2 Days / 4 Live Online Sessions (0900-1230)
Description
Our 2-day Mobile Backhaul for 3G and 4G Networks training course offers a comprehensive overview of the technologies essential for supporting the backhaul requirements of evolved 3G HSPA and next-generation 4G LTE access networks. Participants will delve into discussions on backhaul architecture, Carrier Ethernet, MPLS, fibre-optic transmission, packet-based microwave, and other high-capacity backhaul technologies. This course is ideal for engineering and technical management professionals involved in the commissioning, design, deployment, or operation of mobile backhaul networks.
Participants will gain insights into backhaul concepts, transport network layered architectures, RAN architectures and requirements, industry forums, and various backhaul options at layers 1, 2, and 3. Topics covered include Ethernet, VLANs, Q-in-Q VLAN stacking, MPLS, IP RAN in HSPA and LTE, synchronization, redundancy, security options, NGMN models, and VLAN traffic forwarding examples for Ethernet-based RANs. Prior knowledge of mobile network architecture and legacy backhaul technologies like TDM or ATM would be beneficial for this course. Join us for a deep dive into mobile backhaul technologies and enhance your expertise in supporting advanced mobile networks.
Who would benefit
This course is suitable for engineering and technical management staff who are involved in the commissioning, design, deployment or operation of mobile backhaul networks.
Prerequisites
An understanding of mobile network architecture and operation would be beneficial as would an appreciation of legacy backhaul technologies such as TDM or ATM.
Topic Areas Include
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What is backhaul?
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Transport network layered architectures
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Radio Access Network (RAN) architectures and requirements
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Industry forums
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Layer 1 backhaul options
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Backhaul architecture models
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Next generation SDH, OTN and packet-based microwave
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Layer 2 backhaul options
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Ethernet and 802.1Q VLANs
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Q-in-Q VLAN stacking
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Carrier Ethernet
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MPLS and pseudowires
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Layer 3 backhaul options
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IP RAN in HSPA and LTE
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Synchronization (NTPv4, IEEE1588v2/PTP, Sync-E)
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Redundancy (MSTP, G.8031/8032)
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Security options (IPsec, Security Gateway)
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Next Generation Mobile Network (NGMN) models
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VLAN traffic forwarding examples for Ethernet-based RANs
