1. 

Introduction

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The 3GPP Evolution (Rel. 99, 4 – 10); LTE & LTE-Advanced Objectives & Milestones

2. 

LTE & EPS (SAE) Network Architecture

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LTE & EPS Network Overview

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E-UTRAN network elements / functionalities

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EPS network elements / functionalities

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Interfaces

3. 

E-UTRA(N) Protocols

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User Plane

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Control Plane

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NAS Layer

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PDCP

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RRC

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RLC & MAC

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Physical Layer L1

4. 

E-UTRAN Physical Layer

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OFDMA & SC-FDMA

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Transport, Logical & Physical Layer

5. 

S1 Interface & Protocols

6. 

X2 Interface & Protocols

7. 

Other Interfaces (S2 – S12)

8. 

Important Procedures

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RRC Connection Establishment

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Call Setup

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Security Mechanism; Tracking Area Update; Handover