pdf_gross.gifGPRS from A-Z

[2-day course, Euro 2,350.- (net) per participant]

backtotop.gifIntroduction to GSM

Course Description

  • The GSM Network
    Architecture of BSS and NSS / Subsystem Functions
  • The GSM Air Interface
    GMSK / Frame Hierarchy / Logical Channels / ? Physical Channels
  • Transmission over the Air-Interface
    Bursts
  • Layer 1 Functions on the GSM Air Interface
    Timing Advance Control / Channel Coding / Interleaving / Authentication / Ciphering

backtotop.gifIntroducing GPRS to the GSM World

  • Network Access Mechanism
    One-Phase-Access <=> Two-Phase-Access / Description / Differences
  • Identification of an Ongoing Packet Transaction
    TBF / TFI
  • MAC Resource Allocation Methods (Uplink / Downlink)
    Fixed Allocation / Dynamic Allocation / Extended Dynamic Allocation
  • PACCH Operation (Uplink / Downlink)
  • Resource Release / (Uplink / Downlink)
    Countdown Procedure
  • Acknowledged <=> Unacknowledged Operation
    Differences / Error Correction Options
  • Quality of Service (QoS)
    Throughput / Precedence Classes / Subscription Options

backtotop.gifMore Details of GPRS

  • The Coding Schemes CS-1 to CS-4
    Description / Selection Principles / Puncturing / Liabilities / The Meaning of the Stealing Flags
  • Mobility and Session Management in GPRS
    TLLI / P-TMSI / Routing Area (RA) / Function of RA-Update / READY Timer / GMM- and SM-Message Format / Summary

backtotop.gifThe GPRS Protocol Stack

  • RLC/MAC (Radio Link Control
    Medium Access Control) / Functions / Information Elements / Block Format and Coding
  • LLC (Logical Link Control)
    Function / Acknowledged <=> Unacknowledged / Ciphering in
    GPRS / Message Format and Coding
  • SNDCP (SubNetwork Dependent Convergence Protocol)
    Function / Compression / Message Format and Coding
  • Frame Relay / Network Service and BSSGP (Base Station Subsystem GPRS Protocol)
    Introduction to Frame Relay / Overload Defense / BVCI / Function of NS and BSSGP
  • GTP (GPRS Tunneling Protocol)
    Function / Message Format and Coding

Scenarios in GPRS

  • GPRS Attach on CCCH / PCCCH
  • Intra-SGSN Routing Area Update
  • PDP-Context Activation and Packet Data Transfer (Two-Phase Access) / Mobile Originating
  • Inter-SGSN Cell / Routing Area Update in Active

backtotop.gifAlternative High Speed Data Options

  • HSCSD
    Description / Comparison to GPRS
  • EDGE
    Description / GMSK <=> 8PSK / ECSD <=> EGPRS / GERAN

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