Contact Us for a detailed course description.
Course summary
This course discusses the concept of a Self-Organizing Network (SON) with a look at the key features and procedures that enable self-configuration in a SON. This course will also examine the issues surrounding femtocell deployment with a discussion around potential interference issues and techniques for controlling uplink and downlink interference.
Who would benefit
This course would benefit those with a keen interest in the issues surrounding the deployment of small cells and femtocells in particular. This might include those working in planning-related roles for network operators or as individual consultants.
Prerequisites
This course assumes existing knowledge of cell planning principles in a mobile environment.
Topic areas include
- SON – drivers
- Self-configuration
- Automatic Neighbour Relation (ANR)
- Automatic PCI configuration
- Inter-Cell interference Co-ordination (ISIC)
- Mobility robustness optimization
- Mobility load balancing
- Energy saving
- Deployment configurations
- Control of downlink interference
Training Formats
We can arrange classroom training, one to one training, or online training to suit your requirements. Learn more
Training Venues
We are pleased to be associated with some unique training locations in the UK and further afield. Learn more