Agilent E6474A Wireless Network
Optimization Platform
Configuration Guide
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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. The system can be configured to include receivers and phones from
one or a combination of technologies simultaneously. The system can control up to four
phones.
Recommended minimum
PC specifications: The Agilent E6474A system requires a PC. The PC requirements differ depending on the
hardware configuration and on which parameters are being selected.
Minimum PC specifications:
• XP Professional SP2 (inc XP for Tablet PC)
• 1.6GHz Pentium M 512MB RAM
• Parallel port or USB Port (for software key)
• PCMCIA slot or a USB connection (for multiple hardware support)
• 30 GB hard disk space
• CD-ROM drive recommended for installation
• 1024 x 768 display resolution minimum
Recommended PC specifications:
• XP Professional SP2 (inc XP for Tablet PC)
• Intel® Core™ Duo T2500 (2GHz) 2GB RAM
• Parallel port or USB Port (for software key)
• PCMCIA slot or a USB connection (for multiple hardware support)
• 50 GB hard disk space
• CD-ROM drive recommended for installation
• 1280 x 1024 display resolution minimum
The Agilent network optimization drive test solution can be ordered through part numbers
E6473B, E6474A, W1314A, 86154A, 86156A, and E5643A. These part numbers are
described in this document.
Configuration Process Before using this configuration guide, the following decisions need to be made:
• Which technologies are required?
• Which software measurements are required?
• Which phones and receivers are required?
• Which accessories are required?
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This configuration guide is set-out to show the decision process flow you use when
choosing your system.
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Part 9 shows some ordering examples.
Support and Training Options
Choose Hardware Accessory Options
Choose Mobile Voice Quality Test
Choose Phone Options
Choose Receiver Options
Choose Post-processing Options
Choose Platform Software Options
Choose Phone and Rx Software Options
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Part 1: Software Options Select which E6474A software options match your technology and measurement
requirements. Review the upgrade section for additional options.
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License Description One 2000 GSM /UMTS iDEN GPRS
Phone measurements 100 101 200 300 400 600
Receiver measurements 110 111 210 310 410
Receiver and phone
measurements combination 120 121 220 320 420 620
TechTool
2
phone
measurements 130 131 230
TechTool L2/L3/CAI
Messages 072 073
Table 1- Technology specific software options
Example:
To order receiver and phone measurement combination for cdma2000 technology
systems, select E6474A-121.
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• UMTS receiver software to phone and receiver Combo E6474A-315
• UMTS to HSDPA phone measurement upgrade software license E6474A-325
• UMTS to Motorola Netmon3 measurement upgrade software license3E6474A-340
• GSM/GPRS to UMTS phone measurements E6474A-625
• EDGE phone measurement upgrade E6474A-635
• cdma2000 to 1xEVDO phone measurement (Rev. 0) E6474A-135
• cdma2000 to 1xEVDO phone measurement (Rev. A) E6474A-137
• cdma2000 to 1xEVDO receiver measurement E6474A-136
• iDEN to WiDEN phone measurements E6474A-435
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. HSDPA and EDGE measurements are enabled through their respective upgrade
licenses.
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. TechTool enables low-end measurement capability at a lower price. For example,
E6474A-130 and E6474A-070 will provide CDMA phone measurement view and logging
only. TechTool is not available for all technologies.
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. Netmon3 includes support for Motorola E1000 phone.
Each software order includes the following components:
• CD with software and documentation (training and reference)
• User’s Guide (E6474-90052) and Getting Started Guide (E6474-90085)
• USB license key (initialized with licenses)
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Part 2: Platform Software Options Select which E6474A platform software option matches your system needs.
License Description Option Number
Initialized parallel license key
1
005
1
Multiple phone license 010
Indoor mapping license 030
MapX Mapping software license 040
2
Client data measurement software license 700
Server data measurement software license
2
710
3
Wireless Application Measurement Software 740
Video Streaming 741
Video Telephony 742
Video Streaming plus non-reference video MoS 744
WAMS Lite
4
745
4
TechTool data logging and GPS 070
TechTool alarming capabilities 071
Platform software CD only 090
Table 2 - Platform software options
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The E6474A licenses are only delivered on a USB key. A parallel key must be ordered separately if required.
Refer to the Software License section below for information on the Keyless License features.
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MapX is required for release 10.0 onwards to support mapping features. Release 9.x and earlier did not require
this option.
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E6474A-710 is a “server” application, used with E6474A-700, and requires to be run on a separate PC platform
from the optimization software. E6474A-710 is provided with a CD containing software and documentation, a
Server Installation Guide and a Parallel port software license key. Refer to the Wireless Data Measurements
data sheet for further details (literature number 5988-1507EN).
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WAMS Lite is available as a low cost entry point to basic service testing. Tests included are FTP test, PING, voice
connectivity, video connectivity, AT commands, and DOS commands only.
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Server-based keyless software licensing is offered as an alternative to the default
hardware key-based licensing. Software licensing provides the ability to maintain a pool
of E6474A measurement licenses on a server and then distributes those licenses to client
drive-test PCs using a check-out process. Typically only one server application is required
per customer. This licensing option is aimed at customers managing more than twenty
E6474A systems.
License Description Option Number
Software licensing server application E6474A-081
Software licensing option delivery E6474A-080
Hardware key to software license exchange E6474A-083
Table 2a - Software license options
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: The minimum license check-out period is seven days. Techtool options are not
available under the software licensing system. An E6474A-083 purchase is required for
every E6474A measurement license to be transferred.
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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.
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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.com).
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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.
Option Number Description
W1314A-100 GSM 900/1800 (UL/DL)
W1314A-110 GSM/CDMA/UMTS 850/1900 (UL/DL)
W1314A-120 GSM450/CDMA450(partial)(UL/DL), GSM 900/1800 (DL) and UMTS 2100 (DL)
W1314A-130 GSM/CDMA/UMTS 850/1900 (DL) and GSM 900/1800 (DL)
W1314A-140 GSM/CDMA/UMTS 850 (DL), GSM 900/1800 (DL) and UMTS 2100 (DL)
W1314A-150 GSM/CDMA/UMTS 850/1900 (DL), UMTS 1700 (UL), CDMA/UMTS 2100 (DL)
W1314A-200 UMTS 2100 (UL/DL) GSM 900/1800 (DL)
W1314A-210 UMTS 2100 (DL), UMTS TDD 2100 (TDD) and GSM 900/1800 (DL) (TDD future
enhancement)
W1314A-220 CDMA/UMTS 1900/2100 (DL), UMTS TDD 2100 (TDD) and CDMA 850 (DL)
(TDD future enhancement)
W1314A-230 CDMA/UMTS 850/2100 (UL/DL)
W1314A-300 iDEN 800/900 (UL/DL)
W1314A-310 iDEN 800/900 (DL), GSM/CDMA/UMTS 850/1900 (DL)
W1314A-410 JCDMA 800 (DL), JCDMA/UMTS 1700 (DL) and UMTS 2100 (DL)
W1314A-500 WiLAN (TDD), GSM 900/1800 (DL) and UMTS 2100 (DL) (WiLAN is CW only at
present)
Table 4a - Digital Receiver Part Numbers - listed by part number.
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W1314A-200 supports UMTS at 2100 MHz in both the uplink and downlink bands as
well as GSM 900 and GSM 1800 in the downlink bands only.
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Agilent receivers require related receiver measurement software as described in the Software
Options section (refer to Table 1).
Agilent receivers include an internal 12 channel GPS receiver although you can use an alternative
external GPS unit if preferred.
If you require dead reckoning with your GPS, you need to use an external GPS. Agilent offers an
external GPS with dead reckoning capability (refer to Table 6)
You need to select the receiver that covers the frequency bands in which you want to make
measurements.
Each receiver includes the following components:
• Magnetic-mount RF antenna for the corresponding frequency band
• Adaptor for RF antenna connection to receiver
• USB cable for connection to PC
• AC/DC power supply
• DC power cord - cigarette lighter type
• Mounting kit - mounting plate and screws for mounting receiver in a vehicle
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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) Option Number
Sagem GSM 900/1800/1900 E6473B-720
Sagem GPRS/GSM 900/1800/1900 E6473B-740
Nokia N80 GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900) UMTS (2.1 GHz) E6473B-758
Nokia 6125 GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900) E6473B-753
Kyocera 3035 phone kit (US and China) E6473B-770
Table 5 - Engineering phone product options
Note: For the current supplied phone models please contact your Agilent representative.
Example:
To order a Sagem GSM 900/1800/1900 test mobile select E6473B-720
Note: These options include the manufacturers direct connect cables.
Phones are supplied with the manufacturers one year warranty. Agilent do not offer
extended warranty on phones.
Part 6: Mobile Voice Quality Testing Options
For up to date information on Agilent’s voice quality test solutions, please contact your
Agilent sales representative.
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Descriptions Option Number
Voice Responder Unit J5426AZ
Voice Quality Test Software (Office Side) B9990A-100
Table 6 - Server/Office option requirements
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Descriptions Option Number
Single Phone Mobile VQT Client Software B9990A-200
Multi-Phone Mobile VQT Client Upgrade License B9990A-300
Cable - Nokia POP-Port Mobiles E6473B-882
Cable - 2.5mm Ear/Microphone Jack Supported Mobiles E6473B-883
Table 7 - Client/Mobile Van option requirements
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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. E6473B-031
Antenna kits
900/1800 MHz Phone Antenna Kit E6473B 898
800/1900 MHz Phone Antenna Kit E6473B 899
Receiver Antenna,Perm. Mt 800/1900MHz 86156A-700
Receiver Antenna, Perm. Mt 900/1800MHz 86156A-701
Receiver PCS antenna, magnetic mount 86154A-410
Receiver Cellular antenna, magnetic mount 86154A-430
Miscellaneous options
4-port USB to serial hub 86154A-036
Briefcase for phone/receiver + phone 86154A-531
Table 6 - Accessories
Part 8: Support and Training Options The E6474A software licenses include the following product support options for the first
year:
• Agilent Call Center phone support, four hour response time or less.
• Software updates.
The Agilent Advantage Integrated Customer Care Program allows customers to upgrade
to more comprehensive product support options. For the program summary and options,
refer to publication 5988-4793EN.
On-site training is orderable for E6474A and for WAMS. This provides:
• Telephone assistance and Web training on specific topics
• On-site training and start-up assistance
Order as:
E6474A One day on-site training - H7211B-209.
WAMS One day on-site training - H7211B-232.
E6474A and WAMS Two day on-site training - H7211B-233.
Mobile Voice Quality Test One day on-site training - H7211B-235.
On-site training is not available in all locations. Please contact your Agilent sales
representative for further information. It is highly recommended that new E6474A users
order training options.
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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.
You need to order Quantity
E6474A: Wireless network optimization platform
E6474A-100: cdmaOne phone measurement software license 1
E6474A-040: MapX mapping software license 1
You want a cdmaOne combination phone and receiver-based measurement system for the
PCS band. You need one receiver and multi-phone option. In-vehicle use intended. You
provide your own Laptop PC, and phones with OEM cables.
You need to order Quantity
E6474A: Wireless network optimization platform
E6474A-120: Combined cdmaOne phone- and receiver measurement
software license 1
E6474A-010: Multiple phone software license 1
E6474A-040: MapX mapping software license 1
W1314A: Agilent receiver hardware
W1314A-110 GSM/CDMA/UMTS 850/1900 (UL/DL) 1
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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 need to order Quantity
E6474A: Wireless network optimization platform
E6474A-121: cdma2000 phone & receiver measurement sw license 1
E6474A-040: MapX mapping software license 1
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: Agilent receiver hardware
W1314A-110:GSM/CDMA/UMTS 850/1900 (UL/DL) 1
GSM ordering examples
You want a GSM phone-based measurement system for voice (up to four phones). You
will provide your own laptop and test phones.
You need to order Quantity
E6474A: Wireless network optimization platform
E6474A-200: GSM phone measurement sw license 1
E6474A-010: Multiple phone software license 1
E6474A-040: MapX mapping software license 1
GPRS ordering examples
You want a GPRS phone-based measurement system. You want two OT290 phones
included with the system. You will provide your own laptop and GPS.
You need to order Quantity
E6474A: Wireless network optimization platform
E6474A-600: GSM phone measurement software license 1
E6474A-010:Multiple phone software license 1
E6474A-040: MapX mapping software license 1
E6473B: Accessories
E6473B-740: Sagem GPRS 900/1800/1900 phone 2
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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.
You need to order Quantity
E6474A: Wireless network optimization platform
E6474A-620: Combined GSM phone- and receiverbased measurement sw license 1
E6474A-040: MapX mapping software license 1
E6474A-700: Data measurement software license 1
E6474A-710: Server data measurement software license 1
W1314A: Agilent receiver hardware
W1314A-200 UMTS 2100 (UL/DL) GSM 900/1800 (DL) 1
E6473B: Accessories
E6473B-740: GPRS 900/1800/1900 test mobile 1
W-CDMA (UMTS) ordering examples
You want a W-CDMA (UMTS) phone-based measurement system, with wireless data
application measurement options. You will provide your own UMTS phone and laptop.
You need to order Quantity
E6474A: Wireless network optimization platform
E6474A-300: W-CDMA (UMTS) phone-based
measurement software license 1
E6474A-040: MapX mapping software license 1
E6474A-740: Wireless application measurement sw license 1
You want a W-CDMA (UMTS) receiver and phone combination system (with multiRAT
measurements for UMTS phone), you already own a UMTS receiver-based measurement
license and hardware.
You need to order Quantity
E6474A: Wireless network optimization platform
E6474A-315: W-CDMA (UMTS) receiver to phone/
receiver combo measurement upgrade software license 1
E6474A-040: MapX mapping software license 1
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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 Quantity
E6474A: Wireless network optimization platform
E6474A-400: iDEN phone measurement software license 1
E6474A-040: MapX mapping software license 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.
You need to order Quantity
E6474A: Wireless network optimization platform
E6474A-420: Combined iDEN phone - and receiver-based
measurement software license 1
E6474A-040: MapX mapping software license 1
W1314A: Agilent receiver hardware
W1314A-300 iDEN 800/900 (UL/DL) 1
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Product information subject to change
without notice.
© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2007
Printed in UK. March 13, 2007
5989-5545EN
Additional Agilent literature
Product Overviews
Agilent E6474A Wireless Network
Optimization Platform Product Overview 5988-3558EN
Deploy next generation wireless networks
Agilent E6474A Wireless Network
Optimization Platform 5989-4782EN
Data Sheets
Agilent E6474A Technology Overview
GSM, GPRS, EDGE 5989-5722EN
Agilent E6474A Technology Overview
UMTS, HSDPA 5989-5735EN
Agilent E6474A Technology Overview
cdma2000, 1xEVDO 5989-5904EN
Agilent Wireless Data Measurement 5988-1507EN
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