SON

Hello friend,

Self-configuring, self-optimizing wireless networks is not a new concept but as the mobile networks are evolving towards 4G LTE networks, introduction of self configuring and self optimizing mechanisms is needed to minimize operational efforts. A self optimizing function would increase network performance and quality reacting to dynamic processes in the network.

This would minimize the life cycle cost of running a network by eliminating manual configuration of equipment at the time of deployment, right through to dynamically optimizing radio network performance during operation. Ultimately it will reduce the unit cost and retail price of wireless data services.

thank you!

Hey there!

SON (Self-Organizing Network) is a complete set of network concepts and specifications derived from the development of LTE, mainly proposed by operators, with the main idea of realizing some autonomous functions of wireless networks, reducing human involvement and lowering operating costs.

Key SON technologies include PCI (Physical Cell Identity) auto-configuration, coverage and capacity optimization, automatic neighborhood relations, load balancing, and random access channel optimization.

At the current stage, SON will realize ANR (Automatic Neighbor Relation) and PCI auto-configuration; at the advanced stage, it will realize coverage and capacity optimization, load balancing optimization and RACH (Random Access Channel) random access channel optimization.