Who Should Attend?

The course is intended for anyone who needs an introduction to various aspects of WiMAX.

Course Content

1. Introduction
   • Telecommunication Transport Networks Overview: TDM, ATM, IP.
   • Wireless Systems Evolution: Mobile Systems - 802.11; WLANs - 802.16 standard evolution.
2. The Physical and Data Layer
   • Wireless Communication Fundamentals: Radio propagation issues; Radio channel models applicable to WiMax - LoS versus NLoS; Antena gains; MIMO, Adaptive Antenna Systems (AAS) and STC technologies.
   • The function of the physical layer - OFDM: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing; OFDMA; TDD & FDD.
   • Channel coding: RS coding, LDPC, Turbo codes.
3. The MAC Layer
   • Achitecture and functions, QoS support
4. Session setup and maintenace
   • Channel acquisition
   • Initial ranging & negotiation
   • SS authentication & registration
   • IP connectivity
   • Radio link control (RLC)
   • The UL
   • Service flow
5. Quality of Service (QoS) on WiMAX
   • Overview
   • The challenge
   • Legacy of QoS mechanisms
   • OPSK versus QAM
   • QoS measures specific to the WiMAX specs
6. WiMAX deployment and management
   • Coverage planning
   • Deployment metodology
7. 802.16e mobility extensions
   • 802.16e MAC and PHY enhancements
   • Scalable OFDMA
   • Handover
   • Cell Selection

Course Objectives

This course provides a general understanding of the WiMAX technology and its applications.

Pre-requisites

A basic understanding of telecommunications and some wireless experience would be an advantage.

Training Structure

Two and a half day training divided into logical sessions.

Methodology

Instructor led training.