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Table of contents

1. Course description ............................................................... 5

2. Learning element objectives. ............................................... 6

3. Course programme. ............................................................. 9

4. Learning element objectives. ............................................. 10

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Document Change History

Date Version Name Change

comment
25-03-2008 0.1 Jose Maria Anarte Draft version
17-06-2008 0.2 Jose Maria Anarte First review
20-06-2008 0.3 Jose Maria Anarte Some changes on
LTE Air Interface
Module.
11-08-2008 0.4 Jose Maria Anarte Changes added on
NSN LTE Solution
Module.
14-10-2008 1.0 Jose Maria Anarte Final version
18-01-2010 2.0 Jose Maria Anarte Version 2.0

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1. Course Description
Course name LTE-EPS Fundamentals
Level Intermediate
Target group Technical and non-technical personal that needs a general
understanding of the LTE/EPS technology.

Objectives After the training, the participant will be able to:

 List the LTE/EPS benefits and key features
 Describe the LTE/EPS Network architecture
 Explain different Mobility and Connection
management procedures in LTE/EPS.
 Understand the basics of LTE Air interface
 Identify the NSN solution for LTE

Duration
Delivery method
Max. number of participants
Prerequisite courses
Underpinning knowledge & skills
2 days
Instructor Led Learning: Classroom training.
12
GSM Introduction (TM2100) and UMTS Introduction (TM2201)
General knowledge of GSM, GPRS, WCDMA & HSPA

Learning elements  LTE/EPS Overview

 LTE/EPS Network Architecture
 LTE/EPS Mobility & Session Management
 LTE Air Interface
 NSN LTE Implementation

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2. Learning element objectives.

2.1 Learning element 1 – LTE/EPS Overview

After completing this learning element, the participant should be able to:

Theory:

 Understand the reasons driving to the LTE/EPS project.

 List the LTE/EPS main requirements.
 Discuss the future of wireless communications.
 Compare LTE/EPS capabilities with other mobile
technologies.
 Review the 3GPP specification work concerning LTE/EPS.
 Identify the major steps in the Network Architecture
Evolution towards an LTE/EPS network.
 Underline the LTE/EPS key features.
 Briefly explain the basics of the LTE Air Interface.
 Name the Standardisation bodies around LTE/EPS.
 Introduce IMT-Advanced and LTE-Advanced.

2.2 Learning element 2 – LTE/EPS Network Architecture

After completing this learning element, the participant will be able to:

Theory:

 Briefly explain the Network Architecture evolution from

HSPA to LTE.
 Identify the major subsystems on an LTE/EPS network
 Name the defined Network Elements in an LTE network.
 List the key functionalities for every LTE Network Element.
 Name the standardised interfaces for LTE and understand
the protocol stack implemented in each of them.

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 Discuss the different Roaming cases in LTE

 Underline the inter-working principles of LTE with 2G/3G
networks,
 Explain the inter-working with non-3GPP networks, in
particular cdma2000 HRPD
 Describe the architecture for offline and online charging in
LTE/EPS networks.

2.3 Learning element 3 – LTE/EPS Mobility and Session

Management

After completing this learning element, the participant will be able to:

Theory:

 Introduce the LTE Mobility Areas.

 List different LTE-UE identifications.
 Compare the terminology used in 3G and LTE when
referring to Mobility and Session Management.
 Describe the LTE Mobility & Connection States.
 Explain the EPS Bearer Architecture and Attributes.
 Analyze different LTE/EPS procedures: Attach, S1
Release, Detach, Service Request, Tracking Area
Update, Dedicated SAE Bearer Activation and inter eNB
handover.
 Review the LTE/EPS Authentication Procedure and the
Security Keys Generation.

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2.4 Learning element 4 – LTE Air Interface

After completing this learning element, the participant will be able to:

Theory:

 Understand the basics of the OFDM transmission

technology.
 Explain different methods for Multiplexing the access with
OFDM.
 Analyze the reasons for SC-FDMA selection in UL.
 Identify main blocks in the OFDM Transmitter and Receiver
Architecture.
 Discuss about LTE/EUTRAN Subcarriers, the Frame
Structure, Resource Block and the Modulation options.
 List the frequency allocation alternatives for LTE.
 Describe the basics of MIMO.
 Identify maximum bit rates for LTE.
 Distinguish different LTE UE categories.

2.5 Learning element 5 – NSN LTE Implementation

After completing this learning element, the participant will be able to:

Theory:

 Describe the Multiradio solution as the NSN approach to

implement the Evolved Node B.
 List different options by NSN to implement the MME.
 Analyze The Flexi Network Server (NS) capacity and
configuration.
 Identify the 2 solutions available at NSN to build up the
SAE Gateway functionality.
 Discus about the Flexi Network Gateway (NG) capacity and
configuration.
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3. Course programme
Morning Afternoon

Lunch break
LTE/EPS Overview LTE/EPS Network Architecture (Cont.)
Day 1
LTE/EPS Network Architecture LTE/EPS Mobility & Session Management
LTE/EPS Mobility & Session
LTE Air Interface (Cont.)
Day 2 Management (Cont.)
NSN LTE Implementation
LTE Air Interface

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4. Learning environment requirements

Training room  Video Projector, White board, Flip Chart, Markers of different colours.
Tables and chairs for up to 12 participants.
Hardware  None
Software version  None
Functionality  None

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