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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Overview of IP RAN Routers
- Functions and responsibilities within the mobile network architecture.
- Comparison of logical and physical deployment models.
- Essential performance metrics and design considerations.
Router Hardware, Interfaces, and Physical Connections
- Standard hardware components and port configurations.
- Connections to RAN equipment and transport networks.
- Considerations for fiber and microwave connectivity.
Core IP Networking Concepts for RAN
- Strategies for IP addressing and subnetting.
- Techniques for VLAN, VRF, and network segmentation.
- Understanding MTU, fragmentation, and path MTU discovery.
Routing Protocols and Network Topologies
- Designing and implementing OSPF for RAN environments.
- Utilizing BGP for inter-domain and peering use cases.
- Managing route redistribution and policy enforcement.
Quality of Service and Traffic Engineering
- Classifying traffic and applying policing mechanisms.
- Implementing queuing strategies and scheduling policies.
- Applying MPLS TE or segment routing where applicable.
High Availability, Resilience, and Redundancy
- Models for router redundancy and failover mechanisms.
- Strategies for fast reroute and traffic protection.
- Designing for service continuity and graceful degradation.
Security, Access Control, and System Hardening
- Protecting the control and management planes.
- Implementing ACLs, authentication, and authorization standards.
- Addressing supply chain and physical security concerns.
Deployment, Commissioning, and Troubleshooting
- Best practices for configuration templates and staging.
- Identifying common faults, performing root-cause analysis, and debugging.
- Conducting field commissioning and acceptance testing.
Management, Monitoring, and Automation
- Utilizing telemetry, SNMP, and syslog for RAN routers.
- Automation methods including scripting, templates, and orchestration.
- Monitoring performance and planning for capacity.
Conclusion and Future Directions
Requirements
- A solid grasp of IP networking fundamentals.
- Experience with routing and switching principles.
- Foundational knowledge of RAN architecture and terminology.
Target Audience
- Network engineers and operators.
- RAN engineers and planners.
- Telecom field service and operations personnel.
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