5G Overview and Layer-2 Protocol Testing
1- LTE Basic Overview 5 Hours
- Architecture, frame structure, DL sync, Uplink Sync
- Protocol stack
- call flow in network and inside stack
- Layer wise functions(Overview)
- RACH and Paging
DL data analysis in test scenarios (PDCCH, PDSCH, HARQ).
2- Introduction to 5G 1 Hour
- 5G Evolution
- 5G Requirements and Use Cases
- 5G Key Technologies
- Deployment Options
2- NG-RAN Architecture (As Per 3gpp) 3.5 Hours
- 5G network architecture
- Multi-RAT dual Connectivity
- gNB-CU and gNB-DU
- Protocols for NG-RAN interfaces
- NG-RAN and UE identifiers
- Cloud RAN/O-RAN
3- New Radio (NR) Air Interface 3.5 Hours
- mmW and sub-6 GHz spectrum(Bands)
- Massive MIMO
- Multiplexing and multiple access
- Beam Management(Introduction)
- Numerology and frame structure
- TDD configuration in 5G
- Physical signals and channels
- RRC states, and state transitions
4- Initial steps in 5G NR in the presence of LTE network 2.5 Hours
- 5G Deployment; NSA and SA differences
- Why NSA?
- Options in NSA deployment
- LTE NR dual connectivity; EN-DC
- Initial steps in EN-DC scenario
- Data flow possibilities
- Options in splitting data through the 4G and 5G networks
5-5 G Network Acquisition, Random Access, and Connection Setup 3 Hours
- DL synchronization
- Minimum SI and Other SI
- Random access procedure (Intro)
- Connection establishment with gNB-CU and gNB-DU
Writing Test cases
6- PBCH in 5G NR vs. LTE 5 Hours
- SS BLOCK
- MIB/SIB (L3 Logs Analysis)
- Writing Test cases
7- Random access procedure (Log Analysis) + Specifications 4+1 Hours
- RACH
- Preamble
- Procedure
- Writing Test cases
8- SA/Initial Attach (4G included) 3 Hours
- Theoretical + Logs +Test cases
9- PDCCH in 5G NR (Logs) + Specifications 3 Hrs
- Theoretical + Logs +Test cases
- Concept of CORESETS and Search Space
10- DL Data (Wire- shark With Logs) + Specifications 5 Hours
- DCI Concept
- SLIV Logic
- HARQ
- K0,K1,K2 Concept
11- Paging 3 Hours
- Overview
- Parameters in SIB(4G/5G)
- Paging occasion and Paging frame
- Example
12- UCI/PUCCH 1 Hour
- Overview
13- Overview MAC RLC PDCP with 4G and 5G 5 Hours
- Architecture ,Service and Functions
15- NAS layer 2 Hours
- Session Management
Mobility Management
14- RRC Overview 3 Hours
- System information(SIB,MIB)
- RRC connection managements
16- How Commercial Network V-RAN and 5G (MH, Front-haul) Deploying. 2 Hours
Note:-
- This Course is more focused towards L2 Testing.
- No. Of Hours can be increased or decreased as per content. 3- All Topics are designed as per industry requirements
FAQ
1. What is this course about?
Answer: – This Course will be more concentrated towards Layer 2(MAC+RLC+Physical) testing of 5G Network side (gNB Protocol stack).This course start with 4G overview and slowly enter into 5G technologies with test case writing and validating them.
2. Who can join course?
Answer:-Anyone we want to increase knowledge on 5G for personal and professional aspect.
Anyone from telecom background (RF Engineers, OSS & BSS Engineers, Optimization Engineers, O&M Engineers & Technical support Engineers) wants to switch career into Protocols Testing
3. What are benefits?
Answer: – After completion of this course you will gain 5G protocol level knowledge .Growth in career and can switch domain.
4. What practical involved?
Answer: – In practical we will learn about complete testing framework which is followed in industries and R&D centres like writing test cases, executing test cases, analysing Logs and raising issues +re-execution after issues resolved.
5. What tools used?
Answer: – Wireshark