k. The RF Status field is used to enable or disable RF transmissions. In closed
environments, such as when "bench testing" the eNB, always disable the RF
for personal safety.
l.
The Power Modify field allows you to set the output power on each antenna
port. This parameter is typically left with the default values, though you may
lower it when testing the eNB on the ground. Every 3 dB doubles the power.
The eNB output power must stay within regulatory guidelines.
8. Reboot the eNB for the settings to take effect. The Reboot function is the last menu
in the GUI.
3.6 Check eNB Status in Software
After the eNB is booted up, check that the eNB cell status is reported as active in software
using the eNB GUI or your OMC account. Each method is described below.
3.6.1 eNB GUI
Go to the BTS Info > Basic Info window and check the Cell Status column, as shown in Figure
3-16. If the status is not reported as active, contact
Figure 3-16: Active Status (eNB GUI)
Baicells
support.
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