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Deploying Small Cells

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Learning Time:
1 Day
Level:
Intermediate
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CPD Credits:
6
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Course Details

As small cells continue to be deployed in order to augment the service provider’s RAN coverage, this course covers the main considerations associated with small cell solutions. This includes the benefits of small cell deployment, as well as the supporting architecture required. The course also discusses the remote management of small cells and also the requirements for the backhaul network, including synchronization and location.

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Philip Nugent

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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Module 1
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Introduction to Small Cells

Small Cell Markets:

  • Example Deployments.

Small Cell Benefits:

  • Home, Office, Public & Rural.

Capacity or Coverage.

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Deployment Options

Consumer/Enterprise Self-Deployed.

Operator Deployed Small Cells:

  • Targeted Capacity Hot-Spot.
  • Non-Targeted (‘Peppered’).
  • Outdoor and Indoor Coverage Not-Spots.
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Synchronization and Location

Assisted GNSS.

Network-based Synchronisation:

  • NTP, PTP IEEE.1588 and NTR.

Hybrid AGPS.

Implementation Considerations.

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Small Cell Backhaul

Backhaul Technologies:

  • DSL, Fiber/GPN, HFC, Microwave, etc.

Bandwidth Requirements.

Pros and Cons of Different Systems.

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How to get started...

Step 1

Purchase the course with one of the methods below.

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Log in to the Mpirical learning portal to access your course.
Step 3
Start learning right away with on-demand or get ready for your live session.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will I receive certification for completing the course?

Yes, all our courses provide a shareable certificate of completion following the test of understanding.

How long do I get access to the course?

On-demand courses are accessible immediately following purchase. Each course will have a different access period ranging from 3-6 months on average. You can continue to access the Mpirical learning platform after your course licence expires; however, you won’t be able to view any course content or learning tools unless you are a paid customer.

What else do I get with a course?

All students benefit from automatic access to our ‘Ask the Trainer’ feature with an on-demand course purchase. You will also get access to our acclaimed network visualisation tool, NetX.*

*NetX is not included with the Mini Telecoms MBA course or partner training.

Can I access the course offline?

Offline access is not currently available. You must use a connected device to access the course and learning tools. However, course pdfs and reference documents are downloadable.

Is there recommended follow-on training?

Yes, we do recommend follow-on training courses within the Mpirical learning platform.

How do I choose between a live course or on-demand course?

Our live courses are generally reserved for teams and enterprises of 10 or more. If you’d like to learn more about purchasing a single course to be delivered at your location or online, please get in touch: enquiries@mpirical.com.