Course: LTE Signalling and Protocol

Modules

An Overview of the Evolved Packet System (3 topics)

• 3GPP Releases
• Overview of the LTE Air Interface
• Overview of the System Architecture Evolution (SAE)

LTE/SAE Protocol Architecture (7 topics)

• Service Data Flow Concepts
• An introduction to GPRS Tunneling Protocol (GTP)
• GTP-C & GTP-U
• Packet Scheduling & Packet Filtering Algorithms
• Default EPS Bearer
• Dedicated EPS Bearer
• Quality of Service (QoS)

Non-Access Stratum - NAS Signalling (8 topics)

• NAS Protocol States and Transitions
• NAS Security
• Integrity Protection
• Non Access Stratum Protocols
• Evolved Mobility Management - EMM
• Evolved Session Management - ESM
• Mobility Management across EMM States
• EMM Procedures

Medium Access Control - MAC Protocol (8 topics)

• MAC Architecture
• Mapping of Logical Channels to Transport Channels
• MAC Procedures
• Random Access
• Uplink Time Alignment
• Downlink Data Transfer
• Uplink Data Transfer
• PDUs and Formats

Radio Link Control – RLC (9 topics)

• RLC Structure
• Transparent Mode - TM -Entity
• Unacknowledged Mode - UM - Entity
• Acknowledged Mode - AM - Entity
• Functions
• Procedures
• Data Transfer
• ARQ Procedures
• Formats

Packet Data Convergence Protocol – PDCP (6 topics)

• PDCP Structure & Entities
• Functions
• PDCP Procedures
• Data Transfer
• Re-establishment
• Status Report

Radio Resource Control – RRC (7 topics)

• RRC States & State Transitions
• RRC Procedures
• System Information
• Connection Control
• Inter-RAT Mobility
• Measurements
• PDU Formats

S1 Application Protocol (6 topics)

• S1AP Services
• S1AP Functions
• S1AP Procedures
• E-RAB Management
• Context Management
• Handover Signalling

X2 Application Protocol (5 topics)

• X2AP Services
• X2AP Functions
• X2AP Procedures
• Handover
• Global Procedures: Load and Error Indication

Evolved GTP: GTPv2-C (6 topics)

• GTP Stack
• GTP Format
• Messages
• Path Management
• Tunnel Management
• Mobility Management

Interworking with Pre-Release 8 Networks (2 topics)

• Signalling for UMTS Networks
• Signalling for non-3GPP Networks

The Scandinavian Academy for Training and Development employs modern methods in training and skills development, enhancing the efficiency of human resource development. We follow these practices:

• Theoretical Lectures: 
  • We deliver knowledge through advanced presentations such as PowerPoint and visual materials, including videos and short films.
• Scientific Assessment:
  • We evaluate trainees skills before and after the course to ensure their progress.
• Brainstorming and Interaction: 
  • We encourage active participation through brainstorming sessions and applying concepts through role play.
• Practical Cases:
  • We provide practical cases that align with the scientific content and the participants specific needs.
• Examinations: 
  • Tests are conducted at the end of the program to assess knowledge retention.
• Educational Materials:
  • We provide both printed and digital scientific and practical materials to participants.
• Attendance and Final Result Reports:
  • We prepare detailed attendance reports for participants and offer a comprehensive program evaluation.
• Professionals and Experts: 
  • The programs scientific content is prepared by the best professors and trainers in various fields.
• Professional Completion Certificate: 
  • Participants receive a professional completion certificate issued by the Scandinavian Academy for Training and Development in the Kingdom of Sweden, with the option for international authentication.
• Program Timings:
  • Training programs are held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and include coffee break sessions during lectures.

Overview

Objectives

On completion of this course the delegate will be able to:

• Describer the use of S1-AP protocol for Non-Access Stratum Messaging
• Decribe the Initital Attach Request message
• Describe the use of GTP-C messaging between the MME & SGW
• Understand the temporary identities issued by the MME
• Understand the Temporary Radio Identities issued by the eNodeB
• Understand support for Quality of Service in LTE/EPC
• Understand the use of SrS interface
• Understand Circuit Switched Fallback procedures
• Explain the basic operation of VoLTE
• Understand & explain Dedicated & Default EPS Bearers