Nt1310 Unit 8 Assignment

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Once the data collected has been thoroughly analyzed and issues identified, then optimization techniques are adopted to rectify the anomalies. Figure 4 gives a general approach to optimization techniques in the LTE network environment. The azimuth Adjustment is the process where the antenna direction is adjusted to face desired areas especially zones with poor coverage. This is done tactfully so that other areas do not experience weak coverage as a result. The antennas are usually adjusted to an angle measured in degrees. Meanwhile, for a site that has more than one sectors, the antennas are directed at several angles apart so that their coverage do not overlap. This is done so to avoid interference from neighboring sectors.

Reselection and handover parameter adjustment is applicable to both active and idle state of the Ue. When a mobile is in idle state (not on a call) and needs to choose another cell or sector of an eNB, it goes through a process called reselection. However, if the Ue is active (on a call) and needs to choose another cell or sector of an enb, it goes through a process called handover. Both processes are essential because the UE needs to be served always by a cell or sector with the strongest signal whether in the idle or active state. There are several parameters especially thresholds associated with both scenarios that optimization engineers adjust in order to improve the
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Sometimes when the Lte network is experiencing some anomalies, new features are introduced to mitigate such issues. For instance, if one wants an enb cell coverage to be extended, a feature called Maximum Cell Range feature is implemented to address the issue. Also, when there is a need to increase the transmit power of a cell, the power boost feature is implemented to address that. Optimization engineers often recommend these kinds of features to enhance network