1. Neighboring Cell Configuration in RAN Sharing with Common Carrier
Figure 4-6 shows the procedure for configuring an intra-frequency neighboring cell in RAN sharing with common carrier.
Figure 4-6 Procedure for configuring an intra-frequency neighboring cell in RAN sharing with common carrier
For co-eNodeB neighboring cells, the configuration procedure is the same as that in section 4.1 Script Preparation for Intra-Frequency Neighboring Cells.
For intra-eNodeB neighboring cells, if the target cell is in RAN sharing with common carrier, the neighboring cells can be shared after the PLMN list of an external cell is added.
The target cells not in RAN sharing with common carrier are separated based on the E-UTRAN cell global identifier (ECGI) that includes MCC, MNC, eNodeBID and CellID. The number of intra-frequency neighboring cells is 32 and is fixed. Add the PLMN list of external E-UTRAN cells by running the following command: ADD EUTRANEXTERNALCELLPLMN: Mcc="460", Mnc="20", eNodeBId=255, CellId=1, ShareMcc="460", ShareMnc="01"
Table 4-17 lists related parameters.
Before configuring the PLMN list of an external E-UTRAN cell, you must configure a corresponding external E-UTRAN cell.
Each E-UTRAN external cell can be configured with three PLMN lists of an E-UTRAN external cell.
Table 4-17 Parameters for adding the external cell PLMN list
ID Name Description
ID Name Description
code external cell.
A PLMN ID is comprised of an MCC and an MNC. The MCC consists of three digits.
The MNC consists of two to three digits.
For example, if the MCC is 123 and the MNC is 45, then the PLMN ID is 12345.
GUI Value Range: 3 characters Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 000~999 MML Default Value: None Recommended Value: None Parameter Relationship: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: Not involved Impact on Radio Network Performance: None Mnc Mobile network
code
Meaning: Indicates the mobile network code of the external cell.
A PLMN ID is comprised of an MCC and an MNC. The MCC consists of three digits.
The MNC consists of two to three digits.
For example, if the MCC is 123 and the MNC is 45, then the PLMN ID is 12345.
GUI Value Range: 2~3 characters Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 00~99,000~999 MML Default Value: None
Recommended Value: None Parameter Relationship: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: Not involved Impact on Radio Network Performance: None eNode
BId
eNodeB ID Meaning: Indicates the eNodeB identity of the external E-UTRAN cell. It uniquely identifies an eNodeB within a PLMN. The 28-bit E-UTRAN cell identity is comprised of the cell identity and the eNodeB identity (represented by the most significant 20 bits). The cell global identity (CGI) of an E-UTRAN cell is comprised of the E-UTRAN cell identity and the PLMN ID. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.413.
GUI Value Range: 0~1048575 Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 0~1048575 MML Default Value: None Recommended Value: None
ID Name Description
Parameter Relationship: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: Not involved Impact on Radio Network Performance: None CellId Cell ID Meaning: Indicates the cell identity of the external
E-UTRAN cell. It uniquely identifies a cell within an eNodeB. The 28-bit E-UTRAN cell identity is comprised of the cell identity (represented by the least significant eight bits) and the eNodeB identity. The cell global identity (CGI) of an E-UTRAN cell is comprised of the E-UTRAN cell identity and the PLMN ID. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.413.
GUI Value Range: 0~255 Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 0~255 MML Default Value: None Recommended Value: None Parameter Relationship: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: Not involved Impact on Radio Network Performance: None ShareM
cc
Share mobile country code
Meaning: Indicates the mobile country code of the external E-UTRAN cell that is shared among multiple operators.
A PLMN ID is comprised of an MCC and an MNC. The MCC consists of three digits.
The MNC consists of two to three digits.
For example, if the MCC is 123 and the MNC is 45, then the PLMN ID is 12345.
GUI Value Range: 3 characters Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 000~999 MML Default Value: None Recommended Value: None Parameter Relationship: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: Not involved Impact on Radio Network Performance: None ShareM
nc
Share mobile network code
Meaning: Indicates the mobile network code of the external E-UTRAN cell that is shared among multiple operators.
A PLMN ID is comprised of an MCC and an MNC. The MCC consists of three digits.
The MNC consists of two to three digits.
ID Name Description
the PLMN ID is 12345.
GUI Value Range: 2~3 characters Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 00~99,000~999 MML Default Value: None
Recommended Value: None Parameter Relationship: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: Not involved Impact on Radio Network Performance: None
2. Inter-Frequency Neighboring Cell Configuration in RAN Sharing with Common Carrier Figure 4-7 shows the procedure for configuring an inter-frequency neighboring cell in RAN sharing with common carrier.
Figure 4-7 Procedure for configuring an inter-frequency neighboring cell in RAN sharing with common carrier
If inter-frequency neighboring cells in RAN-sharing with common carrier are shared and the operators are the same, the neighboring cells can be shared after the PLMN list of an external cell is added. The commands are the same as those used for adding
intra-frequency neighboring cells.
If inter-frequency neighboring cells in RAN-sharing with common carrier are not shared,
the inter-frequency neighboring cells must be planned and configured. The number of inter-frequency neighboring cells is fixed, and number of inter-frequency neighboring cells configured for each operator depends on actual requirements. The number of inter-frequency neighboring cells can be divided by the number of operators. For example, a cell can be configured with a maximum of 64 inter-frequency neighboring cells. If two operators share a network, each one is configured with 32 neighboring cells. 3. Inter-RAT Neighboring Cell Configuration in RAN Sharing with Common Carrier
Configuring a UTRAN inter-RAT neighboring cell
Figure 4-8 shows the procedure for configuring a UTRAN inter-RAT neighboring cell in RAN sharing with common carrier.
Figure 4-8 Procedure for configuring a UTRAN inter-RAT neighboring cell in RAN sharing with common carrier
RAN sharing with common carrier.
Figure 4-9 Procedure for configuring a GERAN inter-RAT neighboring cell in RAN sharing with common carrier
Configuring a CDMA2000 inter-RAT neighboring cell
Figure 4-10 shows the procedure for configuring a CDMA2000 inter-RAT neighboring cell in RAN sharing with common carrier.
Figure 4-10 Procedure for configuring a CDMA2000 inter-RAT neighboring cell in RAN sharing with common carrier
If inter-RAT neighboring cells are shared and the operators are the same, the neighboring cells can be shared after the PLMN list of an external cell is added.
If inter-RAT neighboring cells are shared, the inter-RAT neighboring cells must be planned and configured separately. The number of inter-RAT neighboring cells is fixed, and the configuration for each operator depends on actual requirements. The number of inter-frequency neighboring cells can be divided by the number of operators. For example, a cell can be configured with a maximum number of 64 Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) neighboring cells. If two operators share a network, each one is configured with 32 neighboring cells.
Add the PLMN list of a UTRAN external cell by running the following command: ADD UTRANEXTERNALCELLPLMN: UtranCellId=123, Mcc="460", Mnc="20", ShareMcc="460", ShareMnc="01"
Before configuring the PLMN list of a UTRAN external cell, you must configure the corresponding UTRAN external cell.
Each UTRAN external cell can be configured with three PLMN lists of a UTRAN external cell.
UTRANCellId consists of the RNC ID (12 bits) and the Cell ID (16 bits). Therefore, UTRANCellId is expressed in 28 bits.
Table 4-18 Parameters for adding the PLMN list of a UTRAN external cell
ID Name Description
UtranCel lId
UTRAN cell ID Meaning: Indicates the UTRAN cell ID. It uniquely identifies a cell in a PLMN.
GUI Value Range: 0~268435455 Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 0~268435455 MML Default Value: None Recommended Value: None Parameter Relationship: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: Not involved Impact on Radio Network Performance: None Mcc Mobile country
code
Meaning: Indicates the mobile country code of the external UTRAN cell.
A PLMN ID is comprised of an MCC and an MNC. The MCC consists of three digits.
The MNC consists of two to three digits.
For example, if the MCC is 123 and the MNC is 45, then the PLMN ID is 12345.
GUI Value Range: 3 characters Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 000~999 MML Default Value: None Recommended Value: None Parameter Relationship: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: Not involved Impact on Radio Network Performance: None Mnc Mobile network
code
Meaning: Indicates the mobile network code of the external UTRAN cell.
A PLMN ID is comprised of an MCC and an MNC. The MCC consists of three digits.
The MNC consists of two to three digits.
For example, if the MCC is 123 and the MNC is 45, then the PLMN ID is 12345.
GUI Value Range: 2~3 characters Unit: None
ID Name Description
Actual Value Range: 00~99,000~999 MML Default Value: None
Recommended Value: None Parameter Relationship: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: Not involved Impact on Radio Network Performance: None ShareMc
c
Share mobile country code
Meaning: Indicates the mobile country code of the external UTRAN cell that is shared among multiple operators. A PLMN ID is comprised of an MCC and an MNC. The MCC consists of three digits.
The MNC consists of two to three digits.
For example, if the MCC is 123 and the MNC is 45, then the PLMN ID is 12345.
GUI Value Range: 3 characters Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 000~999 MML Default Value: None Recommended Value: None Parameter Relationship: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: Not involved Impact on Radio Network Performance: None ShareMn
c
Share mobile network code
Meaning: Indicates the mobile network code of the external UTRAN cell that is shared among multiple operators. A PLMN ID is comprised of an MCC and an MNC. The MCC consists of three digits.
The MNC consists of two to three digits.
For example, if the MCC is 123 and the MNC is 45, then the PLMN ID is 12345.
GUI Value Range: 2~3 characters Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 00~99,000~999 MML Default Value: None
Recommended Value: None Parameter Relationship: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: Not involved Impact on Radio Network Performance: None
Add the PLMN list of a GERAN external cell by running the following command:
ADD GERANEXTERNALCELLPLMN: GeranCellId=15, Lac=12, Mcc="460", Mnc="20", ShareMcc="460", ShareMnc="01"
The LAC cannot be configured as 0000 or FFFE.
Before configuring the PLMN list of a GERAN external cell, you must configure the corresponding GERAN external cell.
Each GERAN external cell can be configured with three PLMN lists of a GERAN external cell.
Table 4-19 Parameters for adding the PLMN list of a GERAN external cell
ID Name Description
GeranC ellId
GERAN cell ID
Meaning: Indicates the identity of the external GERAN cell. It uniquely identifies a GERAN cell within a PLMN.
GUI Value Range: 0~65535 Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 0~65535 MML Default Value: None Recommended Value: None Parameter Relationship: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: Not involved Impact on Radio Network Performance: None Lac Location
area code
Meaning: Indicates the LAC of the external GERAN cell. GUI Value Range: 1~65533,65535
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 1~65533,65535 MML Default Value: None
Recommended Value: None Parameter Relationship: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: Not involved Impact on Radio Network Performance: None Mcc Mobile
country code
Meaning: Indicates the mobile country code of the external cell. A PLMN ID is comprised of an MCC and an MNC.
The MCC consists of three digits. The MNC consists of two to three digits.
For example, if the MCC is 123 and the MNC is 45, then the PLMN ID is 12345.
GUI Value Range: 3 characters Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 000~999 MML Default Value: None Recommended Value: None Parameter Relationship: None
ID Name Description
Impact on Radio Network Performance: None Mnc Mobile
network code
Meaning: Indicates the mobile network code of the external cell. A PLMN ID is comprised of an MCC and an MNC.
The MCC consists of three digits. The MNC consists of two to three digits.
For example, if the MCC is 123 and the MNC is 45, then the PLMN ID is 12345.
GUI Value Range: 2~3 characters Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 00~99,000~999 MML Default Value: None
Recommended Value: None Parameter Relationship: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: Not involved Impact on Radio Network Performance: None ShareM cc Share mobile country code
Meaning: Indicates the mobile country code of the external GERAN cell that is shared among multiple operators. A PLMN ID is comprised of an MCC and an MNC. The MCC consists of three digits.
The MNC consists of two to three digits.
For example, if the MCC is 123 and the MNC is 45, then the PLMN ID is 12345.
GUI Value Range: 3 characters Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 000~999 MML Default Value: None Recommended Value: None Parameter Relationship: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: Not involved Impact on Radio Network Performance: None ShareM nc Share mobile network code
Meaning: Indicates the mobile network code of the external GERAN cell that is shared among multiple operators. A PLMN ID is comprised of an MCC and an MNC. The MCC consists of three digits.
The MNC consists of two to three digits.
For example, if the MCC is 123 and the MNC is 45, then the PLMN ID is 12345.
GUI Value Range: 2~3 characters Unit: None
ID Name Description
MML Default Value: None Recommended Value: None Parameter Relationship: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: Not involved Impact on Radio Network Performance: None
Add the PLMN list of a CDMA2000 external cell by running the following command: ADD CDMA2000EXTERNALCELLPLMN: CellGlobalId="1234567890123456", ShareMcc="460", ShareMnc="20"
Table 4-20 lists related parameters.
Before configuring the PLMN list of a CDMA2000 external cell, you must configure a corresponding CDMA2000 external cell.
Each CDMA2000 external cell can be configured with three PLMN lists of the CDMA2000 external cell.
Table 4-20 Parameters for adding the PLMN list of a CDMA2000 external cell
ID Name Description
CellGloba lId
Cell global ID Meaning: Indicates the cell global ID of the external CDMA2000 cell. It uniquely identifies a CDMA2000 cell around the globe. For details, see the
CellGlobalIdCDMA2000 IE defined in 3GPP 36.331 6.3.4. GUI Value Range: 6~32 characters
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 6~32 characters MML Default Value: None
Recommended Value: None Parameter Relationship: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: Not involved Impact on Radio Network Performance: None ShareMcc Share mobile
country code
Meaning: Indicates the mobile country code of the external CDMA2000 cell that is shared among multiple operators. A PLMN ID is comprised of an MCC and an MNC. The MCC consists of three digits.
The MNC consists of two to three digits.
For example, if the MCC is 123 and the MNC is 45, then the PLMN ID is 12345.
GUI Value Range: 3 characters Unit: None
ID Name Description
MML Default Value: None Recommended Value: None Parameter Relationship: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: Not involved Impact on Radio Network Performance: None ShareMnc Share mobile
network code
Meaning: Indicates the mobile network code of the external CDMA2000 cell that is shared among multiple operators. A PLMN ID is comprised of an MCC and an MNC. The MCC consists of three digits.
The MNC consists of two to three digits.
For example, if the MCC is 123 and the MNC is 45, then the PLMN ID is 12345.
GUI Value Range: 2~3 characters Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 00~99,000~999 MML Default Value: None
Recommended Value: None Parameter Relationship: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: Not involved Impact on Radio Network Performance: None