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Course Outline
Overview of IP RAN Routers
- Functions and responsibilities within the mobile network ecosystem
- Differences between logical and physical deployment models
- Essential performance metrics and design factors
Router Hardware, Interfaces, and Physical Connections
- Standard hardware components and port configurations
- Connections to RAN equipment and transport networks
- Considerations for fiber and microwave link connectivity
IP Networking Basics for RAN
- Strategies for IP addressing and subnetting
- Techniques for VLANs, VRFs, and network segmentation
- Understanding MTU, fragmentation, and path MTU discovery
Routing Protocols and Network Topologies
- Designing and implementing OSPF for RAN environments
- Utilizing BGP for inter-domain and peering scenarios
- Managing route redistribution and policy configurations
Quality of Service and Traffic Engineering
- Methods for traffic classification and policing
- Queuing strategies and scheduling mechanisms
- Implementing MPLS TE or segment routing where applicable
High Availability, Resilience, and Redundancy
- Router redundancy models and failover processes
- Fast reroute capabilities and protection schemes
- Design principles for maintaining service continuity and graceful degradation
Security, Access Control, and System Hardening
- Safeguarding the control and management planes
- Implementing ACLs, authentication, and authorization standards
- Addressing supply chain and physical security risks
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 procedures
Management, Monitoring, and Automation
- Using telemetry, SNMP, and syslog for RAN router oversight
- Automation methods including scripting, templates, and orchestration
- Performance monitoring and capacity planning strategies
Conclusion and Future Directions
Requirements
- A solid grasp of IP networking concepts
- Knowledge of routing and switching principles
- Foundational understanding of RAN architecture and terminology
Target Audience
- Network engineers and operators
- RAN engineers and network planners
- Telecom field service and operations personnel
14 Hours
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