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Exploring IPv6 for LTE Networks *NEW*

The roots of the current Internet stretch back over twenty years to its beginnings in academic institutions. The fact that it has been able to adapt and scale to today’s global network is a testament to the solid design principles used in its creation. However, as the number of Internet nodes continues to grow and new demands are expected on it as we evolve our 2G/3G networks to LTE, the current IPv4-NAT architecture no longer suffices and we must consider a transition to an updated protocol. This course explores the IPv6 protocol, which brings not only a vast address space to address millions of billions of network nodes but also a bag of new tricks. Streamlined and simplified, IPv6 incorporates a number of companion protocols into its core specification. This course covers these general topics as well as the adoption of IPv6 in LTE Networks.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Sketch LTE-EPC network architecture and identify the role of IPv6
• Analyze the limitations of IPv4 networks
• List the key aspects of IPv6
• Sketch the IPv6 addressing architecture and the new types of IP addresses
• Describe the Plug-n-Play capabilities of IPv6
• Describe wireless mobility solutions in IPv6
• Identify the impact of IPv6 on related protocols
• Describe the use of dual stack IPv4/IPv6 in LTE Networks
• Discuss the different UE IP allocation schemes

Intended Audience

This is an introductory course and does not assume any previous knowledge of IPv6. It is suitable for wireless professionals who want to gain an awareness of IPv4’s real limitations, the key issues with IPv6’s new capabilities, and how to transition the networks. The course assumes basic knowledge of LTE EPC and the LTE Network Architecture and functions

Suggested Prerequisites

• ATM and IP Fundamentals (Instructor Led)
• LTE Overview (eLearning)
• LTE SAE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Overview (eLearning)

Course Length

2 Days Instructor Led

Course Outlines / Knowledge Knuggets

1. LTE-EPC Networks
1.1. LTE-EPC network architecture
1.2. Network nodes and functions
1.3. PDN connections and APNs
1.4. Default/dedicated bearer setup
1.5. Role of IPv4/IPv6

2. IP Packet Data Networks
2.1. Role of IP in next generation networks
2.2. Current state of IPv4
2.3. Key aspects of IPv6

3. IPv6 Headers
3.1. Disadvantages of IPv4 header options
3.2. Extension header, routing header
3.3. Destination/hop-by-hop header
3.4. QoS features

4. IPv6 Addressing Architecture
4.1. Current IPv4 addressing limitations
4.2. Address formats of IPv6
4.3. Multicast addresses
4.4. New address category (Anycast)
4.5. Fragment header

5. Plug ‘n Play Aspects of IPv6
5.1. Host configuration
5.2. Stateless auto-configuration
5.3. Neighbor discovery
5.4. Stateful auto-configuration

6. IPv6 Impact on Other Protocols
6.1. Pseudo header
6.2. DNS for IPv6
6.3. DHCPv6

7. Wireless Mobility in LTE using IPv6
7.1. Mobility management essentials
7.2. GTP and PMIPv6 based solutions
7.3. IPv6 mobility solution
7.4. Key mobility messages

8. Services and IPv6 Requirements
8.1. UE IP address allocation in LTE
8.2. Supported PDN types
8.3. IPv4 allocation – default bearer
8.4. IPv6 prefix - stateless auto-configuration
8.5. IPv6 configuration - stateless DHCPv6
8.6. IPv4 configuration - DHCPv4
8.7. IMS, LTE and IPv6

9. Interworking IPv4 and IPv6 in LTE
9.1. Impact of IPv4 to IPv6 transition
9.2. Interworking IPv4 and IPv6
9.3. Deployment scenarios of IPv6
9.4. Mobility management based on Dual-Stack Mobile IPv6
9.5. IPv6 migration scenarios

10. IPv6 in the LTE Transport Network
10.1. IPv6 QoS versus layer 2 integration
10.2. SON implications

CATALOG

Download our course catalog!

2010 Catalog,
pdf format (7.8 MB)