1 Days / 2 Live Online Sessions (0900-1230)
/ Technical Level: Level 2
Description
Course Code: LT1203
Course Summary
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.
Who would benefit
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.
Prerequisites
An understanding of 2G, 3G and/or 4G access network architectures and technologies would be an advantage as would a basic knowledge of IP.
Topic Areas Include
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Defining the single RAN
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Potential benefits and dangers of single RAN implementation
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MSR base stations
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Software defined radio
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Multi-standard band sharing
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OBSAI and CPRI
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Localized versus distributed cell sites
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MSR base Station sharing
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Potential RF issues
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Single RAN architecture
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Backhaul networks and architectures for single RAN
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Multi-RAT operation
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Flexible core network connectivity
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Network area coordination
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RSFP index and idle mode mobility
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Connected mode mobility
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IP flow mobility
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Multi RAN architecture
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Single RAN architecture
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Single RAN implementation example
