LTE Optimization
- Introduction to LTE/SAE
- Evolution of wireless networks
- 3GPP releases to date
- EPS (E-UTRAN and EPC) logical architecture
- EPS interfaces
- EPC (Evolved Packet Core) architecture
- SAE/LTE interfaces
- Physical Layer Procedures
- Synchronization procedures
- Timing synchronization
- Radio link monitoring
- Intercell synchronization
- Power control: Uplink/downlink
- Random access procedures: Preample selection
- Channel quality: Channel Quality Indication (CQI) Report
- Precoding Matrix Indicators (PMI)
- Rank Indicator (RI)
- LTE eNodeB performance KPI’s
- Parameter optimizing and procedures revising
- Case studies: Analyzing optimization problems
- LTE Functionality Review
- Idle mode overview
- Cell selection process: Criteria; normally camping
- Cell reselection evaluation process
- System information
- RRC connection establishment procedure
- RRC/NAS security procedures
- RRC/NAS E_RAB establishment procedure
- LTE accessibility KPI’s
- Scheduler and cell planning correlation
- Cell planning review for accessibility optimization
- Parameter tuning
- Case studies: Analyzing optimization problems
- LTE Mobility Functionality Review
- LTE measurements and events
- Event triggered handovers
- Event triggered Release with Redirect
- Event triggered cell reselection
- Inter System Handovers (LTE to GSM, LTE to WCDMA)
- LTE retainability KPI’s
- VoLTE introduction
- CS Fallback
- 3GPP features and performance enhancements
- LTE KPI’s for optional features
- Cell planning review for retainability optimization
- Radio features to improve mobility performance
- Parameter tuning
- Case studies: Analyzing optimization problems
- LTE Throughput and Integrity Review
- MAC protocol architecture
- LTE cell planning process
- LTE throughput evaluation non cell edge
- LTE average throughput calculations
- Link adaptation function
- Feedback reports (PMI, CQI)
- Power control
- LTE throughput KPI’s
- Cell planning review for integrity optimization
- Parameter tuning
- Case studies: Analyzing optimization problems
- LTE Network Optimization
- LTE cell capacity KPI’s
- LTE cell operability KPI’s
- LTE X2-S1 interface KPI’s
- Parameter tuning
- Course Wrap-up : Recap and Discussion
