Scope
This one-day course gives participants an overview of wireless technologies and develops understanding of the basic technologies, applications, and current industry design and operating practices. It presents basic system architecture, call processing details, and the principles guiding system design and growth.
Target Audience
Managers and others with wireless operating responsibilities but limited wireless experience.
Course Presentation Setting and Methods
Presented in a classroom setting using computer projection with student workbooks.
Topical Outline
Introduction
- Brief History of Radio and Telephony
- Survey of Current Wireless Technologies and Access Methods
- Wireless System Architecture
- Cell Configuration: Omni, Sectored, macrocells, localized solutions
Basic Concepts of Wireless System Design and Growth
- Traffic Terms and Basic Capacity Concepts
- High-Level System Design Considerations
- Economic Considerations of System Design and Growth
Basic Call Processing and Air Interface Messaging
Prerequisites
None
Course Documentation and Materials
Student guide
Miscellaneous supplies.
Facilities and Hardware Requirements
Classroom suitable for student note-taking and a screen or other projection surface.
