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Course Outline
Introduction to IP RAN Routers
- Functions and roles within the mobile network.
- Comparison of logical versus physical deployment models.
- Essential performance metrics and design factors.
Router Hardware, Interfaces, and Physical Connectivity
- Standard hardware components and port types.
- 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 involving VLANs, VRFs, and segmentation.
- MTU settings, fragmentation, and path MTU discovery.
Routing Protocols and Topologies
- Design and implementation of OSPF in RAN contexts.
- Use of BGP for inter-domain and peering scenarios.
- Route redistribution and policy management.
Quality of Service and Traffic Engineering
- Traffic classification and policing methods.
- Queuing strategies and scheduling mechanisms.
- Application of MPLS TE or segment routing where relevant.
High Availability, Resilience, and Redundancy
- Redundancy models and failover mechanisms for routers.
- Fast reroute and network protection strategies.
- Ensuring service continuity and graceful degradation in design.
Security, Access Control, and Hardening
- Protecting the control and management planes.
- Best practices for ACLs, authentication, and authorization.
- Supply chain and physical security considerations.
Deployment, Commissioning, and Troubleshooting
- Best practices for configuration templates and staging.
- Identifying common faults and performing root-cause analysis.
- 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.
- Familiarity with the principles of routing and switching.
- Basic knowledge of RAN architecture and associated terminology.
Target Audience
- Network engineers and operations staff.
- RAN engineers and network planners.
- Telecom field service and maintenance personnel.
14 Hours
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