeneous network and identifies the various interfaces, protocols, security functions and network architectures. The features of Self Organising Networks (SON) are described and small cell backhaul techniques are explored. The course concludes with an overview of the future evolution of small cell technologies.
This course is suitable for engineering and technical management staff who require a technical overview of the protocols, architectures, standards and configuration considerations related to small cell technologies.
Attendance on this course assumes basic cellular telecoms experience but this is not a necessity.
Mobile Network Generations and Evolution
Small Cells Definition
The Small Cells Forum
Small Cell Applications
Associated Technologies and Developments
Small Cell Network Architectures
Heterogeneous Networks
3G HNB, 4G HeNB Architecture
Closed Subscriber Groups
Small Cell network architecture, components and interfaces
Small cells in the enterprise
SON (Self Organizing Networks)
Small Cell SON Functions
Automatic small cell initialization and configuration
Small Cell Backhaul Requirements
Wireline and Wireless Backhaul Solutions
Broadband-based Backhaul
Carrier Ethernet
Security, Synchronization, QoS and Reliability Techniques
Technology Roadmap for Small Cells
LTE-Advanced Small Cells
Interworking with Wi-Fi
Future developments
