About
Overview
This course has been designed to inform the student of the technical aspects of the GPRS overlay network on GSM and the main procedures and applications. It is assumed the student will have an understanding of basic mobile cellular technology.
Modules
Introduction to GSM (10 topics)
- GSM Architecture
- Mobile Station
- The BTS & BSC
- The Transcoder Rate Adaptation Unit (TRAU)
- Mobile Switching Centre (MSC)
- The Registers
- Layer Functionality & The OSI Model
- Access Methods
- TDMA Frames
- Speech Coding
General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) (12 topics)
- Evolution of Wireless Data
- GPRS Roaming
- The GSM Phase II Overlay Network
- Circuit Switched & Packet Switched
- GPRS Radio Technologies
- Cells & Routing Areas
- Attaching to a Serving GRPS Support Node
- Packet Data Protocol Context
- Data Transfer
- GPRS Terminals
- Mobile Station Classes
- Applications for GPRS
System Architecture (5 topics)
- Network Architecture
- Data Routing
- New Interfaces
- Initial Implementations
- TDMA - GPRS Physical Channel Capacity
Main GPRS Procedures (11 topics)
- Mobility Management
- GPRS Attach
- GPRS Attach Scenario
- Mobile Station Initiated GPRS Detach
- Network Initiated Detach
- Activating a PDP Context Activation
- GPRS Data Transfer
- Security Functions
- Authentication
- Ciphering
- Web Access
Radio and MS-PCUSN Interfaces (6 topics)
- Packet Logical Channels
- System Information Type 13
- Network Control
- Packet Traffic Channels
- RLC/MAC Block Structure
- Channel Coding Schemes
MS to SGSN Interface (5 topics)
- Logical Link Control (LLC)
- GPRS Ciphering Environment
- Temporary Logical Link Identifier (TLLI)
- Mobility Management
- GPRS Attach Procedure
PCUSN – SGSN Interface (4 topics)
- The Protocol Stack for Gb Interface
- PDU Transmission
- Flow Control Procedures
- Modes of Operation
SGSN – GGSN Interface (5 topics)
- GPRS Tunnelling Protocol (GTP)
- GTP Identities
- Roaming & Wireless VPNs
- PDP Context the SGSN role
- Transparent & Non-Transparent Access
Physical Layer Performance (4 topics)
- Coverage
- Capacity
- High-Bit Rates
- Performance Enhancements
Future Development (4 topics)
- HSCSD
- Enhanced Data Rate for GSM Evolution (EDGE)
- E-GPRS
- UMTS/3G
Training Methodology
Pathways Training and consulting adopts the newest techniques of human resources Training and consulting and, with the following:
- Theoretical lectures are delivered via PowerPoint and visual displays (videos and short films)
- Making scientific evaluation to the trainee (before and after)
- Brainstorming and role-playing
- Using case studies related to the scientific material being delivered and the trainees' work.
- The participants get the scientific and practical material printed and on CDs and Flash memories.
- Preparing records and reports of the participants' attendance and results, with a general evaluation of the training program.
- A group of the best trainers and experts in all fields and specialties professionally prepares the scientific material.
- After finishing the course, the participants get certificates of attendance signed, certified, and issued by pathways Training and consulting.
- Our training programs start at 9:00 o'clock in the morning and end at 2:00 in the afternoon, with snack buffet during the lectures.
- Providing a lunch buffet during the training program period, with organizing a lunch party on the training program final day for taking some photos and certificate awarding.
