Familiarity with 5G architecture, including the core network, radio access network (RAN), and user equipment (UE).
5G Radio Access Network (RAN):
Overview of 5G NR (New Radio) specifications.
Differentiation between Sub-6 GHz and mmWave frequency bands.
Beamforming, Massive MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output), and other advanced antenna technologies.
Core Network Technologies:
Core network architecture for 5G, including the service-based architecture.
Network slicing concepts and implementations.
Virtualization and cloud-native principles for 5G core networks.
Protocols and Interfaces:
5G NR protocol stack and its layers.
Interactions between different 5G network elements.
Interface protocols like NGAP (Next Generation Application Part) and N1/N2 interfaces.
Services and Applications:
Understanding of 5G use-cases like Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communications (URLLC), and Massive Machine Type Communications (mMTC).
Edge computing concepts and how 5G enables low-latency applications.
IoT (Internet of Things) deployments and integrations with 5G networks.
Security in 5G Networks:
Security protocols specific to 5G, including security algorithms and procedures.
Potential threats to 5G networks and mitigation strategies.
Identity management, authentication, and authorization in 5G.
Performance and Optimization:
Key performance indicators (KPIs) for 5G networks.
