Method for monitoring a metric for a base station's downlink/uplink path utilizing a radio frequency scanner and the radio frequency scanner

摘要

In one embodiment, the radio frequency scanner includes a detector configured to receive signals for transmission by the base station, and to detect a presence metric for each carrier expected in the received signals. A processor is configured to determine if the base station is operating improperly based on the detected presence metrics.

主权项

1. A radio frequency scanner for monitoring a base station, comprising:
a detector configured to receive signals for transmission by the base station, and the detector configured to detect a presence metric for each carrier expected in the received signals; a processor configured to determine if the base station is operating improperly based on the detected presence metrics, wherein the processor is configured to determine a number of detected carriers based on the presence metrics, and the processor is configured to determine whether the base station is operating improperly based on the determined number of detected carriers and an expected number of detected carriers.