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Open RAN Tutorial: Getting Started

A hands-on Open RAN tutorial covering the core concepts, architecture, and terminology you need to start working with disaggregated RAN.

By Manas·5 min read·Updated 2026-07-18

This article is a placeholder. Full write-up coming soon.

A hands-on Open RAN tutorial covering the core concepts, architecture, and terminology you need to start working with disaggregated RAN.

What this article will cover

  • Prerequisites: RAN fundamentals you should know first
  • Step 1: Understanding the O-RAN reference architecture
  • Step 2: Exploring open interfaces (A1, E2, O1, Open Fronthaul)
  • Step 3: Setting up a lab environment (simulators/emulators)
  • Step 4: Writing and deploying a simple xApp
  • Where to go next: standards docs and open-source projects
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