Carrier Aggregation Set Up LTE-PRO & 5G

Carrier aggregation is a technique that is used to increase the data rate per user by assigning multiple frequencies. Whilst taking advantage of the possible defragmented spectrum available.

EDX Wireless has a comprehensive feature that supports the carrier aggregation functions required to optimally plan a network.

To set up carrier aggregation for either LTE-PRO or 5G the following steps should be followed;

1. Under Network Analysis tab → click on the technology of choice (5G or LTE-Pro)

2. Select Sites (assuming Sites are already set up)

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3. In this menu, there is a tab for all carrier aggregation configurations

   Open

   

Tips;

• All CA configurations follow the 3GPP defined formats

  • Contiguous & Non-Contiguous are respected

• Multiple configurations need to be separated with a “comma”

• All Sectors will respect the parent site definitions

Alternative Method

In cases where a network plan is being imported to SignalPro the RAN Node is used.

Found

1. Under Network Analysis tab → click on the technology of choice (5G or LTE-Pro)

2. Select Sites (assuming Sites are already set up)

3. Select RAN Import

4. This will open the RAN Node GUI where the users are able to import an excel with their network settings

5. Within the RAN NODE sheet there is a tab for sites where the CA configurations can be added following the same rules as above.

6. Once it is completed, import the excel and apply.

7. The CA configurations will appear under the site tab.

UE Settings

Equally the UE must also be set up with the CA configurations. To analyze the CA for the subscribers in the network, the UE supporting CA must be defined

To do this;

1. Open the Mobile/Remote Unit under RF Systems

2. In this GUI there is “Use CA Configurations” button. Select this to activate CA on the UE

3. User follows the same rules:

   1. 3GPP CA configuration format

   2. Spaced with comma

   3. Contiguous and non-contiguous respected

   4. A UE can be created to support each device in the network

Studies

Once the setup is complete studies can be run to view the users with CA.

The studies that can be used are:

• Aggregated Downlink Throughput

• Max Aggregated count

To run these studies:

1. User must open the “Define Area Studies” → Add “Study”

2. Select either of the studies mentioned above

3. Select the UE for CA analysis

4. The studies will provide the analysis for the UE's that support CA

In the study details user can select the different UE types and new studies to run the heat map comparison.

If you have additional questions regarding the Carrier Aggregation studies/configuration, please create a support ticket here: https://edxwireless.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/2/group/3/create/28