LTE are used widely as heterogeneous networks, where the systems profile such as frequency, carrier spacing, bandwidth and MCS requirements will differ depending on the the scenario.
Such as;
High band in downtown areas, typically small cell deployments
Mid band in suburban areas - typically macro deployments
Low band in rural areas - typically macro deployments
Cluster (super cluster) to cluster variations on scenarios
Each cluster rollout and deployment vary on area, demographics, equipment and use case. Whether small cell urban to large macro in suburban each sectors needs to be modeled with the correct link budget emulating the real network for the most accurate design
To cater for these various cases EDX allows the user to allocate the system profiles per sector as required
There are many methods in bringing ones network data into SignalPro. This article will go through populating the RAN node excel sheet for sectors
For more details on the RAN node please see the following Article LTE-PRO Module
What is the Excel Workbook in RAN NODE
To enable the best user experience a new workbook has been implemented to set up the LTE-Pro network. This will allow per site/sector settings.
The format is excel to allow users to import their network with ease
The excel includes the following tabs
Introduction
Site
Sector
Technology
CQI- UL
CQI-DL
TDD frame
CA
Prerequisites
SignalPro and either “5G or LTE-PRO” modules are purchased or both
SignalPro project has been set up
Sites and sectors must be set up in SignalPro
Within RF systems with locations
Optional Hard parameters - this can be added after
We are now ready to begin - Please follow the steps to configure the sectors within the RAN Node Book
Open LTE-Pro Networks Dialog → RAN Import
This will open the LTE-PRO Import GUI
2. LTE-PRO Import
For first time import a template is provided for the user to follow, ensuring the correct format is used
This template should be opened and saved onto a local drive
