GSM ARCHTECTURE/BSS AND TRANSMISSION BOOTCAMP

DURATION: 4 WEEKS
Module 1 GSM - ARCHITECTURE, PROTOCOLS AND SERVICES
* Cellular Communications Systems
* Practical Aspects of GSM
* Functions of GSM Network Components
* Hardware and Software Configurations
* GSM Protocols
* GSM Call Flow
Module 2 RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) PLANNING
* Antenna Design and RF
* New Site Planning
* Frequency Planning and Neighbor Optimization
* Planning Tools like PL4(PATHLOSS 4.0)
* Site Optimization, Drive Test and its Analysis
* Network Dimensioning and Traffic Prediction
* Coverage/Capacity Planning and Dimensioning
* Field Study
Module 3 TRANSMISSION TECHNOLOGIES
* SDH and PDH Systems
* Microwave Alignment Procedures
* Understanding Basic End Equipments (Multiplexers/Demultiplexers)
* Planning of Fiber Network, Route Survey and Route length Optimization
* DWDM Network Designing, Configuration and Maintenance
* Field Study
Module 4 RF AND TRANSMISSION SURVEY
* New Site Survey Space for Antenna
* In Shelter Space Check
* RF and Transmission Survey
Module 5 HARDWARE AND FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF BSS
* Description of Components and Functions of BTS & BSC
* Installation and Commissioning of BTS & BSC
* Ericsson RBS 2206
* Signaling Flow in BSS
* Transmission Requirements
* BSC Maintenance (Health Check up)
Module 6 OMT for Optimization
* Introduction to OMT
* Parameter Checking
* Site Master
* Swap Check for New Sites
Module 7 Coverage Solutions
* Booster, Repeater, Splitter, Duplexer, TMA
* Filter and Combiner
* Feeder and Waveguides
* IBS * In Building Solutions
Module 8 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
* O&M Support System
* Classification of Faults and their Rectification
* Check Lists to Ensure Quality
* Practical on Installation of Equipment
* End-to-end Troubleshooting
Module 9 NETWORK SWITCHING SYSTEM
* Fundamentals of Switching
* Role of MSC and its Functional Description
* SS7 Signaling
* MSC Call Processing

* Intelligent Networks
* OCS, its various Nodes, Interfaces and Interconnectivity
* Core Network Planning and Optimization
Module 10 VALUE ADDED SERVICES
* Packet Data Networks Design
* Packet Control Unit
* Core Network Additions for GPRS * SGSN, GGSN and Wap Gateway
* GPRS Call Flow
* Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE)
* SMSC System
* Caller Ring Back Tone (CRBT)
Module 11 NETWORK PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
* Network Health Statistics
* Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Monitoring
* Counters and Formula Designing
* Root Cause Analysis for Network Failures
* Bad KPI?s Rectification and Improvement in Network Quality
* Network performance assessments
* Radio Parameter Tuning
* Signaling Trace Analysis
Module 12 DRIVE TESTING
* Drive Test Tools: TEMS, AGILENT and NEMO
* GSM, CDMA & 3G Drive Test
* Collection and post-processing of data
* Correlation of customer complaints to possible root cause (RCA)
* PN Scanners, Tracking and Benchmarking
* New Site Drive Test Checklist
Module 13 CDMA FUNDAMENTALS
* CDMA ONE
* CDMA2000 1X,
* CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
* CDMA2000 1xEV-DV
Module 12 3G MOBILE NETWORKS
* Pragmatic Evolution of 2G to 3G systems (GSM to UMTS-WCDMA)
* 3G Network Architecture
* Ericsson 3G Node-B 3202 and 3206
* Network Deployment and Coverage Aspects of 3G Networks
* 3G rollout in terms of Coverage, Capacity and Quality of Service
* Networking Concepts, IP Addressing, LAN, WAN
* Basic Switch & Router Configuration
* Linux Commands
Module 19 ESSENTIAL CAREER SKILLS
* Aptitude, GD & Personality Development
* Interview Preparation
Module 13: PROJECT, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION
Module 14: PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE