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The Road to 4G

To meet the rapidly growing IP data traffic in wireless networks, wireless service providers have started planning to deploy the next generation wireless networks. In parallel, wireless and wireline networks operations are merging to create an IP converged “Quad Play” network to deploy multimedia communications services as well as the “App Store.” These wireless networks need to contain the cost of delivering lots of traffic as the ARPU is not expected to increase at the same rate as the amount of data exchanged over these wireless networks. So, service providers are considering efficient air interface (LTE, WiMAX, and HSPA+), backhaul and transport technologies (Carrier Ethernet, MPLS) as well as multimedia application framework (IMS) solutions. This course provides an overview of the 4G wireless systems and related technologies as we pave the road to 4G.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Sketch the new IP converged network architecture
• List the key requirements of 4G networks
• Identify the 4G technology building blocks
• Sketch the key network components of 4G wireless networks
• Sketch the backhaul network architecture
• List the backhaul options and describe the use of Carrier Ethernet, MPLS, Microwave and other backhaul technologies
• List challenges with IP/Ethernet backhaul
• Describe the role of IMS in 4G networks
• Sketch IMS network architecture
• Discuss IMS interworking with legacy networks and Web
• Describe the need for IPv6 in 4G networks
• Step through example 4G deployment scenarios
• Identify the functions of IPX

Intended Audience

This course provides an overview of the 4G networks and is intended for those in business and non-engineering functions as well as those who are involved in planning, designing, and/or deploying 4G networks.

Suggested Prerequisites

• Welcome to IP Networking (eLearning)
• LTE Overview (eLearning)

Course Length

1 Day Instructor Led

Course Outlines / Knowledge Knuggets

1. The Next Generation Network
1.1. Trends in the wireless industry
1.2. State of 3G wireless networks
1.3. Motivation and goals of 4G networks
1.4. 4G evolution landscape
1.5. Building block technologies
1.6. Current status

2. 4G Air Interface
2.1. OFDM overview
2.2. Multiple antenna overview
2.3. Key features of HSPA+
2.4. Long Term Evolution (LTE)
2.5. Mobile WiMAX
2.6. Peak and achievable data rates
2.7. DL and UL operations
2.8. 4G spectrum and bandwidth

3. 4G Radio and Core Networks
3.1. 4G network architecture
3.2. All-IP RAN
3.3. All-IP core network
3.4. Migration to 4G network
3.5. Interworking with 3G networks

4. Backhaul for 4G Networks
4.1. Backhaul needs
4.2. Backhaul network architecture
4.3. Backhaul options
4.4. Carrier Ethernet backhaul
4.5. Microwave backhaul
4.6. IP/MPLS in backhaul
4.7. Key challenges for IP/Ethernet backhaul

5. IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)
5.1. IMS benefits and challenges
5.2. IMS network architecture
5.3. End-to-end IMS session setup
5.4. End-to-end QoS model
5.5. Interworking with legacy networks
5.6. Services in IMS

6. Mobility and Interworking
6.1. Need for IPv6
6.2. Interworking with 3G networks
6.3. Deployment scenarios and role of IPX
6.4. Mobility and interconnection in IMS

CATALOG

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