BaiCells Base Station Configuration Guide - Amazon S3 · BaiCells Base Station Configuration Guide...

All rights reserved © BaiCells Technologies Co., Ltd.

BaiCells Base Station Configuration Guide

V1.0

1

About This Document

This document describes the configuration of the BaiCells base station. It is a guide on

how to configure the small base station after its installation completes.

Copyright Notice

BaiCells copyrights this specification. No part of this specification may be reproduced in

any form or means, without the prior written consent of BaiCells.

Disclaimer

This specification is preliminary and is subject to change at any time without notice.

BaiCells assumes no responsibility for any errors contained herein. For more information,

please consult our technical engineers.

Revision Record

Date Version Description Author

30 May,2016 V1.0 Initial released. Jian Chunbing

Contact Us

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 86-10-62607100

Website: http://www.baicells.com/

Contents

1. Configuration Overview .............................................................................................. 1

Configuration Flow .................................................................................................... 1

Data Preparation ....................................................................................................... 1

2. Login Web Client ......................................................................................................... 1

Web Client Environmental Requirements ............................................................... 1

Connect Web Client to Base Station ........................................................................ 1

Set Up Client Computer ............................................................................................ 2

Log In .......................................................................................................................... 3

3. Basic Configuration ..................................................................................................... 5

Configure Network Interface ................................................................................... 5

3.1.1 Modify LAN Interface Configuration ................................................................ 5

3.1.2 Configure WAN Interface .................................................................................. 7

3.1.3 Add VLAN Interface ........................................................................................... 8

Quick Configuration .................................................................................................. 9

Configure Management Server .............................................................................. 11

4. IPSec Configuration ................................................................................................... 13

5. Synchronization Configuration ................................................................................. 17

GPS Synchronization ............................................................................................... 17

1588V2 Synchronization ......................................................................................... 17

Air Interface Synchronization ................................................................................. 17

6. Software Upgrade ..................................................................................................... 19

Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................................. 19

6.1.1 Upgrade ............................................................................................................ 19

6.1.2 Rollback ............................................................................................................ 20

Uboot Upgrade ........................................................................................................ 20

7. Others Configuration ................................................................................................. 21

Configure eNodeB .................................................................................................... 21

2

Configure Time ......................................................................................................... 21

Change Password .................................................................................................... 22

Export ....................................................................................................................... 23

Import ...................................................................................................................... 23

Configure Restore .................................................................................................... 23

Configure Security ................................................................................................... 24

8. Advanced Configuration ........................................................................................... 25

Mobility Settings ..................................................................................................... 25

8.1.1 X2 Enable Switch ............................................................................................. 25

8.1.2 GAP Settings..................................................................................................... 25

8.1.3 CSFB Parameter Settings ................................................................................. 25

8.1.4 LTE Neighbour Frequency Settings ................................................................... 26

8.1.5 LTE Neighbour Cell Settings .............................................................................. 27

8.1.6 TD-S Neighbour Frequency Settings ................................................................. 28

8.1.7 TD-S Neighbour Cell Settings ............................................................................ 29

8.1.8 GSM Neighbour Frequency Settings ................................................................ 30

8.1.9 GSM Neighbour Cell Settings ........................................................................... 31

Measurement Configuration .................................................................................. 32

8.2.1 A1 Event Threshold .......................................................................................... 32




8.2.5 B2 Event Threshold ........................................................................................... 34

Scheduling Algorithm ............................................................................................... 35

PCI Range Settings.................................................................................................... 36

Random Access Parameters ..................................................................................... 37

Capacity Parameters ................................................................................................ 38

RRC Status Parameters ............................................................................................ 38

3

SON Function Switch ............................................................................................... 39

Power Control Parameters ....................................................................................... 39

Tx And Rx Parameters .............................................................................................. 40

Measurement Control Parameter ............................................................................ 41

Cell Selection Parameter .......................................................................................... 41

Cell Reselection Parameter ...................................................................................... 42

Terminology & Acronym ............................................................................... 44

Contents of Figure

Figure 1-1 Base Station Configuration Procedure ..................................................... 1

Figure 2-1 mBS1110 LAN Interface ............................................................................ 1

Figure 2-2 Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IPV4) ..................................................... 2

Figure 2-3 Base Station Web Login Page .................................................................. 3

Figure 2-4 Homepage of the Base Station’s Web Client .......................................... 4

Figure 3-1 Configure Network Interface ....................................................................... 5

Figure 3-2 Configure LAN Interface ............................................................................. 6

Figure 3-3 Configure DHCP Server.............................................................................. 7

Figure 3-4 Configure WAN Interface ............................................................................ 7

Figure 3-5 Create VLAN Interface ................................................................................ 8

Figure 3-6 Quick Configuration .................................................................................. 10

Figure 3-7 Configure Network Management Server .................................................. 12

Figure 4-1 Configure IPSec ....................................................................................... 13

Figure 4-2 IPSec General Settings ........................................................................... 14

Figure 4-3 IPSec Advanced Settings ........................................................................ 15

Figure 5-1 Configure GPS Synchronization ............................................................... 17

Figure 5-2 Configure 1588V2 Synchronization .......................................................... 17

Figure 6-1 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................... 19

Figure 6-2 Uboot Upgrade ......................................................................................... 20

Figure 7-1 Configure Time Zone ................................................................................ 21

Figure 7-2 Configure NTP Server ............................................................................... 22

Figure 7-3 Export ....................................................................................................... 23

Figure 7-4 Security Settings ...................................................................................... 24

Figure 8-1 CSFB Parameter Settings ....................................................................... 26

Figure 8-2 LTE Neighbour Frequency Settings .......................................................... 26

Figure 8-3 LTE Neighbour Cell Settings .................................................................... 27

Figure 8-4 TD-S Neighbour Frequency Settings ....................................................... 28

Figure 8-5 TD-S Neighbour Cell Settings .................................................................. 29

2

Figure 8-6 GSM Neighbour Frequency Settings ........................................................ 30

Figure 8-7 GSM Neighbour Cell Settings................................................................... 31

Figure 8-8 A2 Event Threshold .................................................................................. 33

Figure 8-9 A5 Event Threshold .................................................................................. 34

Figure 8-10 B2 Event Threshold ................................................................................ 35

Figure 8-11 Scheduling Algorithm .............................................................................. 36

Figure 8-12 PCI Range Settings ................................................................................ 37

Figure 8-13 Random Access Parameters .................................................................. 37

Figure 8-14 Capacity Parameters .............................................................................. 38

Figure 8-15 RRC Status Parameters ......................................................................... 39

Figure 8-16 Power Control Parameters ..................................................................... 40

Figure 8-17 Measurement Control Parameter ........................................................... 41

Figure 8-18 Cell Selection Parameter ........................................................................ 42

Figure 8-19 Cell Reselection Parameter .................................................................... 43

Contents of Table

Table 2-1 Environmental Requirements of the Client ................................................ 1

Table 3-1 Parameter Description of LAN Interface ...................................................... 6

Table 3-2 DHCP server parameter description .......................................................... 7

Table 3-3 Parameter descriptions on the WAN interface .......................................... 8

Table 3-4 Parameter descriptions on the VLAN interface creation .......................... 9

Table 3-5 Parameter Description of Quick Configuration ........................................... 10

Table 3-6 Parameter descriptions for the network management ............................ 12

Table 4-1 Descriptions for IPSec basic parameters ................................................ 14

Table 4-2 Descriptions of the IPSec Advanced Parameters ................................... 15

Table 7-1 NTP server parameter ............................................................................... 22

Table 7-2 Descriptions of the security parameters .................................................. 24

Table 8-1 CSFB parameter descriptions .................................................................. 26

Table 8-2 Parameter descriptions for LTE neighbor frequency setting .................. 27

Table 8-3 Parameter description for LTE neighbor cell setting ............................... 28

Table 8-4 Parameter descriptions on setting neighbor frequency .......................... 28

Table 8-5 Parameter descriptions for setting TD-S neighbor cells ......................... 30

Table 8-6 Parameter descriptions for setting the GSM neighbor frequency .......... 30

Table 8-7 Parameter descriptions for setting GSM neighbor cells ......................... 31

Table 8-8 Parameter descriptions for A1 event ....................................................... 32

Table 8-9 Parameter descriptions for A2 event ........................................................ 33

Table 8-10 Parameter descriptions for A5 event threshold ..................................... 34

Table 8-11 Parameter descriptions for B2 event threshold ..................................... 35

Table 8-12 Parameter descriptions for the scheduling algorithms ......................... 36

Table 8-13 Parameter descriptions for setting the PCI range................................. 37

Table 8-14 Descriptions for setting the access parameters .................................... 38

Table 8-15 Parameter descriptions for the capacity setting .................................... 38

Table 8-16 RRC Parameter descriptions for the RRC status ................................. 39

Table 8-17 Parameter descriptions for the power control ....................................... 40

2

Table 8-18 Parameter descriptions for measurement control ................................. 41

Table 8-19 Parameter descriptions for PCI range setting ....................................... 42

Table 8-20 Parameter descriptions for cell reselection ........................................... 43

1. Configuration Overview

Configuration Flow

After the BaiCells is powered on, one needs to configure its data and launch the base

station so that users can get their access to the voice and data service. The

configuration procedure is shown in Figure 1-1.

Figure 1-1 Base Station Configuration Procedure

Data Preparation

Before configuring the base station’s data, data planning needs to be done first. The

data to configure includes local parameters and connecting parameters. These

parameters are either provided by the user or determined after negotiation with the

customers. The data to prepare include IP address, cell parameters, protocol

parameters, software version, and so on.

1

2. Login Web Client

Web Client Environmental Requirements

Table 2-1 describes the requirements on computer of the client.

Table 2-1 Environmental Requirements of the Client

Item Description

CPU Above Intel Core 1GHz

Memory Above 2G RAM

Hard disk No less than 100 MB space available

Operating system Microsoft：Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows7

Mac：MacOSX10.5 or above

Screen resolution Above 1024*768 pixels

Browser Chrome 9 or higher

Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher

Firefox 3.6 or higher

Connect Web Client to Base Station

Use cable to connect the Ethernet interface of the Web client computer to the LAN

interface of the base station. The LAN interface of the base station is shown in Figure

2-1, taking mBS1100 as an example.

Figure 2-1 mBS1110 LAN Interface

2

Set Up Client Computer

Before logging into the Web client, the client computer ’s IP address needs to be set up

first so that the connection between the client and the server is possible. Take

Windows 7 as an example:

1. Click “Start>Control Panel” and later “Network and Internet” in the window

that pops up.

2. Click “View network status and tasks” and later “Local Connectivity” in the

window that pops up.

3. 3. In “Status of Local Connectivity”, click “Properties” to see the “Properties of

Local Connectivity” popup window.

4. Select “Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IPV4)” and click “Properties” to see the

popup window as Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2 Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IPV4)

Select either “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP

address”:

3

If “Obtain an IP address automatically” selected, go directly to step 7

If “Use the following IP address” selected, follow step 5 ~ step 7

Note:

In general, if the auto obtaining fails, one needs to set up the IP address manually.

5. Select “Use the following IP address”.

6. Input IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway, and then click “OK”.

IP address: 192.168.150. XXX: (recommended XXX: 100~254)

Because the base station’s LAN interface use the IP address of

192.168.150.1, others should avoid using this address.

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Default gateway: 192.168.150.1

7. In the command window, execute ping 192.168.150.1 and check whether the

connection between the client computer and the server works or not.

Log In

1. In the browser’s address column, input http://192.168.150.1, click “Enter” to open

the Web client login page, as shown in Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3 Base Station Web Login Page

Input user name, password, and click “LOGIN”. The homepage of the Web client

http://192.168.150.1/

4

is given in Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4 Homepage of the Base Station’s Web Client

In the homepage, information about the base station’s basic and status is displayed,

where the status information is refreshed every 5s.

5

3. Basic Configuration

Configure Network Interface

Before configuring the base station’s data, the network interface needs to be configured

first. The LAN interface is the internal maintenance interface used in initialization and will

no longer be needed in normal operation. The WAN interface is an external

communication interface of the base station used for connecting the network management

system and MME. WAN interface supports the configuration of multiple VLAN.

3.1.1 Modify LAN Interface Configuration

The default IP address of the LAN interface is 192.168.150.1. Usually, the initial value is

not need to be changed of the LAN interface’s configuration.

The configuration of the LAN interface included the configuration of DCHP server. The

user is allowed to start and stop the DHCP server, and to modify the starting IP address

and the maximum access number of the DHCP server, as well as the lease time to

allocate IP address.

1. Select “Network Settings > Network Interfaces” to enter the configuration page

for the network interface, as shown in Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1 Configure Network Interface

2. Click “EDIT” in the LAN column to enter the LAN interface configuration page, as

shown in Figure 3-2.

6

Figure 3-2 Configure LAN Interface

3. Input the LAN interface configuration parameters, which descriptions are given in

Table 3-1.

Table 3-1 Parameter Description of LAN Interface

Parameter Name Description

Protocol Only Static protocol supported at the time being.

IPv4 Address IP address of the LAN interface

The default IP address of the LAN interface, 192.168.150.1, is

the login IP address of the Web client. If this IP address is

changed, the connection will be lost, and the new IP address

will be needed for login.

IPv4 subnet mask LAN interface subnet mask

Default value is 255.255.255.0

IPv4 gateway IP address of the LAN interface gateway

DNS IP address of the user defined DNS server

Multiple IP addresses are allowed.

4. The default option for DHCP service is “Enable”. In case that the DHCP

configuration needs to be changed, refer to the configuration parameters given in

Figure 3-3.

7

Figure 3-3 Configure DHCP Server

5. Input the DHCP server parameters, whose descriptions are given in Table 3-2.

Table 3-2 DHCP server parameter description


Ignore Interface To start/stop the DHCP server. Default value is “Enable”.

Start Starting IP address allocated by the DHCP server

Limit Maximum number of IP addresses allocated

Lease time Lease time of the DHCP server

6. Click “SAVE” to complete the modification on the LAN interface and the DHCP

server.

3.1.2 Configure WAN Interface

1. Click “EDIT” in the WAN column to enter the WAN interface configuration page, as


Figure 3-4 Configure WAN Interface

2. Input the configuration parameters for the WAN interface, which supports three

8

protocols, namely, DHCP, Static, and PPPOE. DHCP and Static are

recommended. The configuration parameters depend on which protocol is chosen.

Descriptions on the parameters are given in Table 3-3.

Table 3-3 Parameter descriptions on the WAN interface

Protocol Parameter Name Description

DHCP - IP address dynamically obtained, no

configuration needed.

Static IPv4 address IP address of the WAN interface

IPv4 netmask Subnet mask of the WAN interface

IPv4 gateway IP address of the WAN interface’s

gateway

DNS IP address of the DNS server

Multiple IP addresses are allowed

PPPOE

(not

recommen

ded)

PAP/CHAP user name Authenticated user name

PAP/CHAP password Authenticated PAP/CHAP password

Access hub Auto detection

Service name Auto detection

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the WAN interface configuration.

3.1.3 Add VLAN Interface

When connecting to different devices, the base station is allowed to use different

VLANs (up to 2).

1. Click “ADD VLAN INTERFACE” to enter the “Create VLAN Interface” page as


Figure 3-5 Create VLAN Interface

2. Input the configuration parameters of the VLAN interface. The VLAN interface

supports DHCP and Static protocols. The configuration parameters depend on

which protocol is chosen. The parameter descriptions are given in Table 3-4.

9

Table 3-4 Parameter descriptions on the VLAN interface creation


VLAN Name The name of VLAN interface.

VLAN Protocol DHCP

Static

IPv4 address Visible when “Static” is chosen for “VLAN Protocol”

IP address of the VLAN interface

IPv4 netmask Visible when “Static” is chosen for “VLAN Protocol”

Subnet mask of the VLAN interface

IPv4 gateway Visible when “Static” is chosen for “VLAN Protocol”

IP address of the VLAN interface’s gateway

DNS Visible when “Static” is chosen for “VLAN Protocol”

IP address of the DNS server

Multiple IP addresses are allowed

VLAN ID Input the VLAN interface’s ID, a unique number that must not

be identical to any other VLAN.

Options: 2~4095

Where 12 is used by the LAN interface and thus forbidden.

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the VLAN interface configuration.

Quick Configuration

In configuring the base station’s data, first, one needs to configure the cell parameters,

including base station’s operating mode, cell ID, operating frequency band, and

frequency point. These parameters should be configured by the network planning

engineers and under specific conditions.

1. In the navigation column in the left, select “BTS Settings > Quick Settings” to see

a page as shown in Figure 3-6.

10

Figure 3-6 Quick Configuration

The parameter descriptions of the quick configuration are given in Table 3-5.

Table 3-5 Parameter Description of Quick Configuration


Duplex Mode Select the duplex mode of the base station

Only TDD mode supported in the current version

Band Select the base station’s operating frequency band.

Dependent on the hardware implementations (boards)

Frequency Select the base station’s operating frequency points

Allocated by the operators

Bandwidth Select the uplink and downlink bandwidth, of the TDD

mode. Allocated by the operator

Options:

20MHz

10MHz

Default: 20MHz

SubFrame Aaasignment Uplink and downlink subframe configuration

Options:

1 (DL:UL=2:2)

2 (DL:UL=3:1)

11


Default: 2

Special Subframe

Patterns

Special subfame pattern

Options: 5 or 7

Default: 7

PCI Physical cell ID, allocated by the operator

Options: 0~503

ECI Cell ID, allocated by the operator

Options: 0~268435455

MME IP IP address of the cell’s associated MME, identical to the

IP address of the MME at the core network side

MME Interface Binding Assign the network interface to connect with the network

management, should be chosen among the network

interface already configured

The interface has already been configured in the

“Configure WAN interface”. The WAN interface eth2 is

used by default, but the VLAN interface can also be

configured.

PLMN PLMN that the cell belongs to, allocated by the operator

TAC Code for the tracking area where the base station

resides. Used to determine the range of the paging

information. Allocated by the operator.

Options: 1~65535

2. Click “SAVE” to complete the quick settings for the base station.

Note:

In case of incorrect parameters found before the submission, click “RESET” to restore the data

before the modification.

Configure Management Server

After configuring the network management system, one could log in the system to

check if the base station has been added or not. Once added, the base station can be

configured and managed in the system.

1. In the navigation column in the left, select “BTS settings > Management Server”

as shown in Figure 3-7.

12

Figure 3-7 Configure Network Management Server

2. Input the network management parameters, whose descriptions are given in Table

3-6.

Table 3-6 Parameter descriptions for the network management


Management Server

IP

IP address and port number of the network management

system

Domain name supported in the case of cloud network

management

Management Server

Interface Binding

Assign the network interface to connect with the network

management, should be chosen among the network

interface already configured

The interface has already been configured in the

“Configure WAN interface”. The WAN interface eth2 is

used by default, but the VLAN interface can also be

configured.

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the network management configuration.

Note:

Certificate configuration is not yet supported in the current version.

13

4. IPSec Configuration

The system will enable the IPSec by default. In the presence of a security gateway, the

security protocols will be provided in the network layer to ensure the safety of the

message transmission.

Users can modify, delete and add the IPSec server based on requirements.

1. Click “Network Settings > IPSec” to enter the IPSec configuration page, as


Figure 4-1 Configure IPSec

2. In the “Global Settings” area, select to enable IPSec or not.

The system enables the IPSec by default.

3. After enabling IPSec, click “EDIT” to enter the IPSec configuration page. Basic

parameters need to be configured first, as shown in Figure 4-2.

14

Figure 4-2 IPSec General Settings

4. First, configure the basic parameters shown in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1 Descriptions for IPSec basic parameters


Tunnel Name Name of the connecting tunnel. Length less than 14

characters.

Gateway IP address of the IPSec server (security gateway). Must be

consistent to the security gateway side

Right Subnet IP address of the remote subnet (message within this

address range will be packed as tunnel). Must be consistent

to the security gateway side

Left Identifier ID of this end (client). Must be consistent to the security

gateway side

If absent from the security gateway, leave it empty here

Right Identifier ID of the other end (server). Must be consistent to the

security gateway side

If absent from the security gateway, leave it empty here

Authby Attention: Change not recommended !

Authentication method of the IPSec. Must be consistent to

the security gateway side

psk

cert

AKA_psk

AKA_cert

Default: psk

Pre Shared Key Attention: Change not recommended !

PSK key. Must be consistent to the security gateway side

15


Left source IP Virtual address allocation. If absent, use the local IP

address

Caution: It is highly recommended to use the default values and do NOT

change the advanced parameters of the IPSec in the followings. Improper

changes will lead to system exception.

5. Click the “Advanced Settings” tag to enter the advanced setting page, as shown

in Figure 4-3.

Figure 4-3 IPSec Advanced Settings

6. Configure advanced parameters, as shown in Table 4-2.

Table 4-2 Descriptions of the IPSec Advanced Parameters


Ike Encryption IKE encryption algorithm

aes128

aes256

3des

Default：aes128

Esp Encryption Esp encryption algorithm

aes128

16


aes256

3des

Default：aes128

DH Group DH group

modp768

modp1024

modp1536

modp2048

modp4096

Default：modp1024

Authentication Authentication algorithm

sha1

sha512

Default：sha1

Keylife Ipsec sa renegotiation time

Time format (s seconds, m minutes, h hours)

Default：20m

Ikelifetime Ike sa renegotiation time


Default：60m

Rekeymargin Renegotiation time before the expiry of Ikelifetime (negotiate

the Ike sa’s expire time before the expiry of Ikelifetime).


Default：3m

Keyingtries Renegotiation attempts after the Ike negotiation fails

Default: 3

Dpdaction Action to take on spot of a gateway exception

none

clear

hold

restart

Default: restart

Dpddelay Time interval for sending the dpd detection message


Default：30s

7. If there is more IPSec gateways to add, click “ADD” and configure the parameters as

stated above.

8. Click “SAVE” to complete the IPSec configuration.

17

5. Synchronization Configuration

BaiCells supports multiple synchronization means. The default priority among these

synchronizations is as follows: GPS synchronization, 1588V2 synchronization, and the air

interface synchronization. Users can choose the proper synchronization according to their

actual needs in network planning.

Note:

Air interface synchronization is not yet supported by the current version. Use GPS or 1588V2 for

synchronization instead.

GPS Synchronization

Using GPS synchronization, the availability of GPS antennas is required.

1. In the navigation column in the left, select “BTS Settings > Sync Settings”.

2. Click in the “GPS Sync” area, select “Enable” as shown in Figure 5-1.

Figure 5-1 Configure GPS Synchronization

3. Click “SAVE” to settle the GPS synchronization.

1588V2 Synchronization

1. Click in the “1588 Sync” area, select “Enable” as shown in Figure 5-2.

Figure 5-2 Configure 1588V2 Synchronization

2. Click “SAVE” to settle the 1588V2 synchronization.

Air Interface Synchronization

Air interface synchronization is not yet supported in the current version.

19

6. Software Upgrade

When the preset version does not meet the actual need, the base station shall initiate

a software upgrade. Local upgrade is supported.

Firmware Upgrade

6.1.1 Upgrade

1. In the navigation column in the left, select “System Settings > Firmware

Upgrade” as shown in Figure 6-1.

Figure 6-1 Firmware Upgrade

2. The user downloads the firmware of interest, and save it in the web client

computer.

3. Click “Browse” to select the firmware file saved.

4. Double check and then click “Flash IMAGE…”

5. In the pop-up window click “PROCEED”.

Wait 5min for the base station to reboot.

In the “BTS Info > Basic Info” page, the upgraded version will be displayed in

“Software Version".

20

6.1.2 Rollback

Only one rollback operation is allowed for each upgrade. Under the rollback permission of

the base station, the software can roll back to the version before upgrade.

After the rollback, a new rollback will not be permitted until an upgrade has taken place.

To see whether there is any firmware version for rollback, the user can check the

presence of any version number in the “Previous Version” area of the “Version Rollback”

section. Any version number existing means a possible fallback, and a “-” means

impossible.

Click “CLICK FALLBCAK” and wait 5min for the reboot to complete.

In the “BTS Info > Basic Info” page, the version after rollback will be displayed in

“Software Version”.

Uboot Upgrade

1. In the navigation column in the left, select “System Settings > Uboot Upgrade”

as shown in Figure 6-2.

Figure 6-2 Uboot Upgrade

2. The user downloads the firmware of interest, and save it in the web client

computer.

3. Click “Browse” to select the firmware file saved.

4. Double check and then click “Flash IMAGE…”

Wait 5min for the base station to reboot.

Reload the page and the upgraded Uboot version will be displayed in “Current

Version".

21

7. Others Configuration

Configure eNodeB

1. Click “LTE Settings > eNodeB Settings” to enter the eNodeB setting page.

2. Input the “eNodeB name”.

An eNodeB name consists of English letters, numbers and special characters, with a

maximum length of 48 characters. By default it is empty.

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the eNodeB setting.

Configure Time

In order to get synchronized in time, the NTP service needs to be configured.

1. In the navigation column in the left, select “System Settings > Time Settings” to

enter the NTP setting page.

The page contains time zone service and NTP setting.

2. Configure the time zone service as shown in Figure 7-1.

Figure 7-1 Configure Time Zone

Click “SYNC WITH BROWSER” to synchronize the base station’s time and the

browser’s.

Click behind the time zone parameter to select the base station ’s residing time

zone.

3. Configure the NTP server as shown in Figure 7-2.

The NTP is often used by base station as an external clock source and configured

according to the actual needs. Up to three NTP servers are supported by the base

station, where one for NTP service and the other two for backup.

22

Figure 7-2 Configure NTP Server

4. Descriptions of the parameters to configure the NTP server are given in Table 7-1.

Table 7-1 NTP server parameter


NTP

synchronization

interval

Time interval for synchronization between the base station

and the NTP server

NTP server Domain name or IP address of the NTP server. Must be

consistent with the other end

NTP port Port number of the NTP service. Must be consistent with the

other end

5. Click “SAVE” to complete the time zone and NTP server configuration.

Change Password

In the navigation column in the left, select “System Settings > Password” to enter the

page for changing password.

The initial password can be changed in this page.

23

Export

This system supports the export of log files and configuration files.

1. In the navigation column in the left, select “System Settings > Export” to enter

the page for exporting data, as shown in Figure 7-3.

Figure 7-3 Export

2. Click “GENERATE LOG” to pop up a dialog box for download.

3. Click “SAVE” to select the directory for saving the log file and complete the

operation.

4. Click “GENERATE FILE” to pop up a dialog box for download.

5. Click “SAVE” to select the directory for saving the configuration file and complete

the operation.

Import

1. In the navigation column in the left, select “System Settings > Import” to enter

the page for exporting data.

2. Click “Browse” and in the pop-up dialog box “Choose File to Upload” select the

configuration file to import.

3. Click “UPLOAD FILE” to upload the configuration file to the base station.

Configure Restore

Once the restore setting operation is executed, the base station will reboot. Please be

cautious in doing this. Only the “BTS Settings” and the “LTE Settings” will be

24

restored.

Caution: The following security parameters should not be changed. Please

keep the default value.

Configure Security

1. In the navigation column in the left select “BTS Settings > Security Settings” as


Figure 7-4 Security Settings

2. Input the security parameters, whose descriptions are given in Table 7-2.

Table 7-2 Descriptions of the security parameters


Ciphering Algorithm Encryption algorithm

Options:

EEA0（recommended）

128-EEA1

128-EEA2

128-EEA3

Default：EEA0

Integrity Algorithm Integrity protection algorithm

Options:

EIA0

128-EIA1

128-EIA2

128-EIA3

Default: 128-EIA1

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the security algorithm setting.

25

8. Advanced Configuration

Caution: Common operators are NOT recommended to modify the advanced

configuration below. It is better to keep the default values. For senior experts in

need, please treat it with great caution.

Mobility Settings

8.1.1 X2 Enable Switch

If the X2 connection is needed by the base station, enable it; otherwise, keep it

disabled. It is disabled by default.

1. Select “LTE Settings >X2 Enable Switch” to enter the page for

enabling/disabling the X2 establishment.

2. The system default value for “X2 Enable Switch” is “Disable”. If needed, change it

accordingly to “Enable.”

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the enabling/disabling of the X2 establishment.

8.1.2 GAP Settings

1. Select “LTE Settings > GAP Settings” to enter the GAP setting page.

Input the “Inter-Frequency Meas GAP” value. Either 1 or 2, and default is 1.

Descriptions:

1： GPA period of 40ms

2： GPA period of 80ms

2. Click “SAVE” to complete the GAP setting.

8.1.3 CSFB Parameter Settings

1. Select “LTE Settings > CSFB Parameter Settings” to enter the CSFB parameter

setting page, as shown in Figure 8-1.

26

Figure 8-1 CSFB Parameter Settings

2. Input the CSFB parameters, whose descriptions are given in Table 8-1.

Table 8-1 CSFB parameter descriptions


CSFB PLMN RAT

Prior

System to fallback

LTE: non-fallback, no CSFB service

GSM: fall back to GSM for CSFB service

Default: LTE

GERAN CCO Whether to fall back to GSM by means of CCO

Default: no

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the CSFB parameter setting.

8.1.4 LTE Neighbour Frequency Settings

1. Select “LTE Settings > LTE Neighbour Freq Settings” to enter the page for setting

the LTE neighbor frequency, as shown in Figure 8-2.

Figure 8-2 LTE Neighbour Frequency Settings

Users can add, modify, and delete the LTE neighbor frequency. Up to eight LTE

neighbor frequencies can be set.

2. Click “ADD NEIGHBOUR FREQ” to enter the page for adding the LTE neighbor

frequency. Descriptions of related parameters are given in Table 8-2.

27

Table 8-2 Parameter descriptions for LTE neighbor frequency setting


EARFCN Frequency point of the neighbor frequency

Q-RxLevMin Minimum access level. Only the received signal power

measured by the UE is higher than this threshold, the UE can

camp on this cell.

Q-OffsetRange Offset between the target candidate cell and the cell currently

camping on

Reselection Timer Expire time of the cell reselection timer

Reselection Prior Priority of the reselection to cells at this frequency

Reselection

ThreshX High

Reselection threshold for higher priority inter-band frequency

This parameter represents the access threshold level, at

which the UE will leave the serving cell and reselect another

cell at the target frequency, given that the target frequency

cell has a cell reselection priority higher than the serving one.

Reselection

ThreshX Low

Reselection threshold for lower priority inter-band frequency.




cell has an absolute priority lower than the serving one.

P-Max Maximum transmit power a UE allowed to use in the uplink,

for limiting the transmit power of the UE within this cell

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the LTE neighbor frequency setting.

8.1.5 LTE Neighbour Cell Settings

1. Click “LTE Settings > LTE Neighbour Cell Settings” to enter the page for setting

the LTE neighbor cells, as shown in Figure 8-3.

Figure 8-3 LTE Neighbour Cell Settings

28

Users can add, modify, and delete LTE neighbor cells. Up to 16 LTE neighbor cells

can be set.

2. Click “ADD NEIGHBOUR CELL” to enter the page for adding LTE neighbor cells.

The descriptions of related parameters are given in Table 8-3.

Table 8-3 Parameter description for LTE neighbor cell setting


PLMN PLMN that the neighbor cell belongs to

CELL ID Cell ID of the neighbor cell

EARFCN Frequency point of the neighbor cell

PCI PCI of the neighbor cell

Qoffset Frequency offset the neighbor cell

CIO Cell offset of the neighbor cell

TAC Tracking area code of the neighbor cell

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the setting of the LTE neighbor cells.

8.1.6 TD-S Neighbour Frequency Settings

1. Select “LTE Settings > TD-S Neighbour Freq Settings” to enter the page for

setting the TD-S neighbor frequency, as shown in Figure 8-4.

Figure 8-4 TD-S Neighbour Frequency Settings

Users can add, modify, and delete the TD-S neighbor frequency. Up to 16 LTE

neighbor frequency can be set.

2. Click “ADD NEIGHBOUR FREQ” to enter the page for adding TD-S neighbor


Table 8-4 Parameter descriptions on setting neighbor frequency


TDD Mode Three modes of the TDD chip rate

ARFCN Frequency point of the TDD neighbor frequency

29


Q-RxLevMin Minimum access level. Only the received signal power

measured by the UE is higher than this threshold, the UE can

camp on this cell.


Reselection ThreshX

High

Reselection threshold for higher priority inter-band frequency.




cell has a cell reselection priority higher than the serving one

Reselection ThreshX

Low






P-Max Maximum transmit power a UE allowed to use in the uplink,

for limiting the transmit power of the UE within this cell

Q-Offset Offset between the target candidate cell and the cell currently

camping on

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the setting of the TD-S neighbor frequency.

8.1.7 TD-S Neighbour Cell Settings

1. Click “LTE Settings>TD-S Neighbour Cell Settings” to enter the page for setting

the TD-S neighbor cells, as shown in Figure 8-5.

Figure 8-5 TD-S Neighbour Cell Settings

Users can add, modify, and delete the TD-S neighbor cells. Up to 16 TD-S neighbor

cells can be set.

2. Click “ADD NEIGHBOUR” to enter the page for adding TD-S neighbor cells.

30

Descriptions of related parameters are given in Table 8-5.

Table 8-5 Parameter descriptions for setting TD-S neighbor cells


CPI Used to separate cells in traffic slots

PLMN PLMN that the neighbor cell belongs to

ARFCN Frequency point of the neighbor cell


RNC ID ID of the neighbor cell’s RNC

LAC Location area code of the neighbor cell

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the setting of the TD-S neighbor cells.

8.1.8 GSM Neighbour Frequency Settings

1. Select “LTE Settings> GSM Neighbour Freq Settings” to enter the page for setting

GSM neighbor frequency, as shown in Figure 8-6.

Figure 8-6 GSM Neighbour Frequency Settings

Users can add, modify, and delete the GSM neighbor frequency. Up to 8 GSM

neighbor frequencies can be set.

2. Click “ADD NEIGHBOUR FREQ” to enter the page for adding GSM neighbor


Table 8-6 Parameter descriptions for setting the GSM neighbor frequency


Band GSM neighbor band

BCCH ARFCN Frequency point of the GSM neighbor frequency

Q-RxLevMin Minimum access level

Only when the received signal power measured by the UE is

higher than this threshold, the UE is allowed to camp on this

31


cell.


Reselection ThreshX

High

Reselection threshold for higher priority inter-band frequency.




cell has a cell reselection priority higher than the serving one

Reselection ThreshX

Low






3. Click “SAVE” to complete the setting of the GSM neighbor frequency.

8.1.9 GSM Neighbour Cell Settings

1. Select “LTE Settings>GSM Neighbour Cell Settings” to enter the page of setting

GSM neighbor cell, as shown in Figure 8-7.

Figure 8-7 GSM Neighbour Cell Settings

Users can add, modify, and delete GSM neighbor cells. Up to 16 GSM neighbor cells

can be set.

2. Click “ADD NEIGHBOUR CELL” to enter the page for adding GSM neighbor cells,

as shown in Table 8-7.

Table 8-7 Parameter descriptions for setting GSM neighbor cells


PLMN ID PLMN that the neighbor cell belongs to

LAC Location area code of the neighbor cell

BSIC Base station identification code of the neighbor cell


32


Band Ind BAND of the neighbor cell

BCCH ARFCN Frequency point of the neighbor cell

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the setting of the GSM neighbor cell.

Measurement Configuration

8.2.1 A1 Event Threshold

A1 event: the serving cell better than the absolute threshold. The A1 event can be

used to turn off certain inter-cell measurements.

1. Select “LTE Settings > A1 Event Threshold” to enter the page for setting the A1

event threshold.

2. Input the parameter of the A1 event threshold, whose description is given in Table

8-8.

Table 8-8 Parameter descriptions for A1 event


A1 Event RSRP

Threshold

the RSRP threshold parameter of the A1 event

Options: 0~97

Default: 90

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the setting of the A1 event threshold.



event threshold, as shown in Figure 8-8.

33

Figure 8-8 A2 Event Threshold

2. Input the parameter of the A1 event threshold, whose description is given in Table

8-9.

Table 8-9 Parameter descriptions for A2 event


Multiple A2 Event Whether to enable multiple A2 events

Default: disabled

LTE A2 RSRP Threshold the RSRP threshold parameter of the A2 event

Blind Redirect A2 RSRP

Threshold

the RSRP threshold parameter of the blind redirect A2

event

IRAT Data A2 RSRP

Threshold

the RSRP threshold parameter of the data service A2

event

IRAT Volte A2 RSRP

Threshold

the RSRP threshold parameter of the voice service A2

event




event threshold.

2. Input the “A3 Event Offset” threshold value.

Range: -30~30, default: 10.


34




Figure 8-9 A5 Event Threshold

2. Input the A5 event threshold parameter. Descriptions of the parameters are given

in Table 8-10.

Table 8-10 Parameter descriptions for A5 event threshold


ANR A5 RSRP Threshold1 RSRP threshold parameter 1 of the A5 event

Default: 70

ANR A5 RSRP Threshold2 RSRP threshold parameter 2 of the A5 event

Default: 65

A5 Event RSRP Threshold1 RSRP threshold parameter 1 of the ANR A5 event

Default: 75

A5 Event RSRP Threshold 2 RSRP threshold parameter 2 of the ANR A5 event

Default: 50


8.2.5 B2 Event Threshold

1. Select “LTE Settings > B2 Event Threshold” to enter the page for setting the B2


35

Figure 8-10 B2 Event Threshold

2. Input the B2 event threshold parameter. Descriptions of the parameters are given

in Table 8-11.

Table 8-11 Parameter descriptions for B2 event threshold


UTRA B2 RSRP

Threshold1

Threshold parameter 1 of the UTRA TDS B2 event

Default: 70

UTRA B2 RSRP

Threshold 2

Threshold parameter 2 of the UTRA TDS B2 event

Default: 0

GERAN B2 RSRP

Threshold1

Threshold parameter 1 of the GERAN B2 event

Default: 10

GERAN B2 RSRP

Threshold2

Threshold parameter 2 of the GERAN B2 event

Default: 20

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the setting of the B2 event threshold.

Scheduling Algorithm

Scheduling is an important insurance for the good operation of the wireless data

service. Scheduling algorithms have a general impact on key performance indicators

like the cell throughput, cell edge user throughput, VoIP capacity, and QoS of data

service.

Scheduling strategies commonly used are:

MAXC/I algorithm: allocate the resource and opportunities to terminals in favor of

those with good channel quality. QoS not taken into account, and memory not used.

PFS algorithm: balance between user channel quality and fairness, both cell

36

throughput and user fairness taken into account.

RR algorithm: allocate the resource and opportunities to all terminals equally. QoS

not taken into account, and memory not used.

1. Select “LTE Settings > Scheduling Algorithm” to enter the page for setting the

scheduling algorithm, as shown in Figure 8-11.

Figure 8-11 Scheduling Algorithm

2. Input the scheduling algorithm parameter. Descriptions of the parameters are

given in Table 8-12.

Table 8-12 Parameter descriptions for the scheduling algorithms


UL Schedule Type MAC uplink scheduling algorithm

0：MAXC/I algorithm

1：PFS algorithm

2：RR algorithm

Default: 2

DL Schedule Type MAC downlink scheduling algorithm

0：MAXC/I algorithm

1：PFS algorithm

2：RR algorithm

Default: 2

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the setting of the scheduling algorithm.

PCI Range Settings

1. Select “LTE Settings > PCI Range Settings” to enter the page for setting the PCI

range, as shown in Figure 8-12.

37

Figure 8-12 PCI Range Settings

2. Input the setting parameter of the PCI range, whose descriptions are given in

Table 8-13.

Table 8-13 Parameter descriptions for setting the PCI range


Start PCI Start number of the cell allocated PCI

Default: 1

PCI Range Range of the cell PCI (relative to the start number)

Default: 400

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the setting of the PCI range.

Random Access Parameters

1. Select “LTE Settings > Random Access Parameters” to enter the page for setting

the access parameters, as shown in Figure 8-13.

Figure 8-13 Random Access Parameters

2. Input the parameters of the access setting, whose descriptions are given in Table

8-14.

38

Table 8-14 Descriptions for setting the access parameters


Prach-Configuration Index PRACH configuration index, broadcasted to the UE

via SIB2

Range: 0~63

Zero Correlation Zone

Config

prachCyclicShiftConfig, used to generate the

preamble sequence.

Range: 0~63

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the setting of the access parameters.

Capacity Parameters

1. Select “LTE Settings > Capacity Parameters” to enter the page for setting the

capacity parameters, as shown in Figure 8-14.

Figure 8-14 Capacity Parameters

2. Input the parameters of the capacity setting, whose descriptions are given in Table

8-15.

Table 8-15 Parameter descriptions for the capacity setting


Max UE Number 96 Number of active users the cell can handle at the same

time

Max Mac RNTI Number Maximum number of RNTI in MAC layer

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the setting of the capacity parameters.

RRC Status Parameters

1. Select “LTE Settings > RRC Status Parameters” to enter the page for setting the

RRC status parameters, as shown in Figure 8-15.

39

Figure 8-15 RRC Status Parameters

2. Input the parameters of the RRC status, whose descriptions are given in Table

8-16.

Table 8-16 RRC Parameter descriptions for the RRC status


RRC Inactive Timer Expire time of the UE inactive status timer (s)

Max Expiry Count Maximum number of the UE inactive status timer’s expiries

UE inactive status duration = RRC Inactive Timer * Max Expiry Count

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the setting of the RRC status parameters.

SON Function Switch

1. Select “LTE Settings > SON Function Switch” to enter the page for enabling the

SON function.

2. Input “PCI Selfconfig” The default value of this parameter is disabled.

Only when the “PCI Selfconfig” is “enabled”, PCI conflict detection is allowed.

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the setting of the PCI range.

Power Control Parameters

1. Select “LTE Settings > Power Control Parameters” to enter the page for setting

the power control parameters, as shown in Figure 8-16.

40

Figure 8-16 Power Control Parameters

2. Input the parameters of power control, whose descriptions are given in Table 8-17.

Table 8-17 Parameter descriptions for the power control


p-MAX Limit on the UE’s maximum transmit power

Reference Signal Power Transmit power of the reference signals

Power Ramping Step size of the PRACH’s power ramping

Preamble Init Target

Power

Initial power of PRACH

Pusch Power Control Enable/disable the PUSCH format3’s power control

Pucch Power Control Enable/disable the PUCCH format3’s power control

P0 PUSCH Initial transmit power of PUSCH

P0 PUCCH Initial transmit power of PUCCH

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the setting of the power control parameters.

Tx And Rx Parameters

1. Select “LTE Settings > Tx AND Rx Parameters” to enter the page for setting the

transmit and receive parameters.

41

2. Input the “PHY RXGAIN” parameter, which is used to set the radio frequency

receiving gain in the uplink.

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the setting of the transmission and receive parameters.

Measurement Control Parameter

1. Select “LTE Settings > Measurement Control Parameter” to enter the page for

setting the measurement control parameters, as shown in Figure 8-17.

Figure 8-17 Measurement Control Parameter

2. Input the parameters of measurement control, whose descriptions are given in

Table 8-18.

Table 8-18 Parameter descriptions for measurement control


HYSTERESIS This parameter refers to the hysteresis of the handover

measurement event, and is used to avoid the frequent

triggering of cell handover evaluation due to the fluctuation in

wireless signals.

TIME TO TRIGGER Delay time of the handover measurement event

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the setting of the measurement control parameters.

Cell Selection Parameter

1. Select “LTE Settings > Cell Selection Parameter” to enter the page for setting the

cell selection parameters, as shown in Figure 8-18.

42

Figure 8-18 Cell Selection Parameter

2. Input the parameters of measurement control, whose descriptions are given in

Table 8-19.

Table 8-19 Parameter descriptions for PCI range setting


QRX LEVEL MIN SIB1 Minimum level acceptable by cell selection

QRX LEVEL MIN

OFFSET

Minimum level offset needed by cell selection

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the setting of cell selection parameters.

Cell Reselection Parameter

1. Select “LTE Settings > Cell Reselection Parameter” to enter the page for setting

the cell reselection parameters, as shown in Figure 8-19.

43

Figure 8-19 Cell Reselection Parameter

2. Input the parameters of cell reselection, whose descriptions are given in Table

8-20.

Table 8-20 Parameter descriptions for cell reselection


S INTRA SEARCH Intra-band measurement threshold

S_NON INTRA

SEARCH

Inter-band measurement threshold

QRX LEVEL MIN SIB3 Minimum level for reselection

QHYST Delay time for reselection

Reselection Priority Priority for reselection

SERVING LOW Threshold for selection to cells of low priority

ALLOWED MEAS BW

sib3

Measurement bandwidth allowed

3. Click “SAVE” to complete the setting of the cell reselection parameters.

44

Terminology & Acronym

Acronym Full Name

PCI Physical Cell Identifier

MME Mobility Management Entity

PLMN Public Land Mobile Network

TAC Tracking Area Code

DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

PPPOE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet

GPS Global Positioning System

NTP Network Time Protocol

PAP Password Authentication Protocol

CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol

CSFB Circuit Switched Fallback

RSRP Reference Signal Receiving Power

BaiCells Base Station Configuration Guide - Amazon S3 · BaiCells Base Station Configuration Guide...

Documents

Transcript of BaiCells Base Station Configuration Guide - Amazon S3 · BaiCells Base Station Configuration Guide...