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ATM and IP Fundamentals

As GSM service providers build their UMTS network, a good understanding of ATM and IP is essential in the operations of the UMTS network. Fundamental understanding of ATM and IP and their uses in a UMTS network is a must for all network professionals. This course provides essentials of ATM and IP and their applications in the UMTS network. The course begins with a brief review of UMTS architecture. Next, a description is given of key concepts and terms that are used in ATM, and use of ATM to carry both voice and IP packets. The essentials of TCP/IP networking and their applications in networks are also presented. The course then describes key protocols used in IP networks (e.g. TCP/IP) along with their key characteristics. Finally, some of the tools used in the IP world to troubleshoot basic connectivity issues are discussed.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Sketch the ATM network architecture for UMTS
• Describe the minimum ATM configuration for the Iu, Iub, and Iur interfaces
• Differentiate between different types of virtual permanent connections
• Sketch IP network architecture
• Draw network connectivity for IP network deployment options
- IP over ATM
- Pure IP WAN
• Identify current and future applications using TCP/IP
• Differentiate between routing and forwarding
• Describe role of key protocols used in IP networks
• Identify key tools and utilities to help with debugging

Intended Audience

This course is primarily intended for a technical audience seeking an overview of the ATM and IP and its use in the UMTS Radio networks.

Suggested Prerequisites

• Overview of UMTS (eLearning)
• Welcome to IP Networking (eLearning)

Course Length

1 Day Instructor Lled

Course Outlines / Knowledge Knuggets

1. ATM in UMTS Overview
1.1. UMTS architecture and ATM
1.2. Key uses of ATM in UMTS
1.3. Introduction to cells and ATM

2. ATM Concepts and Terms
2.1. What is an ATM connection?
2.2. Inverse Multiplexing for ATM (IMA) and transport
2.3. ATM Adaptation Layers (AAL)
2.3.1. AAL2
2.3.2. AAL5
2.4. AAL2 signaling
2.5. Use of the Connection ID (CID)
2.6. IP over ATM

3. IP Network Architecture and Deployment Scenarios
3.1. Review the IP network architecture
3.1.1. Hub, bridge, router, server, proxy, firewall
3.2. IP over ethernet
3.3. IP over ATM
3.4. IP in UMTS networks

4. IP Fundamentals
4.1. IP in the OSI model
4.2. Key IP characteristics
4.3. IP header and IP addressing
4.4. IP forwarding and delivery

5. TCP and UDP
5.1. Role of TCP and key characteristics
5.2. Role of UDP and key characteristics

6. Supporting Tools and Utilities
6.1. IP config, ping, traceroute
6.2. Network sniffer

CATALOG

Download our course catalog!

2010 Catalog,
pdf format (7.8 MB)