Method, apparatuses and system for network self configuration and optimization at reduced signaling

摘要

The present invention relates to a method and apparatuses for selecting a cell identifier in a cellular network, wherein a predetermined information indicating a search phase for the cell identifier is broadcast from a cell. At least one cell identifier of respective neighbouring cells is determined and reported to the cell in response to a receipt of the predetermined information. The cell identifier is then set for the cell based on the reported at least one cell identifier. Thereby, cell identity setting and neighbour relations establishment can be automated at low signaling load and the need of manual planning can be reduced.