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CONTENTS
8 DISCONTINUED DEVICES................................................................................. 29
8.1 Nemo Outdoor and Nemo Invex ................................................................ 29
8.2 Handheld products .................................................................................. 29
12 INSTALLATION ............................................................................................... 34
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16 KNOWN ISSUES.............................................................................................. 39
16.1 General and user interface........................................................................ 39
16.2 Nemo Analyze ........................................................................................ 40
16.3 Nemo Media Router ................................................................................. 40
16.3.1 Nemo Media Router for Android ......................................................... 40
16.3.2 Nemo Media Router for iOS ............................................................... 42
16.4 Nemo Walker II/ Nemo Multi Lite ............................................................... 42
16.5 Applications and protocols ........................................................................ 42
19 REFERENCES .................................................................................................. 55
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1 NEW FEATURES
Nemo Outdoor 7.8.2 release includes support for the following new features:
LTE 4x4 MIMO support
New devices
o HTC 10M
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Advanced MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) antenna configurations where both the base
station and the device are equipped with multiple transmit/receive antennas are leading to an
increased need for device testing prior to market launch. MIMO, a key feature in LTE-Advanced,
enables operators and device manufacturers to offer superior data rates without requiring additional
bandwidth or transmit power. 4x4 DL MIMO capable devices require greater antenna
separation/isolation and are therefore used in devices with larger form factors such as phablets,
laptops with inbuilt modems and set-top boxes, as well as in various automotive applications.
Anites capability to test 4x4 DL MIMO follows its earlier success in demonstrating Carrier
Aggregation of two component carriers of 20 MHz each, resulting in Category 6/7 Downlink data
rates of 300 Mbps. [1]
Complex antenna configurations require advanced testing capability, which is now available also
with the Nemo Outdoor drive test collection tool together with Qualcomm Snapdragon X12 based
UEs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X12 LTE modem supports download speeds up to 600 Mbps and
peak upload speeds up to 150 Mbps. The modem also supports LTE Advanced carrier aggregation
(3x in the downlink, and 2x in the uplink) and higher order modulation (up to 256-QAM in the
downlink, and 64-QAM in the uplink). When MIMO measurements are enabled for test UE, RSSI,
RSRP, RSRQ and cell frame timing values are logged per antenna ports 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4. Values are
written to MIMOMEAS event. Support for uplink carrier aggregation will be available with Nemo
Outdoor version 7.9.0.
LTE-A 4x4 MIMO measurement requires license option OD0700-69. Handler Qualcomm LTE-A CA
3CC Cat.12.
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EVS voice codec also known as Evolved HD voice is the first 3GPP conversational codec offering up
to 20 kHz audio bandwidth, delivering speech quality that matches other audio input such as stored
music, while offering high robustness to avoid jitter and packet losses.
Designed to meet the demands of packet-switched mobile communications networks, the EVS codec
has been developed and standardized under the lead of the 3GPP Codec Working Group, 3GPP TSG
SA WG4.
The new codec includes a multi-rate audio codec, a source controlled variable bit-rate (SC-VBR)
scheme, a voice/sound activity detector (VAD), a comfort noise generation (CNG) system, and an
error concealment (EC) mechanism to neutralize the detrimental effects of transmission errors
resulting in lost packets. The codec also features a channel-aware mode which further improves
frame/packet error resilience. To reduce the impact of variable transmission time, a jitter buffer
management (JBM) is also provided.
For narrowband and wideband audio bandwidths, the EVS codec delivers higher quality, higher
frame/packet error resilience, and higher compression efficiency than previous speech codecs,
leading to improved user experience and system efficiency. Further quality enhancement is
provided through the introduction of super-wideband and fullband audio bandwidths. The EVS codec
also provides enhanced interoperation with the AMR-WB codec over all nine operational bit-rates.
When the EVS codec is supported, the EVS AMR-WB Inter-Operable mode may serve as an
alternative implementation of AMR-WB codec. [2]
With the EVS codec logging and voice quality support users can test and verify HD voice services,
and improve the service. The EVS codecs shown in the table below are logged to measurement file.
Information is logged to VoIP information event and AMR status event. Codec information includes
information about the current UL/ DL EVS codec and channel mode commands (requested
commands) for DL/ UL.
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Figure 2. VoLTE call with EVS codec and POLQA MOS information.
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Nemo Media Router is the Anite Network Testing proprietary communications interface and
application developed for Android and iOS based smartphones (patent pending). With the Nemo
Media Router (NMR) interface smartphones communicate with PC-based applications, such as Nemo
Outdoor and Nemo Invex. NMR provides the real QoE measurements as all the services are running
on a smartphone. A PC user controls and runs the services on the phone via an NMR interface. The
NMR application on the phone transfers the KPIs related to the data transfer to the PC. NMR is the
solution for current and future technologies supporting high data rates, such as, using multiple LTE
Cat 9 UEs on a single CPU.
Key Benefits
Cost-effective and simplified. Ideal for benchmarking and running simultaneous LTE high-
speed UEs on a single commercial laptop with up to eight handsets
Enhanced data capacity per CPU which means more devices per CPU with higher data rates
compared to running data services on a PC
Only one IP address (host address) for all test UEs with multi-configurations
No issues with PC CPU load lowering data rates. No need to tweak TCP/IP settings on the PC
Smaller (lighter) and cost-effective hardware and easy installation. In some cases no
permanent installation needed due to much lower overall power consumption
Data transfers can be made using the NMR interface where the protocol service is running on a
smartphone. User can select the appropriate method for performing data transfers via the Nemo
Outdoor device configuration settings. The NMR application must be installed on a smartphone and
have a valid license. If NMR is activated, all supported commands/services are always executed via
NMR. Commands/services that are not supported by NMR are automatically executed on the PC.
The user interface uses the same manual and scripted commands with NMR as with PC.
With voice quality measurements, the smartphone records the received sample audio files and
transfers audio files via the NMR interface to a computer in real time. The computer calculates the
PESQ/POLQA MOS scores and the values are written to the Nemo Outdoor log file. PESQ and POLQA
license is not needed in the test handset. NMR also supports multiple phones connected
simultaneously to one CPU. The maximum number of simultaneous connections with voice quality
and data is eight phones connected to one CPU. The following chapters present the new features of
NMR version 2.52.
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Existing customers using the Nemo Outdoor PEVQ-S license (Windows/ PC-based) can transfer the
license to NMR PEVQ-S streaming (Android-based). Please contact Anite Network Testing sales for
further information. http://www.anite.com/businesses/network-testing/sales-contacts
NOTICE! PEVQ-S on-device measurement requires also new Nemo Browser application installed to
NMR test handset. Nemo Browser is a separate installation package that needs to be installed to the
NMR test handset after NMR has been updated to version 2.52.
Fixed the video resolution issue with PEVQ-S video streaming analysis. In certain
circumstances video resolution was fixed to SD 480i (standard definition) and wasnt
dynamically upgraded to HD video resolution (high definition) in the following PEVQ-S video
streaming data sessions
Video call support for Samsung Android 6.0 based handsets for S6/S7/Note5/S7
Changed multithreaded FTP: if REST command is not supported by the data server
download only from zero offset
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the handset. The following license options are available with Nemo Media Router version 2.52 for
Android:
OD1600-04 NMR Voice Quality Testing Transfers audio files via the NMR interface to
Option a computer in real time. Includes also VoLTE
option. Requires also Nemo Outdoor or
Nemo Invex PESQ & POLQA licenses
(optional license)
OD1600-05 NMR Data & Application Includes FTP, Ping, HTTP/ HTTPS, YouTube
Testing Option video streaming, and HTML browsing
protocols. Client running on the smartphone
(optional license)
OD1600-04 NMR Voice Quality Testing Transfers audio files via the NMR interface to
Option a computer in real time. Includes also VoLTE
option. Requires also Nemo Outdoor or
Nemo Invex PESQ & POLQA licenses
(optional license)
OD1600-05 NMR Data & Application Includes FTP, Ping, HTTP/ HTTPS, YouTube
Testing Option video streaming, and HTML browsing
protocols. Client running on the smartphone
(optional license)
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Existing customers using the Nemo Outdoor PEVQ-S license (Windows/ PC-based) can transfer the
license to NMR PEVQ-S streaming (Android-based). Please contact Anite Network Testing sales for
further information. http://www.anite.com/businesses/network-testing/sales-contacts
NOTICE! PEVQ-S on-device measurement requires also new Nemo Browser application installed to
NMR test handset. Nemo Browser is a separate installation package that needs to be installed to the
NMR test handset after NMR has been updated to version 2.52.
Application Version
teamviewer_quicksupport_addon_samsung_10.0.3086.apk
TeamViewer QuickSupport Add-on
for Samsung 8.0.1184
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Nemo Media Router version 2.52.177 is compatible with Nemo Outdoor 7.8.2.18. NOTE! NMR
Android versions 1.0 or 1.1 are not supported with Nemo Outdoor version 7.3.0.6 or higher.
Customers using Nemo Media Router Android versions 1.0 or 1.1 should not update Nemo Outdoor
to the latest version before updating the Nemo Media Router application on the test handsets.
Nemo Media Router application updates can be done using the NMR user interface from version
2.30.099 onwards. Together with the test handset UI remote control and monitoring, OTA updates
can be done also with Nemo Invex handset isolation modules without opening the cover. To check
for software updates, make sure that WiFi or mobile data (with HIM devices) is enabled, tab the
button at the bottom of the NMR main view and select Check for updates. Notice! Nemo
browser is a separate installation package that needs to be installed to the NMR test handset after
NMR has been updated to version 2.52. You need to manually download the Nemo browser APK file
to your Nemo Media Router handset from Nemo User Club or via the QR code below. Please follow
the steps below.
Nemo Outdoor/ Nemo Invex NMR test handsets (without isolation module)
2. Use the QR code below to download Nemo browser to your Nemo Media Router handset.
Nemo Invex NMR test handsets with HIM and SHIM modules
3. Launch the Nemo Outdoor application and establish a remote connection to the NMR test
handset using a TeamViewer connection or the new screen casting feature via Nemo Outdoor
Devices view.
4. After a successful remote connection has been established, open the default browser in the NMR
test handset and type in the following URL:
http://www.nemo.fi/nb/nb450.apk
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NOTICE: Do not launch Nemo browser directly. Nemo Media Router will automatically launch the
browser and also at the same time activate the API in the browser. In case you open the browser
manually, please shut down the application before conducting HTML testing with Nemo Outdoor.
When updating NMR from version 2.20.xx or older, please see the Nemo Outdoor user manual
chapter 3.4.1 Installing Nemo Media Router.
Nemo Media Router for iOS is available from the App Store.
MPSS.TH.2.0.c
1.8.00004.M8
996FAAAANAZ
M-
1.50355.1.519
12.1
(8996.gen Apr
25 2016
15:13:02)
Taiwan variant
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16:26:28)
Android 4.3
For a complete list of supported devices, please see the separate document Nemo Outdoor 7.8.0.8
Compatible Devices.pdf.
Do not upgrade, root, or reflash your measurement terminal firmware. Doing so will
cause the terminal to permanently lose its measurement capability!
Added support for handover duration and handover attempt to preamble time parameters
with LTE intra handovers. (HOI)
Forcing: RAT, BAND, Channel (LTE, UMTS, GSM), Cell lock (LTE, UMTS)
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Nemo Outdoor 7.8.2 is compatible with Nemo FSR1 firmware version 04.05.09.
MX FW version 2.6.5.0
EX FW version 2.1.11.0
2365 2400 MHz. With the initial release the preamble scanning is supported. The following
parameters are supported:
Frequency
Preamble index
Preamble RSSI
CINR
Frequency
Carrier RSSI
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Due to changes in the application permission policy and in the application protocol interface (API)
provided by Instagram the following Instagram operations cannot be no longer supported:
Customers can continue to test accessibility to Instagram service using the Load self- feed
operation only. Old script files can be used but operations that are not supported are ignored.
This change affects the following products provided by Anite Network Testing:
Nemo Outdoor
Nemo Invex
Nemo Handy
Support for the new API has been implemented to Nemo Outdoor & Nemo Invex versions 7.8.2.
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6 ERROR CORRECTIONS
For detailed information about bug fixes and error corrections please see the readme.html file
located at C:\Program Files (x86)\Anite\Nemo Outdoor\readme.html. If you have Nemo Outdoor
application installed to your pc just click the link below
file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/Anite/Nemo%20Outdoor/readme.html
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7 NEW DEVICES
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MH0620-06 Sony Xperia LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), Qualcomm 1 MPSS.TA.2.0.c14- Sony_eng_driver
X F5121 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), LTE-A 00002- (4.0.1.9)
5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), Cat. 6 3CC 8976_GEN_PACK-
12(700), 17(700), 19(800), 1 (8976.gen May
20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 5 2016 03:38:55)
38(2600), 39(1900),
40(2300), 41(2500) - F5121,
F5122
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE
Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 /
1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -
F5121, F5122
Quad band GSM
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# Verified UEs/CPU determines the maximum number of devices with which Anite Network Testing
has tested the device in question on a single CPU using a commercial laptop. Lenovo and Dell
laptops are used for verification. Please see the test device known issues document for further
information about the limitations.
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8 DISCONTINUED DEVICES
Broadcom and Nokia Device Support, End of Life & End of Sale Announcement
Anite Network Testing announces end of life and end of sale for the Broadcom and Nokia based
devices and software options listed below. This announcement applies to the Nemo Handy, Nemo
Outdoor and Nemo Invex product platforms.
Nokia C5 series
Nokia C7 series
Nokia E7 series
Samsung Galaxy
Core LTE SM-G386F
Nemo Handy-A for Handy-A with Samsung Core and for all
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End-of-Sale
The last day that these options will be available for order from Anite Network Testing is end of
September 2016.
Software Updates
Software updates and bug fixes will be available till end of September 2017. A valid maintenance
agreement is required as of the End-of-Sale date to be eligible for the software updates.
Technical Support
Technical support services for the above options will be available till end of September 2017 for the
customers with valid maintenance agreement. Services follow the policies according to the Support
and Maintenance Services.
Customers using these products are kindly requested to contact Anite Network Testing
(sales@anite.com) or local sales representatives for further information about the alternative
devices. A valid maintenance agreement is required as of the End-of-Sale date to be eligible for the
upgrade with special terms.
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Nemo Outdoor is compatible with all devices labeled as CDMA by Qualcomm or QUALCOMM 3G
CDMA using the Qualcomm chipsets. However, Anite Network Testing cannot guarantee full
functionality when a test terminal is used with a Qualcomm-compatible handler. Video calls, for
example, might not work. Please see the separate document Nemo Outdoor 7.8.2.18 Compatible
Devices.pdf. for a list of verified Qualcomm-based CDMA and WCDMA terminals.
CDMA terminals with or without RUIM card purchased from Anite Network Testing must be
registered with a local CDMA operator. Anite Network Testing does not take any responsibility if a
local operator restricts the registration of test terminal(s) supplied by Anite Network Testing.
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500 MB of free hard disk space for installation and use; 4 GB recommended
Depending on the scanner used, one USB port or serial port or RJ45 or FireWire port per
scanner
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Device configuration and workspace files made by Nemo Outdoor 7.8.1 are fully compatible with
Nemo Outdoor 7.8.2.
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12 INSTALLATION
Start Windows and insert the Nemo Outdoor USB memory flash drive in your PC (e.g. drive D).
Copy the files to your PC. Select Start | Run in the Windows Status bar. Type D:\Nemo Outdoor
7.x\Nemo Outdoor x.xx.x in the Open field (xx refers to the version number). Run the setup.exe
and click the OK button. After the installation program starts, follow the instructions on your screen.
NOTE! When the Nemo Outdoor software installation is complete, you will need to restart the
computer.
12.3 Update/Upgrade
Note that installation must be run under Administrator account or other user account
with administrative privileges. Note that if the existing Nemo Outdoor version is
6.2.1.x or older it must be uninstalled via add or remove programs before the Nemo
Outdoor 7.6.x installation can be run.
Nemo Outdoor setup 7.5.1.8.exe or higher includes also the IP packet capturing
monitoring.
Start Windows and insert the Nemo Outdoor USB memory flash drive in your PC (e.g. drive D).
Copy the files to your PC. Select Start | Run in the Windows Status bar. Type D:\Nemo
Outdoor7\Nemo Outdoor x.xx.xx in the Open field (xx refers to the version number). Run the
setup.exe and click the OK button. After the Installation program starts, follow the instructions on
your screen. NOTE! With Nemo Outdoor 6.21 or earlier version the copy protection key must be
attached to USB port during the installation and uninstallation when asked. When the Nemo
Outdoor software installation is complete, you will need to restart the computer.
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12.4 Uninstallation
Note that the uninstallation must be run under Administrator account or other user
account with administrative privileges.
Nemo Outdoor application must be uninstalled via Add or Remove Programs. NOTE! With Nemo
Outdoor versions 5.80- 6.21 the copy protection key must be attached to USB port during the
uninstallation. With Nemo Outdoor 6.3.x onwards a copy protection module is not needed during
uninstallation. When the Nemo Outdoor software uninstallation is complete, you will need to restart
the computer.
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Windows 8 operating system has been tested and verified with a limited number of test devices.
PcTel MX 1 MX winusb
PcTel EX 1 2.1.1.0
Terratec DMX 6Fire sound card is not compatible with Windows 8 operating system
at the time of release.
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The following limitations with Windows 7 operating system have been noticed and verified by Anite
Finland or informed by the vendors:
ZTE MF820T modem with Windows 7 OS. Device is conflicting with the Sentinel HASP key driver
used with Nemo Outdoor application. After ZTE modem is installed, Sentinel HASP key cannot be
detected by Nemo Outdoor. A workaround is to change the auto tuning settings to normal
immediately after the ZTE modem is installed. Please see Test Devices Known Issues document
for further details on how to change the auto tuning mode.
Other limitations:
o Debug logging needs administrative privileges if User Account Control Settings (UAC) is
enabled. It is recommended to change the UAC settings to Never notify. This can be
done via User Account Control Settings.
o If UAC is set to always notify it might cause issues with data testing. PS connection can
be established but data transfer cannot be done. It is recommended to change the UAC
settings to Never notify. This can be done via User Account Control Settings.
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Added support for Speedtest protocol. (DAA, DAF, DAC, DAD, DREQ, DCOMP,
DRATE, RTT). Note! Initial support with Nemo Handy.
Added support for QCI values 65, 66, 69, and 70. (QSPR, QSPN). Note! Requires
Nemo Outdoor version 7.9.0
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16 KNOWN ISSUES
Test device related known issues for UEs, scanners, and other devices are listed in a separate
document: (Nemo_Outdoor_7.8.2.18_Test_Device_Technical_Notes_October_2016.pdf).
Script editor: When using invalid value for timeout, duration, or file size (depends which
protocol is used) parameter, editor changes values without any notification
When there is no PDF reader in PC, opening the help causes error code 31
Occasionally when opening device configuration, UI shows false locks to some devices even if
the lock is not saved to configuration
Server busy. This action cannot completed. error message is shown when opening the
packet grid for packet capturing files (.pcap). Workaround is to press the Retry button several
times to close the message window
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Running Nemo Outdoor setup directly from the USB flash memory will not work. Workaround is
to copy the files to PC prior running the setup
Download stops responding. Applies to Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. When
you try to download a file, the download stops responding and then times out. The problem
occurs when you use a USB modem that has a data transfer speed that is faster than or equal
to 240 kilobits per second (Kbps). The problem occurs because of a limitation in the current
USB modem driver (Usbser.sys). The hotfix download is available from
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925681
Please select View and request hot fix downloads and follow the instructions to download
the appropriate file. Files can be found also from the DVD supplied by Anite (Nemo Outdoor
6.0\Setup\Microsoft hot fix). Please note that for each operating system there is a separate file
available:
Windows 7, Windows6.1-KB925681-x86.msu
It is highly recommended not to use the User Parameters functionality during multi-device
testing as the decoding of L3/ RRC messages will cause a high CPU load. If performance
problems are found, it is recommended to remove all user parameters from the user interface.
If the message Server Busy is displayed on the screen, it is recommended that the
packetmon.exe is killed using the task manager. Packetmon.exe is used by the Microsoft
Network Monitor. Microsoft Network Monitor is needed only with the video streaming quality or
IP packet capturing functionalities. If IP packet capturing or video streaming quality
measurements are not required it is recommended to not install Microsoft Network Monitor.
Line graph zooming with mouse wheel does not work occasionally
Export to Nemo Analyze. When an open workbook or open report is selected, the loaded
measurement file is shown twice in the Analyze Measurements data base, i.e., there are two
number 1 devices in the measurements data base.
Connecting multiple Samsung Galaxy S 7 SM-G9300 (2 or more) devices does not work. NMR
works only with one phone (in network list only one network is connected, others are
unidentified).
Access Point Name (APN) must be defined in test handset. APN used in the script file is ignored
by NMR application.
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Team Viewer version 11 should be used with the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Note 5 handsets.
GPS fix source type (Glonass/GPS) cannot be identified when using NMR for GPS data.
Packet capturing, full logging should be used only for troubleshooting purposes as the file size
of the packet capturing file is limited by the memory of the test handset. Error message is
shown in the Nemo Outdoor user interface when memory is full.
o If the user has already started a PC client connection to the device before NMR is
asked to start accepting connections, it may take over 30s for the connection to
succeed.
o Screen power saver should be disabled, because TeamViewer will not work if the
screen is not visible. Occasionally TeamViewer connection to the handset fails. Try
again.
TCP connection establishment time and IP termination times are not available.
HTTP/HTTPS browsing
As redirection is allowed with NMR version 2.40 onwards with certain web pages, the
browser may prompt to use the mobile versions of websites instead of the full versions and
also ask to add local weather information, etc. If the user does not select any option, the
web page is not loaded. Therefore, it is important to pretest the web page using the
internet browser of the phone before measurements, including browsing. An alternative
method is to change the user agent settings via the Android browser. In case the handset is
inside the Nemo Invex HI module, use a Teamviewer remote connection to change the
settings:
o Return to your browser. Browser will be seen as a desktop browser when you visit
sites.
iPERF UDP DL testing cannot be done with test handsets running Nemo Media Router
application. Non-NMR test handsets are required.
Ping testing using delay from reply to request does not work using NMR. Workaround is to use
delay between requests. Repeat until stopped is not supported at the moment and repeat X
times should be used.
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o Data stream playback position, data transfer content type, data transfer video
codec and data transfer audio codec and file size are not available
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910G/ F/ T handsets must be removed from the holders
before closing the lid. Otherwise closing the lid will damage the handsets. The suitcase has
not been designed for bigger handsets, such as Note 4.
When using max. six Samsung smartphones (e.g. Note 4 handsets), the system cannot
charge all handsets, and therefore the batteries of the test handsets will run out. It is
recommended to start testing with fully loaded batteries. For example with YouTube testing,
measurement duration is limited to ~four hours.
Nemo Walker II
Number of USB devices exceeded error messages might appear with certain laptops when
more than five test UEs are connected to Nemo Walker II USB hubs. Issue is seen especially
with Lenovo Yoga laptops. It is advised to connect max. four UEs per USB hub. With
computers having both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports, it is advised to connect the first USB
data cable to USB 2.0 port and the second USB data cable to USB 3.0 port. Disabling USB
3.0 from the BIOS is also an alternative with laptops running Windows 8.x OS. Laptops with
Windows 7 OS, uninstalling the Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver via add/
remove program can be done. The recommended laptop with Nemo Walker II with up to
eight test handsets is Lenovo T430S.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910G/ F or similar size of handsets cannot be used with the
Nemo Walker II chassis. Chassis has not been designed for big handsets, such as, Note 4.
File size is not written to the DREQ event and because of that, the device status does not
show a progress bar for DL or UL transfers.
With uplink data transfers the UL data throughput goes up and down. This is normal
behavior as the uploaded files are split to 4MB fragments and uploaded to server with
separate upload commands.
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With multi data transfers, e.g. benchmarking Dropbox testing, different local file names
must be used for each test device. In multi-script it means that you can download the same
file with all devices, but you must write it with different names to the local disk.
Only one active PEVQ-S connection is supported per PC. Only one active PS connection is
allowed while executing PEVQ streaming. When multiple test handsets are connected to the
same PC, a PS connection with only the test handset executing PEVQ-S testing is allowed.
If a test handset has Nemo Media Router application installed, it prevents PEVQ-S testing as
NMR test handsets are always online. In such case, to run multiple PEVQ-S connections
simultaneously, a dedicated PC is required with only one NMR test handset connected to the
PC.
Facebook testing
o If you see an error message, it means the Facebook limit has been reached. It is
not a permanent error, so the feed will continue to work, and once the limit is reset
on Facebooks end (daily), new posts will be posted again automatically
o Currently each app is given an allotment of 200 API calls per user in any given 60
minute window. Please note that Facebook can change this limit. Please see more
details from: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/graph-api/advanced/rate-
limiting
o Custom Facebook test applications offer more flexibilities to test Facebook with
drive test tools as some of the limits seen with normal Facebook apps do not apply,
such as number of allowed postings per hour. Please see the following link for
further information: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/apps
If Facebook benchmarking is done using a commercial laptop, the same user account
settings must be used with all test devices
Voice quality testing is not supported with VoWiFi and ViWiFi measurements at the moment
Call type in the call attempt event (CAA) is written as a voice call, not VoLTE or WLAN IMS
voice call when a call is generated via Nemo Outdoor user interface. This is because the call
type is unknown at the time of the call attempt. Call type in the call connection event (CAC)
should be observed.
With networks using encryption, it is required to perform radio off/ radio on for the VoLTE/
VoWifi/ ViWifi and wait ~40 seconds. During this time, SIP server registering is shown in
the user interface even if the UE is already registered. After this, measurements can
proceed normally.
With IMS SMS testing it is not recommended to use more than 160 characters.
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During recording, the user cannot enable WLAN measurements. WLAN measurement needs
to be enabled before starting measurement. In this case, the user needs to enable WLAN
from the device UI manually.
When enabling WLAN measurement from Nemo Outdoor, a notification Turning on Wi-Fi
will turn off USB Tethering. Continue? is shown in device UI. WLAN will not be activated
before user responds to the dialog. This dialog will not affect the functionality, the
connection between NMR and Nemo Outdoor stays active.
If the device is in Airplane Mode and WLAN is activated, device handler starting may fail
SIP server registration type is not updated until the next SIPREGA/SIPREGC events are
written. Information is also not updated with WLAN IMS voice -> LTE IMS voice and LTE
IMS voice -> WLAN IMS voice events
If WLAN is disconnected/disabled, WLAN IMS SIP server registered status stays visible in
Nemo Outdoor UI
YouTube no longer supports the URL m.youtube.com and therefore PVI video quality
streaming testing cannot be done with the RTSP protocol
Video streaming MOS and jitter values are occasionally reported with value zero
PVI video quality parameters are not available with 64 bit operating systems. PVI streaming
without video quality parameters is supported with both 32 and 64 bit operating systems
Retrieving proper error messages (streaming cause codes) is missing. VLC player version
2.1.0 required with Nemo Outdoor version 7.3.0.6 or higher
USSD testing:
Occasionally FTP UL data throughput values can exceed the maximum value supported by
the network. This is seen at the beginning of data transfers. The root cause is that the
operating system can buffer the data.
VoIP testing:
Other PS data connections are not allowed at the same time with the same computer. Issue
has been reported to the vendor.
Only one VoIP connection per CPU can be done at the moment. Issue reported to the
vendor.
WAP testing. The WAP protocol stack used in Nemo Outdoor supports the following
contents:
Content Type
WMLC, WML 1.1/1.2/1.2.1 text and binary, WMLScript 1.1/1.2/1.2.1 text and binary
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Streaming (Catra)
Nemo Outdoor cannot establish streaming with the Nemo Server Catra streaming service.
With Nemo Handy, streaming is working correctly with the included test files.
To be able to calculate end-to-end delivery time, SMS testing must be done using the same
operator between two terminals. This is due to the fact that SMS message ID changes from
operator to operator.
MMS testing
With Nemo Outdoor 6.3 onwards the required Microsoft Network Monitor version is 3.4.
If data throughput problems are experienced with Windows 7 operating systems and you
are using auto-tuning TCP receive window, please see article
http://blogs.msdn.com/wndp/archive/2007/07/05/receive-window-auto-tuning-on-
vista.aspx or try to set the auto-tuning level to highlyrestriced." Auto tuning can be
restricted by running netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel=restricted from the
command prompt. We have found that the restricted mode will often allow some of the
benefits of auto tuning with a number of problematic devices. Current auto tuning level can
be shown with the command netsh interface tcp show global.
With MMS testing the data transfer status can occasionally show more than 100%.
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17 TROUBLESHOOTING DEVICE
CONNECTIVITY ISSUES
In general all power saving options should be disabled and high performance power settings should
be used. Battery stretch should not be used and USB port power saving option should be
deselected.
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Go to Network settings and choose appropriate connection assigned for the device. Go to
Connection properties and check that antivirus NDIS filtering is unchecked.
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In case low throughput values are monitored with Nemo Outdoor and also with third-party
applications, the issue can most likely be seen by observing link adaptation parameters.
For example, low average CQI and high MAC-HS 3rd retransmission rate indicate an area of bad
coverage or high interference. Low HS-SCCH usage rate (= high HSDPA DTX percentage ratio)
points to capacity, server, or transmission problems.
In LTE networks, observe physical resource block allocation (PRB) and signal to noise ratio (SNR).
PRB affects throughput directly. Values less than maximum may indicate other users in the cell, a
bottleneck in the transmission network, or not enough data to be sent (application does not need all
the available bandwidth). If data throughputs in LTE are lower than expected, it is recommended to
adjust the buffer size via Nemo Outdoor user interface, for example, to value 1024. It should be
noted that buffer size must be adjusted separately for each protocol (e.g. for FTP and HTTP).
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When requested throughput is much higher than the actual measured throughput, it may indicate
that there are other users sharing the radio resources of the cell or some other bottleneck in the
network that prevents the mobile from getting the maximum achievable throughput.
When operating in the dynamic range of link adaptation, average BLER (PDSCH BLER) should be
higher than 0, typically 10-20%, in order to achieve the gain of HARQ retransmission scheme.
Residual BLER after all HARQ retransmissions should be 0%. Higher values indicate that the radio
link is about to drop. Observe the MAC downlink/uplink residual BLER (%) values.
Disable any firewall and/or antivirus software that could reduce the throughput. Some HSPA
USB interfaces may also install their own software which may affect to window size settings
in registry.
For Nemo Outdoor 5.60 and older versions: Run a script with simultaneous FTP transfers to
see if the throughput increases. Does not work manually, script is always needed.
For Nemo Outdoor 5.70 and later versions: Use the multithread feature of the FTP protocol
to test simultaneous transfers. Works also manually
For Nemo Outdoor 6.30 and later versions: Transmit/receive buffer size should not be
mixed with the TCP receive window size which is the global setting. TCP receive window size
affects the TCP/ IP layer whereas transfer buffer size affects the application layer. Transfer
buffer size can be adjusted per socket. This means that the transfer buffer size can be
adjusted for each test UE separately. Transfer buffer size can be adjusted with the FTP,
SFTP, HTTP, POP3, SMTP, and IMAP protocols
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When buffer size is not checked from user interface, Nemo Outdoor checks if auto-tuning is
on with Windows 7. If auto-tuning is on, no values are set. Otherwise the static value 64k is
used.
Normally default buffer values are acceptable. But if low data throughputs are still
experienced, increasing the receive/transmit buffer size may increase data throughput.
In uplink direction, transfer buffer size that is too high can be seen as high data throughput
peak at the beginning of the data session. For example, it is possible that measured data
throughput peak is higher than what the cellular system supports. In this case, decreasing
the transfer buffer size in uplink direction will eliminate high data throughput peaks.
Make a comparison test between Nemo Outdoor and the connection manager used with the
device. When configuring a device with Nemo Outdoor, only the trace port should be
defined. The modem port and dial-up connection must be left blank. As ports are left blank
it is not possible to perform a manual PDP context activation or data transfer via Nemo
Outdoor. However, a script file with data connection commands can be used. Script files
should include only data transfer commands, not Attach/detach or PDP context activation or
deactivation commands. Start a data transfer and observe the application data throughput
value. Do the same test again but this time make a connection using Nemo Outdoor.
Using Wireshark:
1. Check the .pcap file and look at the (non FTP-DATA) TCP traffic in the middle of the
transfer. Window size value tells the current TCP window size used.
2. Look at the TCP traffic in the middle of an FTP transfer with PayloadLen=0:
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3. Double-click the frame to get detailed frame info. Look at the Tcp tree. Window shows the
current value.
TCP Window size set to default: n = Value not found from registry. Set to default.
TCP Auto-Tuning detected. Window size not set. = Windows Vista/7 is using auto-tuning TCP
window.
A measurement file (.nmf) does not save window size info. Packet log and/or debug log is always
needed.
18.3.2Windows 7
Windows 7 does not use static window sizes from the registry. They rely on dynamic window size
which is handled by TCP auto tuning feature. However, if the same registry value that Windows
uses is set, Outdoor reads it and adjusts the manual window size based on this value. In most
cases, the registry has been edited by a third-party software or a USB mobile interface
driver/software. This registry entry can be removed.
If the TCP auto-tuning is disabled Nemo Outdoor will use its default window size 64 KB. Outdoor
5.40 and newer checks the auto-tuning state and does not change any window sizes if auto-tuning
is enabled.
How to check TCP auto-tuning state:
1. Open command prompt by typing CMD to Search programs and files field.
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Please note that administrator rights are required to change auto-tuning settings.
Open command prompt by typing CMD to Search programs and files field. Right-click and select
Run as administrator.
To disable auto-tuning type netsh interface tcp set global autotuning=disabled. This limits the TCP
window size to 64KB. However, Outdoor sets its own default 256KB when auto-tuning is disabled.
To increase the maximum TCP window size that auto-tuning uses, type netsh interface tcp set
global autotuning=highlyrestricted.
disabled: Uses a fixed value for the TCP receive window. Limits to 64 KB (65535).
highlyrestricted: Recommended. Allows the receive window to grow beyond its default
value, very conservatively.
restricted: Recommended. Somewhat restricted growth of the TCP receive window beyond
its default value.
normal: Default value. Allows the receive window to grow to accommodate most conditions.
experimental: Allows the receive window to grow to accommodate extreme scenarios (not
recommended, it can degrade performance in common scenarios, only intended for
research purposes). It enables receive window values of over 16 MB.
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2. Select battery from the device list and select battery optimization from the menu icon at the
top-right of the screen.
3. Select all apps from the drop-down menu in the center of the display. Now you'll see all the
apps that are Doze-enabled
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4. Select Dont optimize for all apps and then press Done.
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19 REFERENCES
[1] http://www.anite.com/businesses/handset-testing/news/anite-first-offer-4x4-mimo-device-
testing-capability
[2] http://www.3gpp.org/news-events/3gpp-news/1639-evs_news
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20 NEMO TOOLS
Anite offers a complete product portfolio for all wireless network measuring and analyzing needs on
all major network technologies.
Nemo Outdoor Nemo Outdoor is a portable engineering tool for measuring and monitoring
the air interface of all major network technologies.
Nemo Cloud Nemo Cloud connects Nemo products, measurement and analysis processes,
and data feeds into one end-to-end solution enabling streamlined operations
and improved responsiveness of measurement projects in the field. Nemo
Cloud supports Nemo CloudCommander, Nemo Outdoor, Nemo Invex /Nemo
Invex II, Nemo Handy, Nemo Walker Air, Nemo Autonomous, and Nemo
Xynergy.
Nemo CloudCommander
Nemo Invex II Nemo Invex II is the state-of-the-art 2nd generation benchmarking solution
for testing wireless networks and devices. The system enables testing with up
to 50 test devices simultaneously on all available wireless technologies in one
test drive.
Nemo Walker Air Nemo Walker Air is a portable tool for indoor measurements and
benchmarking. Nemo Walker Air enables conducting multi-technology
measurements on the air interface of wireless networks.
Nemo IBC Meter Nemo In-Building Coverage Meter (IBC Meter) is a fast and easy to use
Android application for instantly testing indoor coverage and performance.
Measurement data can be uploaded to central server or emailed to a
customer as a report.
Nemo CEM Observer Nemo CEM Observer is an in-depth troubleshooting solution for real-time
mobile service monitoring from the customers perspective. It is the first step
towards bringing drive test level diagnostics data into the CEM domain, thus
enabling the root cause analysis of user experience problems.
Nemo CEM Solution Nemo CEM solution is a powerful, flexible, and scalable set of tools for
monitoring wireless network performance and services from the end user
point of view.
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Nemo Autonomous Nemo Autonomous is an ideal solution for performing automated, large-scale
measurements. Nemo Autonomous streamlines network measurements,
troubleshooting, statistical reporting, and benchmarking processes. The
system employs groups of Android-based field measurement units with two
enclosure options, called Nemo Explorer-1 and Nemo Explorer-4, controlled
through Nemo CloudCommander.
Nemo Commander Nemo Commander is a platform for centrally controlled network testing. It
allows network operators to remotely operate Nemo Outdoor, Nemo Invex
and Nemo Handy test units and check their status. Nemo Commander
supports all devices and test protocols currently supported with Nemo tools,
including scanners.
Nemo FSR1 Nemo FSR1 is a revolutionary, modular digital scanning receiver that provides
accurate, reliable high-speed RF measurements of wireless networks across
multiple bands and technologies.
Nemo Analyze Nemo Analyze is a powerful and versatile, cutting-edge analysis tool for
performing benchmarking, troubleshooting, and statistical reporting based on
drive test data. The system incorporates an innovative, low-maintenance
database engine that has been designed and optimized specifically for high-
performance post-processing of drive test data.
Nemo WindCatcher Nemo WindCatcher is the industry leading desktop-based drive test data
post-processing tool for radio access network analysis used by design
engineers, performance engineers, handset testing groups, and technology
development groups.
Nemo Xynergy Nemo Xynergy is a powerful, scalable, and easy-to-use web-based platform
for analyzing drive test, OSS, and subscriber data. It automates key tasks in
the entire network management life cycle and supports multiple, disparate
data sources and vendors for all major network technologies.
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