WiMAX Forum Core Network Engineer^TM Certification Boot Camp

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Course Description:
This course is a four-day Boot Camp event, which covers all of the necessary topics to prepare a technical student to take the WiMAX Forum Core Network Engineer™ certification exam. The course is designed for engineers who will be implementing the core elements of a WiMAX network. They require knowledge of completed WiMAX Forum working group specifications and skills on appropriate engineering tools. We assume pre-requisite knowledge of IP networking. The course includes hands-on-laptop-based interactive labs and network-design exercises. At the end of the course, the successful student should have the skills to choose among design tradeoffs for a secure, efficient, high-performance core network

Course length:
4 days
 

Course Outline:

Module 1: WiMAX Core and Access Network Overview
At the end of this module you should be able to:

• Draw the high-level architecture of WiMAX network elements

Module 2: Access Services Network (ASN): The heart of the Core
At the end of this module you should be able to:

• Describe three different types of ASN Profiles

• Identify and describe the ASN Gateway Entities, Functions and Management

Module 3: Connectivity Services Network (CSN)
The backbone of the Core
At the end of this module you should be able to:

• List the Functions of the CSN

• Describe the applications that cross the CSN

Module 4: WiMAX network design

• List six applications of WiMAX technology

• Match each application to its WiMAX specification

• Explain architectural changes based on application

• Describe five mobile WiMAX features

Module 5: IP Network Design for WiMAX
At the end of this module you should be able to:

• Define all of the IP-based devices and protocols in a WiMAX core network and explain their functions

• Explain and follow each step of the DoceoTech core-network design checklist

• Design the IP network settings for all routing components of the network

• Architect the IP routers and servers in an optimal design

• Plan for IP network installation and configuration

• Design IP network settings for routing components

Module 6: Design for Security: WiMAX Authentication and Encryption
At the end of this module you should be able to:

• Compare and contrast the four EAP types that appear in the WiMAX security requirements

• Choose the appropriate EAP type and encryption option for your network needs

• Diagram the PKMv2 message flows for authentication of WiMAX stations

Module 7: Capacity Planning for WiMAX Networks
At the end of this module you should be able to:

• Engineer the backhaul links from each WiMAX base station, based on estimated subscriber load and Quality of Service parameters

• Assure appropriate bandwidth allocation for various traffic classes of service

• Prepare equipment lists for your WiMAX network

Module 8: Mobility Management in WiMAX Networks
At the end of this lesson you should be able to:

• Diagram the mobility management architecture for a WiMAX core network, including location databases

• Model the flows of mobility-management messaging for subscriber stations

Module 9: WiMAX Core Network Operations
At the end of this lesson you should be able to:

• Explain and follow each step of DoceoTech’s Basic Operations chart

• Monitor reports of traffic loads and handover events

• List options for escalating trouble issues

Module 10: In-class Case Study

End of day 4: In-class Certification Testing Opportunity At the end of the four-day boot camp, students will have the opportunity to complete the proctored WiMAX Forum Core Network Designer™ certification exam, which tests relevant knowledge and practical design skills. Boot Camp practical experience:

The boot camp is structured as 70% tutorial content, and 30% hands-on exercises, illustrated with case studies. Bring your laptop, because we provide spreadsheets and other PC models for in-class exercises. You’ll have the experience of designing an optimal core network for a sample WiMAX served community.