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5G Air Interface

Audience : This detailed technical course is intended for engineering and related job functions who need to get an in-depth understanding of 5G NG-RAN architecture and operations.
Course Duration : 2 days

The cellular industry is gearing up for 5G. The industry is planning to support a variety of new and exciting services such as Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR), hologram videos, and self-driving cars. Such services require a wide range of network capabilities to support a variety of consumer devices and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. This course takes an in-depth look at the 5G NG-RAN architecture and major operations that enable a 5G network to support the target 5G services. Various aspects of the NG-RAN are described. Registration and session setup are discussed along with a look at network slicing. The data transfer in both downlink and uplink is described. Mobility in connected, inactive, and idle modes is discussed. Finally, the status of 5G in in the industry is summarized.

This course takes an in-depth look at the 5G NR Air Interface, 5G NG-RAN architecture and key operations that enable a 5G network to support the target 5G services. Key features of 5G NR such as flexible frame structure, DL and UL channels and signals and their functions are described in detail. Registration and session setup are discussed along with a look at network slicing. The data transfer in both downlink and uplink is described. Mobility in connected, inactive, and idle modes is discussed.


Objective

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  • Illustrate the architecture of the NG-RAN
  • Describe the frame structure with numerology of the air interface
  • Summarize architecture enhancements such as Cloud-RAN and Dual Connectivity
  • Identify key steps of network acquisition, random access, and connection setup
  • List main steps of registration, network slice selection, and session setup
  • Give examples of QoS parameters in 5G
  • Explain how data is transferred in the downlink and the uplink
  • Differentiate between the connected mode mobility and the idle/inactive mode mobility

5G NR E2E Training

Audience : Engineers, network planners, network designers, product managers, project managers, program managers, testers, R&D, and anyone else who need to understand 5G technology
Course Duration : 5 days

The cellular industry is gearing up for 5G. The industry is planning to support a variety of new and exciting services such as Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR), hologram videos, and self-driving cars. Such services require a wide range of network capabilities to support a variety of consumer devices and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. This course takes an in-depth look at the 5G NG-RAN architecture and major operations that enable a 5G network to support the target 5G services. Various aspects of the NG-RAN are described. Registration and session setup are discussed along with a look at network slicing. The data transfer in both downlink and uplink is described. Mobility in connected, inactive, and idle modes is discussed. Finally, the status of 5G in in the industry is summarized.

This training will include the Evolution of Telecommunication Technology from 1G to 5G, Comparing the difference between 4G and 5G and the evolution in 5G itself. This course Includes 5G Overview, 5G Air Interface, 5G Signaling, 5G Radio Network Key Technology and Evolution Deployment Training and 5G Applications.


Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the attendees will be able to

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  • Describe what 5G is
  • List the 5G wireless features and their benefits
  • Describe key 5G technology drivers
  • Illustrate 5G network architecture and components
  • Describe features supporting 5G wireless deployments
  • Sketch architecture and determine various connectivity
  • Illustrate the architecture of the NG-RAN
  • Describe the frame structure with numerology of the air interface
  • Identify key steps of network acquisition, random access, and connection setup
  • List main steps of registration, network slice selection, and session setup
  • Explain how data is transferred in the downlink and the uplink
  • Differentiate between the connected mode mobility and the idle/inactive mode mobility
  • Illustrate the architecture of Option 3x-based NSA deployment
  • Sketch and describe the frame structure with numerology of the 5G NR air interface
  • Identify key steps of random access and RRC connection setup
  • Step through the data transfer operations in DL using different bearers (e.g., a split bearer)
  • Step through the data transfer operations in UL using differentbearers (e.g., a split bearer)
  • Step through the handover and mobility operations for adding, modifying, and removing SgNB

5G Signaling

Audience : Engineers, network planners, network designers, product managers, project managers, program managers, testers, R&D, and anyone else who need to understand 5G technology
Course Duration : 5 days

The cellular industry is gearing up for 5G. The industry is planning to support a variety of new and exciting services such as Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR), hologram videos, and self-driving cars. Such services require a wide range of network capabilities to support a variety of consumer devices and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. This course takes an in-depth look at the 5G NG-RAN architecture and major operations that enable a 5G network to support the target 5G services. Various aspects of the NG-RAN are described. Registration and session setup are discussed along with a look at network slicing. The data transfer in both downlink and uplink is described. Mobility in connected, inactive, and idle modes is discussed. Finally, the status of 5G in in the industry is summarized.

This course takes an in-depth look at the life of a 5G device in the context of Non-Standalone (NSA) Option 3x deployment. It describes successful scenarios through signaling call flows. It steps through key operations such as power up and system acquisition, RRC connection setup, bearer setup with 4G LTE and 5G NR, and DL and UL operations on 5G NR. This course covers key operations through call flows with details of major messages and their key parameters. The course will help students with an in-depth understanding of successful call flows for Option 3x-based signaling and bearer paths.


Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the attendees will be able to

  • Illustrate the architecture of Option 3x-based NSA deployment
  • Sketch and describe the frame structure with numerology of the 5G NR air interface
  • Identify key steps of preparing to monitor 5G cell and 5G network acquisition
  • Identify key steps of random access and RRC connection setup
  • Step through the data transfer operations in DL using different bearers (e.g., a split bearer)
  • Step through the data transfer operations in UL using different bearers (e.g., a split bearer)
  • Step through the handover and mobility operations for adding, modifying, and removing SgNB

5G Overview

Audience : Engineers, network planners, network designers, product managers, project managers, program managers, testers, R&D, and anyone else who need to understand 5G technology.
Course Duration : 1 day

5G promises to enable a wide variety of new wireless communications services and capabilities, ranging from high-speed high-capacity broadband access to extremely reliable low-latency communications to machine-type communications on a massive scale. In order to deliver on these promises, everything about the wireless network must change, including the devices, the radio interface, the radio access network (RAN), and the core network. This course provides an overview of the usage scenarios envisioned by the wireless industry and highlights the changes and enhancements being defined in the 3GPP standards. This course is delivered in a blended format, including two live web sessions along with self-paced multimedia content, allowing students to learn in bite-sized chunks over a three-week interval.


Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the attendees will be able to :

  • Describe what 5G is
  • List the 5G wireless features and their benefits
  • Describe key 5G technology drivers
  • Illustrate 5G network architecture and components
  • Describe features supporting 5G wireless deployments
  • Sketch architecture and determine various connectivity