Monthly Archives: May, 2014

Reader Forum: Key strategies to keep your network secure

Wireless connections come with inherent risks. Here's the lowdown on securing both types of networks.

Reader Forum: What makes ‘carrier-grade’ reliability so hard?

Unfortunately for both service providers and telecom equipment manufacturers, it’s extremely difficult to develop a network infrastructure platform that delivers carrier-grade reliability.

The Nuts and Bolts of Antenna Measurement

Ever wonder how wireless signal gets to a specific area? Connections and networks live and breathe by antennas. If an antenna goes down, the...

The Importance of Conformance Test Systems

Conformance testing is designed to determine if implementation meets the requirements of a standard or specification. There are many types of testing including testing...

The Ins and Outs of LTE Protocol Testing

Long term evolution (LTE) is the standard for today's wireless networks, and replaces third generation (3G) technology. LTE technology is a based on a 3GPP standard...

Why T1 Test Equipment Methods are Important

Why T1 testing necessary? Let's take a closer look at how carriers test their T1 networks and more important, what T1 test equipment they use. T1 or...

How to Use Bluetooth and WLAN Testers

Once a wireless phenomenon, Bluetooth is part of our everyday lives. Whether you utilize it to talk on the phone in your car or...

Analyzing Cable and Antenna Analyzers

In today's test and measurement world, many different devices and methods are necessary. For connection testing, this includes cable and antenna analyzers. Cable analyzers verify the...

UMTS Testing Necessary, with High Success Rates

The Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) is a third generation mobile cellular system for networks based on the GSM standard. Because of this systems prominence, and because...

What is LTE Carrier Aggregation Testing?

According to the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), carrier aggregation is used in LTE-Advanced in order to increase the bandwidth, and thereby increase the...

Comparing GSM Test Equipment

Wireless network testing is no mundane task. It involved thorough thought, procedures and most of all, high-end equipment. This equipment differs depending on the...

3GPP Conformance Testing Key Factors and Requirements for 3GPP Conformance Testing

Conformance testing is designed to help eliminate problems with user equipment that would would impact the functioning and performance of wireless networks. 3GPP is...

eNodeB Simulator How is an eNodeB simulator used?

eNodeB (enhanced Node B) simulators are an important piece of test networks that are used for a variety of user equipment tests. eNodeB simulators...

Passive Intermodulation Basics: How It Affects Network Performance

How Passive Intermodulation Affects Network Performance Passive intermodulation (PIM) is a big concern for wireless providers because of the negative effect it can have on network...

LTE Drive Test

Test Types and Parameters for LTE Driving Testing LTE drive tests are an important part of how wireless carriers determine whether their networks are performing...

Mobile Application Testing Resume Sample

Three Examples of Mobile Application Testing Resumes RCR Wireless has collected three mobile application testing resume samples to give different views on organization, prioritizing skills...

Mobile Application Testing Resume Six Key Skills

Mobile applications are a booming business. Mobile application testing is critical for successful development and launch of applications. But what skills are in the...

Low PIM Cables: Essential for PIM Testing

Until recently, PIM (Passive Intermodulation Distortion was only a concern for wireless networks, and ultimately, the wireless user. Today, cable manufacturers are involved as...

Utilizing a PIM Tester Rental: A Cheaper Option for a Necessary Method

If you're well-versed in today's wireless industry, you know Passive Intermodulation (PIM) is a big part of keeping wireless networks up and running, with...

PIM Testing Certification: What You Need to Know

Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing is no stranger to the wireless industry. In fact, it is a standard for radio site commissioning and certification. PIM's...

LTE User Equipment Testing: Not for the Meek

When it comes to Long Term Evolution (LTE), it's all about the user experience and therefore, user equipment testing is extremely important. LTE is...

LTE Testing: What's It All about?

The arrival of Long Term Evolution (LTE) brought significantly different wireless network capabilities. Today's wireless user wants and expects superior service and performance. To...

Understanding PIM Testing: How to Conduct PIM Tests

Passive Intermodulation (PIM) is becoming more and more important as wireless users demand data, with high speeds. It affects network speed and performance, therefore,...

LTE Antenna Test Complete: Next step, 5G?

In the United States, Long Term Evolution (LTE) is well-established. When it comes to testing, at this point an LTE antenna test would be...

LTE Networks in Philippines – 2013 Forecast & TrendsAn Epic Battle

"Anything you can do I can do better." That's the name of the tune in the Philippines as the the country's two telecommunication giants...
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