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Link Master

Air Interface Optimization Tools

Featuring a Complete LTE Drive Test Solution ML8725A ML8726A Link Master LML Link Master LMA
Air Interface Logging Tools

Air Interface Analysis Tools

Link Master Air Interface Optimization Tools

Link Master Overview
Link Master Air Interface Optimization Tools Link Master is a family of PC-based air interface drive test and analysis tools which measures network performance and identifies opportunities for optimization. Link Master is designed for wireless operators that need to plan, implement and optimize, 2G, 3G, and 4G and Wi-Fi networks including HSPA+ and LTE. Discovering opportunities for optimizing network performance is effortlessly visualized with comprehensive analysis tools including: Real-time mapping with trace lines to the serving cell sector Simple multi-floor in-building network characterization
Link Master LML Voice Call Configuration

Full playback capability One-click synchronization Link Master tools provides the data and information necessary for maximizing wireless network performance with: Subscriber UE network dependent performance data Receiver independent network performance data Layer 1 Measurements and Layer 3 Signaling: OTA, RRC, NAS Drive test multiple technologies and networks simultaneously on one platform with multiple call types and users: LTE, W-CDMA/HSPA, GSM/EDGE, CDMA/EV-DO, Wi-Fi Voice, Video, Data, SMS, MMS, FTP, HTTP, PING, E-mail Six UEs and four Receivers The Link Master family of optimization tools consists of:

Link Master LML Data Call Configuration

Link Master LML Air Interface Logging Tools Link Master LML logs air interface data taken during a drive test from multiple UEs or receivers on a PC. Link Master LMA Air Interface Analysis Tools Link Master LMA provides in-depth analysis of the post processed log data on a PC. Maximize KPIs, Reduce Churn It is critical in todays competitive environment to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) for minimum dropped and blocked calls and to maximize data throughput for the demanding subscriber. Optimizing the network will eliminate network performance as a reason for churn. Link Master air interface family of optimization tools provides the necessary measurement tools to determine your KPIs and the analysis tools allowing you to easily identify where you can boost your network performance. Whether you are planning, implementing, or optimizing an outdoor network or a multi-story in-building network with microcells, picocells, or femtocells, the Link Master platform is the one solution for your air interface optimization requirements.

Link Master LML Voice Call Monitor

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Link Master LML Air Interface Logging Tools

Link Master LML Capabilities
Link Master LML Air Interface Logging Tools Link Master LML gives the operator many choices on call set-ups and real-time analysis. With up to six UEs or receiver devices on multiple networks on multiple call types, virtually every scenario can de drive tested. And a simple user interface enables walk testing multi-story office buildings. Voice Call Configuration Auto-Dial with periodic, continuous, and mobile terminated call Save configuration settings and share common files with your team Idle-mode and manual measurements Call Quality (QoS) measurements Data Call Configuration FTP download/upload, HTTP Download, Ping Test, SMS, Email, UDP Save configuration settings and share common files with your team Test the multiple layers of your network with RF performance data simultaneous with user access and network configuration settings Voice Call Monitor Display call scenario history with summary Monitor the call scenario test during your data acquisition View call history and event timing Data Call Monitor Display data call history with graph Monitor data session activity Summarize throughput results for each transfer and compare tests within a session Monitor low level events through an integrated ftp client perspective Layer-3 Capture User selectable message filter to identify specific classes to view Decode each message for deep analysis in the field
Link Master LML Layer 3 Capture

Link Master LML Data Call Monitor

Integrated Mapping with Trace Line Load cell site table and monitor your serving sector while you drive Select from a wide range of parameters and plot your data on the map during your data collection period Look for excessive handoffs and for logical serving sectors, quickly identify neighbor list configuration or sector coverage problems Full Replay Load your log file and step through the drive to identify problems Replay the log in slow motion or fast motion Jump to specific time periods for event analysis

Link Master LML Integrated Mapping with Trace Line

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Link Master LML Air Interface Logging Tools

Link Master LML LTE Support
Layer 1 Measurements Serving Cell RSSI Serving Cell SNR Cell RSRP Cell RSRQ Path Profile Tx Power Tx Power/ RB Wideband CQI Information Rank Information Channel Information CFI Information DLACK Detection Rate PDCCH Detection Rate R1 PBCH BLER PDSCH PHY Throughput PDSCH BLER PDSCH Scheduled Throughput PDCCH SER PDSCH SER PUSCH PHY Throughput AGC Report (Filtered Power to Set-Point) AGC Report (DAC Index)
Layer 1 graph is fully configurable to select the specific parameters that the user wishes to view

Views Layer 1 Graphs Neighbor Cell Information AGC Symbol Distribution Symbol Constellation Channel Information LLR Information Path Profile Information PRACH Information Timing Adjustment Sub Band CQI information PDCP UL/DL Throughput graph RLC UL/DL Throughput graph MAC UL/DL Throughput graph PDSCH MAC BLER MAC statistics RLC Statistics PDCP Statistics RRC information / Statistics NAS information / Statistics

AGC Report (Measured Power) AFC Report System Bandwidth Information FTP Application Throughput

LTE Ch1 Packet Graph Monitor the Application layer throughput and the Physical Channel simultaneously to identify potential network problems

LTE Cell Information

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Link Master LML Air Interface Logging Tools

Link Master LML W-CDMA/HSPA, GSM/EDGE, CDMA/EV-DO Support
W-CDMA/HSPA GSM/EDGE CDMA/EV-DO

Layer 1 Measurements FTP throughput PPP Throughput Physical Throughput RLC Throughput RLC Error Ratio Tx Power Tx State Tx Power BLER (%) Estimated SIR Power Control DRX mode RSCP Active Set RSCP Ec/No Active set Ec/No Finger Combined Handover State Spreading Factor

Layer 1 Measurements GSM Rx Power GSM Tx Level GSM C/I GSM Timing Advance Best Neighbor Cell BCCH Rx power DTX Radio Link Timeout Counter Downlink Signaling Counter Rx Quality Rx Level MS Eval TA Network Assigned TA GSM FER (%) SNDCP Throughput LLC Throughput RLC Throughput GPRS CS EDGE MCS GPRS Timeslot Number GMSK BEP 8PSK BEP Handover history GSM C1,C2

Layer 1 Measurements FTP Throughput PPP Throughput Physical Throughput EVDO RFP Throughput Rx Power Tx Power TxAdjust Best ASP SINR DRC Rate PER ASP History DRC Lock Best ASP Index User Size Fwd/Rev Traffic rate ARQ Effective Receive rate RPC History DRC/Pilot ratio ACK/Pilot Ratio Data/Pilot Ratio Max Tx power RRI PPP vs. DRC RAB RRI

Views System Status Cell Information RRC & L1 State Physical Channel Signal Graph TA Graph Finger Scrambling code graph RLC statistics and Logical Channels Compressed Mode GSM Measurements System Information Block summary

Views Power Scan FCCH & SCH decode Paging summary data Summarized Layer 3 Neighbor Cell Metrics Service Cell parameters RLC Statistics LLC Statistics SNDCP statistics MAC parameters CELL information Surround Cell List Temporary Block Flow (Radio Link / MAC)

Views System Status Active Set Configuration QPCH Info Finger Placement Temporal Analyzer PN Graph EV-DO AT Status System Determination Status TA Graph Forward/Reverse Link Statistics RLP Statistics DRC Channel Info EV-DO Rev A Forward/Reverse Link Metrics EV-DO Rev A Forward/Reverse RLP Statistics

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Link Master LML Air Interface Analysis Tools

Link Master LML Wi-Fi Measurements
Link Master includes Wi-Fi measurements as standard, it will allow the user to scan for Wi-Fi channels (APs = Access Points) simultaneously with UE measurements, when Wi-Fi is turned on in the collecting PC. this is very useful for testing Wi-Fi coverage vs mobile network coverage in situations when data off-loading is being used. Measurements include a Wi-Fi Access Point/Channel Monitor and Wi-Fi Power vs. Time of the Active AP. The collected Wi-Fi data can be Post Processed by our ML8726A Link Master LMA Analysis Tool. Link Master Multi-Band Receiver Measurements
Wi-Fi AP (Access Point/Channel) Monitor

Link Master LML & Link Master LMA also support Multi-Band receiver data and will work with the Anritsu ML87110A Link Master Multi-Band Receiver. The Multi-Band receivers are considered Network Independent devices, they will scan and collect everything in the particular bands and technologies that are being collected by the Link Master LML drive test software. UEs are what are termed Network Dependent devices, due to the quick decision making that is necessary between a mobile device (UE) and the wireless network, a UEs search parameters are limited to using a neighbor list (expected sectors/carriers within its area of operation) downloaded from the serving cell/sector the UE is connected too. Many problems arise when there are unexpected signals (un-expected carriers/sectors & interferers) in the area of operation, but go un-discovered by the UE due to its limited search parameters. Having both the UE data and the Scanning Receiver data is a powerful tool that helps to quickly determine & solve network problems. The data from the two are compared, network dependent data vs. network independent data and anomalies if they exist are quickly found and located. The Link Master Multi-Band Receiver measurements are available for LTE, WCDMA, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, Channel Power and CW signals.

Wi-Fi Power vs. Time (Active AP/Channel)

LTE Top N measurement view

Channel Power/CW measurement view

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Link Master LMA Air Interface Analysis Tools

Link Master LMA Capabilities
Link Master LMA Air Interface Analysis Tools Link Master LMA post processing tools provides analysis of the data collected via the Link Master LML air interface logging tools. Quick analysis and fast response times to queries are achieved through the highly efficient database engine. User definable filters or threshold limits narrow the analysis to focus in on network performance areas of interest. In depth analysis can isolate individual or multiple test UEs and the issues involved as well as tracking and recording their log files. Report generation is quick and easy with one-click standardized reporting. And a forms driven report generator tool makes it fast to create user definable reports.
Easily view the sector serving area

Key Features Outdoor and In-Building Analysis Function Analysis: call events, signal strength, neighbor information, pilot information, etc. QoE Analysis: voice, video, data quality, etc. User selectable UI displays: map, time graph, table, statistic chart, correlation graph, etc. User-definable database query filters for focused data analysis Full drive test replay One-click synchronization Multiple data and image export file formats One-click comprehensive standardized report generation Forms driven user defined report generation

Chart statistic of key parameters

One-click synchronization map view

One-click synchronization log view

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Link Master Ordering Information

Link Master LML Ordering Information
Part Number ML8725A Logging Tools Link Master LML Logging Tools (includes 1 to 2 UE support) Utilizing UEs with Qualcomm, Samsung, LG/GCT (4G : LTE) Qualcomm (2G & 3G) ML8725A-0008 LTE UE Measurements + Wi-Fi Scanner - 1 LTE Chipset Support (Must define chipsets; Qualcomm, LG/GCT & Samsung, Altair) LTE UE Measurements + Wi-Fi Scanner - 2 LTE Chipsets Support (Must define two chipsets; Qualcomm, LG/GCT & Samsung, Altair) LTE UE Measurements + Wi-Fi Scanner - All Chipset Support CDMA/EV-DO UE Measurements W-CDMA/HSPA+/GSM/EDGE UE Measurements Receiver Measurements (Must order with at least one UE Options) (Receiver technologies will match UE technologies chosen) Multiple UE Support (3 to 6 UEs) In-building Network Measurements LML USB Hardware License Key LML Software License Key per PC renews every six months LML Software Updates 1 Year Support

ML8725A-0009

ML8725A -0010 ML8725A -0011 ML8725A-0012 ML8725A-0054

ML8725A-0062 ML8725A-0070 ML8725A-0080 ML8725A-0081 ML8725A-0090

Link Master LMA Ordering Information

Part Number ML8726A ML8726A-0008 Analysis Tools Link Master LMA Analysis Tools (includes In-building Network Analysis Tools) LTE Analysis Tool - 1 LTE Chipset Support (Must define chipset; Qualcomm, LG/GCT & Samsung, Altair) LTE Analysis Tool - 2 LTE Chipsets Support (Must define two chipsets; Qualcomm, LG/GCT & Samsung, Altair) LTE Analysis Tools - All Chipset Support CDMA/EV-DO Analysis Tools W-CDMA/HSPA+/GSM/EDGE Analysis Tools Support Anritsu Handheld Scanner options (MS272xc, MS271xE, MT822xB, S412E) Analysis Tool LML USB Hardware License Key LML Software License Key per PC renews every six months LMA Software Updates 1 Year Support

ML8726A-0009

ML8726A-0010 ML8726A-0011 ML8726A-0012 ML8726A-0014

ML8726A-0080 ML8726A-0081 ML8726A-0090

Link Master Multi-Band Receiver Ordering Information

Part Number ML87110A-10 ML87110A-20 Analysis Tools Link Master North America Multi-Band Receiver model (LTE 700, Cellular 850, PCS 1900, AWS 2100 Bands) Link Master International Multi-Band Receiver International model (LTE 800, E-GSM 900, DCS 1800, UMTS 2100, LTE 2600 Bands)

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Link Master PC and Hardware Requirements Information

PC and Hardware Requirements
CPU RAM OS Display USB ports Disk Space UE Chipsets Pentium IV, 1.8 GHz or higher 2 GB or higher Windows XP, Windows 7 (32 bit & 64 bit), Widows 8 1024 x 768 resolution For GPS, UEs, receivers, and USB license key if used 30 GB LTE: Qualcomm, LG/GCT, Samsung & Altair 3G: Qualcomm Anritsu ML87110A Link Master Multi-Band Receivers, PCTel SeeGull LX and EX Scanning Receivers (Single or multi-band technology support) BTS Master, Cell Master, LMR Master, and Spectrum Master LTE, W-CDMA/HSPA, CDMA, EV-DO OTA Measurements (Single carrier and single technology support)

High Performance Scanning Receivers

Anritsu Handheld Analyzers

Link Master Accessories

Mag Mount Broadband Antennas 2000-1647-R Cable 1: 698-1200 MHz 2 dBi peak gain, 1700-2700 MHz 5 dBi peak gain, N(m), 50 , 10 ft Cable 2: 3000-6000 MHz 5 dBi peak gain, N(m), 50 , 10 ft Cable 3: GPS 26 db gain, SMA(m), 50 , 10 ft 2000-1723-R High Performance USB Mag-Mount GPS Module 2000-1652-R GPS Antenna, SMA (m) with 0.3 m (1 ft) cable requires, 3.3 VDC or 5 VDC 2000-1645-R 694-894 MHz 3 dBi peak gain, 1700-2700 MHz 3dBi peak gain, N(m), 50 , 10 ft 2000-1646-R 750-1250 MHz 3 dBi peak gain, 1650-2000 MHz 5 dBi peak gain, 2100-2700 MHz 3 dBi peak gain, N(m), 50 , 10 ft 2000-1648-R 1700-6000 MHz 3 dBi peak gain,N(m), 50 , 10 ft

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