LTE Drive Test

Procedure

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Introduction
DT Objectives
Drive Test Types
DT Tools
DT Methodology
Summary

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Introduction

LTE (Long Term Evolution) or

the E-UTRAN (Evolved Universal
Terrestrial Access Network) is
the access part of the Evolved
Packet System (EPS).
The following are the main
objectives for LTE:
Increased downlink and uplink
peak data rates.
Scalable bandwidth
Improved spectral efficiency
All IP network
A standards based interface
that can support a multitude of
user types.

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DT Objectives:

Perform site build audit & verification in order

to meet the site level acceptance and the
defined KPIs
Provide all needed data related to the
coverage, signal quality and site performance,
that help the Radio Planning and Optimization
of an LTE network to troubleshoot and improve
defined KPIs
Performs RF activities in customer projects,
according to project plan and in project
managers guidance.
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DT Tools:

Hardware:
1x Laptop
2x Smart Phones (2G/3G/LTE)
1x FDD Data Dongle (should be supporting 3G 42M)
1x TDD Data Dongle (should be supporting 3G 42M)
1x GPS (USB Receiver)
1x Car DC/AC Inverter
1x Car.

Software:
TEMS Investigation 14.x and above
Map Tools (Map Info & Google Earth)
Net Monitor Software (NetPerSec)
Cell File

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Drive Test Types:

Individual site pre-acceptance Drive Test

Individual site final-acceptance Drive Test
Cluster Optimization Drive Test.

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Introduction
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DT Tools.
Drive Test Types
DT Methodology
Summary

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DT Methodology
Individual site pre-acceptance Drive Test

The test shall be performed in 2 Methodologies; Static & Mobility.

Static Test:
The objective of this test is to check if there's swapped feeders and
if the Radio Units and Antennae are radiating as supposed to be &
PCI should be as planned.

Testing Steps: using FTP Server

1. UDP DL Throughput Test
2. FTP DL & UL Throughput Test
3. Latency Test (RTT time)

The same test shall be done in 3 positions for each cell.

. Excellent: DL_RSRP -80dBm
. Average: -90dBm DL_RSRP < -80dBm
. Poor: -100dBm DL_RSRP < -90dBm
. Logfiles must be recorded & Snapshot must be taken .

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DT Methodology
Individual site pre-acceptance Drive Test (contd.)

Mobility Test (Coverage):

The objective of this test is to check the Intra/Inter HO, and the
homogeneity of the signal,

1.

2.

3.

The test is done by driving all the roads around the sites in 3 modes: (Idle,
Dedicated DL, Dedicated UL)
Idle Mode:
Just plugging in the data card and make sure it is camped on LTE without
doing any kind of browsing or download.
On TEMS you should monitor the map and the radio levels ( RSRP, RSRQ,
SINR, PCI) >>> windows on TEMS : LTE Serving /Neighbor Cell.
Dedicated Mode DL:
Using the FTP client application (FileZilla), run multiple DL sessions for
big files continuously and cover the same roads of Idle Mode.
Dedicated Mode UL:
Using the FTP client application (FileZilla), run multiple UL sessions for
big files continuously and cover the same roads of Idle Mode.

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DT Methodology
Individual site final-acceptance Drive Test.

Static Test:
At the best radio condition will perform 5 times of each of
the following tests:
1.
2.
3.

UDP DL Throughput Test

FTP DL & UL Throughput Test
Latency Test (RTT time)

Mobility Test:
Check the intra cell HO in dedicated mode 5 times
clockwise & anti-clockwise.
Check the inter cell HO in dedicated mode for one
neighbor per cell and vice versa.

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DT Methodology
Cluster Optimization Drive Test.

Idle Mode:
Just plugging in the data card and make sure it is camped
on LTE without doing any kind of browsing or download.
Drive all the roads within the cluster borders.
Monitor the signal behavior while driving through the onair and off-air sites.

Dedicated Mode:
Using the FTP client application (FileZilla), run multiple DL
sessions for big files continuously.
Drive all the roads within the cluster borders.
Monitor the signal & DL throughput behavior while driving
through the on-air and off-air sites.

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Contents:

Introduction
DT Objectives
DT Tools.
Drive Test Types
DT Methodology
Summary

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Summary

The drive test results are encouraging the throughput of the

LTE radio cell in different conditions.
Based on the results the LTE network will be optimized, and
new cell will be planned.

Notes:
This document is made to outline the process of the LTE
drive test.
The report forms and the needed information of the FTP &
UDP server shall be provided to the drive tester.
There are more types of testing can be done according to
the added features and parameters to the network such as
CSFB and others.

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Thank You

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