Scope
This two-day class introduces LTE event processing from the perspective of the messaging protocols and presents messaging examples for in-class analysis. Commonly available system performance statistics and field data are presented and methods of optimizing RF and network performance are explained.
Target Audience
Designers of LTE networks, operating engineers and technicians, and those responsible for providing and dimensioning transport/backhaul to support LTE operations for a favorable customer experience and effectively managed costs.
Course Presentation Setting and Methods
Presented in a classroom setting with computer projection/student workbooks.
Topical Outline
LTE Air Interface, Core Network and Event-Processing Quick Review
• LTE Over-the-Air basics: RF, Slots, Frames, Resource Elements
• LTE Core Network Elements and Interfaces
• LTE UE states, system acquisition, basic attach and mobility events
• LTE message flow: sources and access to message flow
Examining LTE Message and Event Records
• Basic message structure and protocols
• Introduction to Message Capture and analysis tools
• Exploration of actual messaging during LTE operation and events
• Analysis of message fields and contents for LTE key functional events
Recognizing RF and IP conditions from Messaging
• Important parameters and status information from messaging
• UE diagnostic reporting
LTE System Statistics
• Key Operational and Performance Indicators (KPI) from Common Networks
• Network-provided and UE-provided statistical and performance reporting
• Common performance levels in LTE systems today
• Intra and Extra-Network Handover Scenarios
LTE Field Data from UE and other field resources
• KPIs available from the user side
Analytical Techniques for Problem Identification and Solution
• Digging into UE and network data to solve transmission problems
• IP methods: end-to-end and node-to-node testing techniques
• RF methods: assessing channel and traffic conditions
• Network indications
• Determining network capacity state and limitations, both traffic and signaling
Exercises and Analysis of Live and Pre-Collected Data
Discussion of Techniques for Capacity and Coverage Improvement
Prerequisites
Basic wireless and TCP/IP exposure through experience or other training
Experience as an individual user of LTE or other 4G and/or 3G technologies
Course Documentation and Materials
Student guide
CD with various individual resources
Facilities and Hardware Requirements
Classroom suitable for student note-taking and a screen or other light surface for projection
