Swiftly Address RSSI Challenges with EXFO’s iORF Testing Solution

Identifying fronthaul issues such as PIM or RF interference, quickly and easily, is a big challenge. One KPI that operators are paying careful attention to is the received signal strength indicator (RSSI). Identifying the root cause of high RSSI can be challenging, lengthy and expensive. Discover how iORF can help determine the root cause of RSSI issues in under 5 minutes.

Experiencing High RSSI?

Swiftly and accurately identifying fronthaul issues like PIM or RF interference remains a significant hurdle. Operators are keenly monitoring the received signal strength indicator (RSSI) as a crucial key performance indicator. However, pinpointing the root cause of high RSSI can be a complex, time-consuming, and costly endeavour.

EXFO is collaborating with global operators to implement an innovative approach for rapid diagnosis of RSSI issues, significantly enhancing site KPIs. The outcome? Improved network performance and substantial cost savings.

Tackling RSSI Issues with a Streamlined Approach

Currently, RSSI issues are detected through historical trend analysis, often requiring field technicians to enlist contractors or tower crews for resolution. Multiple site visits may be necessary before the issue is resolved. Relying solely on historical data makes it challenging to assess whether the contractor has successfully addressed the problems. Consequently, equipping contractors with the right tools enables faster job completion with first-time-right results, preventing expensive repeat tower climbs.

EXFO is assisting operators in reducing operational expenses and resolving RSSI issues more efficiently. By empowering field technicians and contractors with an easy-to-use, automated solution, they can identify PIM or RF interference issues in real-time. The cost of a single EXFO iORF test solution can offset the expense of an unnecessary crane deployment.

Uncover the Root Cause of Your RSSI Issue in Less Than 5 Minutes with EXFO's iORF

• Identify self-generated PIM, external PIM, or RF interference within 5 minutes.
• No learning curve: automated testing transforms any technician into an RF expert.
• Expedite issue resolution with a simplified report, easily shareable with contractors.
• Minimise unnecessary truck rolls by determining whether the problem is self-generated or external.
• Effortlessly remote control the FTB 5GPro test solution to support field users.
• Flexible, modular EXFO platform offers a future-proof solution, allowing additional functionality as requirements evolve.

Encountering External Interference? Let's Locate It

EXFO's innovative over-the-air spectrum analyser, the 5GPro Spectrum Analyzer, works seamlessly with iORF for installing and maintaining 4G/LTE and 5G mobile networks. The 5GPro Spectrum Analyzer is available on the same FTB 5GPro test kit as iORF. This comprehensive solution empowers field technicians and contractors to pinpoint and eliminate interference sources causing trouble tickets. Its user-friendly interface simplifies configuration, making interference hunting swift and straightforward for technicians of all skill levels.

Use Case: Spectrum Enhancements

EXFO's FTB 5GPro test kits offer a complete 4G/LTE and 5G testing solution, enabling maintenance engineers and cell technicians to accomplish more, faster, with first-time-right results. A recent field trial demonstrated these benefits:

• Using the iORF test solution, a tier-1 mobile network operator swiftly identified the root cause of an issue—significantly reducing diagnosis time and avoiding unnecessary expenses like tower climbs.
• The 5GPro Spectrum Analyzer accurately identified the RF interference source—resolving the issue before it significantly impacted service quality (QoS) or subscriber experience (QoE).

Instructional Videos

Explore our best practices methodology for swift identification and mitigation of PIM issues.

For 5G test solutions and more, talk to the team at AusOptic, and click here to learn more about the EXFO FTB 5GPro.