Section 1 - GSM Introduction and Network Architecture

• Historical perspective
• Regulatory bodies
• Development and Specifications
• Other Second Generation Technologies
• Mobile station
• SIM
• Base Station Subsystem
• Network Switching Subsystem
• InterconnectionsBilling – Technical Issues
  
• Operations and Maintenance
• Air Interface
• Radio Spectrum

Section 2 - An introduction to Radio Channels and the GSM Radio Spectrum

• The Electromagnetic Wave
• Radio Spectrum
• The GSM radio Spectrum 900/1800 MHz
• Propagation
• Cellular principles
• C/I ratio
• Traffic and Grade of Service
• Path Loss and Cell Planning Tools

Section 3 - GSM Air Interface

• Time Division Multiple Access
• Physical channel
• Structure of Air Burst
• Traffic channels - 26 frame multiframe
• Signalling channels - 51 frame multiframe
• Typical cell example
• Introduction to Network Planning
• Example E1 link network planning calculation                                                                             

Section 4 - GSM Procedures, Features and Services

• Idle mode operation
• Dedicated mode operation
• Power measurement report
• Drive Test Equipment
• Handovers
• Mobility management
• Summary of other procedures
• Teleservices, Bearer Services and Supplementary Services
• Voice Services
• Voice coding Principles
• Short Message Service
• Authentication and encryption
• Data over GSM
• Billing options

Section 5 - Introduction to the GSM Protocol Stack

• The OSI 7 Layer Model
• The GSM Protocol Stack
• The Physical Layer
• Data Link Layer 2 (LAPDm)
• The Network Layer 3 (CC, MM, RR)

Section 6 - GSM Layer 2 (LAPDm)

• Typical Layer 2 Functions and Procedures
• LAPDm Frame Formats and Fields
• Setting up a Datalink
• Numbered Information Frame Exchange
• Terminating a Datalink

Section 7 - GSM Layer 3

• RR Procedures and Messages
• Assignment to Channel
• Channel Modification
• Channel Release
• MM Procedures and Messages
• Service Request
• Identification and Authentication
• Location Updating
• CC Procedures and Messages
• Mobile Originating Call
• Mobile Terminating Call
• SS Service Modification
• SMS Procedures and Messages
• SMS Protocol Stack
• Mobile Originating SMS
• Mobile Terminating SMS
  

Section 8 - Layer 3 Example Signalling Sequences

• Mobile Originating Call, Successful / Abnormal
• Mobile Terminating Call, Successful / Abnormal
• Location Update
• Handovers
• SMS Delivery to Idle Mobile
• SMS Delivery to Dedicated Mode Mobile

Section 9 - Evolving Mobile Technology

• High Speed Circuit Switched Data (HSCSD)
• Packet Switching and Circuit Switching Principles
• General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)
• Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE)
• Wireless Access Protocol (WAP)
• Intelligent Networks & CAMEL
• SIM Application Toolkit
• Bluetooth
• Intelligent Networks and CAMEL
• Summary of other relevant technologies

Section 10 - GPRS Protocols

• The OSI 7 Layer Model
• GPRS and the OSI 7 Layer Model
• GPRS Tunnelling Protocol GTP
• Routing Function of GGSN
• GTP Header
• TCP / UDP
• IP Header
• Sub Network Dependent Convergence Protocol SNDCP
• Routing from SGSN to MS
• SNDCP Header
• Logical Link Control LLC
• Base Station System GPRS Protocol BSSGP
• Network Service
• Frame Relay
• Signalling Protocol Stacks

ANNEX TO SECTION 2

• The Overall Protocol Architecture

Section 11 - GPRS Air Interface

• GPRS Air Interface Basics
• GPRS Radio Block
• Allocation of Resources To GPRS
• Radio Link Control RLC
• Medium Access Control MAC
• GPRS Variable Coding Schemes
• Use of Multiple Timeslots

Section 12 - General Information

• Cell Selection and Reselection
• GPRS Mobility Management
• Location Management
• Paging
• PDP Contexts
• Handovers
• GPRS Terminals and Device Classes
• Quality of Service
• GPRS Multislot Operation
• Authentication and Ciphering

Section 13 - Internet Protocol (IP) and GPRS

• Services Offered by the Internet - Email, World Wide Web, Newsgroups and Chat rooms, File Download
• Internet Infrastructure / Architecture
• Internet Addressing and the Domain Names System
• Intranet and Internet Access
• “Push” and “Pull” Services
• Roaming in GPRS – PLMN and ISP Roaming
• Intra and Inter PLMN Backbone Networks
• Mobile IP
• Nomadic Operation
• Billing – General Issues
• Billing – Technical Issues
  

Section 14 - SS7 in Mobile Networks

• The Intelligent Network Concept
• The Standard IN Architecture
• The Intelligent Network Application Part (INAP) and Messages
• The Use of SS7 in Support Of Intelligent Networks
• Example Procedures and the Use of SS7 Protocols -
  
• INAP, TCAP, SCCP, and MTP
• The GSM / UMTS Architecture – A Basic View
• Interfaces and Messages
• Basic GSM and UMTS Operation (Call Control, Mobility, and Service Support)
• The Mobile Application Part (MAP)
• The Use of SS7 in Support Of Mobile Networks
• Example Procedures and the Use of SS7 Protocols -
• MAP, TCAP, SCCP, and MTP
• The Role of CAMEL
• The Modified Mobile Architecture - Incorporating CAMEL into GSM and UMTS
• The CAMEL Application Part (CAP) and Messages
• The Use of SS7 in Support Of Intelligent Networks
• Example Procedures and the Use of SS7 Protocols -
• CAP, TCAP, SCCP, and MTP

Section 15 - Third Generation

• Universal Mobile Telecommunications System UMTS
• Other 3G technologies
• Code Division Multiple Access CDMA
• Spectrum and Licensing status
• UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access UTRA – key features
• UMTS Radio Spectrum
• GSM Evolution to 3G