Abstract

"LTE Hands-On" is a comprehensive laboratory manual designed to provide undergraduate and postgraduate students with a practical understanding of 4G LTE systems. The book bridges theory and practice by guiding learners through step-by-step experiments that cover the core aspects of LTE networks, from user equipment registration and PDN connectivity procedures to advanced topics such as channel quality indicators, link adaptation, and network planning.

The book emphasizes experiential learning using modern software-defined radio (SDR) platforms and open-source LTE implementations. Students gain exposure to both control-plane and user-plane traffic flows in the Evolved Packet Core (EPC), visualization of LTE time–frequency domain signals, and live transmission of OFDM signals. Additionally, the book provides in-depth analysis of synchronization signals (PSS, SSS, PBCH), cell reference signals, and FFT-based frequency domain studies essential for understanding LTE’s OFDM architecture.

By including network design and path loss analysis across standard propagation environments (UMi, UMa, SMa, and RMa), the book equips students with a holistic view of LTE system performance under real-world scenarios. Each experiment is structured with clear objectives, requirements, procedures, and analysis, making it suitable as a reference manual for universities and engineering colleges in India and beyond.

This book serves as a bridge between theoretical wireless communication courses and hands-on laboratory practice, preparing students to understand, analyze, and experiment with modern 4G LTE networks.

Table of Contents
 

1. Enabling 4G mobile network and registration of User Equipment

2. Analyzing User Equipment registration process in 4G mobile network

3. Analyzing PDN connectivity procedure in 4G mobile network

4. Analyzing control plane and user plane traffic flow in Evolved Packet Core

5. Visualization of 4G LTE time and frequency domain signals

6. Analyzing the cell reference signals, Primary Synchronization Signal (PSS),

7. Secondary Synchronization Signal (SSS) and Physical Broadcast Channel

8. (PBCH) from in-house 4G mobile network

9. Generation of Synchronization Signals

10. Analysis of Channel Quality Indicator (CQI) and Link adaptation in 4G LTE systems

11. Generation of Cell Reference Signals

12. Analysis of Time and Frequency Domain using FFT for OFDM Systems

13. Live transmission of OFDM signals

14. 4G Network Design and Path Loss Analysis in UMi, UMa, SMa, and RMa Scenarios.

Abstract

"5G NR Hands-On" is a comprehensive laboratory manual designed to provide practical, end-to-end insights into 5G Standalone (SA) and Non-Standalone (NSA) mobile networks. Aligned with industry deployments and academic research needs, the book enables learners to deeply analyze the complete 5G protocol stack—from UE registration and PDU session establishment to traffic flow analysis using 5G Service-Based Architecture (SBA) with PCAP and REST APIs.

The book covers 5G PHY, MAC, RLC, SDAP, PFCP, NGAP, and RRC procedures, including DU–CU functional split architecture, PRACH analysis, MIMO channel modeling, link adaptation, TDD slot configuration impact, and coverage/throughput evaluation under varying bandwidth and power levels. Experiments extend to real-world integration use cases, such as network slicing, IoT communication with MQTT, Raspberry Pi interface with 5G modems, REST API-based core interaction, and machine-type communications.

By combining waveform generation, air-interface characterization, protocol tracing, and performance benchmarking for both SISO and 2×2 MIMO, the book delivers a full spectrum of practical exposure required for research scholars, 5G lab courses, and industry training programs. 5G NR Hands-On serves as a bridge between theory and implementation—making it ideal for universities, R&D labs, and next-generation wireless innovators.

Table of Contents

Module 1: 5G Core & UE Procedures

1. Analysis of UE Registration and PDU Session Establishment in 5G Standalone (SA)

2. Analysis of UE Registration and PDU Session Establishment in 5G Non-Standalone (NSA)

3. Analysis of 5G Authentication and Security Procedures

4. Traffic Flow Analysis in 5G Service-Based Architecture using PCAP and REST API

5. REST API Implementation and 5G Core Monitoring and Control

6. NGAP and PFCP Message Generation and Packet Flow Tracing

Module 2: 5G RAN Protocol Stack (Layer-by-Layer Analysis)

7. 5G RAN Architecture with DU–CU Split and Complete Protocol Stack Tracing (SDAP/PDCP/RLC/MAC/PHY)

8. 5G MAC Layer Analysis

9. 5G RLC Layer Analysis

Module 3: 5G Physical Layer and Radio Signal Processing

10. 5G Physical Layer Waveform Generation (OFDM, PDSCH, DMRS) and Transmission

11. Downlink and Uplink Physical Layer Channel Characterization

Module 4: 5G Performance Optimization and Network Intelligence

12. Network Slicing in 5G with eMBB, URLLC, and mMTC Use Cases

13. Throughput Performance Analysis using Link Adaptation and CQI Feedback

14. Performance Analysis of 5G TDD Slot Configurations on Latency and Throughput

15. Coverage and Throughput Analysis by Varying Downlink Power and Bandwidth

16. Performance Comparison of SISO and 2×2 MIMO Configurations in 5G Networks

Module 5: 5G + IoT + Edge Integrations

17. Interfacing Raspberry Pi with 5G Modem

18. 5G IoT Sensor Data Acquisition and Device Control using MQTT Protocol

19. Machine-Type Communication using Dual 5G IoT Bridges