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Course Outline
Introduction to IP RAN Routers
- Functions and duties within the mobile network.
- Differences between logical and physical deployment models.
- Essential performance and design factors.
Router Hardware, Interfaces, and Physical Connectivity
- Common hardware components and port varieties.
- Connections to RAN equipment and transport networks.
- Considerations for fiber and microwave links.
IP Networking Fundamentals for RAN
- Strategies for IP addressing and subnetting.
- Techniques for VLAN, VRF, and network segmentation.
- MTU, fragmentation, and path MTU discovery.
Routing Protocols and Topologies
- Designing and implementing OSPF for RAN.
- Using BGP for inter-domain and peering contexts.
- Route redistribution and policy management.
Quality of Service and Traffic Engineering
- Classifying and policing traffic flows.
- Queuing strategies and scheduling methods.
- Implementing MPLS TE or segment routing (where relevant).
High Availability, Resilience, and Redundancy
- Redundancy models and failover procedures for routers.
- Fast reroute and protection mechanisms.
- Ensuring service continuity and graceful degradation in design.
Security, Access Control, and Hardening
- Safeguarding the control and management planes.
- Implementing ACLs, authentication, and authorization.
- Addressing supply chain and physical security aspects.
Deployment, Commissioning, and Troubleshooting
- Best practices for configuration templates and staging.
- Identifying common faults, performing root-cause analysis, and debugging.
- Field commissioning checklists and acceptance testing.
Management, Monitoring, and Automation
- Using telemetry, SNMP, and syslog for RAN routers.
- Automation methods: scripting, templates, and orchestration.
- Performance monitoring and capacity planning.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of IP networking concepts.
- Proficiency in routing and switching principles.
- Familiarity with 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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