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 Duration 14 hours (2 days)

Course Outline

Introduction to IP RAN Routers

  • Defining roles and responsibilities within the mobile network ecosystem
  • Comparing logical versus physical deployment models
  • Evaluating critical performance metrics and design considerations

Router Hardware, Interfaces, and Physical Connectivity

  • Examining typical hardware components and port configurations
  • Establishing interfaces between RAN equipment and transport networks
  • Addressing fiber and microwave connectivity requirements

IP Networking Fundamentals for RAN

  • Developing IP addressing and subnetting strategies
  • Implementing VLAN, VRF, and network segmentation techniques
  • Managing MTU, fragmentation, and path MTU discovery

Routing Protocols and Topologies

  • Designing and implementing OSPF for RAN environments
  • Utilizing BGP for inter-domain and peering scenarios
  • Managing route redistribution and routing policies

Quality of Service and Traffic Engineering

  • Classifying and policing network traffic
  • Applying queuing strategies and scheduling methods
  • Employing MPLS TE or segment routing where applicable

High Availability, Resilience, and Redundancy

  • Implementing router redundancy models and failover mechanisms
  • Configuring fast reroute and protection strategies
  • Designing for service continuity and graceful degradation

Security, Access Control, and Hardening

  • Protecting control and management planes
  • Enforcing ACLs, authentication, and authorization practices
  • Considering supply chain and physical security measures

Deployment, Commissioning, and Troubleshooting

  • Using configuration templates and staging best practices
  • Performing root-cause analysis and debugging common faults
  • Following field commissioning checklists and acceptance tests

Management, Monitoring, and Automation

  • Leveraging telemetry, SNMP, and syslog for RAN routers
  • Adopting automation through scripting, templates, and orchestration
  • Conducting performance monitoring and capacity planning

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of IP networking concepts
  • Familiarity with routing and switching principles
  • Basic knowledge of RAN architecture and terminology

Audience

  • Network engineers and operators
  • RAN engineers and planners
  • Telecom field service and operations staff

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