Abstract: A method may include a radio access network device accessing a first network address stored on the radio access network device in response to the radio access network device powering on. The method may include directing an identifier of the radio access network device to the first network address. The method may also include the radio access network device obtaining configuration data for provisioning the radio access network device in response to the identifier having been directed to the first network address. The method may additionally include provisioning the radio access network device according to the configuration data to establish a radio access network implemented by the radio access network device.

Abstract: A method and system for joint wireless and fixed network optimization for heterogeneous cellular networks includes performing a feasibility evaluation for an x-haul network comprising at least one of a fronthaul network and a backhaul network, after determining base station locations and radio frequency (RF) parameters. The feasibility evaluation may determine, based on a network graph, which small cell locations are accessible according to actual network demand and based on cost metrics for different types of network links.