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Course description ............................................................... 5 Learning element objectives. ............................................... 6 Course programme. ............................................................. 9 Learning element objectives. ............................................. 10

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Document Change History

Date 25-03-2008 17-06-2008 20-06-2008 11-08-2008 14-10-2008 18-01-2010

Version 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 1.0 2.0

Name Jose Maria Anarte Jose Maria Anarte Jose Maria Anarte Jose Maria Anarte Jose Maria Anarte Jose Maria Anarte

Change comment Draft version First review Some changes on LTE Air Interface Module. Changes added on NSN LTE Solution Module. Final version Version 2.0

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Level

Course Description
LTE-EPS Fundamentals Intermediate Technical and non-technical personal that needs a general understanding of the LTE/EPS technology. After the training, the participant will be able to: List the LTE/EPS benefits and key features Describe the LTE/EPS Network architecture Explain different Mobility and Connection management procedures in LTE/EPS. Understand the basics of LTE Air interface Identify the NSN solution for LTE

Course name Target group

Objectives

Duration Delivery method Max. number of participants Prerequisite courses Underpinning knowledge & skills

2 days Instructor Led Learning: Classroom training. 12 GSM Introduction (TM2100) and UMTS Introduction (TM2201) General knowledge of GSM, GPRS, WCDMA & HSPA

Learning elements

LTE/EPS Overview LTE/EPS Network Architecture LTE/EPS Mobility & Session Management LTE Air Interface NSN LTE Implementation

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Learning element objectives.

Learning element 1 LTE/EPS Overview
After completing this learning element, the participant should be able to: Theory: Understand the reasons driving to the LTE/EPS project. List the LTE/EPS main requirements. Discuss the future of wireless communications. Compare LTE/EPS capabilities with other mobile technologies. Review the 3GPP specification work concerning LTE/EPS. Identify the major steps in the Network Architecture Evolution towards an LTE/EPS network. Underline the LTE/EPS key features. Briefly explain the basics of the LTE Air Interface. Name the Standardisation bodies around LTE/EPS. Introduce IMT-Advanced and LTE-Advanced.

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Learning element 2 LTE/EPS Network Architecture

After completing this learning element, the participant will be able to: Theory: Briefly explain the Network Architecture evolution from HSPA to LTE. Identify the major subsystems on an LTE/EPS network Name the defined Network Elements in an LTE network. List the key functionalities for every LTE Network Element. Name the standardised interfaces for LTE and understand the protocol stack implemented in each of them.

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Discuss the different Roaming cases in LTE Underline the inter-working principles of LTE with 2G/3G networks, Explain the inter-working with non-3GPP networks, in particular cdma2000 HRPD Describe the architecture for offline and online charging in LTE/EPS networks.

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Learning element 3 LTE/EPS Mobility and Session Management

After completing this learning element, the participant will be able to: Theory: Introduce the LTE Mobility Areas. List different LTE-UE identifications. Compare the terminology used in 3G and LTE when referring to Mobility and Session Management. Describe the LTE Mobility & Connection States. Explain the EPS Bearer Architecture and Attributes. Analyze different LTE/EPS procedures: Attach, S1 Release, Detach, Service Request, Tracking Area Update, Dedicated SAE Bearer Activation and inter eNB handover. Review the LTE/EPS Authentication Procedure and the Security Keys Generation.

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Learning element 4 LTE Air Interface

After completing this learning element, the participant will be able to: Theory: Understand the basics of the OFDM transmission technology. Explain different methods for Multiplexing the access with OFDM. Analyze the reasons for SC-FDMA selection in UL. Identify main blocks in the OFDM Transmitter and Receiver Architecture. Discuss about LTE/EUTRAN Subcarriers, the Frame Structure, Resource Block and the Modulation options. List the frequency allocation alternatives for LTE. Describe the basics of MIMO. Identify maximum bit rates for LTE. Distinguish different LTE UE categories.

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Learning element 5 NSN LTE Implementation

After completing this learning element, the participant will be able to: Theory: Describe the Multiradio solution as the NSN approach to implement the Evolved Node B. List different options by NSN to implement the MME. Analyze The Flexi Network Server (NS) capacity and configuration. Identify the 2 solutions available at NSN to build up the SAE Gateway functionality.

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Course programme
Morning Afternoon Lunch break LTE/EPS Network Architecture (Cont.) LTE/EPS Mobility & Session Management LTE Air Interface (Cont.) NSN LTE Implementation LTE/EPS Overview LTE/EPS Network Architecture LTE/EPS Mobility & Session Management (Cont.) LTE Air Interface

Day 1

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Hardware

Learning environment requirements

Video Projector, White board, Flip Chart, Markers of different colours. Tables and chairs for up to 12 participants. None None None

Training room

Software version Functionality

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