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Course Outline

Introduction to IP RAN Routers

  • Their roles and responsibilities within the mobile network ecosystem
  • Differences between logical and physical deployment models
  • Essential performance metrics and design considerations

Router Hardware, Interfaces, and Physical Connectivity

  • Common hardware components and port specifications
  • Connections to RAN equipment and transport networks
  • Considerations for fiber optic and microwave links

IP Networking Basics for RAN

  • Strategies for IP addressing and subnetting
  • Techniques for VLANs, VRFs, and network segmentation
  • Understanding MTU, packet fragmentation, and path MTU discovery

Routing Protocols and Network Topologies

  • Designing and implementing OSPF for RAN environments
  • Using BGP for inter-domain routing and peering scenarios
  • Managing route redistribution and policy enforcement

Quality of Service and Traffic Engineering

  • Classifying and policing network traffic
  • Implementing queuing strategies and scheduling algorithms
  • Utilizing MPLS TE or segment routing where applicable

High Availability, Resilience, and Redundancy

  • Redundancy models and failover mechanisms for routers
  • Strategies for fast reroute and network protection
  • Designing systems for service continuity and graceful degradation

Security, Access Control, and Hardening

  • Protecting control and management planes
  • Implementing ACLs, authentication, and authorization protocols
  • Addressing supply chain and physical security risks

Deployment, Commissioning, and Troubleshooting

  • Best practices for configuration templates and staging
  • Analyzing common faults, root causes, and debugging techniques
  • Field commissioning checklists and acceptance testing procedures

Management, Monitoring, and Automation

  • Using telemetry, SNMP, and syslog for RAN router monitoring
  • Automation methods including scripting, templates, and orchestration
  • Performance monitoring and capacity planning strategies

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of IP networking concepts
  • Familiarity with routing and switching principles
  • Basic knowledge of RAN architecture and key terminology

Target Audience

  • Network engineers and operators
  • RAN engineers and network planners
  • Telecom field service and operations personnel
 14 Hours

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