LTE L15 Initial

Tuning

Introduction
Objectives of Chapter 1

After completion of this chapter the participants will be able to:

 Explain the process of LTE RAN tuning
 Describe the difference between tuning and optimization
 Describe the different steps in the tuning process

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LTE Radio Access Network
Other
Management
Systems
Network
Core Network
Mun Management
OSS-RC Environment

Mul TEMS
S1 Mul Mun
S1

RBS
eNodeB Uu
X2
eNodeB
Radio Access
Network
OSS -RC Operation Support System – Radio Core
TEMS TEMS Optimization Solution
Uu
UE

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RAN Services
Tuning is performed when:
› all nodes in the cluster are
operational but not yet commercially
used
› new sites are installed in already
commercially launched areas.

Optimization is performed when:

› the radio network has been tuned
and there are sufficient subscribers
generating traffic in order to identify
and solve problems in live networks
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Initial Tuning
Target: Prepare the air interface and troubleshoot system
issues to achieve the best end-user experience.

› Resolve hardware installation issues.

› Resolve parameter integrity issues.
› Improve design and end user experience. This includes:
– Availability of service (coverage)
– Mobility
– Throughput
– Latency and bottlenecks in the system
– Reliability (BLER)

› Improve cell capacity. The aim is to maximise SINR and highest

modulation in order to achieve the best throughput per resource block

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Initial Tuning Process
Post
Processing /
Mobility Analysis
Test /
Hot Spot
Preparation / Testing
All KPIs
Report
Planning Fulfilled
Site FINAL
Integration Pre REPOR
Checks T
Before Field
Test test
Require Implemen
d t changes
Customer
FINAL
Requirement REPORT
s
Testing Analysis
Reviewing
Preparation Phase
Phase Phase Results Phase Cluster Finished

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 RAN Optimization
› Identifies and solve radio network problems
› Establishes subscriber behavior and perception
› Ensures that traffic growth can be handled

How:
Performance
– Collect and analyze network data
Statistics
Cell Trace – Analysis
UE Trace – Recommendations/Changes
– Verifications
– Occasional use of drive tests
– Hot spot tests Subscriber
feedback

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Initial Tuning Process

Drive Testing and Analysis 5

2
1 3 Reporting
Mobility Design
Tuning (Drive Test) Post Processing
Preparations & Analysis
/ Hot Spot
Testing Parameters 6
Data collection 4 Recommended
Implement
Customer changes
changes
requirements
Verification Drive testing and Analysis.

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LTE Initial Tuning Workflow
(1/3)
1. Preparations
– High level radio design review
– Defining clusters and drive test routes
– Design and consistency check
– Setup of drive test tools

2. Data Collection/Drive Testing

– Scanner Measurements
– UE Measurements
– Cell trace / UE Trace measurements

3. Post processing of scanner data

– TEMS Investigation
– TatukGIS

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LTE Initial Tuning Workflow
(2/3)
4. Analysis of measured data
– Identify coverage problems
– Identify interference problems
– UE tuning
– Neighbor cell review – missing neighbours

5. Change Proposals
– Design Changes Antenna configuration changes (e.g. tilt,
azimuth, location, etc.)
– Parameter Changes (handover etc

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LTE Initial Tuning Workflow
(3/3)
6. Reporting
– Cluster status
– KPI for each tuned cluster
– Other

7. Change Verification
– Perform steps 1 – 6 again after implementation of changes

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Summary

After completion of this chapter the participants should be able to:

 Explain the process of LTE RAN tuning
 Describe the difference between tuning and optimization
 Describe the different steps in the tuning process

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