Opleiding: 5G NG-RAN in Half a Day

CONTENTS

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 eg C-RAN and Open RAN. Some important NG-RAN concepts like Dual Connectivity and Network Slicing are also briefly explained.

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.

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

Introduction to NG-RAN

• Non-Standalone vs Standalone NO
• 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