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Baicells Installation & Basic Troubleshooting

Includes the Associate Certification exam

3 days in classroom: 2 days of training + 1 day of testing


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Description

This course is intended for personnel who plan, install, configure, and maintain Baicells eNodeB and user equipment. It is also considered a foundational course for understanding the LTE technology and serves as a prerequisite for follow-on courses.

The course format is very interactive; the instructor explains the material and demonstrates procedures, and then students work in teams to practice with the equipment and software. Each lesson has review questions to reinforce learning. Students will be discussing, practicing, and reviewing throughout the course.


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Learning Objectives

The primary course objective is that students will be able to plan, install, configure, verify operation, and troubleshoot common Tier 1 level issues with eNodeB and user equipment. The secondary objective is to help prepare students to pass the Associate Certification exam.




Target Audience (Prerequisites)

The course was designed for equipment installers and Tier 1 technical support engineers or other field personnel, and as a foundational background for those participating in the follow-on courses and exams or who need a better understanding of LTE and the Baicells solutions.

The prerequisite skills and knowledge listed below are recommended for successful completion of this course:

  • Basic IP Networking: Familiar with OSI model, TCP/IP, IP addressing, subnet masks, broadcast addresses, static routes and routing protocols, dynamic IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, NAT, bridging, LANs, VLANs, WANs, MAC addresses

  • Basic Wireless: Familiar with RF propagation, spectrum, licensed and unlicensed frequencies, channels/bands, small cell vs macro cell coverage, fixed wireless, interference and other RF challenges, duplexing, modulation, antenna basics, end-user devices


Agenda & Content


Module 1: The Big Picture – What is LTE?

Description: Describe what is LTE; identify the network topology and protocols; discuss technology highlights, key concepts, terms, and features; and explain RF measurements.

Lesson 1: LTE Overview

  • Evolution, Benefits, & Key Features
  • Network Architecture

Lesson 2: LTE Technology & Terms

  • Technology
  • Terms

Lesson 3: RF Measurements & Concepts

  • General Description
  • KPIs

Module 2: Baicells Products & Solutions

Description: Distinguish Baicells product models, GUIs, and documentation; and discuss antenna selection, cell location considerations, and core network options.

Lesson 1: Baicells Overview

  • Who is Baicells?
  • Baicells Solutions
  • System Architecture
  • OAM Applications

Lesson 2: eNodeB Equipment

  • Models
  • SmartUPS Battery Backup
  • eNB GUI - What it Looks Like
  • eNB Documentation
  • Cell Location & Antenna Selection Guidelines

Lesson 3: User Equipment

  • Models
  • UE GUI - What it Looks Like
  • UE Documentation

Lesson 4: Core Equipment

  • Overview of Core Options
  • CloudCore
  • Local EPC & Local OMC+BOSS
  • HaloB
  • OAM Documentation

Module 3: eNB Installation & Troubleshooting

Description:

  • Discuss site planning
  • Install eNB equipment
  • Configure basic parameters
  • Verify the equipment is operational
  • Discuss additional eNB GUI and OMC functions
  • Isolate, troubleshoot, and resolve common eNB Tier 1 level issues
  • Identify two-carrier and HaloB differences
  • Review best practices for cell site acceptance testing

Lesson 1: eNB Installation, Basic Configuration, Verification, & Troubleshooting

  • Site Planning
  • Lab Practice - Physical Installation
  • Lab Practice - Basic Configuration & Verification
  • Lab Practice - Troubleshoot eNB Issues

Lesson 2: Other eNB GUI Functions

Lesson 3: eNB OMC Fields

Lesson 4: Two-Carrier eNB Differences

Lesson 5: HaloB Differences (Lab Practice - Upgrade eNB to HaloB)

Lesson 6: Cell Site Acceptance Testing

Lesson 7: Additional eNB Tier 1 Troubleshooting


Module 4: UE Installation & Troubleshooting

Description: Add SIM cards; create service plans; add subscribers in BOSS; install user equipment; configure basic parameters; verify the equipment is operational; and isolate, troubleshoot, and resolve UE Tier 1 level issues.

Lesson 1: User Activation

  • Import SIM Cards
  • Create Service Plans
  • Add Subscribers

Lesson 2: UE Installation, Basic Configuration, Verification, & Troubleshooting

  • Lab Practice - Physical Installation
  • Lab Practice - Basic Configuration & Verification
  • Lab Practice - Troubleshoot UE Issues

Lesson 3: Other UE GUI Functions

Lesson 4: UE OMC Fields

Lesson 5: Additional UE Tier 1 Troubleshooting


Module 5: Stretch Exercise

Description: Apply what you have learned, and beyond: As a class - when presented with network diagrams, specific scenarios, or screen shots of configurations - interpret, discuss, and identify potential issues and outcomes.