Course Overview

The benefits of edge computing are vast, and it's driving new connectivity solutions. Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communications (URLLC) is a feature of 5G networks that requires computing and processing of data to be completed near the end user. The proximity of cellular networks to users, through cell towers, macro sites, and DAS hubs, strongly supports the integration of edge infrastructure with cellular infrastructure. In this course, you'll be introduced to the key benefits of integrating edge computing with 5G networks, along with current developments in the traditional tower business to accommodate edge deployments. We'll cover the impacts of edge computing, private LTE and 5G networks on the exisiting cellular infrastructure, and the need for fiber backhaul.

Intended Audiences

  • Field Technicians, RF Engineers, Tower Technicians and Foreman.
  • Equipment Engineers
  • Decision-makers and operations personnel
  • Members of Operations’ team who are involved introuble shooting, In-Building DAS Installers, Designers and Project Managers

Prerequisites

Telecommunications Education Center Wireless Fundamentals Course

Wireless 101

In today’s ever-evolving wireless landscape, the foundations of cellular communications are often overlooked. In this course, we’ll study the basic principles of Radio Frequency (RF) theories and how they apply to today’s cellular systems. After reviewing these principles, we’ll focus on the practicalities of how cell sites are designed, the hardware components found at a…

Key Takeaways

  • Fundamentals of Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) and Cloud Computing
  • Edge of the Network - How Edge Computing is Enabling 5G Networks
  • Overview of C-RAN based Macro towers
  • MEC Network Architecture – real-time, high-bandwidth, low- latency radio networks
  • Tower-aggregated Edge Deployment
  • Requirements of Fiber Backhaul and Power
  • Virtualization at the Edge
  • Overview of Edge-based Consortiums and recent partnerships– Edgility, MobiledgeX, MEC
  • Connecting the dots – DAS Hubs, Private LTE, and Edge

Course Includes

  • Course outline
  • Online access to self-guided PowerPoint deck
  • Certificate of completion