2G and 2.5G Networks

Planning of 2G and 2.5G (GSM/GPRS/EDGE) networks

Prediction of required Tx power in uplink to reach the serving BTS 


Figure: Required Tx power at MS lto reach the serving BTS
For each mobile station the min. required Tx power is determined to reach the serving cell. The interference (co-channel and thermal noise) in the uplink is considered for the determination of the required power. 

This map is determined individually for each MCS or service. The capabilities of the mobile stations (defined for this MCS or service) are additionally considered (i.e. max. available Tx power in the mobile station, MS antenna gain, noise figure in the base station,,...).

If the max. required Tx power is higher than the max. available Tx power in the MS, the pixel will not be assigned to the cell.



Further results

Best Server
(Cell Assignment)


Reception Probability 



Max received
power in downlink
Tx power of
mobile stations
(to reach a BS)
Tx power of
base stations
(to reach a MS)

SNIR

Number of
available channels

 

Brochure: 2G/2.5G Network Planning Tool
Read more about  GSM (2G) network planning.
Read more about the GPRS/EDGE (2.5G) network planning
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Features

Features of the 2.5G (GPRS/EDGE) module at a glance:

  • Coverage analysis based on accurate propagation models
  • Consideration of downlink and uplink
  • Adaptive coding and modulation schemes (MCS) are supported with individual SNIR targets
  • CoChannel Interference anaylsis
  • Coverage analysis (incl. Fast Fading margin)
  • Capacity estimation
  • Required Tx power in up- and downlink 
  • Multi-Service concept allows user-defined services   
  • Easy handling of the databases  

Demo Project 


All possible results to be obtained with the 2.5G network module can be seen on the sample project page.

Brochure



Brochure about 2G and 2.5G 
(GSM/GPRS/EDGE)
Radio Network Planning with WinProp.