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Method and apparatus for self configuration of LTE E-Node Bs

  • US 8,977,839 B2
  • Filed: 10/19/2007
  • Issued: 03/10/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/20/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for self configuring an evolved Node B (eNB) comprising:

  • sending a first message, from the eNB to initiate a connection to a gateway node, to an Internet Protocol (IP) address or fully qualified domain name;

    wherein the IP address or fully qualified domain name is stored in the eNB;

    after sending the first message;

    establishing the connection with the gateway node,sending a second message from the eNB to the gateway node;

    wherein the second message includes location information regarding a location of the eNB, wherein the location information includes an eNB identifier, latitude information and longitude information; and

    receiving, by the eNB from the gateway node, a third message including operating parameters associated with a serving node for self-configuring the eNB after sending the second message, wherein the included operating parameters are chosen in accordance with the location information of the eNB.

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