- Benefits of attending this comprehensive course will include:

• Free evaluation version of Planning tool.
• Learning how to plan RF networks for WiMAX.
• Practical RF Planning with the use of planning tool.
• Calculations of different parameters of RF Networks with the help of tried and tested methods.
• Complete course manuals and documentation.
• Understanding why wireless technologies succeed and fail in today’s mobile world.
• Developing the infrastructure for the effective functioning of networks.
• Training is customized to suit specific business, technology and learning requirements.

Quasi Stellar’s professional training courses combine the latest tools, technologies, market research, case studies and dynamic ways of RF network solution delivered by experienced trainer to ensure that the skills and knowledge acquired are directly applicable to your organisation.

• Research           - the latest concepts, tools, techniques and tried and tested method
• Trainers              - the highest standard of dynamic trainers with global industry experience
• Tailored              - detailed pre-course questionnaire to identify and address your organisation needs
• Applicability        - training relevant to your needs and your work place
• Action                  - planning, implementation and follow-up
• Documentation - Comprehensive supporting notes and further reading materials

- Who should attend?

Technical staff involved in development and deployment of cellular and wireless broadband technologies. Students who want to pursue career in mobile communication network design and planning. Academic staff who need detailed technical insight of cellular and wireless broadband technologies.

- Why should you attend?

The ever changing dynamics of mobile communication industry have impacted enormously upon the role of planning and implementation of cellular and wireless broadband technologies. You need to develop more effective, inter-operable and flexible communication networks in order to capitalize on emerging wireless technologies. Quasi Stellar professional training program has been prepared in the light of guidelines designed by WiMAX forum. Courses offer detailed insight of WiMAX RF Planning, concepts, tools as well as tried and tested methods, leading your career as system engineer, RF planner and/or project manager.

- Turning 'Theory' in to 'Practice'

Recognising the challenging complexity of cellular and wireless broadband planning and implementation, wide range of available technologies and the environment in which networks operate, this professional course is built on the course facilitator’s wealth of global practical experience both within and outside the industry. This interactive course incorporates workshops, planning sessions, discussions and problem solving clinics giving you the foundation, tools and techniques to succeed in global mobile marketplace.

- Key areas to be covered in the programme and documentation

1. WiMAX Network Design Options: At the end of this modules, delegates should be able to: List six applications of WiMAX technology Match each application to its WiMAX specification, frequency band and architecture Describe five 802.16e mobile WiMAX enhancements

2: Review of RF Fundamentals At the end of this modules, delegates should be able to: Calculate RF levels in dBm, watts, µ V/m Apply Nyquist and Shannon Observations to calculations of the bandwidth of channels and to WiMAX adaptive modulation and coding.

3. RF Design Consideration for WiMAX: At the end of this modules, delegates should be able to: Describe the sources of noise based on bandwidth and operating frequency Determine the system noise floor based on bandwidth Determine the system performance based on C/N and Eb/No

4. Performing a WiMAX Link Budget:                                                                 At the end of this modules, delegates should be able to: Determine LOS and NLOS Maximum Allowable Path loss (MAPL) based on system parameters Determine power settings for a balanced path Use spreadsheets to design for specified lognormal fading probability Perform a link budget based on manufacturer’s equipment parameters and system requirements

5. WIMAX Path Loss Modelling:                                                                          At the end of this modules, delegates should be able to: Determine expected point-to-point link performance using an analytical path loss model Calculate expected NLOS performance using an empirical path loss model Determine the amount of margin required, based on lognormal fading

6. Frequency Reuse in Fixed and Mobile WiMAX Networks:      At the end of this modules, delegates should be able to: Design the frequency Reuse Network plan for your WiMAX Network, working with your equipment vendor Diagram FUSC and PUSC permutation zones Discuss several reuse proposals for Mobile WiMAX Networks

7. WiMAX Coverage & Performance Planning with Modelling Tools:              At the end of this modules, delegates should be able to: Employ a modelling tool to prepare an RF Plan for your network in three part case study Illustrate the effect of frequency, power, terrain, clutter and CPE location on coverage Import terrain and clutter databases

8: Capacity Design & Oversubscription:                                                          At the end of this modules, delegates should be able to: Mathematically relate oversubscription and subscriber QoS Validate Vendor Design rules for capacity planning

- About your Chief Trainer Mr. Basit Sajjad Alvi PGD in ISM (Bournemouth, UK) MSc Mobile Communication Systems (King’s college London)

Basit is a well established practitioner, WiMAX forum certified RF Network Engineer and consultant in mobile communications industry. He practiced in most industry sectors and across cultures resulting in a wealth of practical commercial experience making his training relevant and applicable to real-life issues.
Basit is a member of WiMAX forum, IEEE and Pakistan Engineering Council. He is a Chartered Engineer. He is a Certified Network designer of WiMAX forum and is a member of the Board of Directors of The Right Connection (Pvt.) Ltd. Basit is also the founder and CEO of Quasi-Stellar. He is an expert in wireless technologies and has helped service providers to understand technology and their customer’s requirements. Basit has frequently been invited to deliver presentations at conferences on wireless broadband technologies both on national and international level.
Basit has delivered training globally at all levels from off-the shelf soft skills courses to executive level technical workshops. He has a reputation for delivering energetic, memorable and empowering training focusing on technicality and output.

- Training Style – Making Training Dynamic!

Our trainer is selected on his ability to inspire, motivate and empower delegates. This is achieved by delivering training that is dynamic and relevant to the day-to-day challenges delegates face in the real mobile and wireless world.
Training course offered represent a blend of tried and tested methods as well as the latest tools, techniques, market research, case studies and dynamic ways of thinking.
A training session at venues convenient for delegates allows for interactive training through group discussion, role-plays and exercises giving delegates the "how to" applicable and adaptable technical skills that they can use on returning to work.

- Course Content – Making it Relevant!

All delegates complete detailed pre-course questionnaires before the event enabling Quasi Stellar to refine course content in order to address specific delegate needs.
Delegate objectives are re-visited before, during and after the event allowing us to measure the true success of the training and address any delegate concerns as and when they arise.

- Prerequisites

A basic knowledge of mobile telecommunication systems.

- Dates and Timings

29th - 31st of August 2008 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

- Venue

PAF KIET, Karachi
Date: 29th – 31st August 2008
Timings: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Book your place now by completing the online registration form.

For further information please contact:
Mr. Tabeer H. Ikram on 0334-3745034
or
email us on tabeer.ikram@quasi-stellar.com
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