Course Name: SS7 for Wireless Providers

 

Course Length: 3 days

 

Description: This course gives you a quick in-depth look at the SS7 protocol from a wireless service provider’s perspective.  CCS architecture and protocol structures necessary to carry mobile applications are thoroughly explained.  Emphasis is placed on gaining practical knowledge to decode critical parameters.

 

What You Will Learn: In this course you will learn how today’s mobile networks rely on Common Channel Signaling and the SS7 protocol for intra and inter-system communication.  Practical examples of SS7 protocol structure and message flows are explained.  You will gain valuable understanding of how to analyze information messages for intersystem handoff, seamless roaming and trunk setup. 

 

Who Will Benefit From This Course: This course will be an invaluable tool for those individuals responsible for maintenance and surveillance of the voice or signaling network.  Others who could benefit would include planners, network or traffic engineers, Network Operations or technical support personnel and interconnection specialists.

 

Course Outline:

 

·        CCS Architecture

ü      Network elements

ü      Modes of operation

ü      Signaling links

ü      Signaling Point Codes and Subsystems

ü      Interconnection

·        SS7 Protocol - MTP

ü      MTP functions

ü      Reliable transport

ü      Network routing and SLS

ü      Routesets

ü      Network Management

§         Link management

§         Route management

§         Traffic management

§         Congestion control

 

·        SS7 Protocol - SCCP

ü      Services provided by the SCCP

ü      SCCP messages

ü      SCCP message structure

ü      The UnitData message

ü      Global Title Translation

 

·        SS7 Protocol – TCAP & Applications

ü      Services offered by TCAP

ü      TCAP structure

ü      MAP application – ANSI-41 and GSM

ü      MAP parameters

 

·        SS7 Protocol – ISDN-UP

ü      Services offered by ISDN-UP

ü      ISDN-UP message structure

ü      Content and parameters for trunk setup

ü      Practical call flows using ISDN-UP

 

Exercises are provided throughout the course, re-enforcing a practical understanding of the material.

 

Course Prerequisites: A basic knowledge of mobile networks is helpful, but not required.