UMTS Core Network Signalling, delta Rel.4

Who Should Attend?

The course is intended for those who need to update knowledge of new protocols in UMTS Release 4. For beginners in UMTS signalling we recommend to attend UMTS Core Network Signaling course first.

Course Content

  1. SS7 - architecture and protocols review (MTP2/3, ISUP, SCCP, TCAP).
  2. Introduction to SIGTRAN.
  3. SCTP, M3UA, SUA - protocols and procedures in details.
  4. CORE Rel.4 network architecture.
  5. MEGACO and BICC - protocols and procedures in details.

Course Objectives

2-day UMTS Core Network Signalling delta course is focuses on new protocols used in Release 4 core network. Each of the protocols is illustrated with example traces captured in networks delivered by different vendors (Nokia, Siemens, Alcatel, Ericsson). Practical issues related to testing and analysing of UMTS network are discussed.

Pre-requisites

The participants should have attended the UMTS Core Network Signalling course or have the equivalent knowledge on the subject.

Training Structure

Two days training divided into logical sessions.

Methodology

Instructor led training. Trace examples. Practical cases.