Course Name
GSM MAP
2 Days
Course Length
Description
Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) is the world’s leading wireless communication standard. This course defines the protocol structure and content of the messages which support GSM mobile applications and services. You will gain a thorough knowledge of how messages are constructed and how mobile communications between elements is accomplished.
What You Will Learn
In this course you will learn about GSM components, subscriber identities along with network identities. We will briefly look at the lower layers of the SS7 protocol which is used for message routing and transport. Emphasis is placed on the TCAP ITU-T standard and the Mobile Application Part (MAP) application. Call-flow scenarios show how the various elements signal and communicate.
Who Will Benefit
This course will be beneficial to Cellular and PCS providers and their agents who need an understanding of GSM network signaling. Others who could benefit would include those working in a NOC, network technical support, planners, network or traffic engineers and interconnection specialists.
Prerequisites
A basic knowledge of GSM mobile networks is helpful, but not required.
Course Outline
- Architecture Overview
- Introduction and Background
- GSM Elements and Subsystems
- Interfaces and Numbering
- GSM Identities
- 3GPP Standards
- GSM Signaling
- Signaling Concepts
- Signaling Across the Various Interfaces
- Network Interconnection
- SS7 Protocol and GSM
- MTP and SCCP Used in GSM
- GSM MAP
- ITU-T TCAP Structure
- GSM MAP Operations
- GSM MAP Parameters
- GSM MAP Standards Documents
- ISDN-UP in Handovers
- GSM Call Flow Scenarios
- Location Updating
- Authentication and Ciphering
- Mobile Originated Calls
- Mobile Terminated Calls
- Short Message Service
- Handovers
Exercises are provided throughout the course which will re-enforce a practical understanding of the material.
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