GPRS System Overview

Gain an insight into the technologies and protocols that enable the transmission of voice & data signals over GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) mobile networks.

Designed to provide a detailed insight into the dynamic GPRS marketplace and technologies involved. Aimed at technical people currently working within the mobile or telecommunications infrastructure, however not necessarily working with mobile system equipment. In just two days delegates will gain essential theoretical GPRS knowledge.

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Duration
2 days

Who should attend?
Engineers, technicians and managers or those seeking to learn more about this dynamic sector

Prerequisites
Experience in radio communications and the ability to demonstrate an understanding of telecommunications methods is recommended

Course objectives
Delegates gain an insight into GPRS cellular networks and protocols

Qualifications
BTEC applied for, CableNet certificate

Related Training
GSM System Overview
UMTS System Overview
TETRA System Overview

Course Content (100% Theory)

Overview of GPRS
• Spectrum
• Cells
• Features

Network components and interfaces
• GPRS Terminals
• BSS
• Core network architecture
• Access methods
• Terrestrial interfaces

Air interface
• Channels
• Coding
• Optimisation
• FDD & TDD
• Transport channels
• Traffic & control channels
• Frames
• Channel coding
• Physical channels
• Diversity
• Power control

Call and handover sequences
• Cell selection
• Radio link measurements
• Cell hand-over
• Power control

Microcellular
• Comparison with Macrocellular & techniques used

GPRS specifications