Manage Venues
A venue represents a physical location in a private mobile network, such as a factory or a warehouse, hosting the AP(s). A venue can be a small facility or a multi-floor facility hosting multiple APs on each floor.
View Venues
This section describes how to:
View Summary Details of All Venues
To view the summary details of all venues in the network:
In the navigation pane, click Venues.
The Venues page displays the summary details of all venues configured in the network.
Name — The venue's name.
Description — The venue's description.
Address — The venue's postal address.
Actions — Options to view details, edit, and delete venues.
View a Venue's Details
To view a venue's details:
In the navigation pane, click Venues.
To view a particular venue's details, click the venue's name.
Alternatively, in the Actions column, click the corresponding ⋮ (options) icon, then click View.
The <venue name> page > Overview tab displays the venue's details, and summary details of its associated network infrastructure components.
Name — The venue's name.
Network — The associated network's name.
Address — The venue's address.
Description — The venue's description.
Radio Range (SSF) — (Displayed only if configured at the venue level or inherited from the network level.) The Radio Range parameter, also referred to as Signal Strength Floor (SSF), for all APs in the venue. SSF determines the signal strength thresholds for different coverage areas within a network. This ensures optimal connectivity and handover performance across varying distances and terrain conditions.
Normal (SSF7) — This SSF category represents the typical signal strength threshold for cell selection and handover within a network. It is used for areas where the network coverage is considered standard, and the signal strength is within the normal operating range.
> 6 miles (SSF5) — This SSF category represents an extended coverage area where the signal strength may be weaker compared to the normal operating range. It is used for areas where the distance between the cell site and the UE exceeds six miles, requiring a lower signal strength threshold for cell selection and handover.
DL/UL Distribution (SA) — (Displayed only if configured at the venue level or inherited from the network level.) The DL/UL Subframe Assignment (SA) for all APs in the venue. SA allocates transmission resources — specific subframes within the radio frame — for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) data transmissions, to support efficient data exchange between the AP and UE.
85%DL, 15%UL (SA2) — Subframe Assignment 2. Allocates approximately 85% of subframes within each radio frame for downlink transmission and the remaining 15% for uplink transmission.
70%DL, 30%UL (SA1) — Subframe Assignment 1. Allocates approximately 70% of subframes within each radio frame for downlink transmission and the remaining 30% for uplink transmission.
60%DL, 40%UL (SA6) — Subframe Assignment 6. Allocates approximately 60% of subframes within each radio frame for downlink transmission and the remaining 40% for uplink transmission.
For a comparison of the approximate throughputs for different DL/UL Distribution (SA) and Radio Range (SSF) configurations, see Throughput Comparisons.
Satellite map visualization of the venue's location.
Floors — The venue's floor plans. To add a floor plan, click Add Floor. For information on adding floor plans, see Add Floor Plans.
Onyx Edge — The list of Onyx Edge deployed at the venue and their online status (reachability from the Onyx Portal). To view an Onyx Edge's details, click its name. To add an Onyx Edge to the venue, click Add Onyx Edge. For information on adding Onyx Edge, see Add Onyx Edge.
Access Point — The list of APs deployed at the venue and their online status (reachability from the Onyx Portal). To view an AP's details, click its name. To add an AP to the venue, click Add Access Point. For information on adding APs, see Add APs.
DAS — The list of DAS units deployed at the venue and their online status (reachability from the Onyx Portal). To view a DAS's details, click its name. To add a DAS to the venue, click Add DAS. For information on adding DAS to the venue, see Add DAS.
Mesh Node — The list of Mesh Nodes deployed at the venue and their online status (reachability from the Onyx Portal). To view a Mesh Node's details, click its name. To add a Mesh Node to the venue, click Add Mesh Node. For information on adding Mesh Node, see Add Mesh Nodes.
Click the CBSD Scanner tab.
The CBSD Scanner tab provides Venue CBSD Scanner functionality for venue-level CBSD planning and channel analysis. This tool helps with RF planning by identifying available CBSD channels, detecting potential interference, and optimizing spectrum allocation for network deployment.
The following screenshot displays the interface before performing a scan.
The following screenshot displays the results after performing a scan with a selected radius of 2 miles, resulting in 13 discovered POIs.
Venue CBSD Scanner
Venue Location — The venue's geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) that define the center point for spectrum analysis queries and serve as the reference location for all SAS database queries.
Interactive Map Display — Provides standard map and satellite imagery views of the area surrounding the venue's coordinates. This gives spatial context for terrain characteristics and potential RF interference sources. The map displays a circular overlay representing the search radius around the venue location, with the venue marked at the center.
Selected Radius — User-configured parameter that defines the geographic search distance from the venue's center point, determining how far the system queries the federated SAS database to discover neighboring CBRS deployments. The system performs a box search that extends the specified distance in all directions from the venue coordinates.
New Scan — Initiates a fresh query to the SAS database using the current venue location and Selected Radius. Use this to refresh analysis with current SAS data, since devices frequently register and deregister in dynamic RF environments.
POIs — Points of Interest (POIs). Displays a list of specific CBSD deployments discovered within the search radius. Each entry shows precise coordinates in decimal degrees. Checkboxes next to each POI enable administrators to select specific points for focused analysis. The Select All and Clear All buttons provide quick controls for managing selections, allowing to toggle between viewing specific or all discovered deployments.
The following screenshot displays the POI detail popup.
For each discovered deployment, the POI detail popup displays the geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude), CBSD category counts, and channels in use. The category counts show the number of Category A devices and Category B devices. Category A devices are lower-power systems, up to 24 dBm EIRP per 10 MHz, typically used for indoor deployments. Category B devices are higher-power systems, up to 47 dBm EIRP per 10 MHz, typically used for outdoor infrastructure with larger coverage areas. The channels in use section lists each channel with the number of CBSDs operating on that frequency. Administrators can filter the Channel Usage and EIRP Distribution visualizations by selecting specific channels from the popup. This supports focused analysis to prioritize interference mitigation and select optimal channels.
Channel Usage — Displays spectrum utilization across the CBRS frequency band. The horizontal axis represents channel numbers. The vertical axis indicates the number of CBSDs detected on each frequency block, based on current SAS registrations and incumbent activity. Taller bars indicate significant existing activity; shorter bars suggest minimal utilization. The visualization responds dynamically to POI selections, updating to display only the channel usage associated with selected deployments.
EIRP Distribution over CBRS Spectrum — Displays the effective radiated power distribution for detected CBRS devices within the search radius. The horizontal axis represents assigned EIRP values in dBm/MHz. The vertical axis indicates the number of CBSDs operating at each power level. Category A devices are shown in light green; Category B devices are shown in dark green. This lets administrators assess the power profile of nearby deployments. Higher EIRP values indicate stronger potential interference sources. The distribution pattern also shows whether neighboring networks operate primarily as low-power or high-power systems. Like the Channel Usage graph, this visualization responds dynamically to POI selections for focused analysis.
Administrators use scan results to make informed channel selection decisions. The map shows geographic distribution. The Channel Usage graph shows frequency utilization. The EIRP Distribution over CBRS Spectrum chart shows power characteristics. Look for lower bars or gaps in the Channel Usage graph to identify frequencies with minimal nearby activity. Use the EIRP Distribution chart to understand interference potential based on both proximity and transmission strength. Correlate this with POI geographic distribution to understand directional interference potential.
Clicking on POI markers reveals detailed deployment information. POI selection filters both the Channel Usage and EIRP Distribution visualizations to isolate individual deployment patterns. This supports detailed investigation and helps prioritize mitigation strategies based on deployment power levels, frequency utilization, and proximity.
Administrators can modify the search radius or run scans at different times to understand how the RF environment evolves. Use this iterative analysis to develop spectrum strategies that minimize interference, avoid congested portions of the spectrum, and ensure reliable network performance as the deployment landscape changes.
Click the Survey tab.
The Survey tab provides survey log management and coverage overlay comparison for RF coverage assessment workflows.
Generate Access Token — Generates an authentication token for mobile app survey collection. Use the token to securely link a field data collection device to the Onyx Portal.
Upload Local File — Uploads a survey log file from your local device. Uploaded files are listed with their file name, label, uploader, upload date, and size.
Coverage Overlays (KMZ from EINO) — Use this section to compare predicted coverage against actual survey results:
Upload KMZ — Uploads a KMZ coverage file exported from EINO. Uploaded overlays are listed with their file name, label, uploader, and upload date.
Click the AP Markers tab.
The AP Markers tab lets you record the physical location of APs at a venue, independent of a survey scan.
To add an AP marker:
On the venue's page, click the AP Markers tab.
Click Add AP Marker, or right-click the location on the survey map.
Enter the marker's name, serial number, device class, latitude, and longitude.
Save the marker.
The AP Markers tab lists each marker's name, serial number, device class, latitude, longitude, creator, creation date, and available actions.
Manage Floor Plans
Floor plans enable you to visualize the layout of floors and the physical location of equipment on the floors on a map.
Add Floor Plans
To add a floor plan to a venue:
In the navigation pane, click Venues.
For the venue that you want to add floor plans to, in the Actions column, click the corresponding ⋮ (options) icon, then click View.
In the Floors section, click Add Floor.
The Create Floor page is displayed.
Enter the following details:
Name — (Required) Assign a name to the floor.
Floor No. — (Required) Select the floor level. It must be in the range of -10 to +99.
Upload Floor Image — (Required) Click Choose and upload the floor plan. You can upload image files of type .jpeg, .jpg, or .png.
To save the floor plan, in the upper-right corner of the page, click Save Floor.
Calibrate Floor Plans
Calibrating floor plans allows you to map the latitude and longitude coordinates of each floor in a venue and visualize it on a map.
To calibrate a floor plan:
In the navigation pane, click Venues.
For the venue that you want to recalibrate floor plans for, in the Actions column, click the corresponding ⋮ (options) icon, then click View.
The <venue name> page displays the venue’s details.
In the Floors section, for the floor plan that you want to recalibrate, click the ⋮ (options) icon, then click Calibrate.
The Calibrate Floor Plan page displays the floor plan’s details.
To calibrate the floor plan, adjust the point markers.
To save the calibration, in the upper-right corner of the page, click Save Calibration.
Recalibrate Floor Plans
Recalibrating floor plans allows you to map the latitude and longitude coordinates of each floor in a venue and visualize it on a map. You can recalibrate a floor plan only if the floor plan has already been calibrated.
To recalibrate a floor plan:
In the navigation pane, click Venues.
For the venue that you want to recalibrate floor plans for, in the Actions column, click the corresponding ⋮ (options) icon, then click View.
In the Floors section, for the floor plan that you want to recalibrate, click the ⋮ (options) icon, then click Re-Calibrate.
The Recalibrate Floor Plan page displays the floor plan’s details.
To recalibrate the floor plan, adjust the point markers.
To save the calibration, in the upper-right corner of the page, click Save Calibration.
Delete Floor Plans
To delete a floor plan from a venue:
In the navigation pane, click Venues.
For the venue that you want to delete the floor plan from, in the Actions column, click the corresponding ⋮ (options) icon, then click View.
In the Floors section, for the floor plan that you want to delete, click the corresponding ⋮ (options) icon, then click Delete.
A confirmation dialog box is displayed.
To confirm deleting the floor plan, click Yes.
The venue's details are displayed and the selected floor plan is removed.
Add Venues
This section describes how to add venues to 4G networks.
To add a venue to a 4G network:
In the navigation pane, click Venues.
In the upper-right corner of the page, click Add Venue.
The Create Venue page > Venue tab is displayed.
Enter the following details:
Venue Name — (Required) The venue's name. The venue's name must be unique within the network and must be an alphanumeric string of 1–32 characters.
Description — (Required) The venue's description.
Address / Coordinates — Select the address type.
If you select Address, enter the venue's address.
Address — (Required) The venue's address. After you enter the address, the location will be displayed on the map.
If you select Coordinates, enter the venue's GPS latitude and longitude coordinates in Decimal Degrees (DD) format. For example, Latitude: 12.93421, Longitude: 77.62989. After you enter the coordinates, the location will be displayed on the map.
Latitude — (Required) The venue's GPS latitude coordinate.
Longitude — (Required) The venue's GPS longitude coordinate.
In the lower-right corner of the page, click Configure RAN.
In the RAN tab, enter the following details:
DL/UL Distribution (SA) — (Editable only when the Use network-level configuration check box is cleared. Optional.) Select the DL/UL Subframe Assignment (SA) for all APs in the venue. SA determines the percentage of transmission resources in downlink and uplink.
85%DL, 15%UL (SA2)
70%DL, 30%UL (SA1)
60%DL, 40%UL (SA6)
Radio Range (SSF) — (Editable only when the Use network-level configuration check box is cleared. Optional.) Select the Radio Range parameter, also referred to as Signal Strength Floor (SSF), for all APs in the venue. SSF determines the signal strength thresholds for different coverage areas within the network. This ensures optimal connectivity and handover performance across varying distances and terrain conditions.
Normal (SSF7) — This SSF category represents the typical signal strength threshold for cell selection and handover within a network. It is used for areas where the network coverage is considered standard, and the signal strength is within the normal operating range.
> 6 miles (SSF5) — This SSF category represents an extended coverage area where the signal strength may be weaker compared to the normal operating range. It is used for areas where the distance between the cell site and the UE exceeds six miles, requiring a lower signal strength threshold for cell selection and handover.
Use network-level configuration — Select this check box to inherit the network-level SA and SSF configurations, which will be applied to all APs in the venue.
To save the venue, in the upper-right corner of the page, click Save Venue.
Edit Venues
This section describes how to edit venues in 4G networks.
To edit a venue in a 4G network:
In the navigation pane, click Venues.
For the venue that you want to edit, in the Actions column click the corresponding ⋮ (options) icon, then click Edit.
The Edit Venue <venue name> page displays the venue's details.
Update the venue's details as required.
Venue Name — (Required) The venue's name. The venue's name must be unique within the network and must be an alphanumeric string of 1–32 characters.
Description – (Required) The venue's description.
Address / Coordinates — Select the address type.
If you select Address, enter the venue's address.
Address — (Required) The venue's address. After you enter the address, the location will be displayed on the map.
If you select Coordinates, enter the venue's GPS latitude and longitude coordinates in Decimal Degrees (DD) format. For example, Latitude: 12.93421, Longitude: 77.62989. After you enter the coordinates, the location will be displayed on the map.
Latitude — (Required) The venue's GPS latitude coordinate.
Longitude — (Required) The venue's GPS longitude coordinate.
In the lower-right corner of the page, click Configure RAN.
Configure RAN details:
DL/UL Distribution (SA) — (Editable only when the Use network-level configuration check box is cleared. Optional.) Select the DL/UL Subframe Assignment (SA) for all APs in the venue. SA determines the percentage of transmission resources in downlink and uplink.
85%DL, 15%UL (SA2)
70%DL, 30%UL (SA1)
60%DL, 40%UL (SA6)
Radio Range (SSF) — (Editable only when the Use network-level configuration check box is cleared. Optional.) Select the Radio Range parameter, also referred to as Signal Strength Floor (SSF), for all APs in the venue. SSF determines the signal strength thresholds for different coverage areas within the network. This ensures optimal connectivity and handover performance across varying distances and terrain conditions.
Normal (SSF7) — This SSF category represents the typical signal strength threshold for cell selection and handover within a network. It is used for areas where the network coverage is considered standard, and the signal strength is within the normal operating range.
> 6 miles (SSF5) — This SSF category represents an extended coverage area where the signal strength may be weaker compared to the normal operating range. It is used for areas where the distance between the cell site and the UE exceeds six miles, requiring a lower signal strength threshold for cell selection and handover.
Use network-level configuration — Select this check box to inherit the network-level SA and SSF configurations, which will be applied to all APs in the venue.
To save your edits, in the upper-right corner of the page, click Save Venue.
Delete Venues
To delete a venue:
In the navigation pane, click Venues.
For the venue that you want to delete, in the Actions column, click the corresponding ⋮ (options) icon, then click Delete.
A confirmation dialog box is displayed.
To confirm deleting the venue, click Yes.
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