5G NG-RAN in Half a Day

This course provides a quick overview of the Next-Generation Radio Access Network (NG-RAN) which is part of the 3GPP 5G System.

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€ 380*

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This course provides a quick overview of the Next-Generation Radio Access Network (NG-RAN) which is part of the 3GPP 5G System.

The course explains why and how the NG-RAN is different from previous generations’ radio access networks. It describes the role and functionality of the gNB and various implementation options e.g. C-RAN and Open RAN. Some important NG-RAN concepts like Dual Connectivity and Network Slicing are also briefly explained.

Note: This course is not delivered with the FoldOut methodology.

Course outline

Introduction to NG-RAN
  • Non-Standalone vs Standalone NR
  • Why New Radio and NG-RAN?
  • QoS Handling in 5G
NG-RAN Architecture
  • C-RAN and Open RAN
  • Virtualization basics
  • Radio Network Protocols
  • RRC States
  • IAB – Integrated Access and Backhaul
Some Important NG-RAN Terms and Concepts
  • Dual Connectivity
  • Network Slicing

Prerequisites

Basic system-level knowledge of LTE/4G and 5G recommended but not required. Also non-technical people can take the course in order to get an orientation about NG-RAN.