WCDMA UTRAN Optimization Flow With Comment ISSUE1 0

WCDMA UTRAN
Optimization
Flow
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Copyright 2006 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Foreword
WCDMA optimization is a very important part in the

life of the network.
Mainly, the optimization contents the preparation,

single site verification, RF optimization, parameters
optimization.
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Contents
1.
Introduction of Optimization Flow
2.
The preparation for the Optimization Project
3.
Single Site Verification
4.
RF Optimization
5.
Parameters Optimization
6.
Optimization Report
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WCDMA Optimization Flow
Page4
Introduction of Optimization
Flow
Output document:
Customized Document:
Acceptance Report
Optimization Report
Site Configuration Parameter Table
Radio Part Parameter configuration Table
Process Document and Data:
Site configuration Parameter Table
Radio part Parameter configuration Table
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Contents
1.
2.
3.
4.
RF Optimization
5.
6.
Optimization Report
Page6
WCDMA Optimization Flow Preparation
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The Preparation for Projection
The following work is required:
Understanding of the Existing Network
Cluster Division and Optimization Team Establishment
Optimization Tools and Software
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Understanding of the Existing Network :
Radio Network Planning report
Latest site configuration parameter table and radio

part parameter configuration table
OMC statistic data and subscriber complaints of the

existing network
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The Preparation for the Optimization

Projection
Cluster Division and Optimization Team

Establishment
RNO leader-1
RNO manager
..................
RNO leader-n
Data Analyzer
Data Analyzer
Drive Test Operator
Drive Test Operator
Driver
Driver
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Optimization Tool:
UMTS Scanner
UMTS Test UE
Optimization
Software:
Post processing
tool
GPS and data

line
MapInfo
Digital camera
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Contents
1.
2.
3.
4.
RF Optimization
5.
6.
Optimization Report
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WCDMA Optimization Flow Single Site

Verification
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Purpose:
The single site verification test is a part of the WCDMA network

optimization to ensure that the basic functions of the cell are
normal, such as call access, call quality, handover and so on.
Single site verification involves the following aspects:
Parameter setting check in idle mode
Services call (AMR/VP/PS) function check in connected mode
HSDPA function check
CPICH RSCP & Ec/Io
Installation problems check
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Single site verification includes :
preparations before test
single site test
solving problems
The single site verification is completed by:
On-site engineers
RNO engineers
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Single Site Verification - Task of

the
on-site
engineers
Preparations
Site Status Check
For each cell to be measured, check Status by LMT or M2000 Status
Configuration Data Collection and Check
check whether the data configured is consistent with the planned

data
Testing Point Selection
Test UE Setup
Application key
Set the handset to testing mode before test
Other Preparations
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the on-site engineers
Verification in Idle Mode
Frequency Check
Scramble Check
Check whether the scramble configuration is consistent with the planned

configuration
LAC/RAC Check
Check whether the frequency number of the cell to be measured is

consistent with the planned data
Check whether the LAC/RAC of the cell to be measured is consistent with the
planed one.
CPICH_RSCP/CPICH_Ec/Io (Near Site) Test
Check whether the CPICH RSCP and CPICH Ec/Io received by UE are greater
than the threshold
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the on-site engineers
Verification in connect Mode
Originating and Terminating Connection Test of Voice Service
Originating and Terminating Connection Test of VP Service
Check whether the originating and terminating function of voice service

function normally by call quality test
Check whether the originating and terminating function of VP service
function normally by call quality test
Connection Test of PS Services
Check whether the originating function of PS services are normal by handset

online service
Solving Problems
If on-site engineers find product function problems or parameter

configuration problems, the engineers must locate them and retest until
the problems are solved and process terminates.
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Single Site Verification Task of

the RNO engineers
Preparations
Cell Status Confirmation
Before checking site, you need to inquiry product

support engineers whether the cell is in normal status
Testing Route Selection
Before test, you must select a proper testing route

according to site distribution and local environment
Precautions
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the RNO engineers
Coverage DT Check
Check whether CPICH RSCP and CPICH Ec/Io received

by scanner is normal
Abnormal power amplifier
Abnormal connection of antenna-feeder
Inconsistency of antenna tile/direction angle from

planned one
Blocking by buildings
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the RNO engineers
HSDPA Access Function Test
To test HSDPA access function
Check whether the antenna for receiving diversity

signals is reversely connected
Checking Antennas by Exchanging Feeders
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the
RNO engineers
Antenna Diversity Check
If the receive antenna crossed, the uplink diversity receive gain is loss,
and the uplink interfere is doubled. It will affect the uplink capability.
Solving Problems
If RNO engineers find problems about product function, RNO engineers

must ask product support engineers to solve problems
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Summarization:
In single site verification stage, engineers check

whether equipment functions normally
Single site verification is a basis for the following RF

optimization and service optimization
If all verifications about function are accepted, the

single site verification is completed
After single site verification, optimization comes to RF

optimization
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Contents
1.
2.
3.
4.
RF Optimization
5.
6.
Optimization Report
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RF Optimization
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RF Optimization - Overview
Once all the sites are installed and verification is complete,

RF optimization starts.
During the RF optimization stage, you will optimize radio

frequency (RF) signals , so that the distribution of radio
signals is normal in next service -- parameters optimization
stage
RF optimization includes the following aspects:
Coverage optimization
Pilot pollution optimization
Handover optimization
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RF Optimization flow
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RF Optimization - Preparation
(1)
Deciding Optimization target
Weak coverage
Pilot pollution
High SHO Factor based on DT
Dividing Clusters
Deciding Test Route
Confirm the KPI DT acceptance route with the operator before DT
Preparing Tools and Data
Preparing Software
Preparing Hardware
Preparing Data
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(2)
Index
Reference
97% in urban area

CPICH Ec/Io 9dB
97% in suburban
area
98% in urban area
CPICH RSCP
95dBm
95% in suburban
area
Remarks
According to test result from the scanner, in

unloaded and outdoor conditions, in planning
coverage areas, test in a grid-like route to cover
all cells.
According to test result from the scanner, in
unloaded and outdoor conditions, in planning
coverage areas, test in a grid-like route to cover
all cells. The coverage level request is basic. If
operators have penetration loss request, add the
penetration loss to the coverage level.
SHO Factor based on

DT
30%40%
The SHO Factor based on DT should be 5% to

10% lower than the goal, because the following
optimizations cause the soft handover factor to
increase
Pilot pollution ratio
5%
RF Optimization - Targets
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(3)
Dividing Clusters
RF optimization must be performed on a group of or a

cluster of NodeBs ,This ensures that interference from intrafrequency neighbor cells are considered during optimization.
Dividing clusters involves approval by the operator.
Deciding Test Route
The KPI DT acceptance route is the core route of RF

optimization test routes. Its optimization is the core of RF
optimization.
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RF Optimization - Preparing Tools and

Data:
Needed data
Software
Device
Genex Probe
Scanner
Genex Assistant
Test terminal and

data line
Genex Nastar
Mapinfo
Laptop
Vehicle mounted
inverter
List of engineering
parameters
Map
KPI requirements
Network configuration
parameters
Survey report
Single site verification
checklist
Floor plan of the target
buildings
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RF Optimization - Data
Collection
During RF optimization stage, the key is the optimization of
radio signals distribution, with the major means of DT and

indoor test
DT is a major test. Collect scanner and UE data of radio signals

by DT test
Usually the DT and indoor test during RF optimization stage is

based on VP service.
During RF optimization stage, collect neighbor cell data of

network optimization and other data configured in RNC
database
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RF Optimization - RF problem
solutions
Antenna tilt
Antenna height
Antenna azimuth
Antenna type
Antenna location
TMA
Split sector
RRU
Remove sector
Site location
Combine sector
New site
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RF Optimization
Attention:
During the RF optimization ,sometimes the problems can be

resolved completely by proper adjustment, but there is also
some disadvantages of the RF optimization
The duration of the RF Optimization will be always very long
Some adjustment is difficult to implement
If the problems are not resolved by the RF optimization, it is

difficult to recover the antennas back to the former
conditions
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RF Optimization
Some advices:
Before the RF adjusting, wed better survey the relative

sites, and give some applicable advice
If possible, do the RF adjustment and test the effect at

the same time
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RF Coverage Problem Analysis
Coverage problem analysis is key to RF optimization.

It involves signal distribution. The coverage
problems to be analyzed include:
Weak coverage
Overshoot coverage
Unbalance between uplink and downlink
No primary pilot cell
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Coverage Analysis Processes:
Downlink Coverage Analysis
Analyzing Pilot Coverage Strength
Analyzing Pilot Coverage quality
Analyzing Primary Pilot Cell
Analyzing comparison of UE and Scanner Coverage
Uplink Coverage Analysis
Analyzing Uplink Interference
Analyzing distribution of UE Transmit Power
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Downlink coverage analysis - Pilot Coverage Strength

Analysis
Check areas of poor coverage, suggestion value as

below:
Good: RSCP -85 dBm
Fair:
Poor: RSCP < -95 dBm
-95 dBm RSCP < -85 dBm
Mark the areas with weak coverage or common

seamless coverage of large areas for further analysis
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Downlink coverage analysis - Pilot Coverage Strength Analysis
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Downlink coverage analysis - Pilot Coverage quality

Analysis
Ec/Io plot should also be analysed based on the thresholds :
Good: Ec/Io -8 dB
Fair: -14 dB Ec/Io < -8 dB
Poor: Ec/Io < - 14 dB
Areas of poor Ec/Io should be highlighted for further

investigation
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Downlink coverage analysis - Pilot Coverage quality Analysis:
Whats the
problem?
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Downlink coverage analysis - Pilot Coverage quality Analysis:
-14
-15
-63
-60
-65
-15.5
-16
-70
-17
-75
-18
-80
-19
-85
-20
-90
Ec/Io
RSCP
Whats the
problem?
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Downlink coverage analysis - Analyzing Primary Pilot Cell:
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Downlink coverage analysis - Analyzing Primary Pilot

Cell:
Cell primary pilot analysis is analyzing cell scramble

information obtained in DT
The content to be checked include :
Weak coverage cell
Cross-cell coverage cell
No primary pilot cell
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Downlink coverage analysis - Analyzing Primary Pilot Cell:
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Downlink coverage analysis - Analyzing comparison of UE and Scanner Coverage :
Inconsistent Best Service Cell between scanner and UE

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RF Coverage Problem
Analysis
Uplink coverage analysis:
Uplink coverage analysis is analyzing UE transmit power obtained in DT.
The quality standards of UE transmit power must be combined with optimization standards.
Assume the optimization indexes of UE transmit power as below:
UE_Tx_Power 10 dBm
>= 95%
The test result of voice service

by test handset. Assume the
maximum transmit power of UE
is 21 dBm
The defined corresponding quality standards are:
Good if UE_Tx_Power 0 dBm
Fair if 0 dBm < UE_Tx_Power 10 dBm
Poor if UE_Tx_Power > 10 dBm
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RF Coverage Problem
Uplink - Distribution of UE Transmit Power:
Analysis
The distribution of UE transmit power reflects the distribution of uplink

interference and uplink path loss
The distribution of UE transmit power

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Pilot Pollution Problem Analysis
Pilot Pollution Point Definition:
The pilot pollution is that excessive strong pilots exist

in a point but no primary pilot is strong enough
Pilot pollution exists if all the following conditions are

met:
The number of pilots that meet the following condition is

more than 4 and CPICH_RSCP > -100dBm
(CPICH_RSCP1st - CPICH_RSCP 4th)< 5dB
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Pilot Pollution Problem

Pilot Pollution Definition - Judgment Standards :
Analysis
-60
Margin
RSCP (dBm)
-65
-70
-75
-62
-63
-64
-80
-66
-67
-85
-81
-90
SC1
SC2
Active Set
SC3
SC4
SC5
Pilot Pollution
SC6
Not
Pilot Pollution
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Pilot Pollution Definition - Estimated Active Set Size Example :
Analysis
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Pilot Pollution Definition - Estimated Active Set Size Example :
Analysis
SC
8
9
10
11
12
13
16
17
18
19
20
21
32
35
37
43
48
53
67
80
130
Count
206
165
157
156
148
135
95
94
76
74
73
56
54
39
33
19
8
7
3
2
2
% in Pollution Set
12.9%
10.3%
9.8%
9.7%
9.2%
8.4%
5.9%
5.9%
4.7%
4.6%
4.6%
3.5%
3.4%
2.4%
2.1%
1.2%
0.5%
0.4%
0.2%
0.1%
0.1%
Should be investigated
Pilot pollution results

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Causes of Pilot Pollution :
Improper Cell Distribution
Over High NodeB or Highly-mounted Antenna
Improper Antenna Azimuth
Improper Antenna Down Tilt
Improper PICH Power
Ambient Factors
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Influence of Pilot Pollution :
Pilot pollution causes the following network problems:
Ec/Io Deterioration
Call Drop Due to Handover
Capacity Decline
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Process for Analyzing Pilot Pollution
Analyze scanner-based RSCP for 1st Best Service Cell and

Ec/Io for 1st Best Service Cell
Analyze scanner-based Whole PP
Locate the cells that cause pilot pollution of the key areas.
Judge whether the pilot pollution is caused by existence of

multiple strong pilots or lack of a strong pilot
Confirm the cells that need eliminating the coverage of an

area and that need enhancing the coverage of an area
Retest after adjustment
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Solutions of Pilot Pollution :
Antenna Adjustment
PCPICH Power Adjustment
Using RRU or Micro Cells
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Handover Problem Analysis
By adjusting RF parameters ,we can Control the size and

location of handover areas ,then we can eliminate
handover call drop due to sharp fluctuation and increase
handover success rate.
During RF optimization stage, the involved handover

problem include:
Neighbor cell optimization
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Handover Problem Analysis Neighbor

cell
optimization
During RF optimization stage, missing neighbor cell is a key problem. The
neighbor cell optimization includes adding and removing neighbor cells
Add: Missing neighbors
Remove: These neighbors that were not measured but are in the neighbor
list.
Neighbor cell optimization can be analyzed by :
Scanner Data
UE Data Analysis
Careful consideration is needed prior to removing neighbours
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Handover Problem Analysis Neighbor

cell optimization
By the scanner data, the Assistant can generate a
neighbor cell analysis report in the format of Excel
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Handover Problem Analysis Neighbor cell optimization
We can also analyze a missing neighbor cell by UE DT

data
The daemon analysis tool can seldom analyze UE data

automatically and generate missing neighbor cells
but we can Compare the active set Ec/Io distribution

diagram measured by UE and that measured by scanner
The spots with missing neighbor cells has a poor Ec/Io

measured by UE and a strong Ec/Io scanned by scanner .
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Handover Problem Analysis
UE SHO Performance
The success rates for event 1a, 1b & 1c and can be

obtained from software
Number of Active Set Updates
Event
Count
Event 1a 328
Event 1b 306
Event 1c 64
Number of Active Set Update Completes

Event
Count
Event 1a 326
Event 1b 305
Event 1c 62
Soft-Handover Success Rate

Event
Rate
Event 1a 99.4
Event 1b 99.7
Event 1c 96.9
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Contents
1.
2.
3.
4.
RF Optimization
5.
6.
Optimization Report
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Parameter Optimization
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Purpose of Parameters
Optimization
Purpose of parameters optimization
Increase the access success ratio
Decrease the call drop ratio
Increase the quality of service
The tools and data for analysis:
scanner and UE
RNC record data
Statistic tools and KPI
MSC & SGSN record if necessary
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Drive test
The contents of drive test
The call setup test for voice service
The continuous call test for voice service
Idle mode test
The call setup test for video phone service
The continuous call test for voice service
The call setup test for PS service
The continuous call test for PS service

The test should be performed repeatedly to the position with
problems to make sure that the problem is repeatable
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Drive Test Data Analysis
Drive Test Data Analysis
Analyzing and finding out the solution for access failure
Analyzing and finding out the solution for drop call
Analyzing and finding out the solution for service

quality related problems
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Adjustment Recommendation
and Implementation
Adjustment Recommendation and Implementation
Common Control Channel Power Allocation parameters
RL Maximum Power parameters
Intra-frequency Handover parameters
Inter-frequency Handover parameters
Inter-RAT Handover parameters
Power Control parameters
Access parameters
Other related parameters
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Test for Special Areas
Special area refers to a small district or indoors

environment
Operator offices, residence of VIP
Key hotels or entertainment location
Government location
Locations of large company or group subscribers
Locations tend to be cared , such as railway station or

airport
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Contents
1.
2.
3.
4.
RF Optimization
5.
6.
Optimization Report
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Optimization Report Output
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Optimization Report
The optimization report should be presented after the project

passes the customer acceptance. The optimization report should
include:
Project background introduction
Existing network status
Acceptance criteria
Optimization process
Problem analysis and adjustment recommendation, and the effect for

the implemented part
Acceptance test and result
Leftover problems and suggestions from the optimization point of view.
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Copyright 2006 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

WCDMA optimization is a very important part in the

Mainly, the optimization contents the preparation,

Copyright 2006 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

Introduction of Optimization Flow

The preparation for the Optimization Project

Single Site Verification

Copyright 2006 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

WCDMA Optimization Flow

Copyright 2006 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

Site Configuration Parameter Table

Radio Part Parameter configuration Table

Process Document and Data:

Site configuration Parameter Table

Radio part Parameter configuration Table

Copyright 2006 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

Introduction of Optimization Flow

The preparation for the Optimization Project

Single Site Verification

Copyright 2006 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

WCDMA Optimization Flow Preparation

Copyright 2006 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

The Preparation for Projection

The following work is required:

Understanding of the Existing Network

Cluster Division and Optimization Team Establishment

Optimization Tools and Software

Copyright 2006 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

The Preparation for Projection

Understanding of the Existing Network :

Radio Network Planning report

Latest site configuration parameter table and radio

OMC statistic data and subscriber complaints of the

Copyright 2006 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

The Preparation for the Optimization

Cluster Division and Optimization Team

Drive Test Operator

Drive Test Operator

Copyright 2006 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

The Preparation for Projection

GPS and data

Copyright 2006 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

Introduction of Optimization Flow

The preparation for the Optimization Project

Single Site Verification

Copyright 2006 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

WCDMA Optimization Flow Single Site

Copyright 2006 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

Single Site Verification

The single site verification test is a part of the WCDMA network

Single site verification involves the following aspects:

Parameter setting check in idle mode

Services call (AMR/VP/PS) function check in connected mode

HSDPA function check

CPICH RSCP & Ec/Io

Installation problems check

Copyright 2006 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

Single Site Verification

Single site verification includes :

preparations before test

single site test

The single site verification is completed by:

Copyright 2006 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.