User`s guide

Agilent E6474A User’s Guide 3
Welcome to Agilent E6474A Wireless Network Optimization Platform
Thank you for choosing Agilent Technologies. In this User’s
Guide, you will find the instructions you need to setup the
hardware and begin using the software to take measurements.
Agilent E6474A is a state-of-the-art network testing tool that
provides you with a number of features that make it unique in
the family of RF engineering tools.
The Agilent E6474A Wireless Network Optimization Platform
enables wireless service providers and network equipment
manufacturers to proactively address challenges with wireless
voice and data networks by quickly and accurately identifying
problems. This makes troubleshooting complex networks faster
and more efficient than before.
The E6474A provides you with a wireless network test solution
that can be leveraged to enable site evaluation, base-station
turn-on, system acceptance, and on-going optimization.
Whether determining quality of service from the customer
perspective, or performing comprehensive network
management, the E6474A offers a common solution to meet
these requirements.
The E6474A grows with your needs to provide industry-leading
performance during all phases of the network lifecycle. Being a
highly-scalable, modular platform, the functionality of the
E6474A can be increased as needed. If you decide to enhance
your current network, or migrate to a different technology, the
E6474A can be leveraged to that the tools and training
investments are minimized as new technologies and data
formats are evaluated and turned-on.
Information you need
This guide is one member of the fresh, newly-designed
documentation set for the Agilent E6474A. It is designed to
provide you with a smooth, successful installation and set-up.
In addition to this guide, the documentation set includes:
E6474A Quick Basics—online tutorial that provides
interactive training on how to use the system.