LTE Radio Network
Planning
Theoretical and tools training course on LTE
radio network planning and optimisation
TeleResources Engineering (Aust) Pty Limited A.B.N. 48 093 413 604 website: www.teleres.com.au
Unit2a 4-6 Aquatic Drive Frenchs Forest • PO Box 693 Brookvale NSW 2100 Australia
Tel: +61 2 9975 2230 Fax: +61 2 9975 2240
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Introduction
The mobile broadband industry in Australia has grown at a phenomenal rate in
recent years. Data demand is constantly growing and the availability of new
technologies such as HSPA and LTE are escalating the use of mobile broadband. This
is being facilitated by innovations such as the Smartphone and tablets, which are
stressing the ability of the operators to support the required bandwidth.
Radio network engineers are faced with the challenges that come with a rapid
change in technology. A new radio interface such as Long Term Evolution requires a
different set of competencies and new tools that are designed to face the
challenges of mobile broadband growth and efficient network utilization.
TeleResources is one of the few independent Australian engineering companies
focused on this sector. We are the exclusive distributor of Atoll™, the radio planning
tool used by large operators such as Telstra and VHA. Our engineers have been
involved in the design of the latest 3G networks as well as emerging technologies
such as LTE.
For this reason we have often been sought out by operators, vendors and
independent service providers wanting to get experience with our tools and benefit
from our global knowledge. Consequently we have decided to offer a structured
training program in LTE radio network planning and optimization utilizing the Atoll™
planning tool and the Symena Automatic Cell Planning and optimization tool,
Capesso™.
The program is condensed into a 5 day intensive course where students will get
detailed knowledge about the LTE air interface and design methods. To complement
this there are practical training exercises on Network Design using the Planning Tool
and an Automatic Cell Planner. This knowledge of industry leading tools will provide a
competitive advantage to Radio Engineers who want to achieve success in their
profession.
The benefits that attendees will enjoy include:
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An introduction to LTE system architecture and air Interface
Knowledge of Protocols and radio network functionality of LTE Systems
Learn how to plan an efficient LTE radio network
Gain a clear understanding of the OFDMA principle and application within LTE
Understand the role of MIMO and Adaptive antennas to improve
performance in LTE systems
Coverage and Capacity planning in LTE systems
Detailed planning and analysis using industry leading tool Forsk’s ATOLL
Optimization and Site Selection through Automatic cell Planning tool Symena
Capesso
Designing and optimising an example network
An overview of Initial tuning and Drive Test data analysis for optimization
LTE radio network Planning – Course Outline
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A certificate of completion showing that they have received training covering
the design of LTE networks.
Prerequisites
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Working knowledge of GSM, WCDMA network technologies and architecture
Working knowledge of Cell planning and Optimisation
Administrative Details
The course will be conducted at our CBD office premises.
The course will run from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday
Training materials distributed to the attendees consist of:
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Hard copy of the slides presented during the course for note taking and future
references.
A series of practical exercises. Exercises are entwined sequentially with
slideshows, to validate that each section is understood and acquired.
$3,000 (including GST for individuals, excluding GST for companies)
A light lunch will be provided for attendees.
A maximum of eight (8) attendees will participate in each training session assuring
individual attention by our instructors.
For bookings and any queries concerning the course please contact:
TeleResources Engineering (AUST) Pty Limited
Tel: +61 2 9975 2230
Email: enquiries@teleres.com.au
LTE radio network Planning – Course Outline
Course : LTE Radio Network Planning
Day 1 - LTE/EPC System Overview
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Background and Architecture of E-UTRAN and EPC
o LTE QOS Framework
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EPC Architecture
o Interfaces in EPC
o Function of MME, SGW and PGW
o S1 and X2 Protocol Stacks
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LTE Radio Architecture
o Functionality of eNodeB
o OFDMA principle in Uplink and Downlink
o Basic Principles of MIMO
o Reference Symbols
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Mobility in LTE radio systems
o Idle Mode mobility
o Types of Handovers
o Intra and Inter Frequency handovers
o Session transfer to legacy technologies
o IRAT Handovers
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Voice in LTE
o CS Fallback
o VoLTE (Voice Over LTE)
o VoIP and IMS ( IP Multimedia System )
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Principles of Self Organising Networks (SON)
o Automatic Neighbour Relations (ANR)
o Automatic Configuration
o Self-Healing Networks
Day 2 - LTE Air Interface
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General Principles of Radio Interface
o Radio Interface techniques
o FDD Mode vs. TDD Mode
o Flexible Spectrum
o Channel Coding and Forward Error correction(FEC)
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Detailed Radio interface structure and Signalling
o Channel Structure
o Physical Signals in DL and UL
o Radio protocols
o Time Domain structure for both FDD and TDD mode
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Downlink Transmission technique and OFDMA
DL Reference symbols
DL control signalling
HARQ
Uplink Transmission Techniques and SC-FDMA
UL control Signalling
Concept of Layers, Channel rank, Spatial Multiplexing, TX diversity, SUMIMO, MU-MIMO, beam forming
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Radio Resource Management and Mobility management
o UL and DL scheduling principles
o Dynamic and Semi-Persistent scheduling
o Intra-LTE mobility in Connected and Idle Mode
o Handover Events and Mobility Measurement
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Radio Resource Management and Mobility management
o UL and DL scheduling principles
o Dynamic and Semi-Persistent scheduling
o Intra-LTE mobility in Connected and Idle Mode
o Handover Events and Mobility Measurement
LTE Protocols and Procedures
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LTE and EPC Protocol Architecture
o LTE Protocol, bearer and Tracking area
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LTE QOS and Security
o EPS bearer services and E-UTRAN Radio Bearer
o Authentication Procedure
o Radio Access Security
o Transmission Network Security
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Layer 3 Signalling Protocols
o NAS protocol and authentication
o RRC and lower layers in control plane
o RRC signalling in System Information Broadcast, Paging and Mobility
o X2AP signalling Protocol
o S1AP signalling protocol
o GTP-C signalling Protocol
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Layer 2 Transport Protocols
o PDCP and header compression and Ciphering
o RLC protocol and Modes( Transparent, unacknowledged and
acknowledged)
o MAC protocol and HARQ, BCH and PCH reception.
o Mapping of Transport channels
o GTP-U protocol
LTE radio network Planning – Course Outline
Day 3 - Radio Network Features
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Random Access
o Timing synchronisation
o Contention Based Random Access
o Contention Free Random Access
o Random Access Preamble
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Idle Mode
o Synchronization
o Cell selection and reselection
o Registration Update procedure
o Paging
o System Information
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Power Control, Link adaptation and Scheduling
o Open Loop power control for initial Access
o Power of Common Channels
o Uplink Power Control of PUSCH and PUCCH
o Link adaptation of PDSCH, PDCCH and PUSCH
o Scheduler
o Impact of TDD
o impact of MIMO
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Mobility and IRAT handovers
o Intra LTE-handovers
o Inter-RAT handovers
o Session Continuity
o Events and measurement Reporting
o CS Fallback
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Automated Neighbour Planning
Day 4 & 5 – LTE Radio Network Planning
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General Dimensioning Principles
o Radio wave propagation
o LTE Bandwidth and DL and UL data Rates
o LTE UE category
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LTE Dimensioning process
o LTE Link Budget and Capacity calculation for LTE FDD and TDD
o Control Channel Dimensioning
o Tracking Area Planning
o Paging Capacity Calculations
o Subscriber and Traffic Growth Scenarios
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LTE Co-existence and Co-location Analysis
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Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio (ACLR)
Adjacent Channel Selectivity (ACS)
Adjacent Channel Interference Ratio(ACIR)
LTE Network Planning using Forsk’s ATOLL ® Radio Planning Software
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Introduction to ATOLL ®
o ATOLL ® General Concepts
o ATOLL ® Working Environment
o Geographic data
o Radio Data
o Predictions
o Prediction Analysis, Reports and Exports
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LTE Network Modelling and analysis using ATOLL ® radio planning Tool
o LTE Predictions
o Neighbour Allocation
o Automatic Frequency and PCI allocation
o Frequency and PCI Plan Analysis
o Monte-Carlo Simulations for Capacity Analysis
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Advanced Features Modelling and analysis in ATOLL ®
o Network Deployment in Layers
o Uplink Power Control
o MIMO
o Reference Signal Power Boost
o Uplink MU-MIMO
o Inter-cell Interference coordination (ICIC)
o Fractional Frequency Reuse
o E-UTRAN Inter RAT Measurements
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Automatic Cell Planning
o Automatic Greenfield candidate sites planning
o LTE Site Selection using ACP
o Optimisation using Automatic cell Planning Tool
Initial Tuning & Optimisation of LTE Networks using Symena’s CAPESSO ® ACP
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Tuning Preparation
o Design Review
o Parameter Consistency and Configuration Checks
o Drive Route Planning
o Hot Spot Identification
o LTE KPI definition for Drive Test
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Network Testing
o Single Site Checks
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Mobility Testing
Static Testing
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Drive Test Data Features in planning Tool and Automatic cell Planner
o Drive Test Data Import
o Drive Test Data Management
o Drive Test Data Display
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LTE Network Tuning
o Tuning for coverage improvement
o Tuning for Capacity Improvement
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LTE UE KPI analysis
o Accessibility
o Retainability
o Integrity
o Mobility
LTE radio network Planning – Course Outline