CS Core & Network Fundamentals in 2G GSM , 3G UMTS

Mastering the core Networks in wireless communications can get you a job in telecom companies and if you already have one it will help you to move ahead in your career, increase your earning potential and add value to any organization.

This course is designed to provide students with in-depth information regarding Voice Core Network architecture. The course has been designed for all levels and starts off by providing the introduction to Core Split Architecture and its advantages over legacy technologies.

During the lectures, all concepts are introduced by means of intuitive diagrams and real-network examples whenever possible.

Course Duration

The duration of the course is around 3.5 hrs. We have tried to be concise including only the relevant details.

Why to take the course

If you have an interest in Telecommunications, there is no reason that you should skip this course.

Course Content:

Lecture 1 - Network Overview

1. Split Vs Legacy Architecture

2. Network Layers

3. Horizontal Vs Vertical Integrated Networks

Lecture 2 - Mobile Network Architecture

1. Access Network Nodes

2. Core Network Nodes

3. IN Network Nodes

Lecture 3 - Identities

1. Subscriber related identities

2. Equipment related identities

3. location related identities

4. Nodes related identities

Lecture 4 - Network Interfaces

Lecture 5 - Protocols & Signaling Messages

1. DTAP signaling messages

2. BSSAP signaling messages

3. RANAP signaling messages

4. TCAP signaling messages

5. MAP signaling messages

6. INAP signaling messages

7. ISUP signaling messages

8. BICC signaling messages

9. GCP signaling messages

10. IPBCP signaling messages

11. RTP signaling messages

Lecture 6 - Scenarios

1. Authentication scenarios

2. Location update scenarios

   1. IMSI Attach

   2. IMSI Detach

   3. Periodic location update

   4. Normal Location update

3. Mobile originating/Terminating scenarios

   1. Two subscribers on same MSC and same Network scenario

   2. Two subscribers on different MSCs and same Network scenario

   3. Two Subscribers on different Networks

   4. GCP Call Scenario part

4. SMS Scenario

   1. Originating SMS

   2. Terminating SMS

   3. SMS to other Network

Lecture 7 - 4G-LTE

1. Introduction to the LTE Network

2. 3GPP Evolution to the 4G Network

3. E-UTRAN Evolved universal terrestrial radio access network

4. EPC-Evolved packet core-1

5. EPC-Evolved packet core-2

6. CSFB

   a-CSFB Introduction

   b-Combined IMSI Attach

   c-Interface & Protocols

   d-MSC Selection

   e-CSFB Scenario

   f-SMS CSFB Scenario

Lecture 8 - Features

1. MNP-Mobile Network Portability

2. MSC in Pool Identities and Scenarios

3. MSC in Pool Pros & Cons

In Course Support

Have you ever taken a course or read a book where you have questions but cannot reach the author?

Well, this course is different. We are fully committed to making this the most disruptive and powerful Core & Network Fundamentals course on the planet. With that comes a responsibility to constantly be there when you need our help. No matter how complex your query, we will be there. The bottom line is we want you to succeed. Therefore, feel free to send us a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.