Introduction
Introduction
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1. NB-IoT Overview
What is NB-IoT?
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Key benefits and advantages of NB-IoT
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Real-world NB-IoT use cases and applications
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2. NB-IoT Deployment Models
Understanding NB-IoT deployment modes
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Standalone deployment
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In-band deployment
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Guard band deployment
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Comparing NB-IoT deployment modes
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Impact on LTE networks: capacity and coexistence
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How to choose the right deployment mode
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3. NB-IoT Cell Characteristics and Features
NB-IoT cell characteristics
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The NB-IoT random access procedure
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Maximizing range: understanding maximum coupling loss (MCL)
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Coverage enhancement (CE) levels explained
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Power saving with eDRX (Extended Discontinuous Reception)
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Transmission modes and paging in NB-IoT
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4. NB-IoT Physical Layer, Data Rates and Coverage
LTE frame structure and physical layer overview
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Deep dive: the NB-IoT frame structure
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The NB-IoT physical layer in detail
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Finding the network: synchronization signals (NPSS/NSSS)
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The broadcast channel (NPBCH) in NB-IoT
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Control and data channels in NB-IoT: how data is carried
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LTE vs NB-IoT physical channels
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How NB-IoT achieves exceptional coverage
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Understanding NB-IoT data rates and throughput
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5. NB-IoT Network Architecture and Bearers
NB-IoT network architecture (LTE-based core)
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Connecting to services: the role of the SCEF
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Radio bearers: SRB and DRB explained
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Efficient data transfer with data over NAS (DoNAS)
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Fallback option: data over SMS
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6. NB-IoT Initial Registration and Call Flow
How paging works in NB-IoT
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Configuring paging for power efficiency
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Initial registration flow of NB-IoT
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Network attach procedure overview
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Master information block (MIB-NB)
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System information block-1 (SIB1-NB)
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System information block-2 (SIB2-NB)
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RRC connection establishment overview
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NAS request
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RRC connection trilogy
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NAS authentication and security
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Registration and bearer setup
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Connection release and return to idle
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7. NB-IoT Network and User Identities
Network identities in NB-IoT: ECGI and PCI
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User identities in NB-IoT: IMSI and TMSI
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The primary user identity: GUTI
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8. NB-IoT Network Parameters and Configuration
eNodeB configuration essentials for NB-IoT
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NB-IoT cell setup and simulation
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NB-IoT cell configuration - inband deployment
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Cell transmit power configuration
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