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Course Outline
Introduction to IP RAN Routers
- Defining roles and responsibilities within the mobile network infrastructure.
- Comparing logical versus physical deployment models.
- Identifying key performance metrics and design considerations.
Router Hardware, Interfaces, and Physical Connectivity
- Overview of typical hardware components and available port types.
- Understanding interfaces connecting RAN equipment to transport networks.
- Evaluating connectivity considerations for fiber and microwave links.
IP Networking Fundamentals for RAN
- Strategies for IP addressing and subnetting.
- Techniques involving VLANs, VRFs, and network segmentation.
- Concepts of 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 policy considerations.
Quality of Service and Traffic Engineering
- Methods for traffic classification and policing.
- Selecting appropriate queuing strategies and scheduling mechanisms.
- Applying MPLS TE or segment routing where applicable.
High Availability, Resilience, and Redundancy
- Examining router redundancy models and failover mechanisms.
- Implementing fast reroute and protection strategies.
- Designing for service continuity and graceful degradation.
Security, Access Control, and Hardening
- Protecting the control plane and management plane.
- Implementing ACLs, authentication, and authorization practices.
- Addressing supply chain and physical security concerns.
Deployment, Commissioning, and Troubleshooting
- Best practices for configuration templates and staging.
- Conducting root-cause analysis and debugging common faults.
- Utilizing field commissioning checklists and acceptance tests.
Management, Monitoring, and Automation
- Using telemetry, SNMP, and syslog for monitoring RAN routers.
- Exploring automation approaches via scripting, templates, and orchestration.
- Performing performance monitoring and capacity planning.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental IP networking concepts.
- Working knowledge of routing and switching principles.
- Basic familiarity with RAN architecture and industry terminology.
Target Audience
- Network engineers and operators.
- RAN engineers and network planners.
- Telecom field service and operations personnel.
14 Hours
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