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Course Outline
Introduction to IP RAN Routers
- Functions and responsibilities within the mobile network ecosystem
- Differentiating logical from physical deployment models
- Essential performance metrics and design factors
Router Hardware, Interfaces, and Physical Connections
- Standard hardware components and port classifications
- Interfacing with RAN equipment and transport networks
- Considerations for fiber and microwave connectivity
IP Networking Basics for RAN
- Strategies for IP addressing and subnetting
- Techniques involving VLANs, VRFs, and segmentation
- MTU management, fragmentation, and path MTU discovery
Routing Protocols and Network Topologies
- OSPF design and application in RAN contexts
- Utilizing BGP for inter-domain and peering use cases
- Route redistribution and policy-based considerations
Quality of Service and Traffic Engineering
- Methods for traffic classification and policing
- Queuing mechanisms and scheduling algorithms
- Implementation of MPLS TE or segment routing where applicable
High Availability, Resilience, and Redundancy
- Redundancy architectures and failover procedures for routers
- Fast reroute capabilities and protection schemes
- Designing for service continuity and graceful degradation
Security, Access Control, and Hardening
- Safeguarding control and management planes
- Best practices for ACLs, authentication, and authorization
- Supply chain and physical security considerations
Deployment, Commissioning, and Troubleshooting
- Best practices for configuration templates and staging
- Root-cause analysis, debugging, and resolving common faults
- Field commissioning checklists and acceptance testing
Management, Monitoring, and Automation
- Utilizing telemetry, SNMP, and syslog for RAN routers
- Automation strategies including scripting, templating, and orchestration
- Performance monitoring and capacity planning
Summary and Future Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of IP networking fundamentals
- Working knowledge of routing and switching principles
- Basic understanding of RAN architecture and associated terminology
Target Audience
- Network engineers and operators
- RAN engineers and planning specialists
- Telecom field service and operations personnel
14 Hours
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