Nemo Outdoor 4 X Training PDF

Nemo Outdoor User Training
27/08/2008 1
Perfecting Wireless Communications
Course Contents
• Course introduction
• Nemo Outdoor introduction
• Installation of Nemo Outdoor
• Nemo Outdoor configuration (GPS, scanner, phones and maps)
• Configuration and Workspace files
• Introduction to Graphical User Interface
• Features of Nemo Outdoor
• Hands-on operation
What is Nemo Outdoor?
• A portable and easy-to-use data acquisition and measurement tool

• Supports all major wireless network standards implemented around the
world
• Provides empirical measurement data useful for network planning and
optimization
• Target Group:
Radio Network Planning Personnel
Field Engineers
• Aim of this training:
• To achieve familiarity and working knowledge of Nemo Outdoor
Nemo Outdoor Installation
• Computer requirements
• Installing Nemo Outdoor
• Copy protection
• Nemo Multi
• Examples on how to install mobile drivers
PC Requirements
PC (IBM or Dell recommended) with Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP
Professional
• Pentium III processor, minimum 1GHz, preferably 1.7 GHz for single
mobile measurements
• For multi data measurements Intel® Core Duo processor T2500
2.00GHz recommended
• 512MB RAM minimum, 1GB RAM recommended
• 100 MB of free hard disk space for installation and use; 1 GB
recommended
• One parallel port or USB port for copy protection module (if applicable)
• Depending on the mobile used, one USB port or one to two serial
ports/ mobile
• Depending on the scanner used, one USB port or one serial port/
scanner
• One serial port for each voice quality audio module
• One RS232 serial port or USB port for an external GPS receiver
• Display resolution 1024 x 768 with 256 colors, 1280 x 1024
recommended
• Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher for viewing the help file
Nemo Outdoor Installation (1)
Before the installation:

• Check the hardware
- Nemo Outdoor compliant test mobile (provided by Anite Finland Ltd)
- Connection cables for single system or multisystem
- GPS receiver
- Nemo Outdoor copy protection module for parallel port, USB or
Software Protection
• Check the installed software
– Programs creating Virtual COM ports or Infrared ports may cause
problems (e.g., Nokia Data Suite)
– Use the latest Operating System updates
Installation:
• You need to have local Administrator rights to install Nemo Outdoor

and its optional hardware drivers (e.g., PCMCIA drivers)
• Check the latest versions of Nemo software from our web pages at
(www.anite.com/nemo)
• Install any optional PCMCIA cards if needed
• Install drivers for the USB to serial converter if needed (Edgeport)

• Install drivers for the test mobiles if applicable
• Run the Nemo Outdoor Nemo Outdoor 4.xx.xx.exe file and follow
the instructions
• SOFTWARE COPY PROTECTION USERS NOTE!: Locking Code

information can be read from target computer before or after installing Nemo
Outdoor.
• Obtain License file from Nemo Technical Support through email

(nemo.helpdesk@anite.com) or by fax +358 8 551 6182. (Preferably by
email!)
• Configure license information
After receiving the License File, the file must be copied to the Nemo Outdoor
folder before the application can be used for measurements. Name of the
license file name is “lservrc” without any extensions. File type should be
“File”. Check also date and time settings. If you delete the directory, format
your hard drive, or any other way lose the license file, YOU WILL LOSE
YOUR LICENSE!!!
• Configure your system with Nemo Outdoor Configuration Manager
• Start measuring!
Configuring Nemo Outdoor Port Settings
• Always check the COM port

settings from System Properties
before starting configuring Nemo
Outdoor!
• Communications port 1 (COM1) is
for the phone connection
• The Socket PCMCIA Serial Adapter
(COM2) is for the GPS
Installing the Nemo Outdoor Multi Device
Nemo Outdoor Multi Installation
1. Before connecting the MMAC2 device to your computer, insert the
CD-ROM disk with the Edgeport/8 driver file into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Switch on the computer. Connect the USB cable to your computer.

Windows will detect the USB hub automatically.
3. Switch power on in the MMAC2. Windows will detect the new

device. Drivers are found in <CD-ROM drive>:\win2k. Follow the
instructions.
After the drivers are installed for each COM port, COM ports can be
seen in the Device Manager under ports.
Nemo Outdoor Multi Installation
1. Make dial-up configurations for the test mobiles. See the Dial-
Up Networking Setup Guide for more detailed instructions.
2. Start Nemo Outdoor and configure the test devices. See the
Nemo Outdoor user manual for configuration instructions.
3. You are now ready to start the measurements.
NOTE! The Edgeport hardware has a unique ID number that is

recognized automatically by the Windows operating system. If
the Nemo Outdoor Multi kit is changed to another kit,
Windows will assign new COM port numbers for the new
hardware. To avoid generating too many COM ports on the
computer, certain Nemo Outdoor Multi kit is recommended to
be used only with a certain computer.
Mobile Driver Installation- Nokia
6125/6230/6230i (DKU-2/CA-53)
After installing Nemo Outdoor, the driver the connectivity cable needs
to be installed and a dial-up connection needs to created. Please note
that commercial Nokia drivers do not work with Nemo Outdoor.
Do not connect the USB connectivity cable to your PC until the driver
installation is complete. After your computer has restarted, connect the
connectivity cable to the mobile, and the other end to the computer
USB port. Windows will detect the new hardware automatically and
start the installation. The step is repeated several times until all new
hardware is added.
After installation you should see several devices under communication

devices for Nokia 6230 and also two modem ports assigned for the
mobile under modems.
Mobile Driver Installation- Nokia 6125/6230/6230i
(DKU-2/CA-53)
Memorize the modem

port numbers, as you
will need this
information later on.
Consult the Dial-Up Networking

Setup Guide for instructions on how
to make a dial-up connection.
Mobile Driver Installation- Nokia 6230 (DKU-2/ CA-
53)
After the hardware is installed, go to

Modems. Select Nokia 6230 (USB)
modems. Select Properties/ Advanced.
Type atz in the Extra Initialization

Commands field. By using the atz
command, QoS settings used by Nemo
Outdoor will be used. You need to define
this command at least for the modem that
will be used with the dial-up connection.
This applies only to Nokia terminals.
Mobile Driver Installation- Nokia
6280/66XX/N80(DKU-2/ CA-53)
After installing Nemo Outdoor, the driver for the
connectivity cable needs to be installed, and the
dial-up connection created. Please note that
commercial Nokia drivers do not work with
Nemo Outdoor.
Do not connect the USB connectivity cable to
your PC until the driver installation is complete.
After your computer has restarted, connect the
connectivity cable to the mobile and the other
end to the computer’s USB port. Windows will
detect the new hardware automatically and start
the installation. The step is repeated several
times until all new hardware is added.
After installation you should see several devices Check the modem port numbers, as you will
under communication devices for Nokia test need this information later on. Instructions on
terminal, and also three modem ports assigned how to make a dial-up connection, read the
to the mobile under modems. Dial-Up Networking Setup Guide.
Mobile Driver Installation- 6280/66XX/N80/N92
After the hardware is installed, go to

Modems. Select Nokia (USB)
modems. Select Properties/
Advanced.
Type ”atz” to the Extra Initialization

Commands field. By using the ”atz”
command QoS settings used by Nemo
Outdoor will be used. You need to
define this command at least for the
modem that will be used with the dial-
up connection.This applies only to
Nokia terminals.
Nemo Outdoor Configuration
• Adding devices
• Phone properties
• Antenna gain and antenna loss
• Measurement properties
• Scanner properties
• Map properties
• Workspace and hardware configuration files
Configuring Nemo Outdoor
There are three ways to configure Nemo Outdoor:
•The Welcome page offers an easy start-up of the system
•An older user may want to use the Load Device Configuration dialog box
•It is also possible to configure Nemo Outdoor manually
• Connect all device components
• Check the settings of each port to which the component is connected
• Start Nemo Outdoor software
• Open: Configuration Manager
– You can add ( ), remove( )
and change properties ( ). Or select
Measurement/ Add New Device
• All installed Handlers are listed
here under device categories
Phone Properties:
• Select the COM port
• Check device status. If encountering

problems with; e.g., COM ports, you can
use the Apply button to see if the COM
port is working properly.
Antenna Gain and Cable Loss
Antenna Gain and Cable Loss are
antenna-related parameters and they are
used in the conversion of files into Nemo
Outdoor, Nemo Analyze, and NPS/X file
format.
This is only a factor if you are also using
external antennas.
If you are using the internal antenna of
each phone OR you are not willing to
make conversions, leave these values to
0.
Values do not affect the results. Values
are used only for conversion during post-
processing.
Antenna Gain and Cable Loss
Nemo Outdoor is at times delivered with the following types of

antennas by Carant:
Measurement Properties- General
•Measurement mode:
• Call
• Frequency scan
•Network Name
•BTS File
Measurement Properties- Configuration
• Voice Number
• Data Number
• Video Number
• PDP Context Properties
• Data Protocols
• ICMP Ping
• PoC Testing
• SMS Testing
• MMS Testing
Measurement Properties- Notifications
• User can select a bitmap

and/or audio notification for
certain events. Bitmaps are
shown on line graphs and
map.
Measurement Properties- Scripts
• Script files can be selected and

edited for the device via
Measurement Properties.
Scanner properties:
• Select the COM port
• Check the device status. If

encountering problems with, for
example, COM ports, you can use
the Apply button to see if the COM
port is working OK.
Scanner Properties
• Measurement Properties –
Scanner:
Script editor:
• New, Open, Save,
Save As...
GPS Configuration:
•Select the GPS receiver

and COM port
Nemo Outdoor and GPS Receivers
• Garmin GPS 35 Receiver

• Garmin III Plus Receiver
• Trimble Placer 455 DR GPS
• Any NMEA0183 compatible GPS Receiver
GPS System /Dead Reckoning
Gyro Speed Sensor -

connected to the
Heading Sensor
vehicle’s gear box
Trimble
PC
Placer 455 DR
Antenna
Map layer settings: •Open Properties
• open a new map
window
The appearing Properties

dialog box depends on
which layer is selected in the
Map side panel
-Measurement route
-BTS
-Route Plan
• Device
• Route line specific settings

• Route-specific line coloring settings
•Show Textual notes
•Show notifications
•Base station –related properties
Advanced Features
• Route plan from a measurement

Advanced Features
• Route plan with Add waypoints functionality

Advanced Features
• You can upload measurement files from Nemo Outdoor to an FTP server when a
measurement is stopped or at any later point via the Nemo Outdoor user interface
With MapInfo® vector maps you

can configure map layers.
Map layers must be saved to the

.gst file. This information is not
saved to workspace.
Workspace and Device Configuration Files
By saving the workspace, different views can be saved to a .wor file.

The following views are saved to the file:
• Device Information Window views
• Grid and Graph views
• Color Set and Parameter selected in the Map Window (Map layers
must be saved to MapInfo .gst file)
By saving the device configuration file, the information related to

device(s) is saved to the .hwc file:
• All information defined in the Measurement Properties Window

Workspace and Device Configuration Files
Workspace: Device Configuration:

Introduction to the Nemo Outdoor Graphical
User Interface
• Main window
• Device information window
• Output window
• Toolbar
• Graphs & Grids
• UI properties
• Custom window
• Configuration manager
• Notifications
Introduction to Graphical User Interface
Main window:
• Device info
• Status bar
• Output window
• Script status
Each window:
• Toolbar
Introduction to Graphical User Interface (2)
Device Info
Configuration:
Device Info:
• ( )view dev parameters
• ( )define displayed
parameters
• ( )configure notifications
• ( )control phone
• ( )configure measurement
parameters
Status bar
Output window
Script Status
window
Toolbar:
• Toolbar tools vary
between different
window types
Line Graphs allow the user to accurately observe the measurement

information.
• zoom
• thresholds
• scale
• selectable parameters & values
• selectable layers & values
• average value presentation
• displaying events & notifications
Line graph Bar graph

Scatter plot
Scanning results
The user can easily select

events, parameters, and
statistics to be displayed in
the grid table. It is also
possible to highlight certain
events with color to improve
the clarity of the results
presented. Double-click on
an event to view more
information about that
particular event.
Parameters
Events
Decoded Layer2
Layer2
Layer3
Statistics
Decoded Layer3
• Quick filter
• Advanced filter
– Multiple conditions
Color coding by event name/ID
Color coding can be done
based on a certain message,
sub channel or decoded
message.
Right-click on grid Æ Properties
Æ Configure colors…
•Grid color configuration for

decoded messages
User parameters
•User-defined parameters from

signaling
•User-defined string is searched
from decoded messages, and
the following value is returned
•Parameter can be displayed in
info view and graph side panel
Export engine
1. Select part to be exported,

or all (Ctrl+a)
2. Right-click on grid Æ Copy
Æ Decoded
text/Text/Image
Decoded text
Text
UI Properties- General
• Buffer size
• Save workspace on exit
• Start recording automatically when application is
launched
• Show report after measurement ends
• Show Pause dialog when measurement is
paused
• Show a dialog for critical errors
• Open Script Status window when script is started
• Play audio quality samples during playback
• Show Welcome window when application is
launched
•Show Stop Recording Query dialog before
recording is stopped
UI Properties- Measurement
• Use time from GPS
• Filename
Filename defines the filename format. The •Wait for GPS fix before
starting measurement
default format is %y%b%d %H%M%S
(year-month-day hours-minutes-seconds, • Redial after dropped call
e.g., 06May31 165246) but you can use • Remove all forcing functions
any combination of the items below. For when the device is started
example, "%y%b%d_%n means that the
filename looks as follows: 06May31_1. The
last number (%n) is the sequence number
for measurement files recorded that day.
For detailed instructions please see the
user manual.
• Start scripts automatically
• Force idle mode when stopping scripts
• Stop measurement after script is finished
• Synchronize script repeats
UI Properties- Paths
UI - Presentation
BSIC Presentation Modes:
• Decimal
• Hexadecimal
• Octal
UI - Colors
In the Colors page colors

can be defined for devices,
graph lines, and map
routes. The first eight
colors are reserved for
devices. The other colors
are used to draw graph
lines and map routes.
Creating a custom window
Configuration Manager
Plug-ins:
•includes version information
of program plug-ins
Handler information:
• includes a list of all installed
handlers
Customizing menus and toolbars
• Nemo Outdoor menus and toolbars are fully customizable. To edit the
contents of menus, to add new menus, or edit the toolbars, right-click on the
menu bar or toolbar at the top of the main window and select Customize.
Notifications (1)
Notifications are graphical, textual, and

audio notifications marking certain events.
Nemo Outdoor includes some premade
notifications, but you can also add your
own notifications. The notifications
come in handy when you are looking for
certain events, parameters, or values in the
measurement file. Depending on your
configuration, Nemo Outdoor will either
play a sound or display a bitmap
image in a graph/map when the defined
event occurs during measurements.
Notifications (2)
To make your own notifications, expand

the Notifications item in the Configuration
Manager window.
Double-click the User Configurable item to
open the Notifications dialog.
The table displays all existing notifications.
From the table you can see the notification
title and the selected sound and bitmap file
for each notification. Activate a sound
and/or bitmap file for a notification by
selecting and clearing the check boxes in
the list.
Event displayed
Notifications (3) In a map window
Event displayed
in a line graph
Notification displayed in
the Output window
Basic Features of Nemo Outdoor
• Manual / Automated mode (=using scripts)
• Voice and video calls (Originate / Terminate)
• Frequency scanning/ Pilot Scanning Mode
• Channel Lock/ Scr. Code Lock
• Cell Barring
• Timeslot Testing
• Forced Handovers
• Missing Neighbor Detection
• Neighbor list
• Measurement list
Manual / Script (Automated) Mode
• Manual mode is based on the user establishing a data transfer
connection or making voice calls.
• This mode is useful, when user wants to make a single continuous

data transfer session or a voice call to monitor the resource allocation
and cell reselection performance.
• This mode requires the user to control phones with Nemo Outdoor.
The user can also use the mobile keyboard to establish voice calls or
data calls. This feature was implemented to Nemo Outdoor 4.14.24.
• In automated mode Script files can be used to automate testing.

The Script file specifies how the phone will establish data connections
or make phone calls, for example, the phone number to call, call
duration, number of repetitions, and the delay between calls. The
Script editor is used to generate the scripts.
Script Configuration (1)
Script Configuration (2)
Create a script by
adding function
items into the script
window.
• add
• modify
• delete
• move up
• move down
• Insert script
• repeat script When the Use device settings for script
commands option is selected, the settings that
• New, Open, Save, have been configured in the Measurement
Save As... Properties dialog are used for the script settings.
Successful Call Attempt and Completed Call
Dropped Call
Call attempt Call is dropped
Mobile is in IDLE-mode
Mobile is on TCH-channel waiting for next call
Call duration Delay before attempt
TCH-channel New call attempt

assignment
Unsuccessful Call Attempt
Call attempt Connection wait time expired

Mobile is in IDLE-mode
Mobile is trying to make call waiting for next call
Connection wait time Delay before attempt
New call attempt

GPRS Data Transfer Scripts
GPRS Data Transfer Script can be used to simulate different traffic models,
such as HTTP, FTP,and e-mail. Some examples below:
GPRS PDP Idle Send Idle Receive Send Idle Receive PDP GPRS Idle
Run 20
Attach Context 10s 10kB 1s 100kB 20kB 10s 200kB Context Detach 10s
times
Activation Deactivation
Run 200 GPRS Idle GPRS Idle

Attach Detach
times 5s 5s
The user can combine GPRS

GPRS Idle
Run
Attach Attach/Detach, PDP Context
once 5s
PDP PDP
Activate/Deactivate, and
Run 50 Idle Idle
times
Context
Activation
10s Context
Deactivation
5s Send/Receive/Idle commands.
GPRS Idle
Run
Detach
once 5s
Conditional Scripting
• Conditional scripting
based on
notifications, e.g.,
“wait until system
change to UMTS
until start a new call”
Originate / Terminate mode
• Originate
Nemo Outdoor makes phone calls
• Terminate
Nemo Outdoor receives/answers phone calls. A script file is
usually used to automate the measurement. The originate or
terminate mode is automatically selected and the user does not have
to select the mode.
Channel Lock/ Scr. Code Lock (1)
The user can lock each GSM test mobile to

a base station during the measurement (to
BCCH channel, when mobile is in IDLE
mode).
Note that even though you are locking the
mobile to a certain channel, Base Station
can force the mobile to another channel
when the call is on. In other words, it is not
possible to select the Traffic channel. While
the call is on, the mobile is locked to a
certain Base Station (BSIC).
Channel Lock (2)
After the mobile has been locked to a certain channel, some mobiles
will power cycles itself.
If the mobile (e.g. Nokia 61xx series) is not connected to the charger,
it must be manually turned on again. The same procedure needs to
be done when the channel lock is turned off.
This procedure needs to be done only with the Nemo Outdoor Single
System, without a charger connected to the phone.
Cell Barring
With the Nemo Outdoor measurement

mobiles you can also access barred cells.
During the measurement you can select if
you wish to access only those cells that
are accessible to 'normal' end users
(Accept), all cells; that is, also cells that
are barred (Discard), and only barred
cells (Reverse). The Cell Barring Status
dialog box is accessed by clicking the
Cell Barring button in the Phone
Information window.
Time Slot Testing (1)
With Nemo Outdoor it is possible to test the time slots of any

particular channel. After the test has been completed, Nemo Outdoor
generates a .tst file with the test results in the Nemo Tools\Nemo
Outdoor folder. You can view the .tst file, for example, with
Microsoft® Notepad.
BCCH Settings
• Channel
• Time Slots used by BCCH
TCH Settings
• Number of TCH Channels
• List of TCH Channels
Test Settings
• Phone Number
• Max Number of Calls to Complete Test
• Run Test Until Completed
Time Slot Testing Report

Date: June 06 17:52:05 2001
Locked to BCCH: 791
Phone Number: 9724443456
Number of Calls: 18
| CH | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+|
791 | fail | fail | ok | ok | fail | ok | ok | ok |
Forced Handovers (only with SAGEM mobiles)
Target BCCH
• Define channel where you want to make

the HO
Single
• Makes only single HO
Cyclic
• Makes HOs in cycle
Suppress Handover
• Stops making handovers

Missing Neighbor Detection
With Nemo Outdoor you can perform
real-time missing neighbor detection.
For this you will need an UMTS
scanner and an UMTS mobile. A
scanner scans all possible pilots
whereas a mobile scans only
channels that are on its neighbor list.
From the Control menu, select

Missing Neighbor to open the
following dialog box. The field
displays the UMTS scanner used.
Click Enable to start the missing
neighbor detection.
• Available for both GSM and UMTS.
• No need for neighbor list info in BTS
file.
Neighbor list
• Data Æ Grid Æ Table Æ

UMTS/GSM Serving Cell’s
neighbor list
• Real time neighbor list
indicated by the network for
the terminal
• No need for importing
neighbor list info in BTS file
• Can be used in missing
neighbor detection
Measurement list
• Select menu:
Measurement Æ
Start measurement
list
• Sequence of
measurements can
be configured
• Multiple devices for
each measurement
• Different script for
each device in each
measurement
Packet Data Protocols
Available protocols at the moment are: Other test modes in addition to voice
calls:
• Nemo Packet Data Tester
• CS Data/ Video Calls
• FTP
• SMS
• HTTP
• MMS
• POP3
• Voice Quality
• SMTP
• PoC Testing
• ICMP Ping
• WAP Testing
• Video streaming/ video streaming

quality
Nemo Outdoor GPRS platform
Data Measurements with Nemo Protocol
Host Name is the IP address of your Nemo Packet Data Tester is optional,
Packet Data Tester. independent software and should be
Port refers to the port used by Packet connected as close as possible to
Data Tester. For TCP protocol, the default GGSN.
port is 2000 and for UDP protocol the
default port is 2001.
Direction defines whether you are
sending or receiving data.
Protocol defines the data transfer
protocol in use. The options are TCP and
UDP.
Packet Size defines the size of the
individual data packages sent in bytes.
Uplink/Downlink Data Rate defines the
maximum rate for uplink/downlink data
transfer in bits per second. Note that the
rate cannot exceed the maximum data
throughput of the network.
Data Measurements with Nemo Protocol
Ping Packet Size is the size of the ping packet that is used to measure ping time. The
value determines the size of the packet sent to the Packet Data Tester. In addition, it
determines the size of the reply packet that the Packet Data Tester uses to reply Nemo
Outdoor.
Ping Rate defines the minimum time between consecutive ping measurements in
milliseconds.
Ping Timeout determines the maximum time that Nemo Outdoor waits for a reply
packet from the Packet Data Tester. If this time is exceeded, the ping measurement
event will be created by using the timeout parameter (=-1).
Transfer Duration defines the length of the data transfer in seconds.
Transfer Data Size defines the length of the total data transfer in kilobytes; that is, the
transfer finishes when the defined amount of data has been transferred. The size of the
individual data packages is defined in the Packet Size field.
Transfer Attempt Timeout determines the maximum waiting time after data connection.
The value is recommended to be at least 10 seconds.
Data Measurements with FTP
Nemo Outdoor has an integrated FTP client, which can be used to measure
Data transfer rates between Nemo Outdoor and the FTP server. The server can
Be any standard FTP server. Current data throughput and transferred data size
are reported during transfer and average data throughput is reported at the end
of the transfer.
Host Name is the IP address of the FTP server

used. Note that if you have multiple simultaneous
data connections, each connection must have its
own IP address.
Port refers to the port used by the FTP server.
In the Username/Password fields you must enter
a valid username/password for the FTP server.
Passive Mode check box to activate passive
mode. Some firewalls may be configured to
refuse any incoming connection requests. With
passive mode, the client always opens those new
connections so the firewall does not block the
connection.
Timeout defines the time in seconds for how long
Nemo Outdoor waits for the connection to be
established.
Direction defines whether you are sending or receiving data.
Transfer Attempts defines how many times an interrupted data transfer is resumed
during one FTP session.
Remote File defines the name and location of the file that is on the FTP server. If
you are receiving data, this is the source file. If you are sending data, this is the
destination file.
Local File defines the name and location of the file that is on your laptop. If you are
receiving data, this is the output file. If you are sending data, this is the source file.
If you have multiple simultaneous data connections and the direction is set to
send for all of them, you must define a different remote file for each
connection. Otherwise the different data connections will try to write in the
same file.
Also note that if there are several testing units using the same FTP server, we
recommend that you use a unique file name extension (e.g.,
filename_tester1.txt, filename_tester2.txt, etc.) for each unit to avoid a
situation where two testing units are trying to write in the same file.
HTTP Transfer Settings
The HTTP testing functionality offers the possibility to test how data is transferred
through the HTTP protocol.
Local File defines the output
Proxy Type defines the type of the proxy used in file and location for HTTP
the measurements.
testing.
Address refers to the address of the
proxy.(http://www.yourcompany.com/testfile.htm)
Port refers to the port used by the proxy.
In the Username field you must enter a valid

username for the proxy.
In the Password field you must enter a valid

Timeout defines the time in
password for the proxy.
seconds for how long Nemo
URL defines the IP address of the test file that will Outdoor waits for the
be downloaded. connection to be established.
POP3 Transfer Settings
POP3 and SMTP testing offers the possibility to

send emails through Nemo Outdoor and to monitor
how the message is transferred. POP3 protocol is
used for receiving emails and SMTP protocol for
sending emails.
POP3 Transfer Settings
POP3 Server Settings define settings for the POP3 server used in the measurements.
Server Name defines a name or an IP address for the POP3 server. Note that if you have multiple
simultaneous data connections, each connection must have its own IP address.
Port refers to the port used by the POP3 server.
In the Username/ Password fields you must enter a valid username/ password for the server.
Timeout defines the time in seconds for how long Nemo Outdoor waits for the connection to be
established.
Proxy Server Settings define settings for the proxy server used in the measurements.
Proxy Type defines the type of the proxy used in the measurements.
Address refers to the address of the proxy.
In the Username/ Password field you must enter a valid username/password for the proxy.
POP3 Receiving Options define how the test e-mails are received and handled by Nemo Outdoor.
Select the Delete messages after receiving check box to delete all received test e-mails. This will
save disk space.
Maximum number of messages to receive defines the maximum number of messages received
from the e-mail server.
The View button opens a received test message in the E-Mail Editor dialog box.
SMTP Transfer Settings
Server Name defines a name or an IP address for the
SMTP server.
Port refers to the port used by the SMTP server.
In the Username/Password fields you must enter a valid
username/ password for the SMTP server.
Timeout defines the time in seconds for how long Nemo
Outdoor waits for the connection to be established.
Proxy Server Settings define settings for the proxy server
used in the measurements.
Proxy Type defines the type of the proxy used in the
measurements.
Address refers to the address of the proxy.
In the Username/ Password fields you must enter a valid
username/ password for the proxy.
SMTP Sending Options define the test e-mail messages
that will be sent. Click the Edit button to open the E-Mail
Editor where you can type the test message and attach
files to the message
WAP Transfer Settings
WAP Gateway Host refers to the WAP gateway

host. This setting is operator-specific.
WAP Gateway Port refers to the port used by the
WAP gateway. This setting is operator-specific.
URL defines the IP address of the test file that will be
downloaded.
Local File defines the output file and
location for wap testing
Timeout defines the time in seconds
for how long Nemo Outdoor waits for
the connection to be established.
Streaming Video / Streaming Video Quality
Transfer Settings
license, install RealPlayer and
URL defines the IP address of the video file that will
QuickTime player on the
be streamed.
computer, and to define streaming
Timeout defines the time in seconds
video settings in the Streaming
for how long Nemo Outdoor waits for
Properties dialog.
the connection to be established.
Local File defines the output file and
location for rtsp testing
Streaming video quality testing allows (optional)
you to monitor how streaming video is transferred in
the network. Data streaming can be made manually
and with scripts.
Nemo Outdoor measures, for example, video quality
blockiness, blurriness, jerkiness, and MOS.
In order to be able to make streaming video quality
measurements, you will need to activate the Genista
ICMP Ping
The ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) Ping functionality allows you to perform
ping measurements simultaneously with data transfers.
Host Name refers to the IP address or
URL that is being pinged, for example,
www.anite.com/nemo. You can use
Packet Data Tester or any IP server. Just
make sure that the IP server used will
respond to the ping.
Packet Size is the size of the ping packet

that is used to measure ping time. The
value determines the size of the packet
sent to the server. In addition, it
determines the size of the reply packet
that the server uses to reply Nemo
Outdoor.
ICMP Ping
• Timeout determines the maximum time that Nemo Outdoor waits for a reply
packet from the server. If this time is exceeded, the ping measurement event
will be created by using the timeout parameter (=-1).
• Rate defines the minimum time between consecutive ping measurements in
milliseconds.
• Select the Ping n times option if you would like to define the number of
times the ping measurement is repeated.
• Select the Ping until stopped option if you would like to continue the ping
measurement until you stop it manually.
SMS Settings
Phone Number defines the number of the

mobile where you are sending the test
messages. Enter the number without spaces
and with the international country code; for
example, +3581234567.
Service Center Address defines the
message center number of the mobile from
where the messages are sent. The number is
found from the test mobile SMS settings.
Timeout defines the time in seconds after
which the SMS sending attempt is terminated.
Message refers to the user-defined test
message that will be sent.
MMS Settings
MMSC Address defines the MMS Service
Center address. This setting is operator-
specific.
Timeout defines the time in seconds after
which the MMS sending attempt is
terminated.
WAP Gateway Host refers to the WAP
gateway host. This setting is operator-
specific.
WAP Gateway Port refers to the port used
by the WAP gateway. This setting is
operator-specific.
MMS Message refers to the test MMS
message used in the measurement.
Message Editor button opens the MMS
Editor dialog box for editing and creating
MMS messages.
Note! Usually the APN for MMS is different
than for internet connection.
Video Call Settings
Only phone number needs to be defined.

Please make sure that the test SIM card
supports video calls.
CS Data Calls
Number defines the number to be called of Timeslots (UL/DL) defines

the dial-up server. the number of timeslots for
Username refers to the dial-up server each direction.
username. Coding defines the coding
Password refers to the dial-up server scheme used in the air
password. interface.
Transparent Mode defines whether
transparent or non-transparent mode is
used in the CS data call.
Compression defines if no compression or
v.42bis compression is used.
Modem Type refers to the modem type that
the dial-up server is using. The alternatives
are Analog (v.34) and ISDN (v.110 and
v.120).
Voice Call/ Voice Quality Settings
Voice Quality check box activates the voice quality

settings.
Voice Quality Mode defines how the voice quality

measurements are run.
• Simplex RX is used when one mobile is sending

and the other mobile is receiving the audio sample file.
This option should be selected for the receiving end.
• Simplex TX is used when one mobile is sending

and the other mobile is receiving the audio sample file.
This option should be selected for the sending end.
• Half Duplex Start RX is used when both mobiles are

sending and receiving alternately. This option should be
selected for the mobile that will be receiving when the
measurement is started. The mobiles will then
automatically switch between RX and TX modes during
the measurement.
• Half Duplex Start TX is used when both mobiles are

sending and receiving alternately. This option should be
selected for the mobile that will be sending when the
measurement is started. The mobiles will then
automatically switch between RX and TX modes during
the measurement.
Prefix for Received Sample Files refers to the prefix that is added to the file names of
received audio sample files. If you leave this field empty, the received audio files are not
stored. When a prefix is defined, Nemo Outdoor names the files as follows:
prefix_mos_date_time.wav where prefix is the user-defined prefix, mos the PESQ score
on a MOS scale with one decimal precision but without decimal point, date in
DDMMYYYY format, and time in HHMMSS format. For example:
terminal1_34_15112004_143045.wav.
Reference Sample Filename defines the reference sample to which the received audio
sample is compared. If you want to use your own test samples, make sure that the
samples are of 8KHz sampling rate, 16-bit linear coded .wav files that are no longer than
ten seconds in length.
PoC
• Proprietary Nokia solution, Push to
talk is being specified also in 3GPP
and OMA
• Available PoC terminal is Nokia
6230i
• A real-time one-to-one and one-to-
many voice service over cellular
packet-switched network (currently
GPRS/EDGE), ”cellular walkie-
talkie” • Radio resources are reserved only
•Half-duplex voice over IP, AMR during call spurts
5.15 codec mode PoC testing can be handled using
• PoC traffic is handled by a PoC Nemo Outdoor user interface or using
server, which performs floor control, scripts:
keeps track of the active users,
routes traffic, handles groups, etc.. • Start/ Stop PoC session
• Active PoC user is registered to • Press/ Release PTT button
the PoC server and has a PDP
context activated, i.e., always on
connection
Playback in Nemo Outdoor (1)
Playback in Nemo Outdoor (2)
The Play button starts the playback
The Pause button pauses the playback
The Stop button stops the playback
Add Marker
Add Textual Note
Playback Speed
Files Used by Nemo Outdoor
Files Used by Nemo Outdoor
•BTS files
•.bts, .nbf • Workspace files
• .wor
•MAP files
• MapInfo vector and raster • Device configuration files
maps •.hwc
•Result files • Script files

•.dt1, .dt2, .dt3, .dtn •.nsf
•.fs1, fs1, fsn…
•.ft1, ft2, ftn…
Nemo Outdoor and MS BTS File (1)
The BTS (Base Transceiver Station) file is used by the Nemo

Outdoor Measurement software to overlay BTS sites on MapInfo®
map (.tab). When possible, the active BTS is indicated by drawing
a line between the BTS antenna and the current position mark.
(Cell information, coordinates and antenna direction required).
The line color differs according to the test mobiles. If the CI is
known but the channel number is not available, the line is drawn
to the base station icon, not to the antenna.
• Multiple routes
• Different terminals and
systems
• Line drawing to active and
neighbor cells
• Different color coding for
each route
The first row of the file contains the keywords that define the
order of the parameters in the following lines. Keywords are
separated with semicolon character.
SITE;LAT;LON;CELL;CH;BSIC;CID;SCR;DIR
Other rows in the file contain the cell definitions. Each line describes one cell
and contains a set of parameters describing the cell as well as the site in which
the cell resides. For both site and cell information, there are both mandatory
parameters optional parameters. Site and cell parameters are separated with
semicolon character.
Mandatory SITE parameters
Parameter Keyword Type Description
Site Name SITE String Name of the site in double quotes.
Latitude LAT Float Latitude of the site in degrees.
Longitude LON Float Longitude of the site in degrees.

OPTIONAL parameters
System SYSTEM String “GSM”, “TDMA”, “CDMA” or “UMTS”
Antenna HEIGHT Integer Values range from 0 to 1000

Height
Antenna Tilt TILT Float Values range from -90 to 90.

GSM CELL Parameters

Mandatory Parameters for

GSM
Cell Name CELL String Name of the cell in double quotes.
Channel Number CH Integer Values range from 0 to 1024.
BSIC BSIC Integer Values range from 0 to 255.
Cell ID CID Integer Cell identification. Values range from 0 to 65535.
Antenna DIR Integer Values range from 0 to 360 degrees.

Direction
Optional Parameters for GSM

LAC LAC Integer Location Area Code. Values range from 0 to 65535.
RAC RAC Integer Routing Area Code. Values range from 0 to 255.
TCH Channel X TCH_X Integer Values range from 0 to 1024.
Neighbor X Channel NX_CH Integer Values range from 0 to 1024.
Neighbor X BSIC NX_BSIC Integer Values range from 0 to 255.
Neighbor X Cell ID NX_CID Integer Neighbor cell identification. Values range from 0 to 65535.
Example of GSM MS BTS File
SITE;LAT;LON;CELL;CH;BSIC;CID;DIR
DA1001;32.779198;-96.804817;NemoCell1;807;3;10010;35
DA1001;32.779198;-96.804817;NemoCell2;815;3;10011;110
DA1001;32.779198;-96.804817;NemoCell3;792;3;10012;200
DA1002;32.780067;-96.797684;NemoCell4;804;0;10020;0
DA1002;32.780067;-96.797684;NemoCell5;799;0;10021;100
DA1002;32.780067;-96.797684;NemoCell6;788;0;10022;200
Nemo Outdoor and Maps
Nemo Outdoor supports MapInfo® maps (.TAB).

.TAB File and Image File
The .tab file contains information about a map (such as location

coordinates) and is used by Nemo Outdoor to refer to a
particular map. The corresponding image and .tab files have to
be in the same folder in order to view a MapInfo® map.
If you are using a large map, updating the map window will slow
down Nemo Outdoor functions. We recommend you to minimize
the map size by reducing the amount of colors to 256 or 16, or
turning the color map to black and white.
Example of MapInfo® .TAB File
!table
!version 300
!charset WindowsLatin1
Definition Table
File "oulu.tif"
Type "RASTER"
(3420000,7280000) (0,0) Label "Pt 1",
(3500000,7280000) (3999,1) Label "Pt 2",
(3500000,7200000) (3999,3999) Label "Pt 3",
(3420000,7200000) (0,3999) Label "Pt 4"
CoordSys Earth Projection 24, 28, "m", 27, 0, 1, 3500000, 0
Units "m"
RasterStyle 5 1
Layers of MapInfo® Maps
During the Measurement
Measurement Control
Making Calls
• In the Call Mode, using scripts, Nemo Outdoor makes calls

according to the script file. Without script files, calls can be made
manually from Nemo Outdoor User Interface or using the keypad of
the test terminals.
• Selecting Windows and layers & values to be displayed
• Inserting Markers
You can insert markers to a measurement file by pressing space

bar on your keypad or numbers between 0 and 9.
Ending Measurements
•Terminate ongoing calls

•Stop scripts
•Stop measurement
•Exit Nemo Outdoor
Indoor Measurements
Nemo Outdoor has an indoor measurement option in which case Nemo

Outdoor can be installed on a Tablet PC. As GPS receivers cannot be used
indoors, the indoor option offers a marker function to store location data. Just
click markers along the measurement route and the route will be drawn on the
map. You can use floor plans as maps.
Indoor Maps
Importing Maps
• Enter
– map dimensions for
Indoor maps
– GPS coordinates for
Outdoor maps
Some Rules for Drive Testing
Some Rules for Drive Testing (1)
Check the condition of all antennas, cables, and connectors.

Check that connectors are properly connected. Loose connections
cause unreliable measurement results or wrong attenuation figures,
etc.
Place antennas correctly on the roof of the vehicle. If antennas are too
close to each other, it may cause interference with other antennas.
Some Rules for Drive Testing (2)
• Check configuration before starting the measurement
• When removing antennas after drive test, DO NOT PULL (!)

antennas from antenna cables!
• When using Nokia GSM/UMTS mobiles the Field Monitor MUST

be turned off!
When using Nokia CDMA mobiles the Field Monitor MUST be
turned on!
• Do not drive, measure, and monitor Nemo Outdoor User Interface

at the same time. Prevent traffic accidents.
Post Processing
Nemo Outdoor Measurement Results
• What is produced by Nemo Outdoor during the measurement?
• What kind of data is collected by Nemo Outdoor during the

measurement?
• How to use this data?

Nemo Outdoor Measurement File
• With Call mode measurements, *.DT1 file is produced.

• With Frequency Scan (mobile) measurements, *.FT file is produced.
• With Frequency Scan (Separate Scanner) measurements , *.FS file is
produced.
• Open ASCII non-proprietary file format. Current file format version is 1.86.
• Easy to view and use
Nemo Outdoor Measurement File Contents
• Field strength results of the serving and neighboring cells

• Quality class values
• Mobile output power level
• Layer 3, layer 2, RLC/MAC, LLC and RRC messages
• Geographical coordinates and time
• Call events and handover events
• Location update events
• Channel information
• Other information
Nemo Outdoor Measurement File Contents
• Header
Information about the measurement configuration
• Events and Measurement Data
All the measurement events and data in a structured format
• Footer
Indicates normal completion of the measurement
Event Structure
• [Event ID] [co-ordinates] [time] [event parameters]

Event ID
• Co-ordinates
[longitude] [latitude] [height] [distance] [GPS status] [number of
satellites] [velocity]
• Time
[hour]:[minute]:[second].[thousands of seconds]
Event parameters
Events Category (for Voice Calls)
Examples:
Category Events Events ID

Channel Information Channel Info CHI
Service Information SEI
Frequency hopping status HOP
Location Update Location update attempt LUA
Location update accepted LUS
Location update fail LUF
Call Call Attempt CAA
Incoming Call CAI
Call Connect CAC
Call Failed CAF
Call Disconnect CAD
Handover Handover Attempt HOA
Handover Success HOS
Handover Fail HOF
Cell Reselection CREL
Measurement Event RX Level RXL
RX Quality RXQ
MS Power MSP
Timing Advance TAD
MS-BS Signalling Layer 3 Uplink L3U
Layer 3 Downlink L3D
Miscellaneous Marker MARK
Change of Day DATE
Example of Nemo Outdoor Measurement File
header
*** NEMO PRIME 4.19.67 ff ver 1.84 21.8.2006 12:21:31
#ID Id tag for simultaneous measurement files : {92ED8EC9-4854-4d2c-BAFF-
9B60A133CAAB}
#AG External antenna gain (dBi) : 0.00
#BF BTS filename :
#CF Call list filename : 10070.nsf
#CL External cable loss : 0.00
#HV Handler version : 4.19.67
#MT Mobile type : RM-1
#NN Network name :
#NT Network type : GSM 900/GSM 1800/GSM
1900/UMTS 2100 FDD
#PN Test call phone number : 10070
#SW Device software version : NTM 10.9.0004, 22-04-05, RM-1, V 0447v16
#HW Device hardware version :
#SI Subscriber Identity : 244915960011654
#EI Equipment Identity : 354349009662795
#PC Packet capturing : Disabled
GAA 0.000000 0.000000 0 0 0 0 0 12:21:42.827
GAC 0.000000 0.000000 0 0 0 0 0 12:21:42.827
LUA 0.000000 0.000000 0 0 0 0 0 12:21:42.827
Analyzing Measurements
• Playback in Nemo Outdoor

• Using Nemo Analyze
• Using a text editor
• Using spreadsheet software such as Microsoft® Excel
• Using Visual Basic
Nemo Technical Support
Americas
Tel. +1 469 951 9105
+1 469 774 4608
(En español e português) Global (Except Americas)
Tel. + 358 50 395 7800
Fax. +1 972 929 9898 Fax. + 358 8 551 6182
Address: Anite Finland Ltd, Sepänkatu
Address: Anite Telecoms Inc. 20, 90100 Oulu, Finland
6225 N Hwy 161, Suite 425, Irving, TX
75038, USA Singapore
Tel. +65 6254 9003
China
Fax. +65 6254 9885
Tel. +86 106 567 8528 Address: Anite Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Fax. +86 106 567 8521 101 Thomson Road, #20-05, United
Square
Address: China Office Singapore 307591
Room 2206, 22nd Floor, The Exchange
Beijing, No. Yi 118, Jianguo Road,
Chaoyang District, Beijing 100022, China Email: nemo.helpdesk@anite.com
Internet: www.anite.com/nemo
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• A portable and easy-to-use data acquisition and measurement tool

Before the installation:

• You need to have local Administrator rights to install Nemo Outdoor

• Install any optional PCMCIA cards if needed

• Install drivers for the USB to serial converter if needed (Edgeport)

• SOFTWARE COPY PROTECTION USERS NOTE!: Locking Code

• Obtain License file from Nemo Technical Support through email

• Configure license information

• Configure your system with Nemo Outdoor Configuration Manager

• Always check the COM port

2. Switch on the computer. Connect the USB cable to your computer.

3. Switch power on in the MMAC2. Windows will detect the new

3. You are now ready to start the measurements.

NOTE! The Edgeport hardware has a unique ID number that is

After installation you should see several devices under communication

Memorize the modem

Consult the Dial-Up Networking

After the hardware is installed, go to

Type atz in the Extra Initialization

After the hardware is installed, go to

Type ”atz” to the Extra Initialization

• Select the COM port

• Check device status. If encountering

Nemo Outdoor is at times delivered with the following types of

• PDP Context Properties

• User can select a bitmap

• Script files can be selected and

• Select the COM port

• Check the device status. If

•Select the GPS receiver

• Garmin GPS 35 Receiver

Gyro Speed Sensor -

The appearing Properties

• Route line specific settings

• Route plan from a measurement

• Route plan with Add waypoints functionality

With MapInfo® vector maps you

Map layers must be saved to the

By saving the workspace, different views can be saved to a .wor file.

• Device Information Window views

• Grid and Graph views

By saving the device configuration file, the information related to

• All information defined in the Measurement Properties Window

Workspace: Device Configuration:

Line Graphs allow the user to accurately observe the measurement

Line graph Bar graph

The user can easily select

•Grid color configuration for

•User-defined parameters from

1. Select part to be exported,

BSIC Presentation Modes:

In the Colors page colors

Notifications are graphical, textual, and

To make your own notifications, expand

• This mode is useful, when user wants to make a single continuous

• In automated mode Script files can be used to automate testing.

Call attempt Call is dropped

TCH-channel New call attempt

Call attempt Connection wait time expired

New call attempt

Run 200 GPRS Idle GPRS Idle

The user can combine GPRS