Overview
- This course explore various technology options and architectures for Ethernet backhaul solutions, including MPLS, Metro Ethernet over fiber, copper and microwave radio deployments
- Introduces various planning tools needed for multimedia network planning.
- The course focuses on demonstrating methods for estimating the backhaul requirements based on the type of geography served, expected adoption of new networks and traffic models for key applications.
Duration:
Instructor led training , Conducted on regular and fast track program. Contact us.
What you will gain?
- List the requirements and challenges for 3G backhaul and wireless network backhaul options along with comparing different backhaul facilities and explain the pros and cons of the available solutions
- Discuss the role of these key technologies from a backhaul perspective, their operations and support: ATM, TDM, MPLS, Carrier Ethernet and IP
- Apply the end-to-end QoS concepts in IP and Ethernet integrated backhaul and their usage in SLA monitoring
Pre-requisites
- Basic knowledge of telecommunications (E1, SDH, etc.). Understanding of GSM networks.
- Basic understanding of data networking concepts such as IP routing and protocol stacks
Who should attend?
- People involved in planning, design and engineering of 3G/4G backhaul systems.
- It is suitable for those who want to learn various strategies for sizing and deploying Ethernet backhaul.
Course outline
1. UMTS overview
- Motivation , key features for UMTS
- Technology evolution and landscape
- WCDMA technology in UMTS
- Encoding and modulation techniques
- Spreading and scrambling
- OVSF codes in WCDMA
- Importance of power control
- Macro diversity in WCDMA
2. UMTS network details
- UMTS core network Architecture
- UMTS radio network
- UTRAN channels and protocols
3. End to End scenarios
- Circuit switched scenarios
- Packet switched scenarios
- System scenarios
- Mobility
- Handover
4. Backhaul requirements for 3G and 4G networks
- Data services requirements
- Wireless network architectures
- IP backhaul challenges
- Applications; impact on IPBH
5. Wireless networks Backhaul Overview
- What is an IP backhaul network?
- Transport technologies landscape
- Various L1 and L2 protocols
- “Access network” transport solutions
- “Aggregation network” transport solutions
- World wide BH preferences
6. ATM as a Backhaul Solution
- Overview of ATM
- Role of ATM in wireless backhaul
- ATM QoS concepts and role of IMA
7. IP and MPLS Basics
- IP fundamentals
- Integration of IP with MPLS
- MPLS fundamentals
- MPLS NEs;LSPs,FECs and TE
- MPLS VPNs – L2VPNs;L3VPNs
- Role of MPLS and VPNs in wireless backhaul and QoS assurance
8. Microwave in wireless Backhaul
- Microwave network fundamentals
- Microwave access architecture options ; pros and cons
- Issues with microwave access and their resolution
- Microwave Vs WIMAX in wireless backhaul
9. Carrier Ethernet in IP backhaul
- Ethernet fundamentals
- Carrier Ethernet and Ethernet services model
- CE attributes and the support for QoS
- Role of circuit Emulation and circuit bonding
- Role of CE in IP backhaul
10. wireless backhaul evolution scenario
- Flat vs. Centralized network architecture
- How traffic is mapped to 2G , 3G and 4G networks
- 5-phase evolution example from 3G/4G to a converged cell siteusing carrier ethernet
11. Backhaul capacity planning
- Diffusion modeling to forecast 2G,3G and 4G subscribers
- Example of voice capacity planning
- Contrast legacy voice planning with tomorrow’s multimedia planning
- Multimedia planning process described
- Map traffic to planning zones
- Throughput requirements for the “blended subscriber” by planning zone; estimate the number of cell sites per planning zone
- Determine “over subscription factor” needed to define backhaul capacity
12. Mini- backhaul capacity planning workshop
- 2G/3G/4G subscriber forecasting
- Subscriber characterization in terms of who,when,where and how
- Estimated peak throughput requirements
- BH by planning zone
- Final estimate of backhaul