GPRS is a new packet-switched technology for upgrading today's GSM networks. IT provides a platform for mobile data applications, including fast Internet access and email transfer, as well as mobile leased line provisioning. If you are a network engineer or technical manager in the mobile industry, you need to know about this exciting new technology that is transforming the GSM world. Here is a detailed presentation from leading industry expert and best-selling author Gunnar Heine. This print version of his PowerPoint presentation used in training courses on the topic, provides a convenient and comprehensive reference summary of the technology. HSCSD and EDGE are also featured.
Part 1. Introduction to GSM. The GSM Network. GSM Air-Interface. Transmission over the Air-Interface. Layer 1 Functions on the GSM Air Interface. Part 2. Introducing GPRS to the GSM World . The Business Perspective. Obstacles of Packet-Switched Mobile Networks. Network Architecture. The 52-Multiframe. Description of PDCH 's. Timing Advance Control in GPRS. Part 3. Network Access and Packet Transmission in GPRS . Network Access Mechanisms. Identification of an Ongoing Packet Transaction. MAC Resource Allocation Methods (Uplink/Downlink). PACCH Operation (Uplink/Downlink). Resource Release (Uplink/Downlink). Acknowledged - Unacknowledged Operation. Qualilty of Service. Part 4. More Details on GPRS. The Coding Schemes CS-1 to CS-4. Mobility and Session Management in GPRS. The GPRS Protocol Stack. RLC/MAC (Radio Link Control/Medium Access Control). LLC (Logical Link Control). SNDCP (SubNetwork Dependent Convergence Protocol). Frame/Relay/Network Service and BSSGP (Base Station Subsystem GPRS Protocol). GTP (GPRS Tunneling Protocol). Part 5. Scenarios in GPRS. GPRS Attach on CCH/PCCH (One-Phase Access). Intr-SGSN Routing Area Update. PDP-Context Activation and Packet Data Transfer (Two-Phase Access). Anonymous Access. Inter-SGSN Cell/Routing Area Update in Active. Part 6. Alternative High Speed Data Options . HSCSD. EDGE.;
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Gunnar Heine
Gunnar Heine is President and CEO of INACON GmbH, and has conducted extensive research in 3GPP standardization. He holds an M.S. in communication technology from the University of Wilhelmshaven. He is the author of, GSM Networks: Protocols, Terminology and Implementation, GPRS A-Z, and GPRS Signaling and Protocol Analysis Vloumes 1 and 2, and GPRS: Gateway to Third Generation Mobile Networks (Artech House, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003). He is also the coauthor of EDGE from A-Z (Artech House, 2001).