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In a bid to improve both network capacity and data throughput, service providers are increasingly turning to Wi-Fi as a viable addition to their network infrastructure. This course explains how Wi-Fi offload is supported in terms of providing a seamless transition between the two radio technologies, tracking the architecture required, the mobility options available and the fundamental concepts of operation.
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Graeme Green
Mpirical Trainer
Graeme has worked at the heart of the mobile telecommunications sector for over 30 years. During this period, he has developed and delivered training to most of the major network vendors and service providers around the world, in addition to speaking at numerous international conferences and attending ETSI and 3GPP technical meetings.
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Module 1
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Wi-Fi Offload Architecture
Wi-Fi Offload Architecture Fundamentals:
- Drivers for Wi-Fi Offload.
- Network Architectures:
- Trusted Non-3GPP Access.
- Untrusted Non-3GPP Access.
Mobility Mechanisms:
- Host Based Mobility.
- Network Based Mobility:
- PMIPv6.
- GTP.
- Multi Access PDN Connectivity.
- Non-seamless Wi-Fi Offload.
Network Architecture:
- Trusted Non-3GPP Access (GTP):
- UE, Access Point, TWAG, PDN-GW, HSS, AAA Server, PCRF, ANDSF.
- Protocol Stacks and Reference Points.
Roaming Architectures:
- Home Routed.
- Local Breakout.
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Wi-Fi Offload Initial Procedures
Initial Procedure Fundamentals:
- Bearer Models and Bearer Mapping.
Network Discovery and Selection:
- Network Discovery:
- RAN Assistance Information.
- ANDSF Rules.
- Accessing the Wi-Fi Network:
- Joining a Wi-Fi Network.
Initial Attach:
- EAP Authentication (Part 1):
- Detailed Signalling Evaluation.
- Session Creation and Management:
- Detailed Signalling Evaluation.
- EAP Authentication (Part 2):
- Detailed Signalling Evaluation.
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Wi-Fi Offload Mobility and Interworking
Mobility and Interworking Fundamentals.
Wi-Fi Mobility:
- Access Point Channel Reports.
- Wi-Fi Reassociation.
- 802.11 Amendments:
- 802.11k, 802.11r.
Wi-Fi to LTE Handover:
- Detailed Signalling Evaluation.
LTE to Wi-Fi Handover:
- Detailed Signalling Evaluation.
Wi-Fi Offload and Roaming:
- Home Routed.
- Local Breakout.
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