WiMax Fundamentals

Course Code: TRC-700

Course Duration: 3 days

Course Objective(s):

This course provides an understanding of the technologies and functions associated with the 802.16 WiMAX wireless networks and the possible environments that WiMAX may be deployed.

Expected Accomplishment(s):

On completion of course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the fundamental concepts behind 802.16 / WiMAX networks
• Understand how OFDM and OFDMA are used in Fixed and Mobile WiMAX
• Highlight the WiMAX air interface specifications
• Understand interference and regulatory aspects of WiMAX
• Understand WiMAX Protocols and operation
• Understand WiMAX QoS and Security issues
• Explain the different types of 802.16 WiMAX systems and commercial offerings

Who Can Benefit:

Technical staff responsible for WiMAX network planning, regulation, implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting will benefit from this course.

Prerequisite(s):

Participants should have a sound understanding of radio communication.

Course Outline:

The WiMAX Market

• Broadband wireless access
• Business case for WiMAX
• Spectrum issues: Licensed and unlicensed bands
• WiMAX profiles
• WiMAX variants, WiBro

Technology Overview

• WiMAX network architecture
• Mesh and PMP topologies
• WiMAX protocol stack

OFDM and OFDMA Concepts

• Concept of orthogonality
• FFT and IFFT
• ISI & ICI: Mitigation techniques
• OFDM & OFDMA frame structure
• Estimation of peak data rates for a given WiMAX system profile

802.16 MAC Protocols

• The MAC architecture and functions
• Frame control header and burst profiles
• DL-MAP and UL-MAP
• Bandwidth allocation
• MAC PDUs
• Service flows and connection identities
• Security in WiMAX networks
• QoS in WiMAX

802.16 Physical Layer

• Implementation options
• FDD and TDD frame structures
• Data processing, FEC
• Sub-channelization
• Adaptive antenna systems

WIMAX Operation

• Channel acquisition
• Initial ranging & negotiation
• Scheduling services and contention handling
• SS authentication & registration
• IP connectivity

802.16e Mobile WiMAX

• Enhancements for Mobility
• Sleep mode and idle mode procedures
• Handover types
• HO initiation and execution

Delivery Method:

Training delivery methods will include instructor-led classes and exercises.

Related Training:

• 3G Wireless Networks
• WiMAX Advanced
• 3G Wireless Networks
• Wireless Technologies
• Implementing 802.11 Wireless LAN
• Understanding UMTS
• High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)