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Essential 4G   |    A 1 day training course

Essential 4G training course description

This course provides a complete technical foundation in the 4G ecosystem covering both the core network and the air interface. This includes core network components and procedures, air interface basics and security procedures. Also explained is the process of attaching to the PLMN and setting up the necessary session for data and voice access when authentication is complete.

What will you learn
  • List and describe all nodes in the 4G core network
  • Explain the attach process
  • Explain the concept of EPS Bearer setup
  • Explain the basics of the OFDM air interface
  • Explain how voice can be handled in 4G
  • Explain the basic concepts of the IP Multimedia Subsystem
Essential 4G training course details

Essential 4G training course contents

  • 4G Long Term Evolution Components & Functions
  • The eNodeB
    The role of the Mobility Management Entity
    System Architecture Evolution (SAE) equipment
    The Serving Gateway (SGW)
    The Packet Data Network Gateway (PDNGW)
    The Policy & Charging Rules Function (PCRF)
    The Home Subscriber Server (HSS)

  • The Air Interface
  • Basic principles of OFDMA
    Configuration of the Air Interface
    LTE radio frames
    Sub frames & slots
    Resource blocks
    Resource grid configuration
    The cyclic prefix

  • Initial attach procedures
  • Initial attach requests
    Authentication procedures
    Temporary identities from MME & eNodeB
    Tracking areas
    Default EPS bearer setup
    Dedicated EPS bearer requirements
    QoS support

  • Practical deployments
  • Voice support
    Circuit-Switched FallBack (CSFB)
    VoLTE solutions
    IMS

Learning path

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C. M. - IX Reach

"Very interesting and informative."


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"Kept it interesting and fun!"

Training approach

This structured course uses Instructor Led Training to provide the best possible learning experience. Small class sizes ensure students benefit from our engaging and interactive style of teaching with delegates encouraged to ask questions throughout the course. Quizzes follow each major section allowing checking of learning.