UMTS

Use CDMA Technology. Operating at same frequency at the same time with different codes. (5Mhz Bandwidth) Use orthogonal codes channels are unique/separate and not interfering each others. Use UL/DL power control to minimize interference (1500times/sec) power control 1 freq ; Uplink/Downlink = 5 MHz Orthogonal codes/Spreading code (WALSH CODE/channelizing code- separate the channel from the user -

GSM
Uses FDMA and TDMA Technology. Operating at different frequency (1 freq = 200kHz Bandwidth) FDMA; 1 channel = 200kHz TDMA; 1 channel = 8 time slot Power control is every 1 SACCH Block = 480ms (2times/sec) power control 1 user in the 200kHz freq stay at 577s 31 freq ; Uplink/Downlink = 25 MHz

1 Frequency Reuse Factor

Quality depends on Radio Management (Codes/Power).

Increase in Capacity decrease in Quality. Reduce the Coverage to maintain the Quality and increase the Capacity. 18 Frequency Reuse Factor or depends on the BCCH and TCH 9 15 -> BCCH Layer 2 4 -> TCH Layer Quality depends on Frequency Plan. 1 TDMA FRAME =4.615ms = 8 time slots 1 TS =577us BCCH and SDCCH = 51 multi frame TCH = 26 multi frame, (0 25) 12th SACCH , 25th - IDLE UL = 3TS delay of DL TDMA FRAME

What are the cause of TCH drop? interference 2. trx hardware failure-equipment failure 3 transmission problemsudden connection loss,excessive TA 4 coverage problem-low signal strength,bad quality

1. Radio Inteface Failure 2. O & M Intervention 3. Equipment Failure 4. Protocol error 5. Preemption UMTS (WCDMA) RF Optimization Mentoring (2 of 2) Printer-friendly PDF version UMTS allows operators to provide higher data rates and more capacity in their networks. This unique mentoring workshop delves deep into the behavior of UMTS in real-world environments, providing insights into the symptoms and possible causes of field performance issues. UMTS RF Optimization Mentoring is divided into three Instructor Led sessions, which include all aspects of UMTS. This second workshop allows the participants to gain in-depth knowledge of the R99 and HSPA packet-switched (PS) data. This knowledge transfer is obtained by allowing participants to gain hands-on experience using market-specific tools, drive data, counters, and vendor OSS tools. During the R99 and HSPA PS modules, the students will gain a practical understanding of the vendors algorithms, parameters and counters related to R99 PS channel switching, HSDPA, and HSUPA. Special Note: Market-specific network, configuration data, as well as statistical reports are needed three weeks prior to the course to deliver maximum value for the attendees. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to: Describe vendor-specific algorithms related to R99 packet-switched data (e.g., channel switching, and state changes) Utilize market-specific tools to plots throughput, and assess coverage and containment issues affecting packet-switched performance Discuss HSDPA and HSUPA technology, and be familiar with vendor-specific implementation Evaluate network statistics (counters) to assess cell throughput performance, shared resource utilization, as well as target cells with potential performance issues Identify HSDPA and HSUPA performance issues related to RF coverage using market-specific post processing tools Corroborate RF issues with a market propagation tool and recommend corrective action Utilize vendor OSS tools (e.g., UE and cell traces, event data, and reported measurements) to troubleshoot the root cause of packet-switched performance issues, and suggest corrective actions Intended Audience

This in-depth mentoring program is intended for wireless network operators, particularly RF professionals involved in cell planning and design, system design, RF engineering, and RF mentoring. Suggested Prerequisites Vendor training as appropriate Mastering UMTS Radio Protocols and Signaling (Instructor Led) Mastering HSPA Protocols and Signaling (Instructor Led) UMTS (WCDMA) RF Optimization Mentoring Workshop 1 (Instructor Led) Course Length 5 Days Instructor Led Course Outlines / Knowledge Knuggets 6. Packet Switched Data Performance 6.1. Vendor specific R99 PS parameters 6.2. Vendor specific R99 PS algorithms 6.3. Throughput efficiency 6.4. Performance and capacity tradeoffs 6.5. Workshop using counters 7. HSDPA Technology and Performance 7.1. HSDPA overview 7.2. HSDPA performance issues 7.3. Key plots for assessing HSDPA performance 7.4. Vendor specific parameters and algorithms related to HSDPA 7.5. Workshop using post processing tool 7.6. Workshop using OSS tools 7.7. Workshop using counters 8. HSUPA Technology and Performance 8.1. HSUPA overview 8.2. HSUPA performance issues 8.3. Key plots for assessing HSUPA performance 8.4. Vendor specific parameters and algorithms related to HSUPA 8.5. Workshop using post processing tool 8.6. Workshop using OSS tools 8.7. Workshop using counters 9. Inter Frequency and IRAT Handover 9.1. Idle/connected IFHO and IRAT overview 9.2. Vendor specific Parameters and Algorithms related to IFHO and IRAT 9.3. 2G and 3G core network issues

9.4. Performance impacts related to parameters 9.5. Workshop using post processing tool 9.6. Workshop using OSS tools 9.7. Workshop using counters 10. Radio Capacity Optimization 10.1. Overview of limited resources 10.2. Code vs. Power limited networks 10.3. Capacity versus quality impacts 10.4. Method for determining system capacity 10.5. Soft Handover Factor analysis using Vendor Specific counters 10.6. Workshop using vendor specific reports, counters, and traces GSM & GPRS/EDGE Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) has been a worldwide standard for many years. The GSM community has now deployed General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) for the launch of packet data. The evolution to GPRS will allow players from many sectors to deliver new communications services, characterized by mobility and Internet services. About the Curriculum Award Solutions GSM and GPRS/EDGE curriculum presents a suite of courses that is appropriate for all audiences seeking GSM and GPRS/EDGE knowledge - from the executive who wants a quick overview to an access designer or a core network developer requiring the details of the messages, the parameters and the rationale for the current standards.

Instructor Led Courses:

GPRS and EDGE Performance Workshop GSM Performance Workshop Printer-friendly PDF version This unique course prepares participants to use available tools to manage the performance of their GPRS networks. GPRS and EDGE network equipment offers a wide array of performance features such as on-demand allocation of GPRS/EDGE channels. When properly used, these features provide a very high quality data services network. However, to achieve optimal performance, network operators must know how to collect the right set of performance measurements, interpret those measurements, and adjust network parameters when improvements are needed. Students learn to use the performance counters provided by their network equipment coupled with statistics and tracing capabilities of their drive test tools to measure network performance. Where possible, the course is conducted on-site in a workshop format, using network statistics and drive test results from the students own live network. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to: Discuss the key differences associated with supporting IP based services in comparison

to voice services Describe the configuration parameters available and their impact on GPRS and EDGE network operations Interpret key GPRS and EDGE network performance measurements Explain the impact GPRS and EDGE have on GSM control channels and voice traffic channels Describe how to dimension the dedicated and on-demand GPRS and EDGE channels (PDCH) Explain how to engineer and dimension the Abis link between the BSC and the BTS to support E-GPRS channels Measure the latency and average throughput in your network and learn the impact on the subscribers application Discuss the intricacies of setting up a Packet Data Session Describe how to isolate failures and successfully troubleshoot problems Realize the impact EDGE (E-GPRS) has on the performance of a GSM/GPRS network Describe the advanced E-GPRS features including Incremental Redundancy (IR) and Link Adaptation Intended Audience This course is intended for a technical audience, primarily those in RF design, engineering and performance organizations. Suggested Prerequisites Exploring GSM (Instructor Led) Exploring GPRS and EDGE (Instructor Led) Course Length 3 Days Instructor Led Course Outlines / Knowledge Knuggets 1. Optimizing Wireless Data Networks 1.1. Performance analysis process and tools 2. Review of GPRS Principles 2.1. Network architecture 2.2. Basic operations 2.3. Usage scenarios 3. Internet Essentials 3.1. Addressing 3.2. Basic protocols: IP, TCP, UDP, DNS 3.3. IP routing principles 3.4. End-to-end example of packet routing 3.5. Security and VPNs 4. Cell Selection, Mobility and Establishing Sessions 4.1. Cell selection and reselection 4.2. Attach, routing area update and PDP contexts 4.3. Mobile message traces 4.4. Configurable parameters

4.5. SGSN statistics 5. TBF Setup and Retransmission 5.1. TBF establishment 5.2. Impact of retransmissions on throughput 5.3. BSS Statistics 6. Radio Link Performance 6.1. Power control 6.2. Measurements 6.3. Link adaptation 6.4. Incremental redundancy 6.5. Mobile message traces 6.6. Adjustable parameters 6.7. Network statistics 7. Application Performance on GPRS and EDGE 7.1. WAP, Web and VPN 7.2. TCP performance of GPRS and EDGE networks 8. Dimensioning GPRS and EDGE Channels 8.1. Fixed vs. On-demand PDCHs 8.2. Dimensioning (PDCHs) 8.3. Dimensioning the A-bis for E-GPRS 8.4. Determine the impact to voice traffic 9. Future GPRS and EDGE Improvements 9.1. Gs interface 9.2. Separate packet control channels GSM Performance Workshop Printer-friendly PDF version As wireless service providers continue their deployment of GSM networks, one of the key concerns is how to manage and monitor the performance of these networks. This unique workshop prepares students to use the tools at their disposal to manage the performance of their GSM network. Modern GSM network equipment offers a wide array of performance features such as RF Frequency Hopping and the Adaptive MultiRate (AMR) speech codec. When properly tuned, these features provide very high quality voice services and high spectral efficiency in GSM networks. To achieve optimal performance, network operators must know how to collect the right set of performance measurements, interpret those measurements, and adjust network parameters when improvements are needed. Concepts are reinforced through hands-on exercises that show the impact of these parameter changes. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to: Describe the basic GSM operations and the configurable parameters that control them Discuss the effects of the major GSM performance enhancing features and understand

when each feature should be used Select the key GSM network performance counters to monitor and understand how to interpret them Show how GSM control channels and traffic channels should be dimensioned to ensure service availability Describe how frequency hopping can be used with fractional loading to provide very high spectral efficiency Examine the AMR speech codec and see how it can be applied to dramatically increase network quality and capacity Explain the impact of supporting GSM at 850 MHz and 1900 MHz in the same cell Analyze the performance features, counters and parameters of your network equipment Intended Audience This course is intended for a technical audience, primarily those in RF engineering, RF performance, system performance, RF design or planning organizations. Suggested Prerequisites Exploring GSM (Instructor Led) Suggested Follow-up Training/Complementary Courses GPRS and EDGE Performance Workshop (Instructor Led) Course Length 3 Days Instructor Led Course Outlines / Knowledge Knuggets 1. Optimizing GSM Networks 1.1. Rationale for performance analysis 1.2. Optimization process 2. Review of GSM Principles 2.1. Introduction to GSM 2.2. GSM network architecture 2.3. GSM channel structure 3. Cell Selection and Idle Mode 3.1. BCCH parameters 3.2. Initial cell selection and finding the right network 3.3. Cell re-selection 3.4. Camping on a cell 3.5. Paging parameters 4. Mobility Management and Call Setup 4.1. Network access and the RACH 4.2. Signaling and the SDCCH 4.3. Control channel and traffic channel assignment 4.4. Location updates procedure 4.5. Call origination procedures 4.6. SMS 5. GSM Frequency Planning

5.1. BCCH frequency planning 5.2. Frequency hopping parameters 5.3. Frequency hopping and fractional loading 5.4. Overlay/Underlay considerations 5.5. Dual Band considerations 6. Dimensioning GSM Channels 6.1. Erlang-B and blocking 6.2. CCCH provisioning 6.3. SDCCH provisioning 6.4. Traffic channel provisioning 6.5. Beacon and hopping layer provisioning 7. Dedicated Mode Performance 7.1. Role of the SACCH 7.2. Measurement reporting 7.3. Handover scenarios and criteria 7.4. Power control 7.5. Discontinuous transmission parameters and procedures 8. AMR 8.1. Mean opinion scores and AMR 8.2. Speech codecs and AMR 8.3. Key parameters and statistics of AMR