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Introduction to IP RAN Routers

  • Core functions and responsibilities within mobile networks
  • Contrasting logical and physical deployment models
  • Essential performance metrics and design factors

Router Hardware, Interfaces, and Physical Connectivity

  • Standard hardware components and port types
  • Connections to RAN equipment and transport networks
  • Considerations for fiber and microwave links

IP Networking Fundamentals for RAN

  • Strategies for IP addressing and subnetting
  • Techniques for VLAN, VRF, and network segmentation
  • Handling MTU, fragmentation, and path MTU discovery

Routing Protocols and Topologies

  • Designing and implementing OSPF for RAN
  • Using BGP for inter-domain and peering scenarios
  • Considerations for route redistribution and policies

Quality of Service and Traffic Engineering

  • Classifying and policing traffic
  • Queuing strategies and scheduling mechanisms
  • Application of MPLS TE or segment routing where relevant

High Availability, Resilience, and Redundancy

  • Redundancy models and failover mechanisms for routers
  • Fast reroute and network protection strategies
  • Designing for continuous service and graceful degradation

Security, Access Control, and Hardening

  • Protecting the control and management planes
  • Implementing ACLs, authentication, and authorization
  • Physical and supply chain security measures

Deployment, Commissioning, and Troubleshooting

  • Best practices for configuration templates and staging
  • Identifying common faults and performing root-cause analysis
  • Field commissioning checklists and acceptance testing

Management, Monitoring, and Automation

  • Utilizing telemetry, SNMP, and syslog for RAN routers
  • Automation techniques including scripting and orchestration
  • Monitoring performance and planning capacity

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Solid grasp of IP networking concepts
  • Working knowledge of routing and switching principles
  • Foundational understanding of RAN architecture and terminology

Target Audience

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

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