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Wireless Network Optimization Solutions

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DingLi Communications Corp., Ltd., is Asia's leading authority in wireless network diagnostics. Our product and service lines encompass network system benchmarking, maintenance, optimization, planning, post-processing & testing for all networktechnologies, including GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, CDMA IS95/1X, EVDO, TD-SCDMA, Wi-Fi, WiMAX and LTE. We are constantly improving and updating our product line to meet and exceed the expectations of our global clientele. DingLicom delivers the best return on your optimization investment, whether you are building a new network or maintaining an existing one. We offer the best value in the industry, not only through our lower operating costs but also our telecommunications expertise. DingLi has led the way in fields such as autonomous network testing and we are trusted by all three of China's major wireless carriers, which serve some 600 million users. DingLi is a publicly-traded company, with a team composed of over 1000 members. We have offices in nine cities in China and an expanding network of partners in the world's key markets. We have been in business for 10 years, and have the talent and experience to maximize your network resources, whatever or wherever they may be. DingLi is your partner for every stage of a network s lifecycle and ever

Pilot Pioneer
Wireless Network Drive-Test Solution

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Pilot Navigator
Wireless Network Analysis Software

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"At DingLi, people are our first concern."

Joe Wang, Ph.D Chairman & CEO

Pilot Fleet
Autonomous Network Measurement Platform

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Pilot Walktour
Indoor/Outdoor Diagnostic Handset

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Insight
Autonomous Network Optimization System

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Explore
Network Planning & Optimization Platform

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Pilot Scout
Autonomous Network Measurement Terminal

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Key Features

Device Interactivity
Handsets: Tests up to eight terminals (handsets) simultaneously for voice or three for data. Data Cards: Supports a large number of data cards from all major vendors across multiple technologies. Test terminals - Samsung UMTS/HSDPA series. - Nokia UMTS/HSDPA series. - Sierra Wireless; Option/Merlin series UMTS/ HSDPA/HSUPA data cards. - HTC UMTS/HSDPA series test terminals. - Other UMTS/HSDPA test terminals based on Qualcomm Chipset. - Huawei E270/E172 UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA series.

Pilot Pioneer
Wireless Network Drive-Test Solution

Pilot Pioneer is a flexible laptop-based diagnostic tool for indoor and outdoor assessment of a wide range of wireless networking technologies (GSM/UMTS/TD-SCDMA/HSDPA, CDMA/EVDO, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, LTE). It is a user-friendly, highly-scalable solution that accelerates returns on your network investment. Pioneer can display map-based data in real time and simultaneously export it for further analysis. The data it collects reflects subscriber perceptions, enabling engineers to maximize user satisfaction and your bottom line.

Test Capability Performs tests in - vehicle, in - building, and in pedestrian areas. Supported Technologies - GSM/UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA - CDMA IS95/2000/1X/EVDO - Wi-Fi & WiMAX - LTE Test Services - Voice & Data Testing, Suppl. Services - MOS testing (PESQ), Video Telephony and Video Streaming (PEVQ) - Benchmarking for multiple networks during MOS or data testing - Audio Quality Assessment: Mobile-to-Fixed - Forcing Functions - Scan Testing - FTP, HTTP, E-mail, Ping & VoIP testing for LTE

Replay & Statistics

Replay - Replays log data forward, backward or from any desired point at adjustable speed. - Synchronizes all presentation windows automatically during recording & data replay; synchronizes handset & scanner data for easy comparison and troubleshooting. Statistics - Computes statistics for network and scanning parameters. - Computes network event statistics for voice & data testing and supplementary services. - Generates reports for outgoing & incoming calls after voice testing. - Displays results in HTML or Excel formats.

Comprehensive Test Functions

Test Services Data test: Implements simultaneously for UMTS/ HSDPA/HSUPA technologies. MOS test: Tests MOS over multiple networks, based on PESQ algorithm (compatible with ITU-P862 standard); supports Mobile-to-Fixed testing. Scanning test - CW - Pilot Scanner - Spectrum Analysis TCP/IP monitor: Monitors TCP/IP for data & supplementary service testing. Video: Telephony and Streaming (PEVQ). Forcing functions: Forced Handover, Forced Cell Reselect, Frequency Lock & Cell Lock. Test Methods - Customized Test Plans - Loop-Testing for Multiple Networks - Parallel Testing - Simultaneous Testing for Multiple Networks & - Technologies

Service Type Supplementary Services Data Tests

Test Name SMS MMS WAP Download WAP Page Video Phone Video Streaming Ping PDP Active Attach FTP Upload FTP Download POP3 SMTP HTTP

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Display & Processing
Display (Real-time) - Displays wireless parameter information, air interface messages, cycle times and test control information (start test, start dial, dial disconnection, etc.). - Displays dropped/blocked calls and other network events. - Displays multiple parameters simultaneously. Processing - Computes user-defined statistics. - Computes statistics for success rate, delay, speed & other results in real time. - Computes curves and graphs for any desired parameter.

User-friendly Interface
Project Management - Imports & exports test plans. - Saves project together with detailed information such as UI, device connection status & log data. Robust GIS System - Supported Map Formats: 2-D and 3-D digital map, MapInfo, ArcInfo, Scanner & AutoCAD. - Site Database: Displays site databases for each network in the Map window automatically. - Real Time Display: Draws lines to display test routes between test points & serving cells in real time. - Parameters: Displays parameter tracks in the Map window comparatively. - Test Events: Displays events for each test service in the Map window geographically. Data Presentation - Displays various workspaces simultaneously for varied test data. - Data Windows: Map, Information, Graph, Event List, Message, Parameters, etc. - Displays test processes comprehensively along with classified parameters. - Displays decoded L1, L2 & L3 data in real time. - Supports predefined filters and searches for messages or events, which can be color-coded. - Displays key information and real-time statistics for each event in the Event window.

System Stability
Intelligent Device Status Detection - Device Connection Failure Alarm: System gives automatic alarms & prompts users through proper responses. - Hardware Check & Reconnection: Handles Windows RAS connection failures by checking ports automatically until device reconnects. - Customizable Settings: Customizes GUI (graphical user interface), saved log data partitions (by time or size) and other data storage options according to user requirements; applicable to any modest laptop. - MOS Devices: Supports MOS devices with selfloop and self-diagnostic functionality. Efficient Data Storage Algorithm - Real-time data storage. - Saves log data automatically by time or size. - Employs unique data compression (up to 40:1) to conserve CPU & memory resources. Alarm Messages - Raises alarms for abnormal events which can be displayed geographically. - Customizes trigger events as well as abnormal events based on Threshold Settings. - Defines event icons & voice alarm files in line with user settings. - Marks abnormal events automatically, such as Dropped Calls, Blocked Calls, Poor Coverage, Poor Quality, Time Outs, etc.

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Pilot Navigator
Wireless Network Analysis Software

Pilot Navigator is a complete software solution that meets all of your postprocessing needs. It optimizes, analyzes and evaluates GSM/CDMA/ EVDO/UMTS/TD-SCDMA/HSPA+/Wi-Fi/WiMAX/LTE networks through automatic diagnostic reports. Navigator illustrates current test-site network conditions, and identifies problems relating to interference, signal strength and conversation quality, after which it finds their causes and offers possible solutions.
Robust GIS
- Multiple Map Formats: Supports MapInfo (*.tab, *.mif), AutoCAD, ArcInfo & other digital maps (Height, Vector, Clutter). - Data File Tracks: The Map window displays data file tracks for multiple networks with adjustable shape, size and distance, allowing easy comparison between networks. - Auto-Associated Data: Site & Cell databases can be auto-associated for quick identification of serving cells for current test points. - Abnormal Event View: Presents positions for abnormal events such as Handover Failure, Blocked Calls and Dropped Calls. - Line View: Draws lines from cells to current test points or multiple lines drawn from a cell to any test point within its coverage region. - Cell View: Displays Co-Channel & Adjacent Channel Cells. - Single-Sector Coverage: Displays coverage for a single sector. - Over-Angle Coverage: Displays coverage for overangle (coverage beyond a specified angle range) area.

Statistics & Reports

- Evaluation Reports: Presents statistical results, including Coverage Rate, Speech Quality, Call Established & Dropped Call Rates. - Event Reports: Total Attempt Duration, Call Established Time, Hang-Up Time & Serving Cell Info (LAC, Cell ID, BCCH, BSIC) for abnormal events. - Bins: Computes statistics by Region, Cell, Time & Distance. - Call Flow Reports: Finds missing key messages and quickly locates abnormal events. - Custom Reports: Displays info according to pre-defined templates. - Formats: Supports Word, Excel & PDF. - Technologies: Supports all 2G/3G standards, along with Wi-Fi, WiMAX & LTE. - Reporting: Supports Outgoing & Incoming Call Reports.

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Data & Event Analysis
- Associated Replay: Associated data files for the same geographical position can be replayed for convenient comparison of multiple networks. - Difference Functionality: Compares test info such as coverage, speech quality between different operators in the same network; or comparison of info collected by the same operator at different times. - Delay: Can be customized between any two messages; operators may analyze delay validity. - User-Defined KPI Conditions: Determines KPI expression for display of good or poor regions as well as statistics w/one or more KPI descriptions. - Bin: Defines Bins by Time, Distance & Grid. - Protocol Analysis: Governs protocol analysis of Abis, Gb, lu & lub interfaces; allows combined analysis of data files for uplink and downlink; manages statistics for any TCP/IP layer. - Filtration Functionality: Color-codes filtered messages based on user-defined criteria. - Decoding: Searches and fully decodes L1, L2 & L3 message info. - File Merging: Merges several files into one. - Export: Exports decoded and/or filtered information in .txt and .mif formats. - Pilot Pollution Analysis: Analyzes pilot pollution based on handset data, scanner data or both. - Neighbor Cell Analysis: Detects missing neighbors w/strong signals. - Overlay Analysis: Analyzes overlay through a site database. - Comparison Analysis: Analyzes comparisons between cell info received by handsets and a site database. - Event Details: Displays test events & tags abnormal events with icons. - Cell Analysis: Analyzes under no dominant serving cell conditions as well as valid cell conditions.

Flexible Replay
- Synchronous Replay: Replays forwards, backwards or from any desired point, at adjustable speed.

Why Navigator?
Pilot Navigator is a simple yet robust analysis tool. All DingLi products utilize the same output format, making data easy to process. Navigator offers an easy and highly scalable solution for benchmark data analysis between different operators. It allows data to be reviewed and analyzed on any Windows-based PC. Its comprehensive display allows for quick and easy decision making. Multiple data files can be viewed simultaneously, allowing for a complete range of KPI reports.

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Pilot Fleet
Autonomous Network Measurement Platform

Pilot Fleet is the solution for network operators and service providers who have a lot of benchmarking to do but few engineers to spare. It tests up to eight different 2G/3G networks simultaneously, while your key personnel monitor in real time from the office. No competing system offers such robustness or convenience in a single unit. Fleet represents the pinnacle of autonomous network diagnostic technology. It offers the most bang for your buck.

Network operators are being squeezed between increased competition, higher spectrum charges and the effects of the credit crunch. Network build costs must be incurred only when necessary. The only certain path to operating profitably is to maximize the performance of your network, anticipate and correct faults, and remedy capacity limitations before they affect customers. When traffic loss and customer churn are minimized, revenue and profits are maximized. The Fleet autonomous testing system offers the shortest route to an improved bottom line. As a completely autonomous system, Fleet operates around-the-clock collecting, processing and analyzing of data from unattended Remote Control Units (RCUs). A full-sized RCU can feature up to eight integrated test modules, yielding a load capacity of as many 2G/3G networks or four independent internal MOS tests. Competing solutions, which use flimsy commercial handsets as test module substitutes, would require complicated and cumbersome scaling to handle this workload. Test data is both stored locally in the RCU and uploaded to a central database for immediate and subsequent processing. A subset of this data consisting of vital performance parameters can be accessed through the web client, enabling

immediate visualization of system status. Competing systems, which cease testing during data transmission, cannot be monitored in real time. Post-processing results, such as engineering information, statistics and KPIs, can be manually and automatically e-mailed to any desired address. If results reveal something unexpected, further measurements are not necessary. The data onhand can simply be re-analyzed more thoroughly. Fleet is meant to measure once and process many times. Costs from unscheduled drive tests need not be incurred. Fleet is a state-of-the-art platform that is compatible with GSM900/1800/1900, GPRS/EDGE, CDMA IS95A/B, CDMA IS2000 1X/EVDO, TDSCDMA and UMTS/HSDPA technologies. RCUs are available in Standard (8X) and Mini (3X) form factors, both of which feature the same real-time data transmission capabilities. The Standard unit is DC powered and is intended primarily for drive testing, while the AC-powered Mini RCU is more suitable for indoor use. Both can be configured for any combination of 2G or 3G modules and scaled for any workload. Regardless of your location, technology or future plans, Fleet will meet your needs.

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How it works
RCU Numerous RCUs (Remote Control Units), each with a specified combination of modules, are deployed in any vehicle (car, bus, truck, boat, etc.) or mounted in static locations. They are programmed to collect network data from handsets, cells and external scanners. All data is stored locally in log files and transmitted automatically to the central server. RCU configuration, service tested, data collected and data upload method are defined by the user via simple web client setup screens. Web Client This software allows users to perform all system functions from any terminal, anywhere. Test plans and tasks that define RCU operation and post-processing of collected data, followed by report generation and distribution, can be carried out through the client. Post-processing can be performed automatically or manually or both. A monitoring and maintenance screen shows the real-time status of all system hardware elements and allows setup of automatic e-mail distribution in case of any major system alarm.

Highlights
Flexible Reports - Default report template - Statistics linked to accurate geography based on Google Map - Extensive and detailed KPI information - User-friendly report exporting Multiple Test Services - Voice, PESQ MOS, Video Telephony - FTP DL/UL, HTTP, E-mail, Ping, Attachment, PDP Active - SMS, MMS, KJava, WAP Refresh/DL, Video Streaming Benchmarking of Competitors - Real-time statistical plots over Airfleet (monitoring interface) - Standard reports Integration - GPS, internal mobile modules, modems - Database export to Pilot Navigator for engineering troubleshooting and additional reporting Real-time - Monitoring/status/alarm - Maintenance - Reporting Flexible Applications - All current 2G/3G standards supported - Database sharing supported - Worldwide operation supported

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Pilot Walktour
Indoor/Outdoor Diagnostic Handset
Supported Handsets Nokia (Symbian) - 6121/N95/N85/N96/C5 (GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA) HTC (Windows & Android) - 6900/S900C/G7 (CDMA IS95/IS2000/1X/EVDO)

Pilot Walktour is a versatile air interface assessment tool that combines the robustness of a drive-test tool with the portability of a commercial handset. It conducts both indoor and field (GPS) testing, without a laptop or remote control unit; there are no physical connections. Despite its modest commercial handset housing, Walktour gives up virtually nothing in network diagnostics. It conducts the same 2G/3G tests as our Pioneer drive-test solution, and it can be used where a vehicle or laptop cannot go. Walktour gives a full morning or afternoon of testing, and it can run while other software is in use. Walktour records comprehensive metrics and exports log data for post-processing upon completion. It truly is network optimization in the palm of your hand.

Key Features
- Simplicity: Needs no additional devices during testing - Integration: Built-in GPS for field testing - Intelligence: Enables floor management for indoor testing - Versatility: Supports voice, data & video testing, along w/supplementary services - Capacity: 4GB Mini SD card stores up to 1000 hrs of measurements - Vigilence Displays air interface messages, network events & alarms Displays parameters during idling or testing - Convenience: Supports MapInfo, displays sites and draws lines from current test point to reference PN - Connectivity: Sends log data to your FTP server or exports it to DingLi's autonomous postprocessing system (Fleet) - Ingenuity: Clearly illustrates user perceptions through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Typical Application Modes

Engineer Mode - Customizes test plans w/real-time recording - All tests (Dial, FTP, SMS, MMS, WAP, Ping, etc.) can be performed using this mode - Supports drive-testing (GPS) & indoor mark testing - Supports MapInfo & scanned maps - Displays parameters, layer 3 messages and test events in real time - Supports statistics and replay Monitor Mode - Monitors abnormal events & auto upload to designated FTP server or DingLi Fleet server - Monitors call service quality - Complaint function uploads abnormal data to FTP server - Names log files by mobile tag, abnormal event & test time - Monitors abnormal events: Dropped Call, Blocked Call, Forward Link Interference, Edge Coverage, Poor Coverage, Location Update, Handover Failure, User-Defined Events, etc. - Tallies abnormal events in real time

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Key Functions
Indoor Testing - Supports indoor test w/standard or predefined markers - Supports predefined floor plans - Employs indoor maps automatically - Stores log data by floor automatically - Marks abnormal events, such as dropped/ blocked calls, with icons - Displays dispersed tracks for PN (CDMA) and BCCH & Cell ID (GSM) Field Testing - Integrated or Bluetooth GPS - Collects GPS data and tracks in real time - Site databases can be marked and easily imported - Supports automatic link-line draw between test points & reference PN - Marks abnormal events, such as dropped/ blocked calls, with icons Forcing Functions - Network Lock (WCDMA or GSM) - Cell Lock - Band Lock (GSM 850/900/1800/1900; WCDMA Band 1-15) - Forced/Blocked Handover Scanning Functions - Analyzes BCCH, BSIC, RxLev (GSM) - Analyzes Freq, PSC, RSCP, EcIo, MCC/MNC (WCDMA)

Test Functions
Test Services - Imports/exports test templates - Voice Tests: MO/MT, Dial - Data Tests: Ping, FTP Down/Up, E-mail - Supplementary Services: SMS, MMS, WAP_Page Logon /Refresh, WAP download (KJava/Pic/Ring) - Sends & receives SMS through two handsets - Records results in *.txt format WLAN Signal Testing - Detects and measures WLAN signal messages from current position to show name, strength, security level & encryption Background Applications - Walktour icon is displayed on handset interface - System determines which events are abnormal - Indicates event category in file name - Uploads data files to FTP server automatically - Data files uploaded to the server are stored by event category

User-friendly Interface
Indoor & Outdoor Maps - Indoors: BMP, GIF & JPG - Outdoors: MapInfo digital map (MIF) Parameters - Key parameters by user-defined criteria - Classified parameter list - Serving Cell Tag, KPIs, Cell Configuration Info, Neighbor Cell Info, etc. Network Events - Test Control Info: Start Test, Start Call, Call Disconnect, etc. - Real-time Network Events: MOC Start, Outgoing Call Attempt, Dropped Call, Blocked Call, etc. - Real-time Measurement Results: Download Success & Failure, Delay, Mean Rate, etc. - Occurrence Times: Clock Time & Number of Repetitions Displays Air Interface Signaling - Displays signals in real time - Presents decoded information

Test Functions (cont.)

Statistics - Voice Call KPIs: Call Established Rate, Dropped Call Rate, Mean Connection Time, Ping/WAP Page Delay, Success Rate, Mean FTP/E-mail/WAP Down Speed, etc. - Network Monitoring Events: Dropped Call, Handover Failure Tally, Handover Success Rate Data Replay - Replays data files forward, backward or from any point at adjustable speed - Synchronizes all windows during replay

Post-Processing Analysis
- Analyzes comprehensively; locates & analyzes abnormal events - Searches & replays test data files - Outputs graphs and reports according to userdefined conditions

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Insight
Autonomous Network Optimization System
Insight is a measurement tool, but it is primarily a number cruncher. It analyzes bulk network data and determines patterns and trends that would be overlooked by conventional diagnostic tools. It detects not only flaws but the weaknesses that precede them, allowing you to nip potential issues in the bud. Insight gathers all the little details together to illustrate the big picture and vice versa. When an issue does emerge, the system collects signal data in real time and stores it so that operators can determine the exact metrics and messages relevant to user complaints. This enables a real-world picture of such complaints, more precise than what a simple alarm could offer, which will allow you to fine tune your network experience by minimizing nuisances such as interference, neighbor cell handover and dropped calls. Pilot Insight is the solution for GSM/UMTS network design and optimization. It is an autonomous network optimization system that acquires and analyzes bulk data through the A, Abis, C, D, E, F, IuB, Iu-CS, Iu-PS, Gb, Gi, Gn, Um & Uu interfaces and displays it comprehensively, making it an ideal aid for Customer Experience Management. Insight operates around-the-clock in your equipment room, running network tests, troubleshooting and digging deeper into problems and their causes. Insight clearly and concisely illustrates RF dynamics, enabling engineers to better plan and optimize your wireless network services and resources.

Your network gains users by the day, but competition fiercens by the hour. As your architectural complexity grows, the margin for error shrinks. In fact, it is gone altogether. The very network services you offer are the route to your undoing. Complaints become infamy at the speed-of-blog. Issues can no longer just be resolved; they must be avoided. Traditional KPIs, which indicate problems after they occur, are inadequate in this brave new world. Issues must be resolved while they are still latent, before they affect your bottom line. Insight is what we offer.

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Insight Features
- Unobtrusiveness: Data is collected by independent equipment, with absolutely no influence on network operation. - Security: The system employs various authority levels and numerous backup methods. - Robustness: Analyzes the majority of 2G/3G interfaces, including Um, Uu, Abis, A, C, D, E, F, Gb, Iub, Iu-CS & Iu-PS, which enables a true endto-end illustration of the call process. - Precision: Network condition evaluations are accurate to the carrier level. - Optimization: Enables operators to move from passive complaint response to active resolution of latent vulnerabilities. - Efficiency: Enables optimal allocation of finite network resources for various services. - Versatility: Monitors network problems, abnormal calls and conversations. - Speed: Emergency events can be searched after only one minute of monitoring. - Strategy: Through in-depth analysis of user behaviors & experiences, promotions can be tailored accordingly (With XXXXXX Wireless, your calls won't cut out on the metro!. - Adaptability: Enables frequency & LAC reprogramming for better responsiveness during heavy traffic and network expansion. - Readiness: Enables capacity & structural programming for important events as well as emergency procedures for the same.

Insight Functions (cont.)

Overlapping Coverage Analysis - Insight employs an algorithm that determines overlapping coverage zones, based on MR data, which allows operators to better utilize their BTS RNC resources. RF Interference Analysis - Insight evaluates radio frequency interference and identifies the most and least optimal channels. Compatibility w/Drive-test Data - Insight combines drive-test data with interface data from other areas of the BSS/UTRANnetwork, enabling true end-to-end analysis. Data Mining - Insight retrieves bulk data from virtually all network interfaces, for in-depth & integrated analysis. Its high-volume capacity enables the detection and resolution of issues in areas of network stress, such as train stations, outdoor events and office buildings. Alarm Triggers - Custom alarm triggers are available for customer query and analysis; they can be exported for an overall perspective of network performance, events and user habits/characteristics. Data Service Analysis - Insight analyzes data services using OMC and Gb interface signaling information. It monitors the Gb frame-relay link so that all signal and service data packets sent between the UE and SGSN are obtained for analysis.

Configurations
The Insight system can be scaled & implemented in virtually any configuration. Individual units can be portable or stationary. Mobile Unit - Functional modules for the acquisition, synthesis, storage & analysis of data are enclosed in a single compact unit, which can be easily moved to any site. Full Network Solution - The Full Network Solution is intended for longterm monitoring of networks with a large user base and extensive infrastructure. Bulk data is processed and analyzed so that the nature and cause of a network problem can be accurately traced and efficiently resolved.

Insight Functions
Network Monitoring - Insight's GIS capabilities clearly display your local coverage geography. Holes, weak zones and overlaps stand out clearly. Network Evaluation - Insight calculates and displays key performance indicators that customers actually perceive, such as coverage rate, call establishment rate, call drop rate and voice quality, allowing network operators to improve their QoS accordingly. Neighbor Cell Optimization - MR analysis helps facilitate optimization through hidden neighbor identification.

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Explore
Network Planning & Optimization Platform

Explore is an RF network optimization platform that automates key elements of the optimization process, delivering greater speed and accuracy than ever before. Explore's key function is frequency allocation, simulated and actual, on the scale of a cell, station, region or network. Explore significantly reduces the grunt work involved in optimization, which gives engineers time to inject a little creativity into the process. Explore automatically chooses an optimal frequency allocation scheme based on the available data, while its simulation functions allow engineers to check out their hunches and hone their skills .

Explore Benefits
Reduced HR Costs Explore reduces your HR costs by streamlining the troubleshooting and optimization processes. Up to 80% of your optimization team's man hours may be spent on data collection, post-processing and report generation; Explore automates all three tasks, reducing the time involved from hours to minutes, while its MTR analysis functions enable timely resolution of uplink signal problems, reducing the need for drive testing. Timely Problem Location Explore integrates previously disparate elements of the optimization process, greatly reducing the repetition and legwork involved. Its frequency allocation functions integrate tasks such as BTS frequency selection, carrier expansion/reduction, frequency point replacement and BSIC planning; its call analysis functions include voice call searching & diagramming, handover performance analysis, peak value highlighting, resource utilization evaluation, and monitoring & template configuration for most of these elements. A breakpoint calculation feature, which saves computational progress automatically upon interruption, allowing later resumption from the same point, minimizes repetition and wasted time. Improved Network Quality Explore's superior operational and computational accuracy leads to a better running network. A reliable model for network frequency allocation is enabled through Explore's processing of measurement report (MR) data retrieved from your network's operational support system. Compatible OSS systems provide combined neighbor cell BCCH & BSIC measurements. When active, an MS reports the strength of the relevant serving cell signal along with those for its six strongest neighbors, for which the BSIC is decoded. Measurement reports are sent over the SACCH every 480ms and can be stored and post-processed so that potential interference between any cell-pair in a network is determined. By manipulating active BA lists and storing measurement reports sent by active handsets to the BSC, cell relationships (defined or undefined) can be obtained. These Inter-Cell Interference Matrix (ICIM) elements function as input for Explore. Measurement-based data obtained in this manner is more accurate than what traditional radio wave propagation models would offer. Frequency allocation modeling accuracy is also enhanced through Explore's incorporation of the Genetic Algorithm, a search heuristic designed to mimic natural evolution that has proven useful for real-world system optimization in fields as diverse as bioinformatics, chemistry, computational science, economics, engineering, manufacturing and physics. Enhanced User Experience Explore delivers clear, significant improve-ments in the KPIs that matter such as interference, handover, uplink & downlink quality, random access success, establishment & drop rates, BER distribution and complaint tallies.

Network optimization is an onerous, ad hoc ordeal. Inputs are diverse, disorganized and poorly integrated, leading to vast amounts of incompatible data that is difficult to backup and inefficient to process. This lack of standardization makes the process slow, both to do and to learn. Hours are spent each day collecting data, preparing reports and repeating calculations, tasks that are better suited a machine. That's where Explore comes in.

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System Applications
Data Acquisition and Sharing Network optimization analysis typically involves massive amounts of data, including traffic statistics, network parameters and measurement data (such as BAR, MRR, RIR, etc.). If manual collection is needed, it will require at least three hours of an engineer's time, while processed data cannot be shared by multiple users; Explore remedies that situation. Traffic Analysis Your Network Optimization Division probably spends an hour editing statistical reports each day. Explore can produce these reports in one minute. Explore defines all parameters involved in traffic analysis reporting, and can do so on the scale of a network, region, city, cell, etc. Carrier Expansion/Reduction Carrier expansion and reduction are essential to network optimization. The working schedule involved is often complicated by an excess of data, including: - Daily maximum statistical values for a certain cell; - Basic configuration data, such as base station type, CDU type and transmitted information for a certain cell; - Tallies for cells that require expansion/reduction; - Cell expansion/reduction solutions and related frequency data; To simplify the carrier expansion/reduction schedule, Explore intelligently facilitates: - Auto-generation of carrier expansion/reduction data, including tallies for carriers requiring expansion/reduction, traffic volume, GPRS application conditions & related hardware info; - Auto-generation of frequency data for carrier expansion/reduction based on collected data & frequency evaluation. Frequency Planning Frequencies, local or network-wide, usually require frequent adjustment. Explore simplifies & improves the effectiveness of these processes without disruption. During implementation for a certain city-wide region, frequency adjustment, frequency comparison analysis, consistency checks, carrier repair and other efforts were all carried out without a single customer complaint, while speech & MRR quality, network traffic, call drop and handover KPIs were all significantly improved. Uplink Interference Handling Uplink interference can lead to poor speech quality, dropped calls and call failure. Explore locates this interference through its RIR analysis function. It determines interference category by analyzing the RIR wave, while locating it and determining its range through GIS analysis. Subscriber Complaint Handling After repeated subscriber complaints of call failure, an engineer will typically carry out a drive test around the call origin; this is costly & inefficient and also useless if the problem lies in the uplink signal. Explore can locate these problem quickly, with fewer drive tests, through MTR analysis. Coverage Overlap Analysis Whenever a network's capacity is increased, coverage overlap becomes an issue. Explore finds these areas through NCS, MRR and other analytical methods, enabling optimization engineers to modify antenna position and inclination in a timely manner. Neighbor Cell Optimization Ever-increasing network traffic makes neighbor celloptimization a tedious but vital task; mistaken removal of a cell will probably lead to call dropsand complaints. Explore's autoneighbor cell optimization function is practical, efficient andefficacious. It involves analysis of NCS, handover data, traffic data, parameter configurations, site location, and other data that leads to provision of reasonable, intelligent solutions. Parameter Management - Hardware details related to the site, containing data transmission info, CDU type, number of carriers, and site type, are listed in Explore's statistical reports; - Error Log and Faulty Log data can be utilized for site hardware fault analysis; - Explore's network parameter queries and comparison functions enable timely parameter alteration; - Consistent verification and abnormal data checking facilitate an orderly review of network parameters, identical or adjacent frequencies and identical BCCH/BSIC.

Why Explore?
Explore is an efficient, effective and convenient network optimization platform that collects data in bulk. - Explore greatly reduces the repetitive work involved in optimization, freeing up your skilled engineers for more challenging activities; - Explore has been designed from the ground up. The practical experiences & feedback from large numbers of optimization engineers have been utilized in every element of its design; - Explore has a small footprint; it can be implemented at no detriment to the user experience; - Explore brings more variety and creativity into the optimization process; - Explore's integrates a variety of other functions, making it an invaluable optimization aid.

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Pilot Scout
Autonomous Network Measurement Terminal

Autonomous solutions are the divas of the RF network testing world. They are highly sought after and capable of great feats, but they are also costly and cannot be bothered with less glamorous tasks. A multi-terminal RCU is overkill for individual network benchmarking and unsuitable for pedestrian testing. A handset solution is suitable for both but far from ideal; there are costs involved with the use of name-brand hardware. A simple, dedicated autonomous testing tool is what is needed; Scout fits the bill.

Pilot Scout is a first-of-its-kind autonomous testing solution, compatible with all major 2G/3G wireless network technologies. It is a pocket-sized device that weighs less than five ounces and is powered by most sources encountered in the field (wall socket, car battery, USB). Scout is a singleterminal device and delivers the best cost-pernetwork tested among hardware solutions. It is the single most affordable network testing device on the market.

Scout is an extension of our Fleet autonomous network testing platform; it downloads test plans remotely (via Web Client) and uploads data (via Wi-Fi) to a central server in real time, all without test interruption. Users can directly monitor data streams online or receive KPI updates by e-mail or SMS (See p. 9-12 for more information on the Fleet platform).

Optimal Scenarios
Drive-test Benchmarking Scout's agile form factor and DC compatibility make it suitable for vehicular benchmarking. Its dimensions make it suitable for dashboard rigging or cabin recess storage, while its durable, lightweight chassis ensures that it need not be attended. Long-term Indoor Deployment Scout is inconspicuous, scalable and AC-ready, making it suitable for small-scale parallel and large-scale serial indoor testing. Its smooth, near featureless casing is resistant to manipulation, while its black finish keeps it from attracting the eye. It disappears very nicely amidst the other devices on a desk. Unplugging is also not ruinous, as utilization of its battery immediately triggers an automatic warning through the Fleet server. Short-term Pedestrian Benchmarking Scout is smaller than some handsets and features a 4-hour battery life. Engineers can carry it on foot for an entire morning or afternoon of benchmarking familiar ground, at less cost than a licensed engineering handset would entail.

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Why Scout?
Scout is the first of its kind; there is no competing autonomous solution that offers such simplicity, value and ease of use. Scout is the latest extension of our Fleet platform, a proven system that has been continuously refined since it pioneered the market nearly ten years ago. Scout is easy to implement; it is compatible with most available power sources while SIM card changing is a snap. It is also a versatile solution; its size, durability and capability make it suitable for virtually any modest benchmarking scenario. But most important is its value; Scout is the most cost-effective network testing solution on the market.

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DingLi Communications Corp., Ltd., is an industry leading public company in the fields of RF testing equipment and network engineering services in China.Our product and service line encompasses network system benchmarking, maintenance, optimization, planning, post-processing, rollout and testing for all major RF network technologies. DingLi solutions have been implemented in nearly forty countries across six continents and our portfolio is ever growing to encompass all elements of your RF network infrastructure, from the air interface to the core network.

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