TOUCHLESS PLUG AND PLAY BASE TRANSCEIVER STATION

摘要

Included is an access network comprising at least one access node, a dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server coupled to the access node, a network attached storage (NAS) coupled to the access node, a network element manager (NEM) coupled to the access node, and a common provisioning system (CPS) coupled to the access node, wherein the access node is configured for initial network connectivity and initial startup configuration in a substantially automated manner. Also included is a touchless installation method comprising initiating network connectivity for a base transceiver station (BTS) without manual operations, and initiating start-up configuration for the BTS without manual operations.