Course Outline
2G
2G Network Types
The Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM)
Network Elements o Base Station Subsystem/GERAN
Original GSM CS Core Networks
R4 GSM CS Core Networks
Network Databases
Identifiers – IMEI, IMSI, MS-ISDN, CGI
Attach Process o Network Regions and Location Updates
Handover o GSM Air Interface
TDMA Principles
Radio Channel Structure
Logical Channels o GPRS and EDGE o GSM Services
International Roaming
3G
3G Network Types
3G Development and Options
UMTS Architecture
UMTS Network Elements
UTRAN Elements
UTRAN Functions o User Equipment (UE)
Air Interface Structure
Air Interface Modes
WCDMA Air Interface Principles
Spreading and Scrambling Codes o Handovers
UTRA Bands and Channels
Transport Network
Core Network Elements
Core Network Evolution
High Speed Upgrades
HSPA
HSPA UE Categories
3G Services
4G
4G Network Types
LTE Architecture
EUTRAN Elements
The EUTRA Node B (eNB)
LTE Cell Coverage
OFDMA Air Interface Principles
Subcarriers and Symbols
Resource Blocks
Bandwidth Options
Handovers
EUTRA Bands and Channels
eNBs and Femtocells
EPC Core Network Elements
The EPS Bearer
The MIMO Concept
FDD and TDD Variants
IMT-Advanced and LTE Advanced
5G
Pillars of 5G o Spectrum Management
mm Waves o Relay Strategies
Mesh Network Topologies
Ad Hoc Relaying
MIMO and Smart Antennas
Cognitive Radio
Femto and Small Cells Internet of Things
