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Course Outline
Introduction to IP RAN Routers
- Roles and responsibilities within the mobile network ecosystem
- Comparison of logical versus physical deployment models
- Key performance metrics and design factors
Router Hardware, Interfaces, and Physical Connectivity
- Common hardware components and port types
- Interfaces connecting to RAN equipment and transport networks
- Considerations for fiber and microwave connectivity
IP Networking Fundamentals for RAN
- Strategies for IP addressing and subnetting
- Techniques involving VLANs, VRFs, and network segmentation
- MTU settings, fragmentation, and path MTU discovery
Routing Protocols and Network Topologies
- OSPF design and implementation specific to RAN
- BGP usage in inter-domain and peering scenarios
- Route redistribution and policy management
Quality of Service and Traffic Engineering
- Methods for traffic classification and policing
- Queuing strategies and scheduling mechanisms
- Application of MPLS TE or segment routing (where applicable)
High Availability, Resilience, and Redundancy
- Router redundancy models and failover mechanisms
- Fast reroute and network protection strategies
- Designing for service continuity and graceful degradation
Security, Access Control, and Hardening
- Protecting the control plane and management plane
- Implementation of ACLs, authentication, and authorization practices
- Supply chain integrity and physical security considerations
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
- Use of telemetry, SNMP, and syslog for RAN routers
- Automation methods including 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
- Fundamental knowledge of RAN architecture and associated terminology
Target Audience
- Network engineers and operators
- RAN engineers and network planners
- Telecom field service and operations personnel
14 Hours
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