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GPRS Advanced System Technique

Contents

1 Description 22 Target audience 23 Prerequisites 24 Learning objectives 24.1 Main learning objectives 24.2 Detailed learning objectives for learning components 35 Learning situation 36 Duration 47 Implementation and delivery of developed learning product 48 Terminology 49 References 4

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1 Description

The learning product “GPRS Advanced System Technique” is based on GPRS network using SGSN 3.0 and GGSN 4.0.. It covers the different types of signaling in GPRS, describes the most important traffic cases, the logical channels and the main features of the air interface.

The course together with the practical part (i.e. exercises) is a complement of the “GPRS system survey” and will extend the areas described in this survey.

2 Target audience

The course is intended for technical customer staff, who need a global understanding of GPRS Network, such as:

Cell planners

Technical support

Network designers

3 Prerequisites

Each student should have successfully completed:

GPRS System Survey (LZU 108 876)

4 Learning objectives

4.1 Main learning objectives

After completing this course the student will be able to:

Describe the architecture of the GPRS Network

Explain the interconnections between the nodes and the main protocols.

Describe the logical channels and the messages sent on these channels

Give an overview of the air interface (features and protocols)

Give an overview of the Gb interface

Describe the different types of interface in the core network

Describe how different traffic cases are handled by the system.

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4.2 Detailed learning objectives for learning components

After this course the student should be able to:

DETAILEDLEARNING OBJECTIVE

LEARNING COMPONENT

Describe the GPRS services List and describe the function of

the units of GPRS system

Chapter 1

List the different GPRS interfaces List the protocols used in the

GPRS interfaces Briefly describe the payload

handling in the different GSN nodes

Chapter 2

Describe the logical channels Describe the messages sent on the

logical channels Describe the structure of the logical

channels

Chapter 3

Describe: The high-layer functions of GPRS The mobility states for GPRS The paging The cell reselection The power control The DRX The different protocols: SNDCP,

LCC, RLC/MAC The general different formats:

SNDCP, LCC, RLC/MAC

Chapter 4

Describe the BSS architecture, with A-bis interface

Describe the BSSGP, NS, Link Layer and Physical Layer protocols

Chapter 5

Describe the SS7 and IP interfaces Describe the GPRS tunneling

protocol

Chapter 6

Describe the GPRS attach, the PDP context activation and different update procedures

Describe signaling during these different traffic cases

List nodes involved in traffic cases

Chapter 7

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5 Learning situation

This is an instructor-led theory course (ILT) including theoretical lessons and theoretical exercises.

6 Duration

3 days

7 Implementation and delivery of developed learning product

A classroom with whiteboard, flip chart and overhead-/data projector is needed for the delivery of this course. PC with TEMS is preferred for each group to evaluate logs. A pocket calculator is needed for each student.

The course is to be held for a maximum number of 20 students.

8 Terminology

BSC Base Station Controller

GGSN Gateway GPRS Support Node

GPRS General Packet Radio Services

GSM Global System for Mobile communication

HLR Home Location Register

LPD Learning Product Development

MSC Mobile Switching Center

SGSN Serving GPRS Support Node

9 References

None.

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GPRS Advanced System Technique (GPRS AST)

LZU 108 5931

Description

GPRS Advanced System Technique is based on GPRS network using SGSN 3.0 and GGSN 4.0. It covers the different types of signaling in GPRS, describes the most important traffic cases, the logical channels and the main features of the air interface.

The course together with the practical part (i.e. exercises also using TEMS) is a complement of the “GPRS system survey” and will extend the areas described in this survey

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, the students will be able to:

Describe the architecture of the GPRS Network

Explain the interconnections between the nodes and the main protocols.

Describe the logical channels and the messages sent on these channels

Give an overview of the air interface (features and protocols)

Give an overview of the Gb interface

Describe the different types of interface in the core network

Prerequisites

Each student should have successfully completed:

GPRS System Survey (LZU 108 876)

Training Method

The course is an instructor-led theory course, including theoretical lessons and theoretical exercises.

Target Audience

The course is intended for technical customer staff, who need a global understanding of GPRS Network, such as: Cell planners, Technical support, Network designers, Marketing staff and other with interest of detailed knowledge.

Duration3 days

Class sizeMaximum 20