Introduction
Introduction
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1. Overview of 5G Mobility KPIs
5G key performance indicators (KPIs)
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What are mobility KPIs
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2. 5G Spectrum and Deployment Models: SA vs. NSA
5G spectrum: Frequency range 1 (FR1) vs. frequency range 2 (FR2)
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5G deployment models: Standalone vs. non-standalone
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5G standalone (SA) architecture: The pure 5G core
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Non-standalone architecture: EN-DC (Option 3x) in action
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3. 5G Mobility Foundations: Measurements and Events
5G measurement quantities
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Reference signal received power (RSRP): Coverage
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Received signal strength indicator (RSSI)
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Reference signal received quality (RSRQ): Quality
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Signal-to-interference plus noise ratio (SINR): Quality
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5G measurement events: A-series
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Event A1
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Event A2
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Event A3
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Event A4
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Event A5
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Event A6
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5G measurement events: B-series
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Event B1
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Event B2
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4. 5G Mobility Procedures: Idle and Connected Mode (Standalone Mode)
Idle mode procedures in SA
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Cell selection in 5G SA
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Cell reselection and its types
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Cell reselection procedure in 5G SA
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Cell reselection priority and subpriority in 5G
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Implementing cell reselection priority and subpriority
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Interfrequency cell reselection in 5G
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Inter-RAT cell reselection in 5G
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How a PSCell is added in dual connectivity
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Inactivity based bearers release: Master and secondary node
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Intra frequency handover: Pcell in 5G SA
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Intra frequency change: SCell in 5G SA
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5. Foundational Concepts: Capacity and Speed Boosters
Dual connectivity fundamentals: Boosting capacity and reliability
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Carrier aggregation: Combining spectrum for higher speed
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DC vs. CA: Complementary technologies for 5G performance
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6. Dual Connectivity Deep Dive
The anchor point: Understanding the primary cell (PCell)
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The 5G anchor: Primary secondary cell (PSCell) in EN-DC
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EN-DC connection setup: A step-by-step walkthrough
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How dual connectivity works: Data flow and bearer types
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Dual connectivity variants
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7. Carrier Aggregation Deep Dive and Management
SCell setup requirements
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SCell selection criteria and decision process
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UL configuration and power management (FR1 SA)
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FR1 SCell activation and deactivation principles
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FR2 activation and deactivation approach
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SCell scheduling in FR1 (SA and NSA)
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FR2 scheduling considerations
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5G status icon on UE (NSA)
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8. Advanced Bearer Management in Dual Connectivity: Split Bearers
Bearers and services
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Dual connectivity: EN-DC Option 3x
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Secondary node addition procedure
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EN-DC master and secondary nodes
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Anatomy of the 5G NR protocol stack
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Master cell group (MCG) bearer
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Secondary cell group (SCG) bearer
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Split bearers
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EN-DC - radio bearer transition
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Transitions in NSA DRB setup and SCG handling
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Split bearer: Downlink and uplink decoupling
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Downlink user plane switching
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Case study: Dynamic switching in DL
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Uplink user plane switching
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Case study: Dynamic switching in UL
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Downlink user plane aggregation
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Counters related to SCell addition and CA
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Uplink user plane aggregation
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Conclusion
Continuing your 5G mastery journey
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Conclusion
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