08 GENEX Probe Operation For LTE

GENEX Probe
V300R006
Operation for LTE
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Objectives
 Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
 Describe how to use GENEX Probe to perform LTE drive test
 Describe how to configure different test plans
 Describe how to collect test data by using the GENEX Probe
 List basic test parameters in LTE technology
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Contents
1. Huawei GENEX Series Tools
2. GENEX Probe Introduction
3. GENEX Probe Operation Process
4. Test Parameters
5. Managing Logfiles
6. Typical Application
7. Appendix
GENEX Series
GENEX Nastar
• Network performance analysis system
GENEX Probe
• Drive test software
GENEX PHU
•The PHU is a portable radio network test device
GENEX Assistant
• Drive test (DT) background analysis software
GENEX U-Net
• Radio network planning software
Contents
4. Test Parameters
7. Appendix
System structure of the Probe
Features of the Probe
 Supports the GSM, WCDMA, CDMA, WiMAX, and LTE
network systems
 Supports multiple tests of the voice service and the data

service, including the voice service test, scanner test, data
service test, and concurrent test of the voice and data
service.
 Supports the geographic display of the wireless

measurement data
Features of the Probe (cont.)
 Supports recording and saving logfiles in real time and
replaying the test procedure through the replay function
 Supports displaying key events in real time, such as

handover and call drops during the test
 Supports the data view, synchronization of the message

view, map view, and event view facilitate the problem
location and analysis
Application Scenarios of the Probe
Exploring propagation environment
Performance test and evaluation
Network problem identification
Basic Concepts of the Probe
 External device  Data service
 Logfile  Voice service
 Project
 Data view
 Test plan
 Engineer parameters
 Indoor test
 Map
 Statistics report of event
 Device alarm  Layer
 Message  Label
 Air interface parameters  File mark
Working Mode of the Probe
 The Probe can work in two different working modes. One for
testing and recording data. The other is for replaying and
analyzing data.
By working with the test terminal and other external devices,

Drive 
the Probe collects the air interface data and records the test
Test data (saving the test data in logfiles). During the data
Mode collection, you can also observe the test data in real time.
 The Probe reads the test data from logfiles and replays
Replay logfiles for inspection and analysis. During the replay, you
Mode can adjust the replay speed and assign the replay start point
to facilitate the problem identification and analysis.
Contents
4. Test Parameters
7. Appendix
Basic Work Flow of GENEX Probe
1. Install software
2. Start Probe
3. Connect Test UE and other devices
4. Import NP & map
5. Configure test plan Replay logfile

Drive test Replaying logfile is optional. There
mode , 6. Start test & record logfile is no need to connect external
records the devices for replaying logfile.
test data
7. Check test result
8. Stop test & export logfile

NP:Network Parameter
Contents
3.1 Install Software
3.2 Start Probe
3.3 Connect External Device
3.4 Import NP(Network Parameter) & Map
3.5 Configure Test Plan
3.6 Start Test
3.7 Other Operation
Preparations Before Installing the
Probe(1/2)
Configuration Item Configuration Requirement
It is recommended that the processor be Intel 1.8 GHz

Laptop Dual-Core. The minimum memory is 1 GB , the free hard
disk space be 10 GB or larger.
If a scanner is connected to the PC, one USB port, one
serial port, or one IEEE 1394 port is required.
If a test terminal is connected to the PC, at least one USB
port, one USB hub, one serial port, or one PCI slot is
PC port required.
If a GPS is connected to the PC, one USB port or one
serial port is required.
If a dongle is connected to the PC, at least one USB port
is required.
Preparations Before Installing the
Probe(2/2)
Configuration Item Configuration Requirement
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 7
GENEX Probe
V300R005 software The GENEX Probe V300R006 is purchased.
installation package
License The license is purchased.
Install Probe Software
Probe version
Click here to check

the probe version
after installation
Contents
3. GENEX Probe Work Flow
3.2 Start Probe
3.6 Start Test
3.7 Other Operation
Main Interface of the Probe
Menu & Shortcut
Navigation pane
Navigation Pane
 The navigation view comprises four tabs which is project, control,
configuration and view.
Contents
3.2 Start Probe
3.6 Start Test
3.7 Other Operation
Connect External Device
Test UE
GPS
Dongl
e
Connect External Device (cont.)
2. Choose the type

of external device
3. Choose the right COM port
1. Click here for
and Modem port
device configure
3. Choose the type

of test UE
Contents
3.2 Start Probe
3.6 Start Test
3.7 Other Operation
Overview of Importing Engineering
Parameters
 Probe provides engineering parameter templates in the
default path. You can generate engineering parameter file
based on the template. After the engineering parameter file
is ready, you can import it to Probe.
Import Engineering Parameter: Step 1
1. Click here to open

engineering parameter
management window
2. Click here to import

engineering parameter file
1. Choose the system and

2. Click Next to continue
1. Select sheet in the

Some difference
between Probe
Param and Excel
Param needs to be
matched.
2. Click Finish, the Probe the

difference between Probe Param
and Excel Param automatically.
 If some parameters are different between Probe Param and
Excel Param, choose them to match.
Choose the different

parameters to match
Import Engineering Parameter: Step5
After matching click here to apply

the engineering parameters if no
need to edit the parameters.
Import Outdoor Test Map: Step 1
Click here to open the

map window
Import Outdoor Test Map: Step 2
1. Click here to
open geoset file
2. Choose the
files to open
Import Outdoor Test Map: Step3
If needed, click here

for layer control
Import an indoor Test Map: Step 1
Import an indoor Test Map: Step 2
Click here to import
an indoor test map
Import an Test Way
Click here to import an test way
Contents
3.2 Start Probe
3.6 Start Test
3.7 Other Operation
Test Plan Overview
 A test plan is a customized test task that consists of test
items provided by the Probe. You can configure different
test items for the MS or the scanner based on the actual
situation to guide various data service tests and voice
service tests during the drive test.
Configure Test Plan
Click here for test plan control
Add test plan here Configure test plan parameter
Test plan run status will show here when start test.
Attach/Detach
 When performing the LTE attach or detach test, you can perform
the related operations.
Ping
PDP Activation
 The speed of PDP context activation determines the success rate
of the user's login to websites and the login speed. In general, the
CQT is used for the PDP context activation test.
FTP Test
 FTP download and upload test are one of the important PS
service tests, it is used to test the maintenance, service
integrity, mobile performance for PS service of the network.
Data collection in test is used for locate and provide an
important basis for solve call drops, high BLER, handover
failure and other common network problems.
FTP Upload
Example of Test Plan: FTP Download
HTTP
LTE Forcing Function Test
 The LTE forcing features
Parameter Description
consist of locking network,
Lock EARFCN Indicates the locked EARFCN of the
frequency band, cells, turning serving cell.
over the cell bar access (CBA), Lock EARFCN Indicates the specified EARFCN and
And PCI PCI that are locked.
and locking the transmit power Lock Band Indicates the locked frequency band.
of the PUSCH.
Lock PLMN Indicates the locked PLMN.
CBA Invert Indicates that the CBA turnover is

performed on a cell or all cells.
Lock PUSCH Indicates the transmit power of the

Power locked PUSCH.
MS Current Indicates the current forcing state of

State the MS.
Contents
3.2 Start Probe
3.6 Start Test
3.7 Other Operation
Start Test
 After test plan is configured, it can be started.
Click here to start test
Start Test: Select the Item to Watch in
View Window
Choose other
items
Choose the items to

watch for LTE test
Start Test: Check Run Status of the Test Plan
 The run status can be shown in the test plan control
window.
Run status of the test

plan
Start Test: Record the Logfile
 When the test plan is triggered, you can choose to record
the logfile.
Recorded logfiles
Check Test Basic Information
 In test “Basic Information ” page indicates the test basic
information.
Check GPS Information
 In the “View”-”GPS” window, check GPS information.
Messages and Events
Performing an Outdoor Test
 In an outdoor test, the GPS is required to locate the test
route.
Performing an Indoor Test
 The manual dot trace is used for indoor tests.
Stopping a Test
Click here to stop recording logfile
Click here to stop

only the test plan
Contents
3.2 Start Probe
3.6 Start Test
3.7 Other Operation
Event Settings
 Event Settings enables you to set the icon shape of an event, set
whether to display this event on a map or on the event list, and
whether to provide audio indication for this event.
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Alarm Settings
 Alarm Settings enables you to set the system to provide audio
alarms and visual alarms when the UE or the GPS disconnects to
the PC, or the GPS signals are insufficient.
Audio Indication Settings for IEs
 Audio Indication Settings for IEs enables you to customize the audio
alarm indication as required. During a drive test or data replay, if the data
of a sampling point meets the predefined conditions, you are prompted
with an audio indication.
Other Settings
 Other Settings enables you to set the methods for recording the time of
log data packets, synchronizing the PC time with the GPS time, replaying
events, and saving test routes in .tab files in real time, and enables you to
specify the default directory for saving logfiles.
Contents
4. Test Parameters
7. Appendix
Overview of Test Parameter
 In this chapter, the information elements about the LTE test
will be introduced.
 You can refer to the GENEX probe documentation for the

detailed information about these parameters.
Test Parameters: LTE Radio
Parameters
 PCI  PDCCH DL Grant Count
 RSRP  Average SINR
 RSRQ
 Rank1SINR
 RSSI
 Rank2SINR1
 PUSCH Power
 Rank2SINR2
 PUCCH Power
 RxChCorFactor
 RACH Power
 SRS Power  PUSCH TB Size
 Power Headroom  Frame Number

 PDCCH UL Grant Count SubFrame Number
Test Parameters: Serving and
Neighboring cells
 Probe can show the following parameters of serving cell,
listed cell and detected cell:
 PCI
 RSRP
 RSRQ
 RSSI
 EARFCN
 …
Test Parameters: Power Control
 Probe can show the following parameters on PUSCH and

PUCCH.
 Max TxPower
 Pathloss
 TPCValue
 …
Test Parameters: Power Control
 Probe can show the following parameters on PUSCH and

PUCCH.
 Max TxPower
 Pathloss
 TPCValue
 …
Test Parameters: Throughput
 MAC DL Throughput
 MAC UL Throughput
 PDCP DL Throughput
 PDCP DL Throughput
 PHY DL Throughput
 PHY UL Throughput
 RLC DL Throughput
 RLC UL Throughput
Test Parameters: UE State
 EMM State  DRX State  MTMSI
 EMM Sub State  IMSI  PLMN
 EMM Update  UE Category  TAC
 RRC State  MME Code  …
Test Parameters: MAC Parameters
 MAC parameters/parameters of downlink data
transmission/parameters of uplink data transmission.
Test Parameters: PDCP Parameters
 RB ID / RLC Mode / DL Count / UL Count
Test Parameters: RLC Parameters
 Logical Channel ID / RxMACPdu / RxPDCPSdu
Test Parameters: PHY Parameters
 DCI Statistic Information/CCE Information/PDCCH
Information/PCFICH Information/PHICH
Information/Timing Information
Test Parameters: RRC Parameters
 PUSCH Configure Parameter/PUCCH Configure
Parameter/PRACH Configure Parameter/RACH Configure
Parameter/SRS Configure Parameter
Test Parameters: NAS Parameters
 Register State
 EMM Service State
 RRC Connect State
 PLMN Select Mode
 PLMN
 SecurityModeControl
 PdnNumber
 Roaming Status
 Service Domain
Test Parameters: Antenna
Measurement
 CRS RSRP
 DRS RSRP
 CRS DRS Used RB RSRP
 RSRQ
 RSSI
 SINR
Test Parameters: CQI
 DL SubBand Schedule Number
 Wide Band CQI
 Sub Band CQI
Test Parameters: BLER
 Initial Error TB Count
 Initial Total TB Count
 Residual Error TB Count
 Residual Total TB Count
 Code0 Initial BLER
 Code1 Initial BLER
 Code0 Residual BLER
 Code1 Residual BLER
 …
Test Parameters: Others
 HARQ Information
 MIMO Information
 MCS Information
 Cell and Frequency Measurement
 Location and Delay Information
Contents
4. Test Parameters
7. Appendix
Managing Logfiles
 During tests, test data is saved in .gen files that are called
logfiles. Managing logfiles contains:
 Recording Logfiles
 Segmenting Logfiles
 Replaying Logfiles
 Exporting Logfiles
Segmenting Logfiles
 You can segment logfiles as required. You can record
logfiles of different sizes or different periods in different files
for better management.
 The Probe supports automatic logfile segmentation and

manual logfile segmentation.
 Automatic logfile segmentation had better be performed before
the logfile is recorded.
 Manual logfile segmentation should be performed when the

logfile is recorded.
Automatic logfile segmentation
Manual Logfile Segmentation
 During test, if in recording the Logfile process, if you need to close
the current record logfile, and creates a logfile automatically, you
may use manual logfile segmentation.
Click here to segment

the Logfile automatically
Replaying logfile
 The purpose of replaying logfile is to reproduce the drive
test process. Replay logfile does not require the dongle.
 Before replaying logfile, you can preview the drive test

route and the key events in the map window.
 During a replay, you can adjust the replay rate and specify
the start point for the replay.
 You can open only one logfile at a time.
Replay logfile: Import Map (1/4)
2>click here, open

the map files.
1>click ”OutdoorMap”，
map window will be open.
Replay logfile: Import Engineering
Parameters (2/4)
1>Click ”Engineering
Parameter Management”，
Engineering Parameter
Management window will
be open.
2> Click here, choose the

engineering file.
Replay logfile: Open Logfile (3/4)
Choose logfile to open
Notes：Before Open Logfile, please import Engineer parameter & map. Unless you are
sure you do not need this.
Replaying logfile: Play logfile (4/4)
 Test information can be shown in map window.
Overview of Export Logfile
 You can convert a logfile to a binary file, .txt file containing
separators, or an MDM file and convert a PHU file to a
logfile for future analysis.
 A logfile can be converted to the file in the following formats:
Combine Segment CSV
Log (voice
MDM KML
frame)
The Procedure of Exporting logfile
2. Select the format 3. Set the original file, destination

1.Choose Export Data. for exporting files. file, and the data range.
5. Start the data export. 4. Select the devices and

export the test file items.
File Upload
Contents
4. Test Parameters
7. Appendix
Contents
6.1 Single Site Verification
6.2 Cluster Optimization Test
6.3 Inter-Frequency/Inter-RAT Interoperation

Optimization
Single Site Verification Overview
 Principle :
 The SSV (Single site verification) refers to the self-test and
verification of the equipment at each site.
 Objective:
 The SSV aims to ensure that basic functions of all cells in each
site to be rolled out or swapped are normal before the Cluster
optimization.
 Focus on three indicators to verify: FTP upload / download

throughput, Ping delay, antenna reversed.
Single Site Verification Preparation
 Determine the test content, methods and deliverables: you
need to determine the test content, test methods and
deliverable templates with the customers in advance.
 Need to make sure there is enough bandwidth to configure

FTP server stability, drive test terminal and software.
 Lay down a plan : thus the need to lay down a plan for a
single site verification, and progress tracking table.
Single Site Verification Implement
 When problems be found in single site verification, you need
deal with them in time, then test it again to make sure the
problems are all be solved.
 The most common problems in actual projects are:

Antennas reversed
Throughput is substandard
Contents

Optimization
Cluster Optimization Overview
 After single site verification, you need to optimize the network
performance according to the cluster, this is the key link of the LTE
network optimization.
 In the LTE project, it is recommended to optimize and verify

according to cluster. One cluster usually contains 20~30 sites, it is
recommended after 80% sites pass the SSV, the cluster
optimization will start, the remained 20% sites will start single site
verification after deployment.
 Cluster optimization focus on network coverage, accessibility,

retainability (call drop rate), mobility( handover success rate),
throughput and other KPIs.
Cluster Optimization Preparation
 Before cluster optimization, you need to have adequate
preparation:
 Cluster division and border definition
 Make sure test routes
 Make sure test methods
 Test tools preparation
 Test tools verification
 Optimization planning establishment
Cluster Test
 After various aspects work of preparation to be completed,
according to the planning to perform the Cluster test. There are
some attentions in the Cluster test:
 In the process of drive test, the background must guarantee the work of
network equipment is steady, and it is forbidden to do any network
operation.
 In the process of drive test, you can trace the signaling according to the
actual situation on the backstage.
 In the process of drive test, testing team needs to pay attention to

access, call drop as well as throughput tendency of the terminal closely.
Case 1:Find Weak Coverage Area by
Drive Test
 Perform drive tests in zero-load
environments to obtain the
distribution of signals on test
routes. Then, find a weak
coverage area based on the
distribution, as shown in the
figure.
 Adjust RF parameters of the

eNodeB covering the area.
Suggest to use simulation tool to
predict the adjustment effect.
Case 2: Cross Coverage Caused by
Improper Tilt Settings
 Symptom:
Before tilt
 As shown in the upper adjustmen
right figure, cross t
coverage occurs in a cell

whose PCI is 288.
Therefore, the cell
interferes with other After tilt
cells, which increases adjustmen
t
the probability of service
drops.
Contents

Optimization
Inter-Frequency/Inter-RAT Interoperation
Optimization
 You must choose to the scenario which can trigger the UE to
perform reselection for idle mode reselection test and redirection
for connected mode redirection test. namely UE moves from the
LTE coverage area to only the UMTS/GSM coverage , it is
recommended to test in the metro station or shopping mall. CSFB
may choose one Cluster to carry on the calling and called test.
 Inter-frequency/inter-RAT interoperation test, including:

 Reselection in idle mode
 Redirection in connected mode
 CSFB
Reselection Test in Idle Mode
 When UE is in the center of LTE coverage area, the
observation is whether the UE will camp on the LTE network
side finally in IDLE mode.
 When UE moves to the LTE edge, whether the UE will

reselect the UMTS/GSM network normally, essential
messages: In the RRC Connection Request message of the
UMTS Uu interface, it includes:
, and it
has the corresponding RAU process in the UMTS side.
Redirection Test in Connected Mode
 UE initiates the PS service in the LTE coverage region, when it
moves to the LTE edge, whether the UE redirect to the UMTS/GSM
network, whether it has the corresponding RAU flow.
 Essential messages: there are redirection frequency informations in

RRC Connection Release messages of the LTE Uu interface, as
shown as the following chart, and it has the corresponding RAU
process in the UMTS side.
CSFB Test
 Use the UE which supports the voice service(Huawei
Ascend D2 and ZTE U9815 and HTC Holiday mobile phone
etc.) initiates calling/ called (MO/MI) voice service in the
LTE coverage region, observes the network change of UE
camping.
 If after MI/MO, the network which UE camps becomes from 4G
to 3G immediately, and connects after about 4 seconds, that
may be initially judged the CSFB is successful.
 If after MO, the UE camps on the 4G network in several
seconds, later moves to the 3G network, after several seconds
it connects, and MI fails, you may judge the CSFB fails.
Contents
4. Test Parameters
7. Appendix
Appendix: Common Service KPIs
(1/3)
 Coverage ratio = mileage of road sections that has the signal
coverage /total mileage of test road sections x 100%
 Mileage call drop ratio = (mileage of test road sections/

(ERABAbnormalRel ×1000）
 RRC Connection Setup Success Rate= number of successful

RRC connection setups /(number of successful RRC connection
setups + number of failing RRC connection setups)x 100%
 E-RAB Setup Success Rate= number of successful ERAB setups

/( (number of successful ERAB setups + number of failing ERAB
setups)x 100%
Appendix: Common Service KPIs (2/3)
 CSFB Access Success Rate ＝CSFBServiceSuc /
CSFBServiceSuc + CSFBServiceFail）×100％
 Call Drop Rate= ERABAbnormalRel / ERABSetupSuc×100

％
 Intra frequency Handover Success Rate=number of intra

frequency handover success / number of intra frequency
handover attempt ×100％
 Inter frequency Handover Success Rate=number of inter

frequency handover success / number of inter frequency
handover attempt ×100％
Appendix: Common Service KPIs
(3/3)
 Inter-RAT Handover Success Rate = InterRATHOSuc /
(InterRATHOSuc + InterRATHOFail)×100%
 Inter-RAT Redirection Success Rate = InterRATRedirectionSuc /

(InterRATRedirectionSuc + InterRATRedirectionFail)×100%
 Trace Area Update Success Rate =TAUpdateSuc /( TAUpdateSuc

+ TAUpdateFail) ×100%
Summary
 In this course, we have learned:

 GENEX Probe Introduction
 GENEX Probe Operation Process
 Test Parameters
 Managing Logfiles
 Typical Application
 Common Service KPIs
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 Describe how to configure different test plans

 Describe how to collect test data by using the GENEX Probe

 List basic test parameters in LTE technology

2. GENEX Probe Introduction

3. GENEX Probe Operation Process

2. GENEX Probe Introduction

3. GENEX Probe Operation Process

 Supports multiple tests of the voice service and the data

 Supports the geographic display of the wireless

 Supports displaying key events in real time, such as

 Supports the data view, synchronization of the message

Exploring propagation environment

Performance test and evaluation

Network problem identification

By working with the test terminal and other external devices,

2. GENEX Probe Introduction

3. GENEX Probe Operation Process

3. Connect Test UE and other devices

4. Import NP & map

5. Configure test plan Replay logfile

8. Stop test & export logfile

3.2 Start Probe

3.3 Connect External Device

3.4 Import NP(Network Parameter) & Map

3.5 Configure Test Plan

3.6 Start Test

3.7 Other Operation

It is recommended that the processor be Intel 1.8 GHz

Configuration Item Configuration Requirement

Operating System Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 7

License The license is purchased.

Click here to check

3.2 Start Probe

3.3 Connect External Device

3.4 Import NP(Network Parameter) & Map

3.5 Configure Test Plan

3.6 Start Test

3.7 Other Operation

3.2 Start Probe

3.3 Connect External Device

3.4 Import NP(Network Parameter) & Map

3.5 Configure Test Plan

3.6 Start Test

3.7 Other Operation

2. Choose the type

3. Choose the type

3.2 Start Probe

3.3 Connect External Device

3.4 Import NP(Network Parameter) & Map

3.5 Configure Test Plan

3.6 Start Test

3.7 Other Operation

1. Click here to open

2. Click here to import

1. Choose the system and

2. Click Next to continue

1. Select sheet in the

2. Click Finish, the Probe the

Choose the different

After matching click here to apply

Click here to open the