RF Planning & Optimisation Software

VERSION 2.7

GSM/GPRS/EDGEUMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA

CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DOTD-SCDMA

WiMAX/BWAMicrowave Links

This unique combination of strengths and our long and consistentrecord is the Forsk difference.

Today, Forsk is a global supplier with 130+ customers in 65 countriesand strategic partnerships with major players in the industry includingAT&T, Vodafone, Alcatel-Lucent, Huawei and Nortel Networks.

Forsk distributes and supports Atoll directly from offices and technicalsupport centres in France, USA and China and also through a world-wide network of distributors and partners.

Forsk is an independent company providing RF planning software solutionsto the wire less industry. Owned by its founders, Forsk is completelyindependent from equipment suppliers and telecom operators.

Forsk began as a software company provi ding customised RF planningsolutions to the telecommunications industry and was involved in the earlystages of the GSM technology. In 1997, Forsk released the first version ofAtoll, its Windows-based RF planning solution. Since then, Atoll has re -mained the most advanced RF planning platform available and has reacheda leading position in the market.

Forsk’s success with Atoll has come from our commitment to 5 key factors:

• Independence:Forsk’s commercial success and strong financialposition has ensured its independence ofoperators, equipment suppliers and financialinstitutions. Being independent, Forsk canmaintain a long-term strategy for the develop -ment of Atoll and its relation ships withcustomers and partners.

•R&D:Forsk is totally focused on developing wirelessnetwork design software. Forsk has a strongand committed R&D team which both keepsAtoll ahead of the latest developments in theindustry and maintains joint R&D projects forAtoll with a number of operators, equipmentsuppliers and partners. This R&D effort allowedForsk to be the 1st on the market with 3G RFplanning tools and to remain the leader in 3Gsimulation today.

•Software Development Expertise:Forsk uniquely combines in-depth know ledgeof network design and software developmentexpertise. Forsk’s team has an unmatched

expe rience in developing wireless network designand optimisation software, which enables Forskto provide its customers with powerful, scalableand user-friendly radio planning products.

•Open Platform Concept:Forsk designed its planning tool from the start asan open and flexible platform and since the firstversion of Atoll Forsk has been deliveringdevelopment tools and partnering with 3rd partydevelopers able to supply specialised comple men -tary solutions. More additional solutions areavailable for Atoll, from the most renownedsuppliers, than for any other RF planning tool.These solutions cover areas such as propagationmodelling, automatic optimisation, dynamicsimulation, QoS analysis and automatic frequencyplanning.

•Customer Support: Forsk aims at building long-term relationshipswith its customers in their use of Atoll. Thequality and reactivity of our technical support arekey elements of these relationships.

developing RF planning tools since 1987

•Advanced Network Design Features:Atoll incorporates a high-performance propagation calculation engine,supports hierarchical networks, multi-service traffic modelling, automaticfrequency/code planning and optimisation. New in version 2.7, Atollincludes an automatic cell planning (ACP) module. Atoll supportsGSM/GPRS/EDGE, TDMA, UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA, CDMA, CDMA20001xRTT/EV-DO, TD-SCDMA, WiMAX and Microwave links. It also includessupport for multi-technology network planning (e.g., GSM/UMTS)including inter-technology handover modelling.

•Open and Flexible Archi tecture:Atoll is an open platform for network design and optimisation. Atollsupports multi-user environments through an innovative databasearchitecture that provides data sharing, data integrity management andeasy integration with other IT systems. Atoll’s scripting capabilities alloweasy automation using a standard macro language. Atoll also includes anadvanced Software Development Kit (SDK) that facilitates customisationand IT integration. Atoll also has the largest range of compatible 3rd partyproducts on the market.

•State-of-the-art GIS Features:Atoll supports multi-format/multi-resolution geographical databases.Large, dense urban and country-wide databases are supported anddisplayed interactively in multiple layers including engineering andprediction plots. Atoll also features an integrated vector/rastercartography editor.

•Distributed and Parallel Computing: Atoll allows distributing calculations over multiple workstations andsupports parallel computing on multi-processor servers, thus dramaticallyreducing calculation times and getting the most out of hardware.

Atoll is a scalable and flexible multi-technology networkdesign platform that supports wireless operatorsthroughout the network lifecycle, from initial design todensification and optimisation.

Atoll is also an open technical information system that easilyintegrates with other IT applications and increases productivity. It features advanced development tools and open interfaces that enable theintegration of customised or commercially available complementary modules.

Atoll is designed to work in a wide range of implementation scenarios, fromstandalone to enterprise-wide server-based configurations using distributed andparallel computing.

Atollleading multi-technology RF planning & optimisationplatform

Highlights

Atoll CoreAtoll Core

GSMGSM

AFPAFPUMTSUMTS

CDMA2000CDMA2000

MicrowaveMicrowaveLinksLinks

MeasurementsMeasurements

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Atollmodular configuration

Atoll Core is the central module that supports the user interface, the GIS features, thepropagation modelling engine, all data management services, interfaces and softwaredevelopment tools. All technology modules run on top of Atoll Core.

Atoll Microwave is a comprehensive Microwave Link planning tool. It is based on the AtollCore platform and has full database compatibility with Atoll radio-planning configu -rations. See the Atoll Microwave brochure for more information about this product.

In addition to the modules offered by Forsk, specialised products are available from 3rd

party partners for specific applica tions such as urban propa gation models (WaveSightfrom Wavecall and Volcano from Siradel), optimi sation and post-processing tools.

The technology matrix below shows modules suitable for each technology. Several technologymodules can be combined in the same Atoll configuration for planning integrated multi-technology projects.

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Atollpowerful RF design & optimisation platform

GIS Features• Optimised cartographic database supporting

- Digital elevation models- Clutter data (type and height)- 3D building data- Traffic data- Scanned maps- Vector data- Population data- Climate data

• Integrated cartography editor (vector/raster)• Interface with GIS tools: MapInfo, ArcView • Support for Web Map Services (WMS)

Propagation Modelling• Intelligent calculation engine with incremen tal

updates of predictions• Support for dual-resolution pathloss matrices:

high resolution results near transmitter andlower resolution results far from transmitterfor interference calculation

• Full support for multi-resolution prediction plots• Comprehensive integrated propagation model

library • 3rd party urban/microcell propagation models

(optional)• Automatic propagation model tuning using

CW or test mobile data• Integration of external propagation models

through an API and a C++ development kit

User and Database Management• Flexible database structure allowing integra -

tion of user-defined parameters• Multi-user support including database consis -

tency management, data synchronisation anduser disconnection/reconnection from/to thedatabase

• Advanced administration module supportingdata access and user privilege management

• Support for standalone/centralised/distributedconfigurations

• Advanced import/export features allowingquick data migration from other RF planningtools

Task Automation and Scripting• Scripting language allowing integration of

user-defined macros• User-defined calculation batch based on

macros and scripts

Distributed Computing• Distributed computing on networked work -

stations and servers• Parallel computing on dual-processor systems

Printing and Reports• Flexible report generator including traffic,

population and clutter-based statistics• User-defined reports based on macros• Export of reports and prediction plots into

other software• Any printing devices supported up to A0

Measurements Module (optional)

• CW measurements- Import, display and analysis of CW data- Prediction/measurements comparison

and statistical analysis- Automatic propagation model tuning

using CW measurements• Test mobile data

- Import, display and analysis of testmobile data

- Call events display and analysis- Automatic propagation model tuning

using test mobile data- Pathloss matrix tuning using test mobile

data

Used together with one or several technology modules, Atoll Core delivers the general featuresshared by all technology modules, customised developments and 3rd party products.

Based on an object-oriented architecture and designed for radio planning & optimisation, Atoll Coreis a robust and scalable platform that supports very large projects while remaining user-friendly andeasy to administrate.

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Network Modelling• Support of dual-band networks

• Support of HCS (Hierarchical Cell Structure)• Support for frequency hopping (baseband & synthesised), DTX and AMR

• Modelling of GPRS and E-GPRS• Advanced service modelling

Service Planning and Analysis• Cell and network coverage analysis

• GPRS/E-GPRS prediction plots (throughput, coding schemeselection)

• Interference analysis• QoS analysis: FER/BER/BLER/MOS prediction plots

• Neighbour planning and handover analysis

Traffic Analysis• Multi-service traffic map generation from multiple

sources: vector, raster and live traffic data• Traffic spreading between cell layers with traffic

overflow modelling• Cell dimensioning with voice/data traffic mix modelling

and timeslot configurations• Traffic analysis including calculation of KPIs such as packet

delay, blocking rate, etc.

Interference Matrix Generation• Prediction and drive test-based interference matrices

• Support of subcell-based (e.g., BCCH, TCH) qualitythresholds

• Open format allowing editing and modifyinginterference matrices using 3rd party applications

Automatic Frequency Planning - AFP (optional)• Advanced algorithm based on a soft penalty approach

• User-definable constraints and editable cost function• Allocation of frequency hopping parameters

(HSN, MAIO, MAL)• Integration with 3rd party AFP tools through an open API

Automatic Cell Planning - ACP (optional)• Automatic optimisation of network parameters to increase coverage & capacity

• Site selection• Antenna selection & parameter optimisation (azimuth & tilt)

2G/3G Co-planning• Site sharing• Simultaneous display and analysis of 2G and 3G networks• Inter-technology handover modelling based on proven intra/inter-technology neighbour

allocation algorithms

GSM/TDMA/GPRS/EDGEAtoll includes state-of-the-art GSM/GPRS/EDGE features that provide comprehensive and accuratemodelling of voice and data services, including full support of HCS and frequency hopping. Multi-resolution predictions and optimised interference calculations facilitate planning as well as optimisingmature networks that have a large number of sites and country-wide coverage.

Atoll also includes advanced 2G/3G co-planning features that have been developed in partnershipwith major wireless operators.

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The Atoll UMTS module was the first UMTS RF planning solution available on the market. Since thenit has stayed ahead of the competition with continuous improvements made through closecooperation with GSM and UMTS operators. Atoll version 2.7 includes support for MultimediaBroadcast and Multicast Services (MBMS).

UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA

Network Modelling• Support for multiple carriers• UMTS equipment modelling including RRM and inter-carrier power sharing• Advanced bearer and service modelling• HSDPA and HSUPA modelling• MBMS modelling

Traffic Modelling• Modelling of multiple circuit and packet switched services• Modelling of user equipment, user profiles and environment types• Multi-service traffic map generation from multiple sources: vector,

raster and live traffic data

Simulation and Analysis• State-of-the-art Monte Carlo UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA/MBMS

simula tor including DL and UL power control, RRM,HSDPA/HSUPA to R99 downgrading and carrierallocation algorithms

• Real-time point analysis tool• Generation of prediction plots, based on

simulations or on user-defined cell loadfigures, including:

- Ec/Io prediction plots- Downlink and Uplink Eb/Nt

prediction plots- Service areas- Number of servers- Handover areas- Interference and pilot pollution- BER/FER/BLER- HSDPA and HSUPA prediction plots- MBMS service area

Neighbour and Scrambling Code Planning• Manual and automatic multi-carrier neighbour planning• Automatic scrambling code allocation supporting various allocation strategies• Scrambling code allocation analysis tool including SC interference plots

Automatic Cell Planning - ACP (optional)• Automatic optimisation of network parameters to increase coverage & capacity• Site selection• Antenna selection & parameter optimisation (azimuth & tilt)

2G/3G Co-planning• Site sharing• Simultaneous display and analysis of 2G and 3G networks• Inter-technology handover modelling based on proven intra/inter-technology

neighbour allocation algorithms

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Network and RadioParameter Modelling• Network database• Support for repeaters• Radio configuration and channel

modelling• Radio Resource Modelling• Support for multiple carriers and

frequency bands

Traffic Modelling• Modelling of voice and data

services• Support for multiple sources of

traffic data- user distribution maps- live traffic data per service

per cell- service demand maps

(raster/vector)

CDMA Simulation• State-of-the-art Monte Carlo

based CDMA simulator includingRRM and carrier allocationalgorithms

• Forward and reverse link powercontrol

• Carrier selection modelling

CDMA Prediction PlotsBased on Monte-Carlo simulationresults or on user-defined cell loadfigures• Ec/Io pilot prediction plots• Forward and reverse link Eb/Nt

prediction plots• Service areas (pilot + forward &

reverse link traffic)• Handoff status prediction plots• Number of servers• Pilot pollution prediction plots• Total forward link noise and

noise rise prediction plots • Real-time point analysis tool

Neighbour and PN-offset Planning• Manual and automatic

neighbour planning• Multi-carrier neighbour

planning• Automatic PN-offset

allocation• PN-offset

allocation analysis

CDMA2000 Specific Features

The general CDMA featurespresented above are also availablefor CDMA2000 planning, alongwith the CDMA2000-specificfeatures listed below.

Network and RadioParameter Modelling• Carrier type modelling (1xEV-DO,

1xRTT)• FCH and SCH modelling• Additional radio configurations

(RC3, RC4, RC5) • Hybrid-ARQ modelling

Data Services Modelling• FCH activity factor/SCH variable

rate modelling• SCH and FCH forward/reverse link

Eb/Nt thresholds• 1xEV-DO Rel.0 and Rel.A quality

tables (C/I vs. forward link datarate)

• Reverse link 1xEV-DO Rel.0 andRel.A physical channels modelling

• Forward/reverse Rel.A bearermodelling

1xRTT Simulation and Analysis• Extended multi-service Monte

Carlo simulations• SCH and FCH power control

modelling• Reverse and forward link SCH

data rate downgrading • Forward and reverse link

coverage per SCH rate• Reports

1xEV-DO Simulation andAnalysis • Modelling of mixed 1xRTT/1xEV-

DO traffic• Reverse link power control

simulation including data ratedowngrading

• Forward link cell capacitycalculation

• Forward and reverse linkprediction plots per data rate

CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DOForsk has been working with market leaders in the USA and Asia todeliver state-of-the-art CDMA2000 planning features, including a mixed1xRTT/1xEV-DO traffic model. Atoll fully supports EV-DO Release A.

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TD-SCDMAAtoll TD-SCDMA has been further enhanced in version 2.7 and nowincludes support for MultiMedia Broadcast and Multicast Services(MBMS). This module has been developed in partnership with majorplayers in the TD-SCDMA scene in China.

Network Modelling• Support for multiple carriers• TD-SCDMA equipment modelling including

RRM and capacity parameters• Timeslot configuration modelling including

switching point definition at cell level• Advanced service modelling• HSDPA modelling• UpPCH Shifting modelling• MBMS modelling

Traffic Modelling• Modelling of multiple circuit and packet

switched services• Modelling of user equipment, user profiles and

environment types• Multi-service traffic map generation from

multiple sources: vector, raster and live trafficdata

Simulation and Analysis• TD-SCDMA Monte-Carlo simulator including

timeslot modelling, smart antenna modelling,and Dynamic Channel Allocation (DCA)modelling

• Generation of prediction plots, based onsimulations or on user-defined per-timeslot cellload figures including:

- P-CCPCH RSCP coverage- DL and UL Eb/Nt coverage- Required power- Effective service areas- Cell-to-cell interference- UpPCH interference- P-CCPCH pollution- Offered/required capacity per cell- DwPCH, UpPCH coverage- Baton handover- HSDPA prediction plots: CQI, RLC, MAC

and application throughput per pixel- MBMS service area

• Real-time point analysis tool

Smart Antenna Modelling• Switched beam modelling• Modelling of C/I gains based on smart antenna

parameters and angular spread• Support for user-defined smart antenna

parameters and algorithms• Smart antennas considered in Monte Carlo

simulations and prediction plots

Neighbour and Scrambling CodePlanning• Manual and automatic multi-carrier neighbour

planning• Automatic scrambling code allocation

supporting various allocation strategies• Scrambling code allocation analysis tool

2G/3G Co-planning • Site sharing• Simultaneous display and analysis of 2G and 3G

networks• Inter-technology handover modelling based on

advanced inter-technology neighbourallocation algorithms

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Network and Radio Parameter Modelling • Support for TDD and FDD PMP networks

• Support for multiple frequency bands• Subcarrier configuration and frame structure modelling

• Support for different permutation zones• Segmentation and permutation zone modelling

• WiMAX reception equipment modelling• Site database can be shared with Atoll Microwave for backhaul planning

Traffic Modelling • Modelling of voice and data services

• Support for all WiMAX QoS classes (UGS, rtPS, ErtPS, nrtPS, and BE)• Modelling of customer premises equipment

and user profiles• Multi-service traffic demand maps generated

from multiple sources: vector, raster, and live traffic data

• Subscriber traffic modelling

Subscriber Modelling • Fixed subscribers database• Subscriber display on map• Automatic & manual connection of subscribers to serving cells• Analysis of received signal level, interference, bearer (Adaptive MCS) and

throughput for each subscriber

Simulation and Analysis • SUI/Erceg propagation model for WiMAX• WiMAX Monte-Carlo simulator including power control, advanced RRM and

scheduling algorithms, support for adaptive antenna systems and MIMO• Generation of prediction plots, based on simulation results or on user-defined

cell load figures including:- Cell and network coverage analysis- Uplink and downlink interference analysis- Uplink and downlink bearer coverage predictions- Uplink and downlink throughput coverage predictions- Uplink and downlink quality prediction plot- Aggregate throughput prediction plot

Neighbour and Frequency Planning • Manual and automatic multi-carrier neighbour planning• Frequency plan assignment

WiMAX/BWAAtoll WiMAX is a state-of-the-art WiMAX and Broadband Wireless Access(BWA) network planning tool developed in cooperation with WiMAXequipment manufacturers. Atoll WiMAX supports the IEEE 802.16d and theevolving IEEE 802.16e standards. It also supports advanced antenna diversitysystems, such as Adaptive Antenna Systems (AAS) and Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output (MIMO).

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Software Development Kit3rd Party Products

Atoll Developer's Toolkit Atoll is an open platform and includes development tools that allowoperators or 3rd party developers to customise their workingenvironment and easily integrate Atoll with other IT applications. Thiskey feature provides flexibility and a capacity to quickly addcustomised modules that no other RF planning solution delivers.

The Atoll developer’s toolkit includes a general programminginterface and some dedicated interfaces:• The general interface provides access to all Atoll project data

allowing developers to add their own functions to the Atoll userinterface. This extremely powerful feature enables the integrationof a wide range of applications with Atoll, including simulation,optimisation and configuration tools. It also allows the automationof tasks in Atoll, such as calculations and simulations, using VBScript.

• Dedicated interfaces allow the integration of specialised modulessuch as propagation models, smart antenna models and frequencyplanning applications.

Customisation can be performed using external scripting tools orAtoll’s Visual Studio .NET Software Development Kit.

Forsk also offers training courses and support services for developers.

Technology PartnersForsk’s “3rd party developer program” aims at helping developers tointegrate their solutions with Atoll through the Atoll SDK. Forsk hasbeen providing its partners with developer licenses and support forseveral years. As a result, a wide range of ‘best of breed’ applicationsare available to Atoll users. Such 3rd party applications include urbanpropagation models, automatic optimisation tools, frequencyplanning applications and simulation tools.

Check out the “Partners” section at www.forsk.com for moreinformation about our technology partners.

Example of customised export functiondeveloped with the Atoll SDK

Example of propagation model and profiledisplay developed with the Atoll SDK

Hardware and software requirements

• Minimum recommended configuration for workstations or laptops

- Intel Xeon (or equivalent) with 1 GB of RAM

- Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Professional and Vista

• Relational Database Management System (not required for standalone configurations)

- Oracle 9i and 10g

- Sybase Adaptive Server V12.5

- Microsoft SQL Server 2000

- Microsoft Access

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