Self-configuration is the process that is executed automatically after the physical installation of the
eNB.
An IP address is allocated to the new eNB.
The eNB connects to the OAM system for authentication, software download and configuration data download. The initial radio configuration and transport parameters configuration are completed, and the software is downloaded into the eNB.
The eNB connects to the OAM system for configuration data or normal network management.
The S1-links and X2-links are established and dependent nodes such as MMEs and eNBs are updated with new configuration data.
The inventory system in the OAM is informed that a new eNB is ready to perform the next required operation.
