Signaling in Telecommunication NetworksLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student knows after the course the sturucture and operation of SS#7 protocol stack and structures of messaging signal units. He/she should also know the principles of SS#7 network dimensioning and signaling at packet switched networks.
The student can analyze signalling messages.

Content

Structure and function of Common Control Channel Signaling (SS#7) network and protocol stack, SS#7 messages, analysis of SS#7 signaling sequences, simple SS#7 network dimensioning exercises. Part of the course considers signaling at packet switched networks.

Qualifications

Communications Networks course or respective information.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

- After the course the student understands the principles of SS#7 protocol stacks including MTP, ISUP, MAP and Megaco, Sigtran
- Delivered laboratory exercises and participation in lectures and laboratory hours, passed the exam

Assessment criteria, good (3)

- In addition to grade 1 requirements:
- The student understands in detail MTP, SCCP, TCAP
- Knows the principles of signalling network dimensioning
- Well passed laboratory exercises

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

- In addition to grade 1 and 3 requirements:
- The student is able to analyse signalling files
- Knows the basics of UMTS and 4G signaling
- Excellent laboratory exercise measurement and calculation results