Course Name: UMTS-TDD Network Design and Optimization Training

Deployment Options: Onsite - Instructor-Led Training

Course Duration: 2-3 days depending on audience background and options

Introduction:

As the implementation of broadband wireless access technologies and UMTS gathers worldwide momentum,
there’s growing interest in using UMTS-TDD for broadband wireless access. We created this course to respond to
the need for a good, strong course on the design and optimization of UMTS-TDD networks.

In this course, you will build on your existing knowledge of the UMTS network architecture and operation by
learning how to design and optimize a radio network based on the TDD mode of UMTS. We will learn both the user
and network equipment protocols. We will cover in detail the connection of the TDD RAN to the 3G core and IP
networks. We will also study in depth the dimensioning and optimization of both the radio and core network
parameters. All in all, the course will help you design UMTS-TDD networks that provide optimum performance for
broadband wireless services while also being cost effective

Audience:

Those with UMTS-TDD background who wish to learn more about the UMTS-TDD network design and
optimization process. The standard presentation of this course assumes a bachelor of science in Electrical
Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related subject along with an appropriate background in communications
engineering.

Prerequisites:

• Knowledge of the wireless network structure and operation, RF propagation and fading issues, and link
budget analysis.
• At least two years experience in the design and optimization of a wireless network using any major
technology.

Customize it:
This 2-3-day UMTS course will be customized to your needs and specifications. Enowireless will assist you in
identifying those needs and specifications. A word to the wise, there are many vendors of wireless training. They
will typically have a broad and general course, one size fits all, already developed and just put your organization’s
name on the title slide. This minimizes their effort and time investment. At Enowireless, every course is made to
your exact and exacting specifications. We help you ensure what you are getting is what you really need even if at
the beginning you weren’t too sure of what that was. We fit the class to your needs. We never fit you into our
“standard”, one size fits all, class.

Objectives:

Learn how to:

• Describe the channels and protocols of UMTS-TDD

• Describe the overall architecture of a UMTS-TDD network
• Discuss deployment scenarios and radio resource management issues
• Explain how to dimension a UMTS-TDD radio network
• Define and use the parameters involved in the optimization process
• Design and optimize a UMTS-TDD network for wireless broadband services

Course Outline
UMTS-TDD Air Interface

• UMTS-TDD Overview
• UMTS-TDD Protocols
• PHY Layer Structure
• MAC Layer Structure
• Layer 3 Structure

UMTS-TDD Architecture

• PLMN Interconnection
• 3G Core Network Interconnection

Radio Network Procedures

• Cell Selection/Reselection
• RAB/RB Procedures
• Power Control
• Handovers
• Signaling
• End-to-End Communications

Radio Resource Management

• RRM Function
• Layer 1 RRM Algorithms

Dimensioning and Optimization

• RAN dimensioning of TDD

• Designing for Maximum Coverage and Capacity
• Optimization of Handovers
• Optimization of Interference Due to Coexistence
• Optimizing Radio Performance Using the Link Budget and RNP Tools

Deployment Scenarios

• Types of Deployment
• Coverage and Capacity
• Coexistence with GSM, EDGE and/or UMTS-TDD

Wrap-up: Course Recap, Q/A, and Evaluations

Course Name: GSM Optimization Training and Advanced Features Training

Deployment Options:
Onsite - Instructor-Led Training

Course Duration:
2 days depending on audience background and options.
Introduction:

GSM is a mature technology rich in features, capabilities, and options intended to solve a host of specific
problems. This course, third in our series of courses on GSM, examines these advanced features and offers
practical strategies for exploiting them to optimize GSM networks.

Audience:

Experienced GSM engineers who wish to study the advanced functionality of GSM. The standard presentation of
this course assumes a bachelor of science in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related subject
along with an appropriate background in communications engineering.

Customize it:

This 2-day GSM Optimization course will be customized to your needs and specifications. Enowireless will assist
you in identifying those needs and specifications. A word to the wise, there are many vendors of wireless training.
They will typically have a broad and general course, one size fits all, already developed and just put your
organization’s name on the title slide. This minimizes their effort and time investment. At Enowireless, every course
is made to your exact and exacting specifications. We help you ensure what you are getting is what you really
need even if at the beginning you weren’t too sure of what that was. We fit the class to your needs. We never fit
you into our “standard”, one size fits all, class.

Course Aim:

While the ‘standard features’ of GSM are indeed quite powerful, a superb technology, such as GSM, offers options
and capabilities that go beyond the “surface” of initial implementations. Having completed this course, you will be
able to identify performance problems in a GSM network, existing or potential, and use GSM’s advanced
functionality to help resolve them. Armed with the knowledge of GSM’s ‘power features’, you will be able to achieve
more optimum network operation including better voice quality and greater capacity.

Course Outline

GSM Framing Structure Review and Key Observations

•
The 26-frame multiframe
• The 51-frame multiframe

Combining the SDCCH with the CCCH

• Pros and cons of alternative structures on the 51-frame multiframe

• Paging channel capacity, paging channel subchannelization, and extended paging channel capabilities
• RACH capacity, stability, and capacity enhancement mechanisms
• CCCH optimization mechanisms

Parameters and Algorithms Controlling the GSM Radio Subsystem

• Cell selection
• Cell reselection
• Location area updates and registrations
• Handover execution
• Network-wide performance optimization considerations and tradeoffs

Measurement Processing and Handover Considerations

• Measurements: How, when, and where

• Measurement processing Information Elements (IE) and their functionality
• Measurement processing rules and options available to vendors, operators, and network designers
 • Optimization of neighbor lists
• Network synchronization issues, options, and corresponding performance issues and optimization

Optimization Using Phase 2+ Capabilities

• AMR
• Frequency hopping issues and parameters
• Smart antennas
• Dual band operational and optimization-related issues

Course Recap and Conclusion

Please call or e-mail to schedule a no-obligation conference call to help us understand your audience background
and training objectives.

Please call 1-888-742-3214 or e-mail to schedule a no-obligation conference call to help us understand your
audience, background and on-site training objectives.
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Course Name GSM Radio Network Optimization Training(2010) (2010-06-13)

Course Description
Course Duration(Working Day)
OMA00 GSM Um Interface(2010) 3.5 working days
OMA02 GSM BSS Signaling Flow(2010) 1 working day
OMO00 GSM Radio Resource Management Algorithms(2010) 4.5 working days
OMO02 GSM Radio Network Performance Management(2010) 1 working day

Product
Wireless

Target Audience

GSM RF Engineer, Radio Network Tuning Engineer, Performance Engineer, Optimization Engineer

Prerequisites

At least one year experience of operation and maintenance of GSM mobile communication network
Professional knowledge of telecommunication

Objectives

On completion of this program, the participants will be able to:

• Describe the function of different kinds of GSM logical channels on Um interface.

• State the techniques used on Um interface.
• Explain the function, setting and adjustment of the cell parameters used on Um interface.
• Explain the radio resource management algorithm, parameter setting and adjustment.
• Explain the GSM BSS signaling flow, such as location update, call setup, etc.
• Describe the GSM traffic statistics system, including the structure of traffic statistics and the
function of often-used items.

Duration

10 working days

Class Size

Min 6, max 12
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UMTS Radio Planning and Optimization

Duration: 2 days or 12 hours L evel: Level 4
Course Outline
Divided into 9 sections, the topics covered will include:
Section 1: Radio Planning and Deployment Process (1 hour)
Factors for Dimensioning and Optimization - Capacity, Costs, Flexibility, Reliability.
Initial Planning.
Dimensioning - Soft Handover Gain, Interference Margin, Fast Fading Margin.
Detailed Planning - Combined Capacity and Coverage, Code and Frequency, Configuration.
Results Analysis.
Continuous Optimization.
Section 2: Traffic and QoS Considerations (1 hour)
UMTS Services - Multimedia, Packet Data.
HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA and HSPA+.
UMTS Traffic Characteristics.
Service Characteristics, Traffic Total.
Radio Propagation Environment.
Radio Propagation Channel.
Impact to Services.
Section 3: Planning Tools (1 hour)
Key Requirements of Planning Tools.
Planning Tool Types - Initial, Coverage, Capacity, Scrambling Code etc.
Planning Tool Input Requirements.
Optimization Tools.
Section 4: UMTS Planning (2 hours)
TRF and Service Capabilities of the UE and Node B.
UMTS Link Budget - Max Cell Range and Sizes.
UMTS Propagation Environment.
UMTS Capacity and Coverage Planning.
Traffic Disruption.
Planning Issues.
Section 5: Antenna Selection (1 hour)
Base Station Configuration.
Antenna Selection and Antenna Line Configuration.
Antenna Characteristics.
Antenna Diversity - Space, Polarization.
Site Configuration - Sectorization, Antenna Beam Width.
Antenna Implementation - Height, Down Tilt.
Section 6: UMTS Site Location and Integration (1 hour)
Non-hexagonal Site Locations.
UMTS Site Planning.
Site Sector Orientation.
Repeaters.
Hot Spots.
Site Integration.
Section 7: Planning and Optimizing Handovers (2 hours)
UMTS Mobility - Connected Substates.
Handovers and Handover Triggers.
Measurement Reporting - Intra and Inter Frequency, Inter RAT.
UE Internal Measurement Reporting.
Soft Handover Settings.
Handover Procedures - Common Channel Procedures.
Handover Optimization.
Section 8: Optimizing UMTS (2 hours)
Network Loading Factors - User Mobility, Events, Emergency, New Services and Users.
Optimization Parameters - CPICH and SCH Power Levels, Neighbour Lists, Cell Parameters.
Optimizing Capacity - Capacity Upgrades, Link Planning, OTSR, STSR.
Power Optimization - Uplink and Downlink.
Mobility - Cell Selection, Idle Mode Reselection, UMTS to GSM Cell Reselection.
Optimizing Connection Establishment.
Optimizing Connections and Resources.
Section 9: Diversity (1 hour)
Transmit Diversity.
Space Time Transmit Diversity.
Smart Antennas - Advantages and Disadvantages.
MIMO.
Associated Coverage and Capacity Gains.
Who Should Attend
Radio and Network Planners requiring a comprehensive explanation of UMTS Planning and Optimization.
Technical Staff
involved in the deployment of UMTS networks.
Pre - Learning
Pre-Learning is provided to prime those attending the instructor led phase. Each lesson is based on an
interactive online format
and should take about 30 minutes to complete. The pre-Learning lessons are:
Test of Understanding - Try the online check to see how much you know.
Radio Principles.
W-CDMA Principles.
Radio Planning.
Measurements in Radio Systems.
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GSM B11 Radio Network Performance Analyzer & Optimizer

BSS B11 GSM Quality of Service & Traffic Load Monitoring

VERSION 1.0
COURSE NUMBER TMO18096
DELIVERY TYPE Instructor-Led 5 Days
DESCRIPTION
Overall Description
This advanced-users course describes the GSM telecom procedures (call setup, internal & external
handovers, etc.) and relate them with their ALU QoS Indicators (standard indicators, adjacencies,
RMS, traffic load). Thanks to this course, the participants are able to autonomously monitor the
quality of the circuit-switched part of a ALU GSM network, and diagnosis the cause of a problem.
Note that this course is ALU-product oriented.
Objectives
During this training, the participant will learn how interpret counters and indicators of the Alcatel
BSS System, in NPO and in a protocol analyzer (K12).
By the end of the course, the participant will be able to interpret :
- Global indicators, in order to assess the general quality of the network
- Detailed indicators, in order to detect / identify / locate the main malfunctions
- Handover indicators, in order to quantify efficiency and reason of HO
- Directed retry indicators, in order to quantify efficiency of directed retry
- RMS indicators to ease radio optimization and fault detection
- Traffic indicators, in order to detect/predict overload and compute adequate cell dimensioning as
well as to understand how RTCH resources are used in the network

Course content
1. Introduction
2. Call Establishment
3. Communication Phase
4. Detailed Indicators
5. HO Indicators
6. DR Indicators (Directed Retry)
7. RMS Indicators (Type 31)
8. Traffic Indicators
9. Case Studies
10. Annexes

AUDIENCE
Personnel in charge of the Radio Optimization, Quality of Service and Radio traffic engineering.

EXPECTED FOUNDATION KNOWLEDGE

In depth knowledge of GSM BSS architecture, Windows literate.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
1 PC/Laptop for 2 trainees with administration rights. The PC/laptop must have Microsoft Excel®
and Adobe AcrobatReader® aleardy installed.

BSS B11 Radio Fine Tuning Introduction

VERSION 1.0
COURSE NUMBER TMO18097
DELIVERY TYPE Instructor-Led 5 Days
DESCRIPTION
Overall Description
This advanced-users course describes the 3GPP & ALU BSS algorithms and relate them with their
ALU radio parameters (thesholds, timers, priorities, etc.). This course contains only circuit-switched
"monoband and monolayer" informations. Thanks to this course, the participants are able to
autonomously tune the parameters of the circuit-switched part of a ALU GSM network, and achieve
better QoS. Note that this course is ALU-product oriented.
Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able, for conventional networks, to:
- Characterize the usual radio problems and decide on the appropriate maintenance team;
- List and describe BSS radio algorithms and related parameters;List radio parameters and check
conformity with Alcatel-Lucent standards;
- Estimate the qualitative impact of an algorithm parameter change;
- Propose algorithm parameter setup to solve typical radio problems.
Note: Hierarchical, dual-band, frequency hopping and GPRS networks are covered in other trainings.
COURSE CONTENT:
Typical Radio Problems
Algorithms and Associated Parameters
Other Algorigthms
Algorithms Dynamic Behavior
Case Studies
AUDIENCE Personnel in charge of the Radio Optimization, Quality of Service and Radio traffic
engineering.
EXPECTED FOUNDATION KNOWLEDGE Training module "Introduction to GSM Quality of Service and Traffic
Load Monitoring".
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT 1 PC/laptop for 2 trainees with Microsoft Excel® and Adobe AcrobatReader®
already installed.

BSS B11 Optimization & Frequency Planning using RMS

VERSION 2.0
COURSE NUMBER TMO18110
DELIVERY TYPE Instructor-Led 2 Days
DESCRIPTION
Overall Description
This advanced-users course describes how the QoS Indicators "RMS" (Radio Measurement
Statistics), a proprietary ALU feature, can be used to help optimizing a network (defining
neighbours, analyzing a quality problem, etc.) and how they can also be used in creating a new
frequency planning. The usage of RMS will highly increase the quality and the capacity of a
GSM/EGPRS network, while decreasing the optimization time. Note that this course is ALU-product
oriented.
Objectives
By the end of the course, the trainee will be able to:
• Describe the Radio Measurements Statistics (RMS) feature
• Activate the RMS job and tune RMS templates
• Interpret RMS counters And through relevant case studies
• Use RMS data for Optimization
• Use RMS data for Frequency planning
Course Contents
• Radio Measurements Overview
Introduction
Radio Link Measurements
Radio Measurements Statistics
Electro-Magnetic Environment (EME) statistics
CCCH load measurements
• RMS Feature Description
Introduction
How Does it work?
RMS Job Activation
RMS Message Flow Scenario
MAFA
• Radio measurements statistics Data
General information
The neighbours cells statistics
Radio Quality related statistics
Voice Quality Statistics
AMR Statistics
TA Statistics
• Radio Network Optimization using RMS
• Frequency Planning Using RMS
AUDIENCE Alcatel-Lucent and Operator radio engineering team, Radio Network Optimizer and Planner.
EXPECTED FOUNDATION KNOWLEDGE The participant must have a basic knowledge in terms of
• Quality Of Service and Radio Fine Tuning
• NPO Operations (extract indicators and reports)
• Frequency planning fundamentals
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT 1 NPO client for 2 trainees.
The NPO clients must be connected to an NPO server with QoS counters (RMS type 31 included) and
topology data available.

BSS B11 Multilayer and Multiband GSM Network Radio Optimization

VERSION 1.0
COURSE NUMBER TMO18098
DELIVERY TYPE Instructor-Led 5 Days
DESCRIPTION
Overall Description
This advanced-users course describes the proprietary ALU BSS algorithms that apply to multiband
(GSM & DCS) and multilayer (Umbrella & Micro) networks. Then it relates them with their ALU radio
parameters (thesholds, timers, priorities, etc.) and the specific QoS monitoring methods. This
course contains only circuit-switched "multiband and multilayer" informations. Thanks to this
course, the participants are able to autonomously tune the parameters of the circuit-switched part
of a ALU GSM network, and achieve better QoS. Note that this course is ALU-product oriented.
Objectives
During the course, the trainee will be able to describe the specific radio algorithms in
multiband/multilayer networks in order to enhance the offered QoS.By the end of the course, the
participant will be able to:
- Describe the concepts and strategy of multiband and hierarchical networks.
- Describe the specific type of cells implemented in multiband and hierarchical networks.
- Describe the specific radio algorithms used in the Alcatel-Lucent BSS in a multiband and
hierarchical network.
- Propose default parameter values for the cells of a multiband and hierarchical network using these
algorithms.
- Propose a list of specific indicators to monitor QoS and traffic in a multiband and hierarchical
network.
Note: Radio Network Planning issues like micro site detection, site planning, frequency planning is
not included.
COURSE CONTENT:
Multiband/Multilayer Network Architecture
- Concepts and strategies
- Cellular network architecture
- Choosing relevant architecture
- Requirements
Algorithms and Associated Parameters
- Introduction
- Neighboring cells list
- Idle mode selection and reselection
- Call setup
- Handover strategies
- Main standard handover algorithms
- Emergency Handover Algorithms for MBML Networks
- Better Conditions Handover Algorithms for MBML Networks
- Multiband Cells
- Candidate Cell Evaluation
Creating a Multilayer Network
- Adding a Microcellular Laye
- Adding Hot Spot Microcell for Traffic
- Monitoring QoS in a multilayer network
Creating a Multiband Network
- Introduction
- Collocate the new band in a monolayer network
- Collocate the new cells in upper layer of a multilayer network
- Collocate the new cells in lower layer of a multilayer network
- QoS Monitoring
Case studies
- Radar cell
- Quadrilayer network: Macro 900 + 1800 / Micro 900 + 1800
- Symmetric microcells at street corner
- Asymmetric microcells at street corner
- Indoor microcell within a monolayer network
- Trilayer network: indoor cell within a multilayer network
- Indoor cell congestion
- Transforming a microcell into an indoor cell
- Picocells in skyscrapers

AUDIENCE Radio Network Engineers in charge of optimizing a hierarchical network.

EXPECTED FOUNDATION KNOWLEDGE Training module "Introduction to GSM QoS and Traffic Load
Monitoring".Training module "Introduction to Radio Fine Tuning".

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