Course Code

DCN-A

Pre-requisites

Technical Background

Module Description

A comprehensive overview of the Cellular Network and its components.

Target Audience

Operational and planning staff in the switching and radio domain.

Objectives

Get a comprehensive overview and understand the available options in handling voice and data over wireless technologies. Explore the variations of FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, and the future 3rd generation of wireless (3G), and understand interoperability issues of various concepts.

Contents

Study GSM frequencies, cell size, and hierarchy, as well as the "toll quality" wireless solutions from combined TDMA/FDMA

1. GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) network architecture

   1. Components

   2. Operations

2. Services

   1. Authentication

   2. Roaming

   3. Smart card

3. Framing

4. Timing

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CCS7

Capacity 

Maximum: 16 students Minimum: 8 students

Duration 

2 Days