Agilent E6474A Wireless Network Optimization Platform Configuration Guide
The purpose of this configuration guide is to assist you in ordering the correct system configuration for your application. The Agilent E6474A wireless network optimization platform is used to obtain RF coverage measurements and service performance measurements for wireless communications networks. The Windows® based software runs on a PC that interfaces with an Agilent digital RF receiver and with cdmaOne, cdma2000, HSDPA, UMTS, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, and iDEN phones.
This configuration guide is set-out to show the decision process flow you use when choosing your system. START Choose Phone and Rx Software Options See Part 1 Choose Platform Software Options See Part 2 Choose Post-processing Options See Part 3 Choose Receiver Options See Part 4 Choose Phone Options See Part 5 Choose Mobile Voice Quality Test See Part 6 Choose Hardware Accessory Options See Part 7 Support and Training Options See Part 8 Part 9 shows some ordering examples.
Part 1: Software Options Select which E6474A software options match your technology and measurement requirements. Review the upgrade section for additional options.
Part 2: Platform Software Options Select which E6474A platform software option matches your system needs.
Part 3: Post-Processing Options Select which post-processing software you require. License Description Option Number Analysis Reporter E6474A-758 Example: To add Analysis Reporter capability to your system select E6474A-758. Referral Statement for Actix Users Agilent maintains strong links with Actix, who supply post-processing software. However Agilent no longer re-sells this software. For more information on purchasing options and support of Actix software, please contact Actix directly (sales@actix.
Part 4: Receiver Options Agilent’s new multi-technology and multi-band receivers support up to four RF bands in a single compact package. The combination of uplink and downlink bands depends on the configuration chosen. All receivers include a integral 12 channel GPS and four-port USB hub. The receivers are listed by option number and by technology with supported bands. Receivers are all options of the base product W1314A.
Part 5: Phone Options Select which phone type you require for your system from the E6473B parts below. Alternatively source a supported phone directly from a third party; please refer to the agilent.com website or contact your Agilent representative for a list of supported phones. Phone Descriptions (test mobile) Sagem GSM 900/1800/1900 Sagem GPRS/GSM 900/1800/1900 Nokia N80 GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900) UMTS (2.
Part 7: Hardware Accessory Options Select which hardware accessories you need with your system. Drive-test System Accessories Direct Connect GPS DR w/Mag Mount Antenna External GPS device with dead reckoning that can connect to either the Agilent direct connect hub or directly to the laptop via serial port. This option includes a magnetic mount GPS antenna. E6473B-030 Direct Connect GPS DR w/Perm Mount Antenna This option is the same as E6473B-030 but with a permanent mount GPS antenna.
Part 9: Ordering examples These examples are not a complete list of all possible configurations, they show typical configurations to illustrate the ordering process. CDMA ordering examples You want a cdmaOne phone-based measurement system (single phone). You will provide your own GPS, laptop and phone.
cdma2000 ordering example You want a cdma2000 phone and receiver-based measurement system for the cellular and PCS bands. You will use the receiver GPS and provide your own laptop.
You want a GPRS combination phone and receiver-based measurement system for the 900/1800MHz band (single phone), with data test capability. Receiver, and phone hardware required. Wireless data measurement software required. You will supply both laptops for drive-test and for the test server.
iDEN ordering examples You want a iDEN phone-based measurement system (single phone). You will provide your own GPS and laptop. You need to order E6474A: Quantity Wireless network optimization platform E6474A-400: iDEN phone measurement software license E6474A-040: MapX mapping software license 1 1 You want a iDEN combination phone and receiver-based measurement system (single phone). You will provide your own iDEN phone with OEM cable, GPS and laptop.
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