1. GSM
- GSM Basics
- GSM Services
- GSM Architecture & Nodes
- Making a call in GSM
- 2G Packet Data Networks
- Time Slot Structure
- GSM Protocol Stack
- GSM Call Flow
2. GPRS
- GPRS Circuit Switched Network
- GPRS Packet Switched Network
- GPRS Features
- GPRS Architecture
- GPRS Channels
- GPRS Protocol Stack
- GPRS Call Flow
3. UMTS(3G)
- UMTS (WCDMA) Overview
- UMTS Features
- Evolution
- Spreading and Scrambling
- OVSF Codes in WCDMA
- Importance of Power Control
- Macro Diversity in WCDMA
4. UMTS Radio Network
- Functions of UTRAN
- Key Components (RNC & Node B)
5. UTRA Channels & Protocols
- Channel Structure in UMTS
- UMTS Channels
- MAC Protocol (3GPP TS 25.321 Release)
- RLC Protocol (3GPP TS 25.322 Release)
- RRC Protocol (3GPP TS 25.331 Release)
6. Circuit Switch
- Overview of Circuit Switched Call
- Call Origination and Termination
7. Packet Switch
- UMTS Attach Procedure
- PDP Context Activation
- Establishing Packet data session
8. Mobility & Handovers
- Radio & Core Network Mobility
- Handover & SRNS Relocation
9. HSDPA & HSUPA
- HSPA
- Problems with UMTS R99
- HSPA in Uplink & Downlink
- HSDPA Channels & Operations
- HSUPA Channels & Operations
- Data Transfer (Uplink & Downlink)
- Mobility Management
10. LTE
- LTE Overview
- 4G Networks
- Strengths and Challenges
11. Testing
- Test Plan Creation
- Testing Methodology
- Test Scenario Development
12. PERL Scripting
