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  • Page 1 8100 Mobile Device Test System Data Retry - LTE User Manual...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Spirent. The information in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable; however, Spirent assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Overview ................... 8 3.2. Configuring the Platform Parameters ..........8 3.2.1. Supported Platforms ................8 3.2.2. 8100-B Series Platform Parameters ............8 3.3. Configuring the UE Parameters ............9 3.3.1. UE Interface Parameters ................9 3.3.2. UE Manual Interface Parameters ............10 3.3.3.
  • Page 4 | 8100: Data Retry-LTE User Manual 4. Test Reference ..................23 4.1. Overview ..................23 4.2. Test Suite Execution ................. 23 4.3. Data Retry - LTE Test Cases ............... 24 4.3.1. 3GPP TS 36.331 RRC Scenarios .............. 24 4.3.2. 3GPP TS 24.301 EMM Common Procedures ........... 26 4.3.3.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Overview This document provides information on the Data Retry - LTE Test Packs. You will become familiar with the Test Pack Suites, Test Cases, and setting up LTE testing scenarios in the Test Manager environment by following the step-by-step procedures and Test Reference documentation.
  • Page 6 Password authentication is a pre-requisite to running any tests supported by these Test Packs. This password is tied to security information provided by the USB hard-lock dongle that comes with the module installation. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Spirent Technical Support at support.spirent.com, or by phone at 1-800-SPIRENT.

  • Page 7: Accessing Documentation

    2. Test Manager 1.5.1. Accessing Documentation from Windows Explorer Access this Manual offline by navigating to C:\Program Files\Spirent Communications\Test Manager\Modules\Data Retry - LTE\User Manual.pdf” using Windows Explorer, as shown in Figure 1-3. Figure 1-3: Accessing the Manual from Windows Explorer...

  • Page 8: Accessing Documentation From Test Manager

    6 | 8100: Data Retry-LTE User Manual 1.5.2. Accessing Documentation from Test Manager Access this Manual from the Test Manager menu by selecting: Help>Modules>Data Retry - LTE>User Manual.pdf, as shown in Figure 1-4. Figure 1-4: Accessing the Manual from Test Manager...

  • Page 9: Data Retry - Lte Description

    2. Data Retry - LTE Description 2.1. Overview This chapter provides a high-level overview of the key software and hardware components necessary to configure and use the Data Retry - LTE Test Packs. 2.2. Description The Data Retry - LTE Module is an integrated software component that allows you to perform interactive and automated testing of Data Retry scenarios on a UE device.

  • Page 10: Using The Data Retry - Lte Test Packs

    The Data Retry - LTE Test Packs support the following platforms: • 8100-B Series 3.2.2. 8100-B Series Platform Parameters The parameters for the 8100-B Series platform configure the technologies that are E2010S Enabled present in the system, as shown in Figure 3-1. Set the parameter to SR8078 Enabled True to support LTE.

  • Page 11: Configuring The Ue Parameters

    Chapter Three: Using the Data Retry-LTE Test Packs | 9 Figure 3-1: 8100-B Series Platform Parameters 3.3. Configuring the UE Parameters The level of automation and reliability of the system is heavily dependent on the ability of the system to control the UE. UE parameters are configured to facilitate these activities.

  • Page 12: Ue Manual Interface Parameters

    10 | 8100: Data Retry-LTE User Manual Figure 3-2: UE Parameters Window – UE Interface Parameters NOTE: In cases where the UE Control Method is set to anything other than “Manual”, the Manual method will be attempted as a fall-back if a command fails or is not provided.

  • Page 13: Ue At Interface Parameters

    Chapter Three: Using the Data Retry-LTE Test Packs | 11 Figure 3-3: UE Parameters Window – UE Manual Interface Parameters Configuring these parameters correctly can be effective in allowing some level of automation; even if AT commands are not available or supported for the UE under Test. For example, if the UE can be configured to auto-answer an incoming call, you can set Answer Voice Call the timeout for...
  • Page 14 12 | 8100: Data Retry-LTE User Manual  Stop Bits: Configure the stop bits.  Flow Control: Configure the flow control. Enable DTR: Enables Data Terminal Ready Signaling.  Enable RTS: Enables Request To Send Signaling.  New Line: Specifies the new line terminator to use.

  • Page 15: Ue Capability Parameters

    Chapter Three: Using the Data Retry-LTE Test Packs | 13 3.3.4. UE Capability Parameters UE Capability parameters configure the security and authentication settings for the UE as shown in Figure 3-5. These parameters also include configuring the PDN number and properties, as shown in Figure 3-6.

  • Page 16: Configuring The Session Parameters

    14 | 8100: Data Retry-LTE User Manual Figure 3-6: UE Parameters Window – UE Capability Parameters for PDN NOTE: There is great variability in the AT commands supported by UE vendors and how reliably they work. Experimentation may be necessary to determine the best settings.

  • Page 17: Selecting The Parameter Files For Session Execution

    Chapter Three: Using the Data Retry-LTE Test Packs | 15 Figure 3-7: Session Control Parameters Window 3.5. Selecting the Parameter Files for Session Execution Test Manager User Manual As indicated in the , you cannot run a suite successfully unless it undergoes validation using the specified Platform, Session and UE Parameter files.

  • Page 18: Locating The Test Suites And Test Cases

    16 | 8100: Data Retry-LTE User Manual Figure 3-8: Selecting Parameter Files for Data Retry - LTE Module 3.6. Locating the Test Suites and Test Cases 3.6.1. Locating Pre-defined Module Test Suites 1. In the Test Manager, select the Suite Files tab in the File Cabinet and open the Suite Files folder tree.

  • Page 19: Locating Module Test Cases

    Chapter Three: Using the Data Retry-LTE Test Packs | 17 Figure 3-9: Locating Data Retry - LTE Module Pre-defined Suites 3.6.2. Locating Module Test Cases Modules 1. In Test Manager, under the tab, open the Modules folder. 2. Open the LTE-Data Retry sub-folder. This folder contains the Data Retry - LTE Test Cases, as shown in Figure 3-10.

  • Page 20: Creating A Custom Test Suite

    18 | 8100: Data Retry-LTE User Manual 3.7. Creating a Custom Test Suite To set up a custom Data Retry - LTE test, you must create a Test Suite. To create a Test Suite: 1. In Test Manager, select File>New>Suite File, as shown in Figure 3-11.
  • Page 21 Chapter Three: Using the Data Retry-LTE Test Packs | 19 Figure 3-13: Transferring a Test Case into a Suite Figure 3-14: Successfully Transferred Test Case 5. Configure the parameters for each Test Case based on your testing needs. Refer to Section 3.6 on page 19 and Chapter 4 on page 22 for additional information on configuring Test Case Parameters.

  • Page 22: Configuring Test Case Parameters

    20 | 8100: Data Retry-LTE User Manual 3.8. Configuring Test Case Parameters 1. In Test Manager, select the desired Test Suite from the Parameters tab in the File Cabinet. Suite Editor 2. In the , select the Test Case, as shown in Figure 3-16.

  • Page 23: Running A Test Suite

    Chapter Three: Using the Data Retry-LTE Test Packs | 21 3.9. Running a Test Suite After creating the custom Data Retry - LTE test suite and configuring the test case parameters (refer to Section 3.6 on page 19 for details), or selecting a pre-defined test suite, you must ensure the suite passes validation.
  • Page 24 22 | 8100: Data Retry-LTE User Manual 4. If desired, specify the Tester Name, UE Manufacturer, and UE Model. These fields display on all reports you create based on the results of this session. NOTE: The Results folder and Platform File selections are already set, it is not necessary to make changes to these fields.

  • Page 25: Test Reference

    4. Test Reference 4.1. Overview This chapter describes the Data Retry - LTE Module test cases in greater detail, including the algorithms implemented during test execution. The information is grouped into the following subsections: 1. Test Suite Execution 2. Data Retry - LTE Test Cases 3.

  • Page 26: Data Retry - Lte Test Cases

    24 | 8100: Data Retry-LTE User Manual 4.3. Data Retry - LTE Test Cases There are six types of test cases supported by the Data Retry - LTE Test Packs. This section describes the test cases that facilitate the Testing functionality of the Data Retry - LTE Test Packs.
  • Page 27 Chapter Four: Data Retry-LTE Test Cases | 25 4.3.1.3 Test Parameters The following test parameters are supported for this test. Test Parameters • Description General • Procedure Pathname • Configuration File Path Network Configuration • PDN Gateway PDNs PDN[1] IP Address Type Default Bearer QCI Enable Dedicated Bearers Dedicated Bearers...

  • Page 28: 3Gpp Ts 24.301 Emm Common Procedures

    26 | 8100: Data Retry-LTE User Manual 4.3.1.5 Pass / Fail Criteria Testing Scenario Test Result The test completes having performing each UE requirement as specified Pass within the time specified. The test completes without performing each UE requirement as specified Fail within the time specified.
  • Page 29 Chapter Four: Data Retry-LTE Test Cases | 27 Test Parameters • Configuration File Path Network Configuration • PDN Gateway PDNs PDN[1] IP Address Type Default Bearer QCI Enable Dedicated Bearers Dedicated Bearers Dedicated Bearer • eNodeB 1 • Operating Band •...

  • Page 30: 3Gpp Ts 24.301 Emm Specific Procedures

    28 | 8100: Data Retry-LTE User Manual 4.3.2.5 Pass / Fail Criteria Testing Scenario Test Result The test completes having performing each UE requirement as specified Pass within the time specified. The test completes without performing each UE requirement as specified Fail within the time specified.
  • Page 31 Chapter Four: Data Retry-LTE Test Cases | 29 Test Parameters • Configuration File Path Network Configuration • PDN Gateway PDNs PDN[1] IP Address Type Default Bearer QCI Enable Dedicated Bearers Dedicated Bearers Dedicated Bearer • eNodeB 1 • Operating Band •...

  • Page 32: 3Gpp Ts 24.301 Emm Connection Management Procedures

    30 | 8100: Data Retry-LTE User Manual Testing Scenario Test Result The test completes without performing each UE requirement as specified Fail within the time specified. The test cannot complete due to UE/Network Failures or an unknown Incomplete (Other) failure.
  • Page 33 Chapter Four: Data Retry-LTE Test Cases | 31 Test Parameters • Configuration File Path Network Configuration • PDN Gateway PDNs PDN[1] IP Address Type Default Bearer QCI Enable Dedicated Bearers Dedicated Bearers Dedicated Bearer • eNodeB 1 • Operating Band •...

  • Page 34: 3Gpp Ts 24.301 Eps Session Management Scenarios

    32 | 8100: Data Retry-LTE User Manual 4.3.4.5 Pass / Fail Criteria Testing Scenario Test Result The test completes having performing each UE requirement as specified Pass within the time specified. The test completes without performing each UE requirement as specified Fail within the time specified.
  • Page 35 Chapter Four: Data Retry-LTE Test Cases | 33 Test Parameters • Configuration File Path Network Configuration • PDN Gateway PDNs PDN[1] IP Address Type Default Bearer QCI Enable Dedicated Bearers Dedicated Bearers Dedicated Bearer • eNodeB 1 • Operating Band •...

  • Page 36: 3Gpp Ts 24.301 Network Initiated Esm Procedures

    34 | 8100: Data Retry-LTE User Manual The test completes without performing each UE requirement as specified Fail within the time specified. The test cannot complete due to UE/Network Failures or an unknown Incomplete (Other) failure. 4.3.6. 3GPP TS 24.301 Network Initiated ESM Procedures 4.3.6.1...
  • Page 37 Chapter Four: Data Retry-LTE Test Cases | 35 Test Parameters • Configuration File Path Network Configuration • PDN Gateway PDNs PDN[1] IP Address Type Default Bearer QCI Enable Dedicated Bearers Dedicated Bearers Dedicated Bearer • eNodeB 1 • Operating Band •...

  • Page 38: Description Of Data Retry - Lte Module Test Parameters

    36 | 8100: Data Retry-LTE User Manual 4.3.6.5 Pass / Fail Criteria Testing Scenario Test Result The test completes having performing each UE requirement as specified Pass within the time specified. The test completes without performing each UE requirement as specified Fail within the time specified.
  • Page 39 Chapter Four: Data Retry-LTE Test Cases | 37 Parameter • PDN Gateway>PDNs>PDN[] Sets the parameters for a PDN • PDN Gateway>PDNs>PDN[]>APN Specifies the APN of the PDN to configure. Valid Values: Refer to the UE Capabilities section. • PDN Gateway>PDNs>PDN[]>IP Address Type Specifies the type of PDN to configure.

  • Page 40: Data Retry Options

    38 | 8100: Data Retry-LTE User Manual 4.4.3. Data Retry Options Parameter Retry Type Sets the retry behavior. Valid Values: • Positive Data Call - Verifies the UE can successfully make a successful data call • Time Based Retry - Verifies the UE doesn't retry after the initial failure or the UE retry pattern matches the specified throttling interval •...
  • Page 41 Chapter Four: Data Retry-LTE Test Cases | 39 Parameter Security Mode Reject Type Sets the scenario for UE to send a NAS Security Mode Reject message. Valid Values: • Initial Attach - UE is attempting an initial attach • UE-Initialed Service Request - UE is attempting to transition from EMM-Idle to EMM- Connected state •...

  • Page 42: Test Criteria

    40 | 8100: Data Retry-LTE User Manual Parameter EPS Session Management Scenarios Sets the EMM Cause Code defined in 3GPP 24.301 Table 9.9.3.9.1. Valid value (decimal): 2,3,5-26,39,40,95-101,111 Max Router Solicitation Sets the Max number of Router Solicitation messages. Router Solicitation Interval Sets the timer between Router Solicitation messages (seconds).

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