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If you are involved in the monitoring and troubleshooting of 5G networks, you will appreciate that having a good understanding of the 5G protocols is critical. This course focuses specifically on the 5G NGAP (Next Generation Application Protocol) protocol between the NG-RAN and the 5GC. It details key NGAP functions, services and message formatting. In so doing, examining NGAP operation for key procedures: gNB Setup, UE Context, PDU sessions, paging and mobility.

Philip Nugent
Mpirical Trainer
Phil heads up Mpirical’s technical development, advising on the latest technologies and assisting the Mpirical team with his wealth of both historical and current knowledge. Phil’s specialist area is the mobile radio and RAN space, originally focussing on 2G and 3G technologies but more recently, heavily embedded with 5G New Radio for both Mpirical and customer specific projects.
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Course Contents
Positioning NGAP:
- NGAP Architecture.
- NG-RAN Functions.
- NGAP Connectivity.
- NGAP Protocol Stack.
NGAP Services and Messages:
- NGAP Services.
- NGAP Message Groups.
- NGAP Elementary Procedure Format.
- ASN.1 Message Encoding.
NGAP Use Case – gNB Setup:
- gNB NGAP Pre-Setup.
- NG Setup Procedure.
NGAP Use-Case – Device Access:
- NGAP Initial UE Message.
- NGAP Association.
- NGAP Initial Context Setup.
- Trace Function.
NGAP Use Case – PDU Session:
- PDU Session Establishment.
- PDU Session N3 Tunnel Creation.
- PDU Session Resource Setup.
NGAP Use Case – gNB Release:
- gNB Triggered Release.
- NGAP Context Release Procedure.
NGAP Use Case – Paging and Service Request:
- NGAP Paging.
- Service Request Procedure.
NGAP Use Case – Mobility:
- Xn Handover Scenario.
- Xn Handover Procedure.
- NGAP Path Switch Procedure.
- N2 Based Handover.
- NGAP N2 Handover Procedure.
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