itelcotech
presenting course on
RAN Engineering
4G & 5G
Architecture, Radio access, Protocols, Design & Planning, Evolution, Call
flows, KPIs, Optimization, Advanced Antenna Techniques, & RAN Integration
Training Benefits
Covers rich content related to RAN - 4G/5G technology
right from the basics to advanced level
Nine sections spans across all key terms and concepts
related to RAN - 4G LTE/5G
Live Simulation & Experiential learning Interactive
sessions by Industry experts
Self paced learning
Certificate of completion
Affordable pricing - Just $63
1. Basics of 4G Radio Access Network
The Radio Access Network (RAN), comprising 60-70% of CAPEX and OPEX, involves key concepts like spectrum bands,
resource structure, access procedures, signal modulation, access techniques, error management, power control, and
advanced antenna techniques.
· Spectrum · OFDMA
· Resource Grid · Error Management – FEC, (H)ARQ
· Duplex Schemes · Power Control – Closed/Open loop
· 4G Frame Structure · Carrier Aggregation
· Cyclic Prefix · Antenna Techniques
· 4G Initial Access - Channels/Signals · MIMO, Rank Indicator, PMI
· Timing Advance
· Modulation and coding
2. Protocols : 4G Radio Access Network
In 4G LTE, the Radio Access Network (RAN) has protocols enabling user-network communication across three layers: Layer
1 (Physical), Layer 2, and Layer 3. This section covers these layers and includes simulations for detailed understanding.
· Layer 1 – Physical Layer
· Physical channels and signals
· Simulation
· Layer 2
· Layer 2 data flow
· RLC (Radio Link control) protocol
· MAC (Medium Access control) protocol
· PDCP (Packet data convergence protocol)
· Layer 3 functional blocks
· RRC (Radio resource control) protocol
3. Basics of 5G Radio Access Network
The Radio Access Network (RAN) is vital, accounting for 60-70% of CAPEX and OPEX. This section delves into 5G New
Radio (NR), covering key terms like 5G spectrum, NR frame structure, initial access, resource grid, flexible bandwidth
parts, enhanced modulation and coding, base station scheduler, and carrier aggregation
5G Spectrum OFDMA
5G NR Frame Structure Duplex Schemes
5G NR Initial Access Scheduler – Resource Allocation
Resource Grid Carrier Aggregation
Bandwidth Parts (BWP)
Modulation and coding
4. Protocols : 5G Radio Access Network
Chapter 4 details 5G NR protocols across three layers: Layer 1 (Physical), Layer 2 (RLC, MAC, PDCP, SDAP), and Layer 3
(RRC) for a better understanding of the radio network.
Layer 1 – Physical Layer PDCP (Packet data convergence protocol)
Physical channels and signals SDAP (Service data adaptation protocol)
Simulation Layer 3 functional blocks : RRC
Layer 2 (Radio resource control) protocol)
Layer 2 data flow
RLC (Radio Link control) protocol
MAC (Medium Access control)
protocol)
5. 5G NR Evolution
After understanding the basics of Radio Access Network (5G NR) , let’s nail down different ways to boost
efficiency and transition it to commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and cloud architecture to create
value for stakeholders
Stages of RAN Evolution
RAN Protocols – 4G Vs 5G.
RAN Architecture – 3GPP Split 2
Protocol layers – 5G RAN
Deployment Scenarios - RAN
Transport Network – 4G Vs 5G
6. 5G NR Design & Planning
Design and planning of 5G New Radio (NR) network in an efficient way is imperative for any telco and
therefore this section covers the design and planning from various prespectives such as Spectrum, Coverage
planning, Capacity, Throughput & Latency planning.
Spectrum planning
Coverage planning - Link Budget
Capacity and Throughput planning
Latency planning
7. KPIs : Radio Access Network
In this section, key performance parameters (KPIs) are explained to ensure best customer experience and to enable efficient
network. These KPIs spans from Accessibility, Mobility, Retainability to Integrity. Analysis of these KPIs & related
parameters using OSS reports are also captured.
· Accessibility · Cell Selection
· RACH (Random Access Channel) · Cell Reselection : Intra-frequency
· RRC (Radio Resource Control) · Cell Reselection : Inter-frequency
· RRC Timers – Idle & Conncted mode · Cell Reselection : Intra-RAT
· RAB (Radio Access Bearer) · Handovers
· EPS Bearer & PDN Connection · Handover : Intra-frequency
· Types of EPS Bearers · Handover : Inter-RAT
· Mobility Retainability
8. Optimization : Radio Access Network
Optimization helps to make best out of the available resources and resolve the issues observed in the network, be it related
to coverage, quality, integrity etc. Hard and Soft optimization along with new feature implementation can be done and are
explained in this section.
· Coverage area – Link Budget · Capacity Optimization
· Link Budget · Resource allocation – Down/Uplink
· Coverage Prediction · PDCCH calculation
· Coverage Optimization · Spectral efficiency
· Weak Coverage · Throughput Optimization
· Overlapping – Pilot Pollution · Analyze reasons of Low Throughput
· Overshooting
· Soft Parameters
9. Advanced Antenna Techniques
Chapter 9 covers the advancements happening in the antenna techniques including massive MIMO,
beamforming and active antennas to create value in the 5G ecosystem with high frequency (mm wave).
Antenna Basics
MIMO
Massive MIMO
Beamforming
Types of Beamforming
Antenna Selection for 5G Networks
10. Commissioning of Base Station
Here it is explained how base station is configured and understand the various parameters defined at cell and site level
· Site commissioning
· Parameter settings
· IP Plan
· Connectivity related parameters
· Coverage related parameters
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