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Course Outline
Introduction to IP RAN Routers
- Roles and responsibilities within the mobile network.
- Differences between logical and physical deployment models.
- Essential performance and design factors.
Router Hardware, Interfaces, and Physical Connections
- Standard hardware components and port types.
- Connections to RAN equipment and transport networks.
- Considerations for fiber and microwave connectivity.
IP Networking Basics for RAN
- Strategies for IP addressing and subnetting.
- Techniques for VLAN, VRF, and network segmentation.
- MTU, packet fragmentation, and path MTU discovery.
Routing Protocols and Network Topologies
- OSPF design and implementation specific to RAN.
- Use of BGP for inter-domain and peering scenarios.
- Route redistribution and policy management.
Quality of Service and Traffic Engineering
- Traffic classification and policing methods.
- Queuing strategies and scheduling mechanisms.
- Application of MPLS TE or segment routing (where relevant).
High Availability, Resilience, and Redundancy
- Router redundancy models and failover processes.
- Fast reroute and protection strategies.
- Designing for service continuity and graceful degradation.
Security, Access Control, and System Hardening
- Protection of the control plane and management plane.
- Implementation of ACLs, authentication, and authorization practices.
- Supply chain and physical security considerations.
Deployment, Commissioning, and Troubleshooting
- Configuration templates and staging best practices.
- Identifying common faults, performing root-cause analysis, and debugging.
- Field commissioning checklists and acceptance testing.
Management, Monitoring, and Automation
- Use of telemetry, SNMP, and syslog for RAN routers.
- Automation approaches including scripting, templates, and orchestration.
- Performance monitoring and capacity planning.
Summary and Future Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of IP networking concepts.
- Familiarity with routing and switching principles.
- Basic knowledge of RAN architecture and associated terminology.
Target Audience
- Network engineers and operators.
- RAN engineers and planners.
- Telecom field service and operations personnel.
14 Hours
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