Course 101 - Introduction To Wireless

For Managers And Non-Technical Personnel

 

 

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

¨        Switching and Control

¨        Cell Site / BTS

¨        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

 

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PO Box 158777

Nashville, Tennessee 37215

USA

Phone (800) 890-0829

Fax (866) 244-4105

Scott@ScottBaxter.com