RDL 3000 Installation, Commissioning, and Maintenance Course

Course Code: TRN-RDL-3K-ICM

Course Specifics:

• Duration: 3 days
• Class capacity: 10 students
• Materials provided: Student Handbook (e-Book)

Course Description

The RDL-3000 Operation, Configuration, Installation and Maintenance course consists of 5 modules focusing on the RDL3000 operation, configuration, commissioning, installation, and maintenance based on the Version 3.2+ software features and capabilities. This program is based on 60% hands-on lab work and 40% content slides. Aviat expert trainers conduct courses in a mentoring environment. The course is conducted at Aviat Training locations or can be arranged at customer sites.

Target Audience

This course is intended for Level-2 support groups, engineers, and technicians.

Pre-requisites

• Working knowledge of the OSI network model, TCP/IP protocol suite, routers, bridges, Layer-2 and Layer-3 QoS, and packet processing.
• Working knowledge of VLAN systems.
• Basic understanding of RF system and signal propagation.
• A laptop with administrative rights to install and run IP networking simulation software.

Objectives

• Understand and acquire hands-on knowledge of RDL-3000 systems.
• Learn operation of RDL-3000 as a transparent and VLAN-aware layer-2 broadband wireless solution.
• Understand technical features of Ellipse Sector controller (SC) and RDL-3000 remote terminals (RT) for various deployments.
• Learn about RDL-3000 radio types and RF attributes (Tx power, UL ATPC, receiver sensitivity, interference detection/mitigation, UL noise floor measurement).
• Understand system architecture and building blocks at MAC, PHY, RF levels, and performance attributes for Oil & Gas, video surveillance, backhauling, BWA deployments.
• Learn operation and configuration of RDL-3000 systems in 1+1 redundancy (SC, RT, link with PRP) with expedited traffic switch over.
• Understand performance limits of RDL3000 MIMO-OFDM implementation.
• Learn benefits of multiple channel sizes (0.875 to 20 MHz).
• Understand RDL-3000 performance at different frequency bands with various modulation and coding schemes.
• Learn configuring and optimizing spectrum sharing features (DFS/CBP/WSDB).
• Learn configuring RDL-3000 to eliminate multipath and optimize link throughput.
• Learn configuring and managing RT registration in Ellipse SC.
• Understand data scheduling parameters for data, voice, video.
• Learn how fast fusion link adaptation (FFLA) dynamically adapts link UBR and MIMO mode.
• Understand use and performance of fixed and variable wireless frame modes.
• Learn setting and ensuring time synchronization to mitigate interference.
• Understand use of GPS for location services and frequency synchronization.
• Learn about Over the Air QoS (CIR/PIR).
• Understand data paths using Subscriber Link, Service Group, Service definitions.
• Learn packet classification using 802.1Q tags, VLAN tagging/untagging/mapping, QinQ.
• Learn use of 802.1p markers for traffic prioritization.
• Understand operation, configuration, and use of VLAN list in SC and RT.
• Learn managing RDL-3000 systems via HTTP/HTTPS, CLI (Telnet/SSH), SNMP.
• Learn setting up user authentication using Radius.
• Understand and configure Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) for mutual authentication.
• Learn enabling OTA data encryption (AES-128/256).
• Understand Secure mode and FIPS mode security requirements.
• Learn enabling secure user credentials and backup/restoring user passwords.
• Learn link planning and budgeting for capacity and coverage.
• Understand fundamentals of RF and frequency planning.
• Learn step-by-step installation of Ellipse SC and RDL-3000 RTs, including grounding and bonding.
• Learn alignment procedures and performance evaluation.
• Learn performing capacity/coverage analysis and optimization, understanding interference KPIs, identification, and mitigation.

Course Outline

Module 1: System Overview, Technology Foundations and Applications

• Broadband wireless solutions
• RDL3000 system from the OSI/TCP-IP networking perspective
• Ethernet packet structure and parameters
• VLAN-based packet classification
• Layer-2 QoS
• RDL-3000 architecture
• MAC/PHY/RF parameters
• Hardware specifics of the Ellipse SC
• RDL-3000 remote terminals (EDGE, eLTE-MT, RAS-Elite, RAS-Extend, Connect-OW/OWS/IWS)
• Upcoming features in RDL-3000 at MAC/PHY/RF
• Managing RDL-3000 using http/https/telnet/SSH/SNMP
• Software upgrading and IP/username/password recovery
• Use of LLDP in RDL-3000 systems
• DHCP IP addressing
• Creating secure user accounts
• Differences between fixed and variable frame modes and time synchronization
• Static and dynamic DL ratio
• MIMO-OFDM as implemented in RDL-3000
• Multipath handling capabilities
• Error detection and correction (ARQ and FEC)
• Dynamic adaptive modulation using FFLA algorithm
• MIMO-A/STBC for enhanced reach and MIMO-B for enhanced throughput
• Use of multiple channel sizes (0.875 to 20 MHz)
• Multiple coding rates (1/2 to 7/8)
• Use of BPSK/QPSK/16QAM/64QAM/256QAM
• Error handling in RDL-3000 links
• Options key controlling product features and options (Secure Link, Metro Link, Smart Link, Video)
• RDL-3000 deployments in Energy, Oil and Gas, ISP, and other environments

Module 2: System Architecture, Operation and Configuration

• Wireless link and data plane parameters
• RDL-3000 internal architecture
• Function of each module (switch, wireless MAC, MIMO-OFDM, RF module)
• Wireless configuration in SC and RT with parameter selection examples
• Complete definition of QoS in RDL-3000
• Definition and functions of Subscriber Link, Group, and Service
• Pass-through and tagged mode of operation for Group and Service
• Packet processing and classification at the SC Ethernet port
• Mixed mode deployments
• Rapid Auto Provisioning (RAP)
• Automatic frequency scanning features
• Typical networking features of RDL-3000 deployments
• Strict VLAN networks for data, RT, and host management
• Security features supported in RDL-3000

Module 3: RF Link Design and Planning

• RF parameters of PTP and PMP wireless links
• RDL3000 link budgeting
• Fresnel zone
• BER and PER performance of each link type
• Antenna height requirements at different frequency bands
• Link availability for different applications
• Fade margin requirements
• RDL-3000 receiver thresholds
• Link budgeting parameters
• RDL-3000 RF planning
• Built-in spectrum analyzer (Spectrum Sweep Function)

Module 4: System Installation, Link Alignment, and Interference Mitigation

• Installation of Ellipse SCs, RDL-3000 RTs, PoE injectors, and lightning protectors (LPs)
• Pre-installation requirements
• RF exposure and safety guidelines
• RDL3000 installation
• Installation of specific RTs
• Wireless link alignment and key performance indicators (KPI)
• RF monitor tool
• Implications of antenna tilt (overshoot/undershoot) due to reflections
• Antenna height adjustment
• Analyzing alignment quality using RSSI min and RSSI max
• RSSI and SINADR relationship
• Packet discards and retransmission rate on the link
• Wireless systems interference indicators
• RDL-3000 KPIs for interference detection and mitigation
• Interference identification and mitigation

Module 5: Fault Simulation and Hands-on labs

Required Equipment for Training Sessions

RDL-3000 Equipment Requirement for a Class of 8-10 Learners:

Classroom Setup Requirements

Sufficient in size to handle all participants, instructor, desks, chairs, classroom equipment. The room must have enough 110/220 AC power and air conditioning to operate equipment, all students' client's PCs and the server or radio as required. Hands-on participation of the trainees is subject to hardware availability in on-site sessions.

Pricing & Scheduling

Please contact your Aviat local sales team for a quote or email aviatcareeducate@aviatnet.com and request pricing for the TRN-RDL-3K-ICM course.

Aviat Certified Operations Specialist (ACOS) Certification Exam – RDL3000

Course Code: TRN-ACOS-EXAM-X

Course Specifics:

• Duration: Self-paced online assessment
• Delivery Format: Online

Description

The Aviat Certified Operations Specialist Certification – RDL3000 Exam assesses skills required for installing, operating, and maintaining the Aviat RDL3000 microwave radio. This certification is a specialized track building on the foundational product knowledge from the Aviat Networks Associate track. Upon successful assessment, the student will be certified as an Aviat Certified Operations Specialist (ACOS) on RDL3000.

Target Audience

This exam is intended for individuals requiring ACOS certification for RDL3000.

Prerequisites

• Aviat Network Associate Certification and completed ILT or VILT on the RDL3000 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance course.
• A PC with Internet access, Internet browser software, and access and subscription to AviatCare LMS.

Objectives

• Demonstrate installation best practices and specialized installation-related skills for the RDL3000 platforms.
• Demonstrate specialized knowledge in the configuration, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the RDL3000 microwave radio.

Assessment

Completing and passing the assessment validates the student's knowledge and provides the credentials necessary for the Aviat Certified Operation Specialist certification level for the RDL3000 radio.

Compliance

Upon successfully passing the re-certification exam, the individual is certified for 3 years. Renewal requires completing the recertification examination before the current certification expiration date.

Pricing & Scheduling

Please contact your Aviat local sales team for a quote or email aviatcareeducate@aviatnet.com and request pricing for the TRN-ACOS-EXAM-X certification exam.