LTE Protocols and Signaling
Instructor Led | Duration: 3 Days
In the wireless landscape, one of the next generation wireless networks is known as Long Term Evolution (LTE). LTE promises dramatic improvements in
throughput and latency, which opens a new era in the Quality of Service. These enhancements are based on several fundamental pillars: a new air interface
(OFDM+MIMO), simplified network architecture and efficient air interface structure and signaling mechanisms. This course takes a detailed look at the layer 2
and 3 signaling procedures as defined in the 3GPP specifications. The main focus is on UE-E-UTRAN and UE-EPC signaling. The course also provides an
overview of the end-to-end call setup scenario involving the IMS components of the core network.
Intended Audience Course Outline
This course is primarily intended for a technical audience in design, test, 1. LTE Network Architecture
systems engineering or product support that wants to understand LTE 1.1. Architecture and node functions
signaling details. 1.2. Interfaces and associated protocols
2. LTE-Uu Interface Protocols
Learning Objectives 2.1. MAC, RLC, PDCP and RRC
After completing this course, the student will be able to: 2.2. LTE channels overview
2.3. Role of H-ARQ & ARQ
• Sketch the network architecture of the LTE-EPC
2.4. RRC states
• Explain the detailed setup of the RRC connection between the UE
2.5. Signaling and data radio bearers
and the EUTRAN 2.6. Radio identities of UE and E-UTRAN
• Describe the roles of the MAC, RLC and PDCP protocols 3. E-UTRAN and NAS Protocols
• Describe the roles of S1, X2, and NAS protocols 3.1. S1 and X2 interfaces and protocol
• Illustrate initial Attach operation including messaging on S6a and stack
S5 3.2. NAS states and functions
• Explain the implementation of QoS and security 3.3. NAS messaging
3.4. Network identities of UE and EPC
• Summarize traffic operations for UL and DL
4. System Acquisition
• Describe various handover scenarios and the associated signaling 4.1. Power-up synchronization
procedures 4.2. System Information Blocks (SIBs)
• Describe inter-system handover mechanisms, in particular the LTE 4.3. Random access signaling
to 3G/2G scenario 5. Connected Mode and UE States
• Step through the end-to-end signaling message flow for setting up a 5.1. UE states – NAS and E-UTRAN
call/connection in LTE 5.2. RRC connection setup
5.3. Timing alignment
Suggested Prerequisites 5.4. DRX operation
6. Attach to the Network
• LTE Overview (eLearning)
6.1. Selection of MME, S-GW, and P-GW
6.2. Authentication and IP address
allocation
6.3. Default bearer setup and
registration
7. Security
7.1. Authentication and key
agreement
7.2. Integrity protection and encryption
7.3. AS, NAS and IP security
8. Idle Mode and Paging
8.1. Cell reselection
8.2. Paging operation
8.3. Tracking area updates
9. Service Establishment and QoS
9.1. QoS parameters
9.2. EPS bearers, SDFs and TFTs
9.3. PCC architecture
10. Traffic and Bandwidth
Management
10.1. Channel quality reporting
10.2. Role of MAC in DL/UL scheduling
10.3. DL/UL traffic operations
11. Mobility
11.1. Intra-LTE RAN mobility
11.2. Inter-LTE Core network mobility
12. Interoperability
12.1. GPRS and UTRAN interworking
12.2. HRPD/1xEV-DO interworking
13. End-to-End Flow