5G Network Fundamentals
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5G Network Fundamentals at Coursera Overview
Duration | 22 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Intermediate |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
5G Network Fundamentals at Coursera Highlights
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5G Network Fundamentals at Coursera Course details
- This MOOC presents the services and the architecture of 5G networks, the main principles of the new radio interface (NR), data flow management, security and the new Service-Based Architecture (SBA)
- 5G significantly extends the possible options both in the choice of architectures and in the radio interface configurations as well as in the security mechanisms
5G Network Fundamentals at Coursera Curriculum
Module 0: Welcome in this MOOC !
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A short story about this MOOC
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Module 1 : 5G services and architecture
Why a new generation of mobile networks ?
What are the performance requirements for 5G ?
What services are provided by 5G ?
What are the sub-systems of a 5G Network ?
What is the architecture of a 5G Network ?
What does virtualization mean for 5G ?
Is the 5G architecture really simple ?
M1-L1
M1-L2
M1-L3
M1-L4
M1-L5
M1-L6
Homework M1
Module 2 : The New Radio interface
Why 5G can offer higher data bit rates ? Part 1 Introduction to the numerologies
Why 5G can offer higher data bit rates ? Part 2 Numerologies and frequency ranges
Why 5G can offer higher data bit rates ? Part 3 : Modulations
How is it possible to reduce the latency ?
Is it possible to increase the received power without increasing the transmission power in a mobile communication system ?
Is it possible to increase the capacity of a mobile networks with antenna arrays ?
What are the differences between the NR RADIO interface and LTE ?
Introduction to OFDM
Reminder on Wavelength, frequency and power
Prerequisite
M2-L1
M2-L2
M2-L3
M2-L4
M2-L5
Homework M2, Part 1
Homework M2, Part 2
Module 3: Data Flow and Mobility Management
How to make the mobile core network more flexible ?
How does an SMF control a UPF ?
How is a PDU session set up in 5G ?
How does a 5G terminal attach to a 5G Network ?
Is the management of flows that have a sporadic nature the same as in 4G ?
How is a UE managed in the RRC-inactive state ?
What happens when a UE in RRC-inactive state changes cells ?
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Prerequesite Quiz
M3-L1
M3-L2
M3-L3
M3-L4
M3-L5
M3-L6
M3-L7
Homework M3,
Module 4: Security
Is security really important in 5G ?
Which aspects of the security procedures should be strenghthened ?
What are the network functions in charge of the security ?
How can we identify a UE without transmitting its permanent identity in clear text over the radio ?
What are the differences between 4G and 5G when it comes to authentification ?
What are the differences between 4G and 5G when it comes to ciphering, integrity control and key hierarchy ?
What are the security procedures during a registration ?
How 5G is protected against some Bidding down attacks
How does a Diffie-Hellman work ?
Prerequisite quiz
M4-L1
M4-L2
M4-L3
M4-L4
M4-L5
M4-L6
Homework M4
Module 5: Service-Based Interfaces and Virtualization
What is a Network function ?
How are the services of an NF organized ?
What is the protocol stack for an SBI ?
How is it possible to act on a resource ?
How is it possible to have both a dynamic and elastic 5G core network ?
How does the notification service work ?
How are the procedures on SBI interfaces presented ?
How can an external service provider develop its own services using the 5G network ?
M5-L1
M5-L2
M5-L3
M5-L4
M5-L5
M5-L6-1
M5-L6-2
M5-L6-3
Homework, M5
Module 6: Security and Interconnection
How is security provided in the radio access network of a 5G system ?
How is security provided on SBI interfaces in 5G networks ?
How is it possible to provide NF Instance discovery service between different 5G networks ?
How is security guaranteed between different 5G Networks ?
How can security be guaranteed when using services provided by a network function within a 5G core network ? Part 1
How can security be guaranteed when using services provided by a network Between different 5G core networks ? Part 2
M6-L1
M6-L2
M6-L3
M6-L4
M6-L5
M6-L6
Homework, M6
Module 8: Final Exam
Final Exam, Part 1
Final Exam, Part 2
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