HMC
Product Manual
51
Release 3.4: May 2010
Cell Selection
Cell Selection
Use the Cell Selection screen to manually camp on a cellular site. Most often, a user selects
the strongest cell site. However, if the Base Transceiver Station (BTS) or tower is locked, this
service cannot be applied.
Notes:
What is
Camp On
? After completing the cell selection process a MS (Mobile Station)
or UE (User Equipment) will camp onto the cell that offers what seems to be the best
radio connection within the network.
What is
BCCH
? BCCH stands for Broadcast Control Channel. This downlink channel
contains specific parameters needed by a mobile in order that it can identify the
network and gain access to it. Typical information includes the LAC (Location Area
Code) and RAC (Routing Area Code), the MNC (Mobile Network Code) and BA
(BCCH Allocation) list.
dBm
is an abbreviation for the power ratio in decibels (dB) of the measured power
referenced to one milliwatt (mW). It is used in radio and fiber optic networks as a
measure of absolute power because of its capability to express values in a short form.
This feature functions only with Wavecom GSM modules.
To camp on a site:
1.
From the Cellular Cards branch of the HMC navigation pane, click the
Cell Selection
sub-branch. The Cell Selection screen is displayed.
Figure 47: HMC Cellular Cell Selection Screen
