| Who Should Attend: |
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Anyone who require knowledge of WiMax core network planning and design. Anyone who needs to
implement a wireless extensions to an existing MAN-Network. Design engineers, Field engineers, Test engineers,
software and hardware engineers will benefits from the workshops. Network managers and personnel responsible for
core network planning, design traffic engineering and traffic management, and engineers and planners looking to
complement their skill-set by gaining a sound
understanding of WiMAX core network and traffic engineering concepts. |
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| Prerequisites: |
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| Basic understanding of TDM and IP is networks is recommended. |
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| Course Description: |
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WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access- IEEE 802.16) is a standards-based wireless
technology (an implementation of 802.16: 802.16-2004 and 802.16e) that provides high-throughput broadband connections.
WiMAX can be used for a number of applications, including "last mile" broadband connections, hotspot
and cellular backhaul, and high-speed enterprise connectivity for businesses.
This course provides an overview of WiMax core network technologies and standards. Other important topics such
as protocol layers, QoS, throughput, network planning, traffic engineering, testing and security are discussed.
After a general introduction to wireless networks, this practical course moves quickly into the WiMax (802.16-2004,
802.16e) core network planning, design, implementation, security, QoS and mobility issues. Real-world experiences
through case studies and implementation tips located throughout the course reference material.
This program combines dynamic expert presentations, live discussions on real-life situations faced by participants,
case studies and hands-on workshops adapted to the business and organizational realities of participants. Complete
training material is provided to all participants for future references and follow-up action plans. |
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| Course Objectives: |
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This course provides the fundamental principles of WiMAX core network planning, design, traffic
engineering and implementation. It provides the knowledge necessary to evaluate WiMAX core network solutions, network
design associated with traffic engineering for TDM, VoIP, IPTV and broadband data.
After successfully completing the course the student will:
- Understand the basic concepts of 802.16-2004 and 802.16e access technologies
- Understand the technical implementation of different types of 802.16-2004 and 802.16e
- Provide an essential introduction to WiMAX current and emerging voice, data and video technologies
- Gain a general understanding of WiMAX network planning, coverage and capacity
- Explore the requirements and the actions to take for the WiMAX planning, design and deployment
- Explore the latest enabling technologies, such as voice characteristics, compression standards
and quality of service (QoS) used in VoIP implementation of WiMAX
- Be able to select the most effective WiMAX core network type from a wide assortment of recent
and emerging implementations
- Be able to perform a more efficient design and operational support of WiMAX core network
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| Course Outline: |
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Broadband Wireless Access: An introduction to WiMAX
- WiMAX as a WirelessMAN
- Application and Services
- Last mile Broadband Connections
- Hotspot and Cellular Backhaul
- High-speed Enterprise Connectivity
- Current Deployments
- Legacy PSTN
- WiMAX as PSTN and Cellular Network Bypass
- WiMAX as PSTN and Cellular Network Bypass (using softswitches)
- WiMAX as Cable or SAT TV Bypass
- WiMAX as Backhaul Bypass
- IEEE 802.16-2004 Enhanced Support for Indoor CPE
- IEEE 802.16e as an Extension to IEEE 802.16-2004
- 802.16e and Data Mobility to the Current Standards
- 802.16-2004: 256 OFDM PHY Mode of the 802.16-2004
- WiMAX and WiBro
- Implementation Scenarios and Market Opportunities
WiMAX Protocols
- PHY Layer
- MAC Layer
- ATM and Packet CS
- The network Layer
- The transport Layer
- Application Layer
802.16 Medium Access Control (MAC)
- MAC Layer Operations
- MAC Frame Structure
- MAC Frame Type and Classes
- QoS on IEEE 802.16
- High bit rates (up to 268 mbps each way)
- Delivering ATM Compatible QoS: UGS, rtPS, nrtPS, and Best Effort
- Implementation Challenges on MAC and QoS
Security Sublayer
- Security Basics
- Standard Defenses
- Denial of Service Attacks
- Hackers
- Intrusion Detection Systems
- Network Monitoring
- Threats
- Securing 802.16 Networks
- PKM Protocol
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
- Rogue Detection, IDS, Policy Enforcement
- Policy Management
- Wireless Policy Violations
- AAA and Radius
- 802.1X Authentication and Access Control
- 802.1X Key Management
- Message Integrity
- Three Models of Connectivity
- Setting Up the DHCP Server
- Setting Up the Routing and Remote Access (VPN) Server
- Setting Up IPSec over L2TP
- Setting Up the VPN Client
- User-specific Security Policies and Roaming across Subnets
- Best Practices for a Secure Wireless Solution
- Tools and Products
Data, Voice and Video over WiMAX
- Delivery of Voice-over-IP (VoIP) Services
- Terminals or Endpoints
- IP Phones
- Media Converter
- Media Gateway/PSTN Gateway
- Media Gateway Controller or Gatekeeper or Proxy Server or Softswitch
- Signaling Gateway
- Application Server
- Media Server
- SIP Servers
- QoS and VoIP
- Component for Reliable, High-quality Voice and Video Transmission
- Real Traffic Examples and Applications
Core Network Planning and Design
- Core network Capacity Planning
- Carrier-grade VoIP Architecture for WiMAX
- Softswitch Technologies in WiMAX
- WiMAX Subscriber Features Supported by Softswitches
- Managing a WiMAX Core Implementation
- Requirements Analysis Steps
- Rules of Thumb Don’t Work
- \Network Scenarios
- Interworking and coexistence with mobile and cellular networks
- Architecture
- Physical Architecture
- Service Deployments
- Network Management and QoS
- Security
- Optimization
Implementing a WiMAX Network
- Designing and Planning a WiMAX network
- Design, Implementation and Maintenance Concepts Necessary for Building WiMAX Networks
- Preparing for Operational Support of a 802.16
- Services and Service Classes
- Data, Voice, and Video Traffic Requirements
- Performance Issues
- QoS Requirements and Enhancements
- Diffserv, RSVP and MPLS in WiMAX Core
- Security Requirements
- Traffic Engineering Concepts Applied to WiMAX
- Backoffice System Requirements
- Customer Authorization System
- Billing Data Collection
- Network Monitoring and Control
- Billing System
- Trouble Ticketing
- Design Considerations and Requirements
- Today's Deployments
- IP Access, PPPoE tunneling, IP VPN, Layer 2 VPN, VoIP, IPTV
- Impact of IPv6 and MPLS
- Impact of 802.16e
- Impact of 802.16f
- Impact of 802.16g
- Access Service Networks (ASN)
- Primitives for Radio Resource Management (RRM)
- Connectivity Service Networks (CSN)
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