Agilent E6474AWireless Network

Optimization PlatformTechnology Overview

GSMGPRSEDGE

Troubleshoot and optimize GSM/GPRS/EDGEwireless networks with a comprehensive, flexiblesolution.

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The Agilent E6474A Drive Test solution enables wireless service providers and networkequipment manufacturers to efficiently deploy and optimize today’s increasingly complexwireless voice and data networks. A single flexible user interface spans all the mostpopular wireless technologies used globally.

GSM, GPRS and EDGE Overview

Agilent’s market leading drive test solution encompasses all the key measurements youneed to optimize and troubleshoot your GSM, GPRS and EDGE networks. A broad rangeof handset terminals are supported, together with Agilent’s industry leading measurementreceiver technology giving you the ultimate toolkit to solve your GSM, GPRS and EDGEnetwork problems. Patented measurement technology provides unique carrier tointerference measurements for co-channel interference detection and resolution. You canexpand your system to cover UMTS and HSDPA as your network testing needs grow.Refer to the UMTS/HSDPA technical overview for more information (5989-5735EN).

Key Features

• Wide range of handset terminals supported• Up to 4 handsets supported on a single PC• Industry leading data test support• Open architecture for post processing• Fast, accurate receiver measurements• Fully scalable solution from Receiver or Phone to full combo

Key Benefits

• Platform stability – Improved user productivity• Project files allow easy sharing of test configurations – Improve consistency of

collected results• Easy to use – customize the GUI to visualize data exactly how you need it – maximize

your efficiency in detecting and isolating problems• Click’n’Sync visualization simplifies troubleshooting – Find problems faster with map,

chart,events and protocol synchronization• Single platform that can expand as your needs increase – lowers your cost of

ownership• High accuracy RF measurements reducing measurement uncertainty• Freedom of choice for post processing tools

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GSM Measurements Overview

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RLTHopping SequenceMAIONeigbour ARFCNC1, C2C/IGSM Layer 3 ProtocolGSM Layer 2 Protocol

AAMMRR MMeeaassuurreemmeennttss (Handset dependent)C/IFER Full/SubInitial Codec ModeCurrent Codec UL/DLThreshold levels 1-3Hysteresis Levels 1-3

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GPRS and EDGE Measurements Overview

GSM Mobile Forcing Functions (Handset dependent)

BCCH HandoverIgnore Cell BarPower ClassBand LockBCCH Camp

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GMM Service StateAttach State

GGPPRRSS QQooSS MMeeaassuurreemmeennttssRLC Througput (UL/DL)Retransmitted Block Rate (UL/DL)Total Blocks Transmitted (UL/DL)DL Block error rateLLC Throughput (UL/DL)Retransmitted Frame RateTotal Frames Transmitted (UL/DL)

GGPPRRSS RRLLCC//MMAACC IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnMS GPRS ClassRLC ModeC ValueMS O/P PowerSign Var (dB) NCOTBF Open/ClosedTFITimeslots In Use (UL/DL)Coding Scheme in Use (UL/DL)Access Burst TypeAllocation mode

GGMMMM && LLLLCC IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnGMM Service StateP-TMSITLLIRAC, MNC, MCC, NMOLLC ModeLLC SAPI

OOtthheerr GGPPRRSS IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnSM StateSNDCP CompressionNSAPIAllocated IP AddressRadio Priority, Delay Class, PeakThroughput

PPBBCCCCHH IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn (Handset dependent)PBCCH Serving Cell informationPBCCH Neighbour InformationPBCCH Packet Mode Information

EEDDGGEE MMeeaassuurreemmeennttssEDGE support availableC/ICoding Scheme in use (UL/DL)Modulation in use (UL/DL)BEP (8PSK and GMSK)ERLC Window Size (UL/DL)

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Agilent Receiver Measurements

In the multi-format environment of today’s wireless networks it is essential to equip yourRF engineers with the right tools. Tools that help them quickly establish and maintain theplanned coverage and quality of your network.

Multiple technology and multi-band measurement support in a single receiver unit,combined with Agilent’s E6474A Wireless Network Optimization Platform delivers marketleading performance.

• Fast, accurate, network-independent RF measurements for optimization and trouble-shooting tasks both in the field and in the lab.

• Multi-band (uplink/downlink, up to four RF bands) and multi-technology operation in asingle compact hardware package

• In-built 12-channel GPS (Optional 50-channel) for accurate location measurements• Software-upgradeable hardware platform for extended product life • Integral 4-port USB 2.0 hub enabling up to four USB devices with charging.• Combine with the Agilent E6474A Wireless Network Optimization Platform for drive-

test, service testing, competitive benchmarking and RF troubleshooting.

Application Measurements

Measurements include:

• Spectrum Analyzer• CW Power• Channel Power• GSM BCH Analysis• GSM Interference Analysis• WCDMA-UMTS Scrambling Code Analysis (with UMTS measurement software)

With the Agilent drive test system, the phone and receiver measurements can becombined to provide key optimization information such as missing neighbour andinterference analysis.

For full details and specifications of the Agilent W1314A Receiver refer to the AgilentW1314A Data Sheet (5989-7970EN).

This information is subject to change without notice.

© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2008Printed in UK, February 19, 2008

5989-5722EN

E6474A Wireless Network Optimization Platform Options

E6474A #010 Multiple phone measurements license

E6474A #030 Indoor mapping license

E6474A #040 MapX mapping license

E6474A #050 Receiver addition to phone measurements license

E6474A #055 Receiver only measurement license

E6474A #300 UMTS Phone measurements license

E6474A #325 UMTS to HSDPA Phone measurement upgrade license

E6474A #625 GPRS to UMTS Phone measurements update license

E6474A #635 EDGE measurement upgrade license

E6474A #744 Video streaming with MOS option

Data Test Capabilities

Agilent’s market leading data test capabilites ensure that you can measure and optimizethe performance of you GPRS and EDGE networks.

Tests such as Video Telephony, Video Streaming, HTTP, FTP, WAP, MMS, SMS and PINGare all available to enable you to test and optimize the services the end users will berunning.

Post Processing and Reporting

Agilent’s open approach to post processing allows you the maximum flexibility in analysisof the collected data.

You can choose:

1. In-tool playback2. Analysis reports 3. Flexible user-defined export to Map Info or Excel4. The Industry’s broadest selection of third party post processing tool support.

NNoottee: GSM, GPRS, EDGE, AMR Measurements and Forcing Functions are handsetterminal dependent. Not every handset is capable of supplying all the measurementslisted.

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