Rohde & Schwarz CMW500 LTE Carrier Aggregation Throughput Test Application Guide

About this manual

The document provides an overview of LTE Carrier Aggregation (CA) testing with the CMW500, describing the benefits of using a single instrument for both physical‑layer and application‑layer throughput measurements. It outlines required hardware options, software versions, and the basic test flow for both call‑box and protocol configurations.

Detailed step‑by‑step procedures cover setting up LTE signaling for CA mode, configuring PCC and SCC RF ports, performing BLER and throughput measurements, and using tools such as Ping, Iperf, and FTP for application‑layer testing. The guide also includes notes on firewall settings, IP configuration, and how to interpret results in the Protocol Monitor. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

• Measurement Guide
• Benefits of LTE CA Testing with CMW500
• Required Hardware Options
• Software Version Requirements
• Physical‑Layer Throughput Test (Call Box)
• Application‑Layer Throughput Test (Call Box)
• Protocol‑Based Throughput Test
• Summary

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How do I configure the CMW500 for physical‑layer LTE CA throughput testing?

Set LTE signaling to Carrier Aggregation mode and configure the PCC and SCC RF ports as shown, then start the measurement.

What software version is required for protocol‑based throughput testing?

The protocol test requires software version KF500 V29.40.600 or newer.