DualBand Networks.docVIP

Introduction Few parameters are necessary to operate a dual band network: Neighbouring cells list and monitoring Idle mode Call set-up Handover Classmark handling It is possible to reuse 900 and 1800 MHz default radio parameters Neighbouring cells list Sending of neighbouring cells list in each frequency band is necessary to allow: Monitoring Re-selection in idle mode Handover in dedicated mode Idle mode: BCCH, SYS INFO 2, 2ter and 2bis Dedicated mode: SACCH, SYS INFO 5, 5bis and 5ter A BSS parameter enables sending of SI 2bis/2ter and SI 5bis/5ter: EN_INTERBAND_NEIGH Neighbouring cells monitoring It is necessary to tell to a dual band MS how to report neighbouring cells: A MS reports to the BTS 6 neighbouring cells Classical behaviour in a single band network: 6 strongest cells Problem in a dual band network: Case where the MS only reports cells belonging to the same frequency band No interband HO Use of one parameter set on a per cell basis: MULTIBAND_REPORTING: 4 values: 0 = 6 strongest cells irrespective of the frequency band 1 = 1 strongest cell (non serving cell frequency band) + 5 strongest cells (serving cell frequency band) + strongest cells 2 = 2 strongest cells (non serving cell frequency band) + 4 strongest cells (serving cell frequency band) + strongest cells 3 = 3 strongest cells (non serving cell frequency band) + 3 strongest cells (serving cell frequency band) + strongest cells Idle mode parameters Very important to direct MS to the desired layer not only in dedicated mode but also in idle mode to: Take full advantage of each layer Avoid handovers Dual band MS are phase 2 MS: it is possible to use the parameter BAR_QUALIFY and The C2 criterion Cell selection, use of BAR_QUALIFY: Set on a per cell basis Only understood by phase 2 MS Broadcasted on the BCCH 2 values : 0 = normal priority 1 = lower priority Interacts with CELL_BAR_ACCESS A phase 2 MS selects the suitable (C1 0) cell with the highest C1 belonging to the list of highest priority