Course Code

GPRS-A

Pre-requisites

CCS7

Module Description

Advanced technical overview of the GPRS System

Target Audience

Operational and planning staff in the switching and radio domain.

Objectives

After successfully completing the course the student will:

• Understand the purpose of implementing packet switching in the existing GSM system.

• Understand how a terminal uses the GPRS system to access other networks such as corporate 

• LAN or the internet

• Understand the GPRS architecture

• Know the interface looks like in GPRS as well as the logical channels.

Contents

GPRS

1. Introduction to GPRS

   1. What is GPRS

   2. Network Architecture

   3. GPRS Air interface

   4. Generic GPRS concept

2. GPRS Protocol Stack

   1. Overview

   2. RLC/MAC; LLC; SNDCP; GTP; GMM/SM

3. Typical GPRS Scenarios

   1. GPRS attach on CCCH

   2. Data Transmission/Mobile originating call (MOC)

   3. Data Transmission/Mobile incoming call

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Capacity 

Maximum: 16 students Minimum: 8 students

Duration 

3 Days