Radio Planning and

Optimization Webinar
A vocational training course on radio
network planning designed for remote
participants
August 2012

TeleResources Engineering (Aust) Pty Limited A.B.N. 48 093 413 604 website: www.teleres.com.au
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Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo and Washington

Introduction
The global mobile phone industry has grown at a phenomenal rate in the past ten
years. There are now more mobile phones than people in many countries and the
escalating use of mobile broadband, facilitated by innovations such as the iPhone
are stressing the ability of the operators to support the required bandwidth.
Despite this growth graduate engineers find it difficult to secure positions as they lack
experience in the processes and the software tools commonly used in the industry.
TeleResources is one of the few independent Australian engineering companies
focused on this sector. We are the exclusive GLVWULEXWRU RI $WROO WKH UDGLR SODQQLQJ
tool used by large operators such as Telstra and VHA. We are also the provider of EDX
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and mobile radio networks. Our engineers have been involved in the design of the
latest 3G networks as well as emerging technologies such as WiMAX.
For this reason we have often been sought out by under graduates and graduates
alike wanting to get experience with our tools. However our ability to provide support
for interns has been limited and the value they have obtained from the period spent
with us has been heavily dependent on the time we have been able to spare.
To meet this demand we developed the three-week intensive training course %RRW
&DPSIRU5DGLR(QJLQHHUV. But recognising the difficulty that many have in physically
attending one of our courses we have also developed an abridged version that has
been structured to enable it to be presented over the Web. This course has been
designed specifically to meet the global need for practical radio planning training.
The course is based exclusively on the (';6LJQDO3URIDPLO\RISODQQLQJWRROV and as
an added benefit it includes a full copy of this software but locked to a particular
geographic area for the purpose of training. In this way participants can practice
with the tool in their own time and complete specific assignments included in the
training.
EDX is a global leader in radio planning tools with a number of 'firsts' to its name:
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Fully functional Mesh Network planning tool

"Clutter Carving" method of characterizing physical environment for wireless
broadband planning (i.e. WiMAX, WiFi, etc.)
Web-enabled use and analysis of EDX SignalPro engineering study files
UTD ray-tracing radio-frequency propagation modelling for Metropolitan Area
Networks and In-building environments
Automatic frequency planning for point-to-multipoint systems
Bi-direction (uplink/downlink) MMDS studies
Complete characterization of adaptive "smart" antennas
Interference analysis considering cross-polarization antennas

EDX propagation and planning tools have been used in more than 60 countries
worldwide for the successful design and deployment of wireless networks.
TeleResources distributes and supports EDX software and is an accredited provider of
training for their tools.

Radio Planning and Optimization Webinar Course Outline

Administrative Details
The course has been divided into five modules each of which is presented over a
three-hour period of instruction.
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Introduction to RF Planning
RF Planning for GSM & UMTS Networks
RF Planning for WiMAX Networks
RF Planning for LTE Networks
Practical Project (includes one hour of personal tuition)

Training materials distributed to the attendees consist of:

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A copy of EDX SignalPro

Soft copy of the slides presented during the course for note taking and future
reference.

We use gotomeeting software to present the course requiring you only to log in with
the instructions that we provide in advance. No software is required on your
computer and with a VoIP connection there is no charge other than an Internet
connection.
Each three-hour module is priced at US$295 and must be paid for in advance. Either
direct bank transfer, or credit card payments are accepted.
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Introduction to RF planning is taken first as it includes the basic information on the use
of the planning tool.
If all five modules are taken, and payment received in advance, then the one
module is provided free. This represents a 20% discount bringing the total price to
US$1,180.
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The courses are scheduled on a monthly rotation with the latest course dates found
at http://www.teleres.com.au/training
For bookings and any queries concerning the course please contact us at:
TeleResources Engineering (AUST) Pty Limited
Tel: +61 2 9975 2230
Email: equiries@teleres.com.au

Radio Planning and Optimization Webinar Course Outline

Radio network planning using EDX RF Tools

Module 1: Introduction to RF Planning
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Fundamentals of Radio Propagation

Propagation modeling and methods
Calculate SOM/fade margin
Basic types of propagation mechanisms
Types of propagation models in SignalPro
Comparison between generic & tuned models
Model tuning & available methods
Map projections and terrain/building database use
Overview of EDX SignalPro software
RF Systems
Point-to-point link analysis
Point and route studies
Mapping and display
Area studies
Demographic and measurement data studies
Utility functions
Antenna Patterns
Conversion of Terrain, Clutter and EDX Working Files
Case studies

Module 2: RF planning for GSM & UMTS Networks

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GSM & UMTS Systems

Starting a 2G/3G Cellular Network Design
Accessing the Network Design Module
GSM & UMTS Systems Functions
System Types
Setting the System Type/Service Area
Cell Site Parameters
Traffic Loading
Circuit-Switched and Packet-Switched Networks
Doing a Traffic Loading Study
CDMA Scrambling Code Offset Planning
Neighbour Lists
GSM Frame Erasure Rate (FER
GSM Bit Error Rate (BER
3G Cellular Link Budget
Selecting a 3G Cellular System Study
3G Best Server Based on Pilot Ec/Io
3G best server based on traffic Eb/No
3G Handoff Regions
3G Downlink Eb/No
3G Uplink Eb/No
And more...
Setting Up the Static Monte Carlo Analysis
Running a Static Monte Carlo Analysis
Testing a Propagation Model with Measurements
EDX Tuned Sector Model

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Automatic Tuning of the EDX Model

Point-Slope Sector Model

Module 3: RF planning for WiMax Networks

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WiMAX Section of the Network Design Module

Installing the Network Design: Mobile & Nomadic Systems Module
Starting a Mobile/Nomadic System Design
Accessing the Network Design Module: WiMAX Systems Functions
System Details / Service Area
Preamble Code Planning
Neighbour Lists
Frequency Planning
Frequency Planning Parameters
Automatic Frequency Planning (AFP)
WiMAX Studies
WiMAX Interference for Focus Sector
WiMAX Uplink C/(I+N)
WiMAX OFDMA Modulation Regions-DL
WiMAX OFDMA Modulation Regions-UL
WiMAX Study System Reports
WiMAX Uplink C/(I+N)

Module 4: RF planning for LTE Networks

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LTE Section of the Network Design Module

What is LTE
What is 4G?
OFDM/OFDMA Basics
What is OFDM?
Differences between FDM and OFDM
Advanced OFDM:OFDMA
Multiplexing and Duplexing
Multiple Access Techniques
LTE Channel Structure
Handovers in LTE
Setting the System Type/Service Area
Adaptive Modulation
OFDM Calculator
Traffic Loading
Cell ID Group and Cell ID Planning
Neighbour lists
Automatic Frequency Planning
Monte Carlo Simulation Set Up
System Reports
LTE Predictions/Studies

Radio Planning and Optimization Webinar Course Outline

Module 5: Practical Project

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Consists of a practical assignment to design either a GSM, UMTS, WiMAX or LTE

network
o Design parameters will be provided
o To be undertaken in own time
o Project to be submitted for individual critical analysis
o Includes up to one hour of consultation with instructor

Radio Planning and Optimization Webinar Course Outline