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Outdoor 5G NR Outdoor measurements for real-world mobile networks
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Optimize coverage and capacity in 5G environments
The Keysight outdoor 5G NR testing solution provides detailed insight into the performance and quality of next-generation mobile networks under real-world conditions. They enable operators, infrastructure vendors, and service providers to measure coverage, capacity, and user experience across diverse outdoor environments. With flexible configurations and support for multi-technology measurements, these solutions deliver the data needed to optimize 5G deployment and validate service delivery. Request a quote for the Keysight outdoor 5G NR testing solution today. Want to learn more about this solution? Explore the resources below.
End-to-end 5G NR validation
Measure critical performance indicators such as throughput, latency, and coverage to assess overall network quality.
GPS-driven coverage mapping
Correlate network performance with GPS data for accurate coverage mapping and optimization.
Beam and carrier analysis
Capture beamforming behavior and carrier performance to understand 5G NR coverage and capacity characteristics.
Dynamic spectrum evaluation
Monitor frequency bands and spectrum utilization to ensure efficient deployment and meet service targets.
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Nemo Outdoor 5G NR Drive Test Solution
Nemo Outdoor 5G NR Drive Test Solution
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Nemo Outdoor is a laptop-based drive test tool for wireless network testing.
Understand performance and quality of mobile networks (QoS and QoE testing) and optimize it for improved end-user satisfaction and increased Average Revenue Per User (ARPU)
Drive testing solution for measurement of air interface parameters in 2G to 5G NR mobile networks
- Enables to measure real end-user quality of experience (QoE)
- Supports all stages of mobile network life cycle, from rollout, optimization and benchmarking, to network monitoring and control
- Collects data for comprehensive post-processing and analytics insights
- Connects to the diagnostics interface of a mobile phone for full modem readings, including RF, full L1-L3 details, and signaling messages
- Automated mobile network quality-of-service (QoS) measurements with extensive scripts
- Benchmarking solution with advanced analytics for easy comparison of IoT and 2G-5G devices and networks
- Easy to set up, configure and use
- Extremely robust and reliable solution
Advanced troubleshooting capabilities
- Qualcomm, Samsung, and MediaTek diagnostic data logging
- Missing neighbor detection, pilot pollution, co-channel and adjacent channel interference analysis
- Mobile band and blind scan
- Automatic base station location detection
- Over 4000 statistical calculations of L1-L3 radio KPIs
Scalable
- Connect up to 60 smartphones to one laptop with Nemo Network Benchmarking Solution (NBM)
- For indoor walk testing with a backpack, supports up to 18 simultaneous test devices with one PC
- Supports the latest 5G NR and LTE smartphones, IoT devices and 5G NR scanners in the market
- Verified with over 300 different test device models
- Advanced OTT application testing capabilities with multiple simultaneous test devices
- Supports data and voice measurements with non-rooted, off-the-shelf commercial phones
Verify consumer QoE with real native applications running in the phone
- Network Performance Score (NPS) measurements
- Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)-driven application testing automation features
- Advanced YouTube video testing
- Application Quality of Experience (QoE) testing using the same native applications that real customers use, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Dropbox, Viber, BiP, and Line application testing
- Agnet - mission-critical push-to-talk (PTT) application testing
- Voice quality testing for WhatsApp calls
- TWAMP (Two-Way Active Measurement Protocol) testing for more accurate round-trip metrics, such as RTT and jitter
Widest range of 5G NR KPIs on the market
- 5G NR support with Qualcomm (X85, X80, X75, X71, X62, and X35 (RedCap)), Samsung Exynos (5400, 5328, 5153, and 2600), and MediaTek (M60 RedCap, M90) modem-based devices, and 3rd party scanning receivers
- Support for 5G NR standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) mode, and 5G mmWave/sub-6 carrier aggregation testing
- Collects 5G NR beam specific KPIs
- Supports massive MIMO (mMIMO) drive tests and field measurements
- Support for Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) measurements
- Possibility to visualize 5G NR beams in 3D using Nemo Analyze
- NB-IoT and LTE-M support for both Qualcomm and Neul IoT chipset based devices
- LTE and LTE-A (Cat 6-18, VoLTE/ ViLTE, VoWiFi/ViWiFi, and eMBMS testing), HSPA+ DC, WCDMA, GSM, TETRA
- Support for POLQA and VISQOL voice quality testing and PEVQ-S and Keysight’s Streaming Experience Quality Inspector video streaming analysis
Full range of accessories for drive testing and benchmarking needs
- Nemo Intelligent Device Interface (NIDI) provides reliable measurements with integrated battery eliminator. Integrated soundcard enables audio MOS measurements.
- Two different sized roof top box models enable drive testing so that phones are outside the car cabin
- Window and table mounting kits
- Lightweight Nemo Backpack Pro solution for walk testing with up to 18 devices. Offers free OTA RF reception and radiation for all test phones.
Drive testing of 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G NR mobile networks
Nemo Outdoor is a laptop-based drive test tool for 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G NR mobile network testing which supports over 300 devices and scanning receivers, from various vendors, all the latest network technologies and latest smartphones. Nemo Outdoor offers a full drive test solution for wireless network testing / mobile network testing, troubleshooting, and optimization.
In mobile network testing, Nemo Outdoor’s powerful software platform works with all wireless technologies and with different protocol and application testing options. Nemo Active Testing Application (NATA), the optional Keysight proprietary communications interface, enables simple and productive deployment of smartphones, also non-rooted commercial phones, in data benchmarking and voice quality measurements. With a test terminal and/or a scanner you can perform real-time DSS measurements, missing neighbor detection, pilot pollution analysis, and GSM interference analysis. In addition, with the advanced mobile band scan feature, Nemo Outdoor continuously scans for pilot channels from specified bands and automatically adds them for pilot scanning.
Ensuring wireless network quality for end-users
Nemo Outdoor enables to measure quality-of-experience (QoE) metrics for the services and applications your customers are using, including advanced application test automation capabilities. With the optional NATA functionality, the smartphone measurement results reflect the real end-user experience. This gives customers the capability to understand wireless network quality from end consumer perspective, troubleshoot and optimize the network based on the results, ultimately improving customer satisfaction and reducing churn.
Nemo Outdoor for real 5G NR field measurements
Nemo Outdoor offers the widest range of 5G NR KPIs on the market and support for both 5G NR standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) mode, 5G NR forcing features and for 5G NR carrier aggregation testing. Nemo Outdoor supports real 5G NR field measurements with Qualcomm (Qualcomm X85, X80, X75, X71, X62, and X35 (RedCap)), Samsung Exynos (5400, 5328, 5153, and 2600), HiSilicon Balong 5000, and MediaTek (M60 RedCap, M90) modem-based devices and 3rd party scanning receivers. The collected metrics include cell measurements, physical channel information, current cell information (for each 5G subcarrier), extensive set of RACH parameters, MAC layer KPIs, RLC/PDCP KPIs, and link adaptation (for each 5G subcarrier) KPIs. In addition, Nemo Outdoor collects 5G QoS measurements including throughputs from different layers and latency.
With scanning receivers, Nemo Outdoor can be used to perform 5G NR drive test measurements with the demodulation of the 5G NR reference signals and it enables simultaneous 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G NR spectrum scan and frequency scan (CW) measurements. Coverage and quality metrics, namely SS-RSRP, SS-RSRQ, SS-CINR, and RSSI, are reported per each SSB reference beam of a cell.
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Frequently asked questions
5G NR drive testing measures real‑world network performance in areas where users rely on wide‑area mobile connectivity. Engineers use specialized equipment in vehicles to collect live data on signal coverage, throughput, latency, and reliability across different frequency bands and network configurations. This process verifies that the 5G network delivers the expected speed and capacity, particularly in challenging outdoor environments like dense urban areas, highways, and rural coverage zones. The results guide network optimization to deliver consistent performance to subscribers.
Beyond validating performance, outdoor 5G field testing provides operators with detailed insights into how the network behaves under realistic mobility conditions. The data supports smarter planning during a network rollout by identifying where infrastructure is strong and where additional investment is required. By comparing live measurements against design expectations, engineers can close performance gaps early, improving rollout efficiency and ensuring users experience reliable 5G service from the start.
During a 5G rollout, operators must validate that new cells provide the intended coverage and capacity. Outdoor 5G field testing pinpoints gaps in signal strength, areas with poor data performance, and handover issues between cells. Engineers analyze the collected data to fine‑tune network parameters, improve beamforming efficiency, and balance load across different frequency layers. Continuous drive testing ensures that the network performs optimally as traffic patterns evolve and user expectations for high‑speed connectivity increase.
The role of 5G field testing in this process is critical because it transforms deployment from a purely theoretical exercise into a data-driven validation of user experience. Without field-collected evidence, network rollout decisions could leave blind spots or capacity shortfalls unaddressed. By integrating insights from drive tests into ongoing optimization efforts, operators can accelerate time to market, reduce costly rework, and ensure that rollout investments deliver measurable improvements in both coverage and quality.
Drive tests capture measurements such as reference signal received power (RSRP), reference signal signal‑to‑noise ratio (RS‑SNR), call setup success rate, data throughput, and latency, all tagged with GPS location. Specialized scanners also record information about carrier aggregation, massive multiple‑input multiple‑output (MIMO) performance, and network interference. Engineers use this data to build coverage heatmaps, identify weak spots, and verify that the deployed network matches design targets. These insights support decisions on where to upgrade infrastructure and how to optimize resources for better user experience.
Operators benefit most from conducting drive tests during new site rollouts, after major software or hardware upgrades, and when troubleshooting user‑reported performance issues. Regular testing helps track network performance as demand increases and ensures that service levels remain high. Drive testing is also important for competitive benchmarking, where operators measure their network performance against competitors to identify opportunities for differentiation and improvement.
In practice, 5G field testing should be integrated into every stage of a network rollout. Early tests validate construction and integration work, while later campaigns confirm whether optimization changes have delivered the expected gains. Ongoing testing ensures that the network evolves alongside traffic patterns and user behavior, rather than falling behind them. By scheduling field campaigns strategically, operators maintain confidence that their rollout investments continue to deliver strong returns while supporting a reliable user experience across diverse environments.