Understanding GPRS
303 This course is part of the MOBILE TELE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK ENGINEERING training programme (two weeks) consisting of the following courses, it is recommended that all four courses are attended to complete training on the topic:
301, Understanding GSM
302, Advanced GSM
303, Understanding GPRS
304, Introduction to 3rd Generation (3G) Cellular
Description

In addition to describing the key concepts, techniques and protocols, the course makes frequent reference to current GPRS equipment and services. It identifies the relative benefits of GPRS and explores future trends.

Aims The objective of this instructor-led course is to present a technical overview of GPRS.
Who Would Benefit? Telecommunications professionals who require a detailed understanding of the components and functionality of the GPRS system and its future enhancements. 
Prerequisites Delegates are required to have an understanding of basic telecommunications principles. 
Content

  • Review of GSM
    Network Architecture
    Services
    Data Connections

  • GPRS Philosophy
    Why increased data rates are required
    High Speed Circuit Switched Data (HSCSD)
    Enhanced Data rates of GSM Evolution (EDGE)
    Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)
    The requirement for GPRS

  • GPRS Network
    Network architecture
    Services, including connectionless, multipoint, QoS, Charging and Roaming
    Overview of the GPRS protocol stack

  • GPRS Air Interface
    Traffic Channels
    Signalling Channels
    Coding schemes
     Resource allocation

  • GPRS Terrestrial Interfaces
    BSS GPRS Protocol
    Local Link Control
    GPRS Tunneling Protocol
    GPRS Support Node functionality

  • GPRS Interworking
    Service and Network interworking Classifications
    Numbering and addressing
    Interworking with PSDNs X25 / X75
    Interworking with TCP/IP networks
    Interworking Between GPRS Networks
Provider & Location   SCN Ltd: Blandford Forum, Dorset
Charges Tuition Fee:  None
Administration and Processing Fee:  £15.00
Daily Charge:  £100.00 + VAT @ 17.5%
Duration 3 days