11 Management and software
The Flexi Zone Indoor Pico BTS can be managed remotely via NetAct. Auto-connection
and auto-configuration start automatically when the Flexi Zone Indoor Pico BTS starts.
Please make sure the backhaul connection to the Core Network is in place for this to
succeed.
It can also be managed locally through the RJ45 port or through a Bluetooth connection.
The Bluetooth connection eliminates the need for a wired connection to the Flexi Zone
Indoor Pico BTS when it is installed in a difficult to reach location. NetAct can be used to
manage the Flexi Zone Indoor Pico BTS remotely.
The Pico Indoor BTS utilizes an internal Bluetooth antenna. The useful range for
Bluetooth is influenced by the installation and environment of the surroundings. If
multiple WiFi Access Points are operating nearby, the range can be reduced as 2.4GHz
WiFi operates in the same frequency spectrum. For maximum Bluetooth range a Class 1
dongle is required.
Flexi Zone Indoor Pico BTS features an internal Bluetooth module which consists of an
on-board Bluetooth transceiver. The transciever provides a 78 channel EDR 2.1
compliant Bluetooth interface used for remote MMI and maintenance operations. All
required SW is loaded and installed onto the Flexi Zone Indoor Pico BTS Bluetooth
Module as part of the overall Flexi Zone Indoor Pico BTS product software. Contact
Nokia for additional details.
The BTS automatically detects the SW version number, HW product code, version
number and serial number during the start-up. This data can be retrieved remotely. The
BTS controls its internal operation, ensuring that any malfunctions or loss-of-service is
detected and reported to the network management.
Software updates
New SW versions can be downloaded while the BTS is in operation. Software can be
uploaded to BTS either locally, with the BTS Site Manager, or remotely from NetAct. Site
visits are therefore unnecessary for routine operation and maintenance (O&M) tasks.
Typically, a local software download is done only when the NetAct connection is missing,
for example, during the commissioning process. Software downloads can be run in the
background of the BTS operation. The new software can be activated at any time. A
reboot is required in order to activate the software.
The BTS only uses downloadable software. All software can be downloaded and
updated from NetAct. As the procedure is centralized, upgrading SW for several BTSs
can be performed simultaneously or individually.
The BTS keeps the current and previous software packages in its flash memory and can
be updated at any moment. Updated software (current and previous) in the BTS can be
seen through BTS Site Manager/NetAct.
Management and software
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