Gprsegprs Link Quality Control (Gbss14.0 - 01)

GPRS/EGPRS Link Quality Control
GBSS14.0
Feature Parameter Description

Issue 01
Date 2012-04-28

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GPRS/EGPRS Link Quality Control Contents

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Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1 Scope ............................................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Intended Audience......................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Change History .............................................................................................................................. 1-1
2 Overview...................................................................................................................................... 2-1
3 Technical Description .............................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 GPRS Coding Scheme Adjustment Algorithm .............................................................................. 3-1
3.2 EGPRS Coding Scheme Adjustment Algorithm ............................................................................ 3-2
3.2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.2 Uplink EGPRS Coding Scheme Adjustment Algorithm ........................................................ 3-3
3.2.3 Downlink EGPRS Coding Scheme Adjustment Algorithm .................................................... 3-4
4 Parameters.................................................................................................................................. 4-1
5 Counters ...................................................................................................................................... 5-1
6 Glossary ...................................................................................................................................... 6-1
7 Reference Documents ............................................................................................................. 7-1

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1 Introduction
1.1 Scope
This document describes GPRS coding scheme adjustment algorithm, and EGPRS coding scheme
adjustment algorithm in the GPRS/EGPRS link quality control feature.
1.2 Intended Audience
It is assumed that users of this document are familiar with GPRS basics and have a working knowledge
of GPRS telecommunication.
This document is intended for:
Personnel working on Huawei GPRS products or systems
System operators who need a general understanding of this feature
1.3 Change History
The change history provides information on the changes in different document versions.
There are two types of changes, which are defined as follows:
Feature change
Feature change refers to the change in the GPRS/EGPRS link quality control feature of a specific
product version.
Editorial change
Editorial change refers to the change in wording or the addition of the information that was not
described in the earlier version.
Document Issues
The document issues are as follows:
01 (2012-04-28)
Draft A (2012-02-15)
01 (2012-04-28)
This is the first release of GBSS14.0.
Compared with issue draft A (2012-02-15) of GBSS14.0, issue 01 (2012-04-28) of GBSS14.0 has no
change.
Draft A (2012-02-15)
This is the draft release of GBSS14.0.
Compared with issue 01 (2011-03-31) of GBSS13.0, Draft A (2012-02-15) of GBSS14.0 incorporates the
changes described in the following table.
Change
Type
Change Description Parameter Change
Feature
change
Added the following types of flow control:

Updated picture of 2 Overview.
Added the following parameters:
None
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Change
Type
Change Description Parameter Change
Editorial
change
None None

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2 Overview
GPRS/EGPRS link quality control is implemented to adjust GPRS/EGPRS coding schemes dynamically
according to the radio link quality during packet data transmission. It enables coding schemes to adapt to
the variation of the radio environment, maximizes the data throughput, and increases the data rate and
system capacity.
At present, the GPRS network is evolved over the GSM network. Therefore, the system capacity is
limited. With the demand for radio data services increasing, the limitation of the GPRS bandwidth
becomes a critical issue. The maximum data rate per timeslot on the GPRS network is 21.4 kbit/s. The
theoretical rate of eight multiplexed timeslots is up to 171.2 kbit/s. The number of GPRS dedicated
channels is limited. The CS services have priority to use the channels that can be converted into GPRS
dedicated channels. Moreover, most MSs have limited multislot capability and support only a small
number of downlink channels. Therefore, the actual throughput of the GPRS system is less than the
theoretical rate.
To solve the problem of GPRS bandwidth limitation, the EGPRS technology is introduced. In EGPRS,
new modulation schemes, coding schemes, and data acknowledgment mechanisms are used to
increase the throughput per timeslot. Thus, the system bandwidth is increased. To achieve a higher bit
rate on each timeslot, EGPRS adopts a new modulation scheme, that is, 8 phase shift keying (8PSK). In
the 8PSK modulation scheme, symbols are indicated by absolute phases of signals. There are eight
possible symbols and each symbol represents three bits of information. In the GMSK modulation
scheme, each symbol represents one bit of information. In theory, the modulation rate of 8PSK can be
three times that of GMSK. Table 2-1 provides the comparison between GPRS and EGPRS.
Table 2-1 Comparison between GPRS and EGPRS
Parameter GPRS EGPRS
Modulation scheme GMSK 8PSK/GMSK
Chip rate 270 kbit/s 270 kbit/s
Modulation bit rate 270 kbit/s 810 kbit/s
Maximum throughput per timeslot 21.4 kbit/s (CS-4) 59.2 kbit/s (MCS-9)
Maximum throughput every 8
timeslots
171.2 kbit/s 473.6 kbit/s

Four coding schemes, CS-1 to CS-4, are defined for GPRS. Each coding scheme has its specific error
correction capability and coding rate. Nine modulation and coding schemes, MCS-1 to MCS-9, are
defined for EGPRS. EGPRS provides the same functions as GPRS. In addition, EGPRS has higher
coding rates. MCS-1 to MCS-4 are modulated with GMSK, and MCS-5 to MCS-9 are modulated with
8PSK. Figure 2-1 shows the coding schemes and maximum throughputs of GPRS and EGPRS.
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Figure 2-1 Coding schemes and maximum throughputs of GPRS and EGPRS

In different radio link conditions, each coding scheme has its specific throughput. To achieve the
maximum throughput and to adapt to the variation of radio link conditions, coding schemes must be
adjusted dynamically according to the radio link quality. The GPRS/EGPRS link quality control algorithm
adjusts coding schemes dynamically according to the channel quality to achieve the maximum
throughput. This algorithm consists of the GPRS coding scheme adjustment algorithm and the EGPRS
coding scheme adjustment algorithm.
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3 Technical Description
3.1 GPRS Coding Scheme Adjustment Algorithm
The GPRS system supports the GMSK modulation scheme and defines four coding schemes: CS-1 to
CS-4. The number of parity bits that are added during the coding varies according to the coding scheme.
Therefore, the anti-interference capability is coding scheme specific. From CS-1 to CS-4, the number of
parity bits decreases sequentially; therefore, the anti-interference capability decreases accordingly. The
transmission rate and the requirements for the radio environment, however, increase sequentially. When
the C/I is the same, CS-4 has the highest block error ratio (BLER), that is, CS-4 requires a relatively high
C/I to ensure the same BLER. In the GPRS system, CS-4 must be used and the C/I must be high to
ensure the maximum throughput. Table 3-1 lists the key parameters and theoretical rates of GPRS.
Table 3-1 Key parameters and theoretical rates of GPRS
Coding
Scheme
Code Rate Radio Block
Excluding USF
and BCS
Coded Bits Data Rate
(kbit/s)
CS-1 1/2 181 456 9.05
CS-2 2/3 268 588 13.4
CS-3 3/4 312 676 15.6
CS-4 1 428 456 21.4

The GPRS coding scheme adjustment algorithm is as follows:
1. The BSC determines whether to use a fixed coding scheme based on the setting of UPFIXCS or
DNFIXCS. If a fixed coding scheme is required, the current coding scheme is specified by UPFIXCS
or DNFIXCS. Otherwise, the initial coding scheme is specified by UPDEFAULTCS or
DNDEFAULTCS.
2. In RLC unacknowledged mode, if the current coding scheme is CS-3 or CS-4, the BSC adjusts it to
CS-2. Otherwise, the current coding scheme remains unchanged.
3. In RLC acknowledged mode, the BSC selects a coding scheme based on the mean retransmission
rate of RLC data blocks, current coding scheme, and coding scheme conversion threshold. The
retransmission rate is the percentage of the number of RLC data blocks not received to the total
number of RLC data blocks sent in a retransmission rate measurement period. The mean
retransmission rate is the filtered retransmission rate. The rules for selecting a coding scheme are as
follows:
If the current coding scheme is CS-1 and the uplink or downlink mean retransmission rate is lower
than UPTHDCSUPGRADE1 or DNTHDCSUPGRADE1 respectively, then the BSC selects CS-2.
than UPTHDCSUPGRADE2 or DNTHDCSUPGRADE2 respectively, then the BSC selects CS-3; if
the current coding scheme is CS-2 and the uplink or downlink mean retransmission rate is higher
than UPTHDCSDEGRADE1 or DNTHDCSDEGRADE1 respectively, then the BSC selects CS-1.
than UPTHDCSUPGRADE3 or DNTHDCSUPGRADE3 respectively, then the BSC selects CS-4; if
the current coding scheme is CS-3 and the uplink or downlink mean retransmission rate is higher
If the current coding scheme is CS-4 and the uplink or downlink mean retransmission rate is higher
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4. If the TBF is released abnormally when counter N3101 reaches the maximum value, the uplink
coding scheme level must be decreased; if the TBF is released abnormally when counter N3105
reaches the maximum value, the downlink coding scheme level must be decreased. Counter N3101
is specified by N3101, and counter N3105 is specified by N3105.
3.2 EGPRS Coding Scheme Adjustment Algorithm
3.2.1 Overview
The EGPRS system defines nine coding and modulation schemes: MCS-1 to MCS-9. MCS-1 to MCS-4
are modulated with GMSK, and MCS-5 to MCS-9 are modulated with 8PSK. In poor radio conditions, the
performance of GMSK is better than that of 8PSK. Therefore, EGPRS uses both GMSK and 8PSK
modulation schemes. Table 3-2 lists the key parameters and theoretical rates of EGPRS.
Table 3-2 Key parameters and theoretical rates of EGPRS
Coding
Scheme
Code
Rate
Modulation RLC
Blocks per
Radio
Block (20
ms)
Raw Data
Within One
Radio Block
Family Data Rate
(kbit/s)
MCS-9 1.0 8PSK 2 2 x 592 A 59.2
MCS-8 0.92 2 2 x 544 A 54.4
MCS-7 0.76 2 2 x 448 B 44.8
MCS-6 0.49 1 592
48 + 544
A 29.6
27.2
MCS-5 0.37 1 448 B 22.4
MCS-4 1.0 GMSK 1 352 C 17.6
MCS-3 0.85 1 296
48 + 248
296
A 14.8
13.6
MCS-2 0.66 1 224 B 11.2
MCS-1 0.53 1 176 C 8.8

The EGPRS transmit power in the 8PSK modulation scheme is different from that in the GMSK
modulation scheme. From the perspective of network operation, the EGPRS transceiver must have the
same spectrum features as an ordinary transceiver. When sending the signals modulated with 8PSK, the
EGPRS transceiver uses the transmit power that is 2-5 dB less than the average transmit power of the
signals modulated with GMSK. Thus, the requirements for spectrum can be met through the setting of
CELL8PSKPOWERLEVEL whose default value is 0. On the BCCH, the transmit power of the signals
modulated with 8PSK is up to 4 dB less than the average transmit power of the signals modulated with
GMSK. In the timeslot before the timeslot of the BCCH or CCCH, the transmit power of the signals
modulated with 8PSK is up to 2 dB less than the average transmit power of the signals modulated with
GMSK.
To achieve the possible maximum throughput on radio links, EGPRS uses combined link quality control
modes: link adaptation (LA) mode and incremental redundancy (IR) mode. Compared with the pure LA
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mode, the combined mode significantly improves the performance of radio links. The link quality control
mode is set to LA or IR through the setting of LQCMODE whose default value is IR.
LA mode
In LA mode, the network side adjusts channel coding schemes dynamically according to the link
quality to achieve the maximum throughput. The MS measures the downlink quality; the BTS
measures the uplink quality. The network side determines an appropriate coding scheme according to
the radio link measurement report sent from the MS. For the cells where the signal quality on the Um
interface is good, the link quality control mode is generally set to LA.
IR mode
In IR mode, the transmitter retransmits data blocks in puncturing-scheme-based code diversity mode
instead of in time diversity mode to increase redundancy. The receiver does not discard erroneous
packets but stores them and combines and decodes them together with the soft information of the
same data block. In this way, the gains of channel coding and time diversity can be obtained at the
same time. Therefore, in the case that the channel quality is ensured, the BLER decreases and the
throughput increases. For the cells where the signal quality on the Um interface is poor, the
transmission performance of radio links is comparatively good. In such a case, the link quality control
mode is generally set to IR.
3.2.2 Uplink EGPRS Coding Scheme Adjustment Algorithm
Depending on whether the BTS supports sending BEP measurement reports to the BSC, the uplink
EGPRS coding scheme adjustment algorithm is carried out in the following ways:
When the BTS supports sending BEP measurement reports to the BSC, the BSC adjusts the uplink
EGPRS coding scheme according to the uplink BEP measurement reports sent from the BTS.
When the BTS does not support sending BEP measurement reports to the BSC, the BSC adjusts the
uplink EGPRS coding scheme according to the downlink BEP measurement reports sent from the MS.
The uplink frame from the BTS to the BSC carries the information about whether the BTS supports
sending BEP measurement reports to the BSC. Based on this information, the BSC determines which
coding scheme adjustment algorithm is used.
BSC Adjusting the Uplink EGPRS Coding Scheme According to the Uplink
BEP Measurement Report Sent from the BTS
When the BTS supports sending BEP measurement reports to the BSC, it sends the BEP measurement
report to the BSC through an uplink data frame. When receiving the uplink data frame from the BTS, the
BSC triggers the uplink EGPRS coding scheme adjustment procedure if the BSC finds the change in the
current link quality according to the measurement report. When the BTS cannot decode the uplink radio
blocks correctly, it sends an uplink information frame to the BSC. The uplink information frame carries
the BEP measurement report. After receiving the uplink information frame, the BSC triggers the uplink
EGPRS coding scheme adjustment procedure. The uplink EGPRS coding scheme adjustment algorithm
is as follows:
1. The BSC determines whether to use the fixed MCS coding scheme in the uplink based on the setting
of UPFIXMCS. If the fixed MCS coding scheme is used, the uplink coding scheme is specified by
UPFIXMCS. Otherwise, the uplink initial coding scheme is specified by UPDEFAULTMCS. Later, the
BSC adjusts the uplink coding scheme according to the uplink BEP measurement report sent from
the BTS.
2. Each time the BSC receives an uplink data frame from the BTS or an uplink information frame
generated by the BTS when the BTS cannot decode the radio blocks correctly, the BSC filters the
BLER and BEP measurement reports. The BEP measurement reports carried by the uplink frames
are related to radio blocks. After filtering the measured BEP values of the radio blocks, the BSC
obtains the MEAN_BEP and CV_BEP values on each timeslot. Then, the BSC sums up the
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MEAN_BEP and CV_BEP values on the timeslots occupied by the TBF to obtain the MEAN_BEP
and CV_BEP values of the TBF. At the same time, the BSC adjusts the MEAN_BEP value of the TBF
based on the BLER.
3. Based on the MEAN_BEP and CV_BEP values of the uplink TBF, the BSC chooses the required
coding scheme against the uplink BEP to coding scheme mapping table. If the current coding
scheme is not the required one, the BSC adjusts the current uplink coding scheme.
4. The modulation scheme may change during the coding scheme adjustment. To enhance the stability
of coding scheme adjustment and to prevent ping-pong handovers of modulation schemes, the leaky
bucket algorithm is used when the coding scheme in GMSK is changed to the one in 8PSK. The
basic principles of the leaky bucket algorithm are as follows: Each time the BSC adjusts the coding
scheme in GMSK to the one in 8PSK, the bucket size increases; each time the BSC adjusts the
coding schemes within GMSK, the bucket size decreases. The adjustment from GMSK to 8PSK is
allowed only when the bucket size reaches a specific value.
BSC Adjusting the Uplink EGPRS Coding Scheme According to the Downlink
BEP Measurement Report Sent from the MS
When the BTS does not support sending BEP measurement reports to the BSC, the BSC adjusts the
uplink EGPRS coding scheme according to the BEP measurement report in the EGPRS PACKET
DOWNLINK ACK/NACK message. The uplink EGPRS coding scheme adjustment algorithm is as
follows:
1. The BSC determines whether to use the fixed MCS coding scheme in the uplink based on the setting
of UPFIXMCS. If the fixed MCS coding scheme is used, the uplink coding scheme is specified by
UPFIXMCS. Otherwise, the uplink initial coding scheme is specified by UPDEFAULTMCS. The BSC
adjusts the uplink coding scheme according to the downlink BEP measurement report sent from the
MS.
2. After receiving the EGPRS PACKET DOWNLINK ACK/NACK message, the BSC extracts the
MEAN_BEP and CV_BEP values of the TBF from the message. Based on the MEAN_BEP and
CV_BEP values of the TBF, the BSC chooses the required coding scheme against the uplink BEP to
coding scheme mapping table. If the current coding scheme is not the required one, the BSC adjusts
the current uplink coding scheme.
3. When counter N3101 reaches the maximum value and the TBF is released abnormally, a lower-rate
coding scheme must be used if the requirement for the signal quality on the Um interface after the
coding scheme adjustment is higher than that before the adjustment. Counter N3101 is specified by
N3101.
3.2.3 Downlink EGPRS Coding Scheme Adjustment Algorithm
The MS measures the downlink quality periodically and filters the measured values to generate a
downlink EGPRS channel quality report. The downlink EGPRS channel quality report is carried by the
EGPRS PACKET DOWNLINK ACK/NACK message sent from the MS to the BSC. The filtering period of
downlink quality measured values is specified by BEPPERIOD. The BSC broadcasts the BEP period in
the system information to the MS.
After receiving the EGPRS PACKET DOWNLINK ACK/NACK message, the BSC adjusts the downlink
EGPRS coding scheme according to the BEP measurement report in the message. When RLC data
blocks are not retransmitted, the downlink EGPRS coding scheme adjustment algorithm is as follows:
1. The BSC determines whether to use the fixed MCS coding scheme in the downlink based on the
setting of DNFIXMCS. If the fixed MCS coding scheme is used, the downlink coding scheme is
specified by DNFIXMCS. Otherwise, the downlink initial coding scheme is specified by
DNDEFAULTMCS. The BSC adjusts the downlink coding scheme according to the downlink BEP
measurement report sent from the MS.
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2. After receiving the EGPRS PACKET DOWNLINK ACK/NACK message, the BSC extracts the
MEAN_BEP and CV_BEP values of the TBF from the message. The MEAN_BEP and CV_BEP
values of the TBF are used for the downlink coding scheme adjustment. Based on the value of the
MS OUT OF MEMORY field in the EGPRS PACKET DOWNLINK ACK/NACK message, the downlink
coding scheme can be adjusted in the following ways:
If the value of the MS OUT OF MEMORY field is 0, the MS has sufficient memory to perform the IR
function. The BSC adjusts the MEAN_BEP value of the TBF based on the BLER. Then, based on the
MEAN_BEP and CV_BEP values of the TBF, the BSC chooses the required coding scheme against
the downlink BEP to coding scheme mapping table in IR mode. If the current coding scheme is not
the required one, the BSC adjusts the current downlink coding scheme.
If the value of the MS OUT OF MEMORY field is 1, the MS has no sufficient memory to perform the
IR function. Then, based on the MEAN_BEP and CV_BEP values of the TBF, the BSC chooses the
required coding scheme against the downlink BEP to coding scheme mapping table in LA mode. If
the current coding scheme is not the required one, the BSC adjusts the current downlink coding
scheme. To prevent ping-pong handovers of modulation schemes, the leaky bucket algorithm is
triggered when the coding scheme is changed from GMSK to 8PSK. For details on the leaky bucket
algorithm, see 3.2.2 Uplink EGPRS Coding Scheme Adjustment Algorithm.
3. When counter N3105 reaches the maximum value and the TBF is released abnormally, a lower-rate
coding scheme must be used if the requirement for the signal quality on the Um interface after the
coding scheme adjustment is higher than that before the adjustment. Counter N3105 is specified by
N3105.
For RLC data block retransmission, if the current link quality control mode is IR mode, the RLC data
blocks cannot be segmented when the coding scheme needs to be changed during the retransmission.
The BSC needs to choose a coding scheme for retransmission from the segmentation-prohibited
retransmission coding scheme table. If the current link quality control mode is LA mode, or the value of
the MS OUT OF MEMORY field in the EGPRS PACKET DOWNLINK ACK/NACK message is 1, the RLC
data blocks can be segmented when the coding scheme needs to be changed during the retransmission.
The BSC needs to choose a coding scheme for retransmission from the segmentation-allowed
retransmission coding scheme table.
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4 Parameters
Table 4-1 Parameter description
Parameter ID NE MML Command Description
BEPPERIOD BSC6900 SET GCELLEGPRSPARA Meaning: Average
period for sending the
measurement report
over the EGPRS
channel
GUI Value Range: 0~10
Actual Value Range:
0~10
Default Value: 5
Unit: None
CELL8PSKPOWERLEVE
L
BSC6900 SET GCELLBASICPARA Meaning: Timeslot
power attenuation level
of the EDGE TRX in
8PSK. The attenuation
level ranges from 0 to
50, each of which
corresponds to an
attenuation of 0.2 dB.
When the EDGE TRX
sends signals in 8PSK,
the transmit power must
be lower than the mean
power in GMSK.
Actual Value Range:
0~50
Default Value: 0
Unit: None
DNDEFAULTCS BSC6900 SET GCELLPSCS Meaning: Coding
scheme of the default
GPRS downlink.
Dynamic adjustment
coding: the coding
scheme used during
initial access
transmission. If the
downlink uses the fixed
coding scheme, the TBF
uses the fixed coding
scheme.
GUI Value Range:
CS1(CS1), CS2(CS2),
CS3(CS3), CS4(CS4)
Actual Value Range:
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CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4
Default Value:
CS2(CS2)
Unit: None
DNDEFAULTMCS BSC6900 SET GCELLEGPRSPARA Meaning: Default coding
scheme of the downlink
EDGE link. If the
downlink adopts the
dynamic adjustment
coding scheme, this
parameter can be used
to set the coding
scheme for transmission
during initial access. If
the downlink uses the
fixed coding scheme,
the TBF uses the fixed
coding scheme.
GUI Value Range:
MCS1(MCS1),
MCS2(MCS2),
MCS3(MCS3),
MCS4(MCS4),
MCS5(MCS5),
MCS6(MCS6),
MCS7(MCS7),
MCS8(MCS8),
MCS9(MCS9)
Actual Value Range:
MCS1, MCS2, MCS3,
MCS4, MCS5, MCS6,
MCS7, MCS8, MCS9
Default Value:
MCS6(MCS6)
Unit: None
DNFIXCS BSC6900 SET GCELLPSCS Meaning: Adjustment
mode of the downlink
GPRS link coding
scheme. If the fixed
coding scheme is used,
this parameter is set to a
value ranging from CS1
to CS4. If the dynamic
this parameter is set to
UNFIXED.
GUI Value Range:
CS1(CS1), CS2(CS2),
CS3(CS3), CS4(CS4),
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UNFIXED(UNFIXED)
Actual Value Range:
CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4,
UNFIXED
Default Value:
UNFIXED(UNFIXED)
Unit: None
DNFIXMCS BSC6900 SET GCELLEGPRSPARA Meaning: Coding
scheme of the downlink
EDGE link. If the
downlink uses the fixed
coding scheme, this
parameter is set to a
value ranging from
MCS1 to MCS9. If the
downlink uses the
dynamic adjustment
coding scheme, this
parameter is set to
UNFIXED.
GUI Value Range:
MCS1(MCS1),
MCS2(MCS2),
MCS3(MCS3),
MCS4(MCS4),
MCS5(MCS5),
MCS6(MCS6),
MCS7(MCS7),
MCS8(MCS8),
MCS9(MCS9),
UNFIXED(UNFIXED)
Actual Value Range:
MCS1, MCS2, MCS3,
MCS4, MCS5, MCS6,
MCS7, MCS8, MCS9,
UNFIXED
Default Value:
UNFIXED(UNFIXED)
Unit: None
DNTHDCSDEGRADE1 BSC6900 SET GCELLPSCS Meaning:
Retransmission
threshold when the
coding mode of the
downlink TBF is
changed from CS2 to
CS1. When the downlink
TBF retransmission rate
is greater than or equals
to this value, the coding
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TBF is changed from
CS2 to CS1.
Actual Value Range:
0~64
Default Value: 10
Unit: %
Retransmission
threshold when the
coding mode of the
downlink TBF is
changed from CS3 to
is greater than or equals
to this value, the coding
TBF is changed from
CS3 to CS2.
Actual Value Range:
0~64
Default Value: 5
Unit: %
Retransmission
threshold when the
coding mode of the
downlink TBF is
changed from CS4 to
TBF Retransmission
rate is greater than or
equals to this value, the
coding mode of the
downlink TBF is
changed from CS4 to
CS3.
Actual Value Range:
0~64
Default Value: 5
Unit: %
DNTHDCSUPGRADE1 BSC6900 SET GCELLPSCS Meaning:
Retransmission
threshold when the
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coding mode of the
downlink TBF is
changed from CS1 to
is less than or equals to
this value, the coding
TBF is changed from
CS1 to CS2.
Actual Value Range:
0~64
Default Value: 5
Unit: %
Retransmission
threshold when the
coding mode of the
downlink TBF is
changed from CS2 to
CS2 to CS1, the coding
TBF is changed from
CS2 to CS3.
Actual Value Range:
0~64
Default Value: 2
Unit: %
Retransmission
threshold when the
coding mode of the
downlink TBF is
changed from CS3 to
this value, the coding
TBF is changed from
CS3 to CS4.
Actual Value Range:
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0~64
Default Value: 2
Unit: %
LQCMODE BSC6900 SET GCELLEGPRSPARA Meaning: It is applicable
to the radio transmission
environment to improve
the link quality. Link
adaptation (LA)
indicates adjusting the
coding mode of the
channel dynamically
according to the
transmission quality of
the link. The link
transmission quality is
measured by the 8PSK
MEAN BEP and 8PSK
CV BEP in the Packet
EGPRS Downlink
Ack/Nack message sent
by the MS. The network
side determines the
coding mode for data
transmission according
to the radio
measurement report
sent by the MS. The cell
with the good
transmission quality on
the air interface is set to
the LA mode. Increment
redundancy (IR) mode
requires the network
side retransmit the data
block with different
punching codes and the
MS store the historical
error information. The
data block is
retransmitted through
cooperated error
correction function. With
the IR mode, the
transmission quality on
the air interface of the
cell can be improved.
However, the MS must
support this IR mode.
The cell with the
dissatisfied transmission
quality on the air
interface is set to the LR
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mode.
GUI Value Range:
IR(IR), LA(LA)
Actual Value Range: IR,
LA
Default Value: IR(IR)
Unit: None
N3101 BSC6900 SET
GCELLSTANDARDOPTPAR
A
Meaning: Maximum
value of N3101. In uplink
dynamic allocation
mode, the BSC enables
multiple MSs to share
the same uplink channel
by identifying the USF
values contained in
downlink data blocks.
The BSC assigns a USF
to the uplink TBF (that
is, the uplink TBF is
successfully
established), and starts
N3101. The BSC
receives the uplink RLC
data blocks, and checks
whether they are valid.
If the RLC data blocks
are valid, N3101 is
reset. If the RLC data
blocks are invalid, the
value of N3101
increases from the
original value. When the
N3101 overflows, T3169
starts. When T3169
expires, the current
uplink TBF is abnormally
released.
GUI Value Range:
0~255
Actual Value Range:
0~255
Default Value: 20
Unit: None
N3105 BSC6900 SET
GCELLSTANDARDOPTPAR
A
Meaning: Maximum
value of the N3105
counter. After the
downlink TBF is set up
successfully, the N3105
is started on the network
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side. After the downlink
RLC data block is added
with the RRBP domain
on the network side, the
valid packet
acknowledged message
responded by the MS is
received in the uplink
RLC data block in the
RRBP domain. In this
case, N3105 is reset.
Otherwise, the value of
N3105 is increased and
the downlink data block
of the RRBP is
retransmitted. When
N3105 is overflowed,
T3195 is started. After
the timer T3195 expires,
the current TBF is
released abnormally.
GUI Value Range:
0~255
Actual Value Range:
0~255
Default Value: 10
Unit: None
UPDEFAULTCS BSC6900 SET GCELLPSCS Meaning: Default coding
scheme of the uplink
GPRS link. If the uplink
adopts the dynamic
adjustment coding
scheme, this parameter
can be used to set the
coding scheme for
transmission during
initial access. If the
uplink uses the fixed
scheme.
GUI Value Range:
CS1(CS1), CS2(CS2),
CS3(CS3), CS4(CS4)
Actual Value Range:
CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4
Default Value:
CS1(CS1)
Unit: None
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UPDEFAULTMCS BSC6900 SET GCELLEGPRSPARA Meaning: Default coding
EDGE link. If the uplink
adopts the dynamic
adjustment coding
can be used to set the
coding scheme for
transmission during
initial access. If the
uplink uses the fixed
scheme.
GUI Value Range:
MCS1(MCS1),
MCS2(MCS2),
MCS3(MCS3),
MCS4(MCS4),
MCS5(MCS5),
MCS6(MCS6),
MCS7(MCS7),
MCS8(MCS8),
MCS9(MCS9)
Actual Value Range:
MCS1, MCS2, MCS3,
MCS4, MCS5, MCS6,
MCS7, MCS8, MCS9
Default Value:
MCS2(MCS2)
Unit: None
UPFIXCS BSC6900 SET GCELLPSCS Meaning: Adjustment
mode of the uplink
GPRS link coding
scheme. If the fixed
this parameter is a value
ranging from CS1 to
CS4. If the dynamic
this parameter is set to
UNFIXED.
GUI Value Range:
CS1(CS1), CS2(CS2),
CS3(CS3), CS4(CS4),
UNFIXED(UNFIXED)
Actual Value Range:
CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4,
UNFIXED
Default Value:
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UNFIXED(UNFIXED)
Unit: None
UPFIXMCS BSC6900 SET GCELLEGPRSPARA Meaning: Coding
EDGE link. If the uplink
is set to a value ranging
from MCS1 to MCS9. If
the uplink uses the
dynamic adjustment
coding scheme, this
parameter is set to
UNFIXED.
GUI Value Range:
MCS1(MCS1),
MCS2(MCS2),
MCS3(MCS3),
MCS4(MCS4),
MCS5(MCS5),
MCS6(MCS6),
MCS7(MCS7),
MCS8(MCS8),
MCS9(MCS9),
UNFIXED(UNFIXED)
Actual Value Range:
MCS1, MCS2, MCS3,
MCS4, MCS5, MCS6,
MCS7, MCS8, MCS9,
UNFIXED
Default Value:
UNFIXED(UNFIXED)
Unit: None
UPTHDCSDEGRADE1 BSC6900 SET GCELLPSCS Meaning:
Retransmission
threshold when the
coding mode of the
uplink TBF is changed
from CS2 to CS1. When
the retransmission rate
of the uplink TBF is
greater than or equal to
this threshold, the
coding mode of the
from CS2 to CS1.
Actual Value Range:
0~64
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Default Value: 10
Unit: %
Retransmission
threshold when the
coding mode of the
this threshold, the
coding mode of the
from CS3 to CS2.
Actual Value Range:
0~64
Default Value: 5
Unit: %
Retransmission
threshold when the
coding mode of the
this threshold, the
coding mode of the
from CS4 to CS3.
Actual Value Range:
0~64
Default Value: 5
Unit: %
UPTHDCSUPGRADE1 BSC6900 SET GCELLPSCS Meaning:
Retransmission
threshold when the
coding mode of the
of the uplink TBF is less
than or equal to this
threshold, the coding
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mode of the uplink TBF
is changed from CS1 to
CS2.
Actual Value Range:
0~64
Default Value: 5
Unit: %
Retransmission
threshold when the
coding mode of the
CS3.
Actual Value Range:
0~64
Default Value: 2
Unit: %
Retransmission
threshold when the
coding mode of the
CS4.
Actual Value Range:
0~64
Default Value: 2
Unit: %

GSM BSS
GPRS/EGPRS Link Quality Control 5 Counters

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5 Counters
There are no specific counters associated with this feature.
GSM BSS
GPRS/EGPRS Link Quality Control 6 Glossary

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6 Glossary
For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see the Glossary.
GSM BSS
GPRS/EGPRS Link Quality Control 7 Reference Documents

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7 Reference Documents
[1] 3GPP TS 45.008: "Radio subsystem link control"
[2] 3GPP TS 44.060: "Radio Link Control/Medium Access Control (RLC/MAC) protocol"
[3] 3GPP TS 43.064: "Overall description of the GPRS radio interface; Stage 2"
[4] 3GPP TS 45.005: "Radio transmission and reception"
[5] BSC6900 Feature List
[6] BSC6900 Optional Feature Description
[7] BSC6900 GSM Parameter Reference
[8] BSC6900 GSM MML Command Reference
[9] BSC6900 Performance Counter Reference

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