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Radio Access Network Configuration Of A Huawei Node B (3g Site)

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Barakur C.A al. 2023, 11:6 International Journal of Science,
ISSN (Online): 2348-4098 Engineering and Technology
ISSN (Print): 2395-4752
An Open Access Journal

Radio Access Network Configuration Of A

Huawei Node B (3g Site)
Barakur C.A, Oke O.A,
Dept. of Electro Technology and Converter Engg. Dept. Of Automatic Control and Robotics
Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University (LETI), École Centrale de Nantes,
Saint Petersburg, Russia, France
[email protected], [email protected]

Abstract- The scripting and configuration of the Radio Access Network (RAN) are essential for integration and
maximizing the functionality and performance of a telecommunication site. The effective use of radio resources
is ensured by the right configuration of RAN parameters, leading to better coverage, higher throughput, and
improved call quality. This paper presents a guide to RAN scripting to configure a Huawei Node B with the
nomenclature “UABJ447”, our main focus is on BSS parameters required for RAN configuration and scripting,
taking into account the various configurations IPs and their functionalities. The command prompts employed
demonstrate the use of Huawei manager U2000 and M2000 for RAN configuration. The presented
methodology provides RAN engineers with a practical approach to RAN scripting and configuration of Huawei
Node B, resulting in enhanced network performance and user experience.

Keywords- Radio Access Network (RAN), Huawei Node B, Radio resources.

Keywords: Key word1, Key word2, Key word3, and Key word4 etc.
I.INTRODUCTION with review of relevant literature, which will be
followed by overview of the 3G Network, hardware
The Huawei Node B is a widely used equipment for requirement, scripting and configuration of
RAN configuration, and its configuration plays a parameters, some basic Huawei commands and
significant role in network performance. The scripting. The paper will conclude with
advancement of wireless communication technology recommendations for future research thereby
has evolved significantly over the past 50 years[1] contributing to the understanding of RAN scripting
Radio Access Network (RAN) scripting and and configuration of a Node B.
configuration are crucial components in the design
and deployment of a 3G wireless network. II.LITERATURE REVIEW
The scripting and configuration of a Huawei 3G site
is a complex task that requires specialized skills and
knowledge. The RAN script is a set of commands and
parameters that define the behavior of the Huawei
Node B and its interaction with other network
elements. The configuration process involves setting
up the network parameters to ensure optimal
performance and coverage.

The aim of the paper is to document and explore the

scripting and configuration of a Huawei 3G site Figure 1: UMTS Network Architecture [9]
(UABJ447), with a focus on some important
parameters as required for efficient utilization of
The paper titled "Advanced Site Configuration
radio access network resources. The paper will begin
Techniques for Automatic UMTS Radio Network

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Design" by G. J. Foschini, P. J. McLane, and H. N. Yee, connects two RNCs. Figure 1 provides a logical
published in the 2005 IEEE 61st Vehicular Technology representation of the network architecture.
Conference (VTC) proceedings, discusses the use of
advanced site configuration techniques for the Hardware Requirement for Node-b (UABJ447)
automatic design of Universal Mobile RAN Configuration
Telecommunications System (UMTS) radio network. In general, as an important requirement, a Node B
The authors suggest that advanced site configuration consists of several hardware components that work
techniques can help overcome these challenges of together to enable the transmission and reception of
interference, radio coverage as well as enhancing wireless signals.
network design as referenced in [2] 1.Base Band Unit (BBU):
The Base Band Unit (BBU)[10] performs the primary
In the paper "UMTS configuration planning Base function of processing baseband signals, which carry
station configuration and power budget" by Jarkko user data, between the NodeB and the Radio
Itkonen and Risto Jurva discusses the configuration Network Controller (RNC).
planning of Universal Mobile Telecommunications
System (UMTS) base stations, providing a
comprehensive analysis of UMTS network planning,
with a focus on base station configuration and power
budgeting as referenced in [3] .

II.OVERVIEW OF THE 3G NETWORK

Figure 2: BBU3910
A 3G network [4] refers to a third-generation cellular
network that provides mobile internet access and 2.Universal Main Processing and Transmission
faster data transmission compared to the previous Unit (UMPT)
2G network. NTT DoCoMo introduced the first 3G The universal main processing and transmission
network in Japan in 2001, and due to its rapid data unit[11] serve as a main control board. It performs
transfer speeds, it immediately gained popularity[5]. the function of Processing voice and Data traffic,
According to the International Telecommunication transmitting the traffic over the network, provision of
Union (ITU)[6], 3G is defined as "a wireless network control functions etc. A Huawei UMPTb1
communication technology that provides high-speed was installed and configured.
voice, data, and multimedia services to mobile
devices[5]." 3G networks were designed to provide
higher data transfer rates, improved voice quality,
and increased network capacity compared to 2G
networks [6]

Architecture of the 3g Network

The 3G network architecture consists of three
primary parts: the Radio Access Network (RAN), the
Core Network (CN), and the User Equipment (UE)[7].
Node B is the name of the base that can operate in
dual mode, TDD, or FDD mode[8]. The RAN, which
includes the RNC and Node B, manages the wireless Figure 3: Huawei Umpt B1 Card
connection between the UE and the CN [1]. , allowing
for voice and data traffic to be transmitted and 1.Universal baseband processing unit (ubbp) the
received across the network. The CN serves as the baseband processing board performs the function of
backbone of the 3G network, offering services such multiplexing baseband resources among different
as call routing, mobility management, and packet modes thereby supporting multimode concurrency,
routing. It consists of various components such as providing cpri ports for communication with rf
the SGSN, VLR, and HLR. The Iub interface connects a modules and processing uplink and downlink
Node B and an RNC, while the Iur logical link baseband signals. in uabj447 two (2) ubbpd2 boards

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were configured in umts single mode each with carrying out routine maintenance procedures to
uplink and downlink ce 512 and 768. keep the network up and running.

Configuration of Parameters
BSS parameters in Table 1 were configured as
issued by Network planning

Table -1: Configured BSS parameters

Figure 4: principle of operation of ubbp ce card 

Other configured BSS Parameters include:

1.Remote radio unit (RRU)
RNC ID = 130, LAC= 1500, RAC = 150, MCC = 621,
the RRU constitute the radio frequency (rf) part of a
MNC = 50
base station. for the base station in our work
Transmission Parameters for UABJ447
UABJ447, the RRU was installed on a mast, close to
Node B IP address: This is the IP address assigned
antennas in order to shorten the feeder length,
to the Huawei Node B for communication with
reduce feeder loss, and improve system coverage
other network elements. The IP 10.143.178.28 was
provide the functions of modulating and
configured.
demodulating baseband signals and rf signals,
NODE B Management IP Address: This is the
processing data, amplifying power and detecting
supervision IP of the site. 10.143.178.29 was
standing waves. one RRU= 4tx + 4rx. in the 3g,
configured on the Node B.
900mhz, the configuration is 2 transmit, 2 receive
NEXT HOP IP: This is the gateway IP of the Node B.
(2tx , 2rx)
10.143.178.1 is configured on the Node B
Other IP addresses configured include RNC IP
2.Processes Involved in The Configuration and
address: This is the IP address of the Radio Network
Integration of a Node B
Controller (RNC) that manages the Huawei Node B,
The configuration procedure often involves a series
DHCP server IP address which is the IP address of
of steps, some of which are listed below:
the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
 Site survey and design: This entails performing a site
server, NTP server IP address which is the IP address
survey and designing the site's network to
of the Network Time Protocol (NTP) server, which
determine the site's coverage and capacity needs.
synchronizes the time across network devices.
Network optimization department
Configuration of Neighbor Relations.
 Installation and commissioning: This entail the civil
Accurate configuration of neighbor relation is
works, setting up the network hardware physically
important for cell handover and reselection [12]. An
and running preliminary tests to make sure
ongoing connection could be lost or transferred to
everything is working as it should.
the incorrect neighbor cell as a result of incorrect or
 Network configuration: This involves setting up the
absent neighbor relations. Missing neighbors also
various network parameters on the Node and RNC
result in unnecessary poor signal to noise ratio.
by the RAN Engineer
Below is the list of some neighbors as defined in the
 Integration and testing: This involve integrating
configuration.
network components with other systems and
(a) UMTS INTRA-FREQUENCY NEIGHBORS: Intra-
carrying out a final test to make sure the network is
frequency neighbors are used for cell reselection,
operating properly.
soft handover, softer handover and intra frequency
 Routine maintenance: This entails keeping an eye
hard handover.
on the functioning of the network, making
MMLCommand: ADD UINTRAFREQNCELL. i.e., when
necessary adjustments to network settings, and
the above command is imputed for one of the

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Neighbors of UABJ447_S1, the following variables are functioning of the site, optimizing network
also required: performance, and ensuring seamless connectivity for
RNC ID of Cell=130; RNC ID of Neighboring users.
Cell=130; CELL ID= 17041; CELL ID of Neighboring Huawei's iManager M2000 is used to create these
Cell=17045 scripts. Hundreds of scripts are required to bring up
(b) UMTS INTER-FREQUENCY NEIGHBORS: These a Node, only few are shown below (1-4)
are 3G cells on a different frequency than the serving
cell.MML command: ADD UINTERFREQNCELL. ADD UNODE B:
the following parameters are required: RNC ID of ADD UNODE B: LOGICRNCID = 130, NODE BNAME
Cell=130; RNC ID of Neighboring Cell=130; CELL ID= = "UABJ447", NODE BID = 1704, TNLBEARERTYPE =
17041; CELL ID of Neighboring Cell=17045 IP_TRANS, TRANSDELAY = 10, SATELLITEIND =
FALSE, NODE BPROTCLVER = R9, RSCMNGMODE =
MML SCRIPT: SHARE, NODE BTRACESWITCH = ON, HOSTTYPE =
ADD UINTERFREQNCELL:RNCID = 130, CELLID = SINGLEHOST, SHARINGTYPE = DEDICATED,
17042, NCELLRNCID = 130, NCELLID = 10575, CNOPINDEX = 0, DSSFLAG = FALSE,
CIOOFFSET = 0, SIB11IND = TRUE, IDLEQOFFSET1SN AUTOHOMINGFLAG = TRUE, SIGNALCREATETYPE =
= 0, IDLEQOFFSET2SN = 0, SIB12IND = FALSE, USER_CREATE, IUBFLEXFLAG = FALSE, NODE
TPENALTYHCSRESELECT = D0, HOCOVPRIO = 2, BAUTOREDUNDANCYFLAG = FALSE, REMARK = "-";
BLINDHOFLAG = FALSE, NPRIOFLAG = FALSE,
DRDECN0THRESHHOLD = -18, MBDRFLAG = FALSE, TO ADD LOCAL CELL;
MBDRPRIO = 0, DRDORLDRFLAG = TRUE, ADD ULOCELL: LOGICRNCID = 130, IDTYPE = BYID,
INTERNCELLQUALREQFLAG = FALSE, NODE BID = 1704, LOCELL = 1017041;
INTERFREQADJSQHCS = 20, CLBFLAG = FALSE, TO ADD CELL BASIC INFORMATION:
UINTERNCELLSRC = USER, ADD UCELLSETUP:LOGICRNCID = 130, CELLID =
DRDTARGETULCOVERLIMITTHD =15, 17041, CELLNAME = "UABJ447_S1", MAXTXPOWER =
DYNCELLSHUTDOWNFLAG = FALSE, 447, BANDIND = BAND1, CNOPGRPINDEX = 0,
NCELLCAPCONTAINER = CO_COVERAGE_FLAG- UARFCNUPLINKIND = TRUE, UARFCNUPLINK =
0&BLACKLIST_FLAG-0&ANR_WHITELIST_FLAG-0; 9663, UARFCNDOWNLINK = 10613, TCELL = CHIP0,
NINSYNCIND = 8, NOUTSYNCIND = 8, TRLFAILURE
(c) GSM NEIGHBORS: UMTS cells have a GSM = 50, DLTPCPATTERN01COUNT = 10,
neighbor list that specifies the potential GSM cells to PSCRAMBCODE = 351, TXDIVERSITYIND = FALSE,
which calls can hand over when required. Incomplete SPGID = 1, NODE BNAME = "UABJ447", LOCELL =
and incorrect GSM neighbor lists can cause dropped 1017041, LAC = 1500, SAC = 17041, CFGRACIND =
calls when the 3G network needs to handover to the REQUIRE, RAC = 150, CIO = 0, VPLIMITIND = FALSE,
GSM network because of interference or poor radio DSSFLAG = FALSE, DSSSMALLCOVMAXTXPOWER =
conditions. The Huawei MML command used is ADD 430, CCHCNOPINDEX = 255, DPGID = 255,
U2GNCELL. CELLHETFLAG = FALSE, NEEDSELFPLANFLAG =
MML SCRIPT: FALSE, REMARK = "-", SPLITCELLIND = No_SplitANT,
ADD U2GNCELL: RNCID = 130, CELLID = 17041, CELLCOVERAGETYPE = Outdoor,
GSMCELLINDEX = 20011, CIOOFFSET = 0, FLEXUEGROUPNETLAYERID = 255;
QOFFSET1SN = 0, QRXLEVMIN = -50,
TPENALTYHCSRESELECT = D0, TEMPOFFSET1 = D3, To Add Neighboring Lte Cell;
BLINDHOFLAG = FALSE, DRDECN0THRESHHOLD = - ADD ULTENCELL: RNCID = 130, CELLID = 17041,
18, SIB11IND = TRUE, SIB12IND = FALSE, NPRIOFLAG LTECELLINDEX = 11481, BLINDFLAG = FALSE,
= FALSE, MBDRFLAG = FALSE, MBDRPRIO = 0, ULTENCELLSRC = USER;
SRVCCSWITCH = OFF, INTERRATADJSQHCS = 20,
NIRATOVERLAP = FALSE, HOPRIO = 0, RECOMMENDATION
U2GNCELLSRC = USER;
Other Configuration Parameters
It is highly recommended for the incorporation of
These are set of commands used by the RAN
automatic fault management functions such as Self-
engineer to configure the network elements of a 3G
Organizing Networks (SON) for the purpose of self-
site. These scripts are essential for the proper
configuration, self-optimization, and self-healing

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