GSM Basics (3 days)

Pre Requisite-Knowledge of wireless communication Objectives: Understanding Telecom Infrastructure Understanding GSM Evolution & Architecture Understanding GSM Interfaces & Nodes Understanding GSM Call Scenarios protocols & functions Understanding signaling procedures

1.Practical Aspects of GSM Network Departments in Telecom Industry and their working Components of a cell site their functions & Types of cell sites Features Of and GSM components Orientations of RF Antenna and its importance Tilt, Its Types and Uses Frequency Bands for GSM and Its Practical implementation Cell concept, Identifiers and Cell Global Identity Interfaces Handovers and Its different Scenarios

6.GSM Services _ Teleservices _ Bearer services _ Supplementary services

2.GSM Network Architecture Overview of network components Mobile station BSS (BTS/BSC) of Different Vendors and their Structures Cell site configuration MSC/VLR and HLR functions and presentation

3.GSM Radio/Physical Layer Concept of radio channels, Channels Combinations and Mapping as practically Implemented Time Slots and frames Structure Dedicated and idle mode procedures with display 4.GSM Network Mobility and Call Processing IMSI Attach and location updates process Call Flow Scenarios Security in GSM 5.GSM Signaling GSM Protocol Stack Basics of SS7 GSM SS7 nodes BSSAP SCCP TCAP and MAP ISUP