Acquiring in-depth knowledge about UMTS Core Network evolution, from Release 3, better known as Release ’99, to Release 7. After a traffic sources (client signals) characterization, this course analyzes Core Network architectures and its network elements. Moreover, call establishment procedures are described. Finally, QoS issues are discussed.

• Voice, Video and Data services
• MSC-Server and Media Gateway
• 3G-SGSN and GGSN
• HLR, FNR and SCP
• RANAP procedures
• ATM and Ethernet interfaces
• Call Control and Bearer Control
• Q.AAL2 for ATM PVC
• Transcoder Free Operation
• OoBTC via BICC and SIP-I Trunks
• H.248 implementation
• Nb over IP migration
• CES services and VoIP Trunking
• SIGTRAN Signaling Gateway
• PSTN interworking
• Multi APN sessions
• Multi PDP sessions
• Transport over SDH and OTN network
• 4G migration

• This course is designed for personnel working for network operators who is involved in UMTS network implementation, operation and maintenance.

• TLC networks basic understanding.

Exercises:

Practical activities include the use of traffic generators and analyzers to simulate live network conditions. Laboratory sessions are supported by signal flow analysis.