GSM RAN Optimization basic training

Content
INTRODUCTION TO GSM NETWORK
Network Architecture
GSM bands
The Access method TDMA
GSM Um interface
GSM link structure
Few more concepts - TA, DTX, Frequency hopping, Power control Handover
COVERAGE PLANNING
Coverage requirements
Propogation mechanisms
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Basics - Mean holding time, Intensity, Blocking & Queuing systems
Erlang B Table
CAPACITY AND FREQUENCY PLANNING
Frequency reuse concepts and Group planning
Frequency reuse distance, C/I & Fade margins, reuse factor & Cell capacity
SELECTING SITE LOCATIONS
Site selection criteria
Site Acquisition
IDLE MODE AND BUSY MODE
Idle mode procedures
Cell selection
Cell re-selection
System information
Cell parameters
Handover algorithms
Power control Algorithms
GSM RAN HARDWARES, FEATURES and PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT ISSUES
GSM Hardware trend, specifications and features
Network testing
Functionality tests and Server Optimization
Tools, Setup and operating procedures
Understanding tools data, interpreting and troubleshooting
INITIAL TUNING
Antenna direction/tilt
Output power
Interfernce detection & Frequency  retune
Neighbor list