An automated technique for configuring a neighbor set for a base station
(32) includes initializing the neighbor set based upon reported
measurements from a mobile station (22). In a disclosed example, a newly
installed base station (32) transmits a cell information list to a mobile
station (22) requesting measurement reports regarding a plurality of
candidate base station identifiers. Based upon the reported measurements,
a determination is made regarding which of the base stations should be
included in the neighbor set for the base station (32). A disclosed
example includes the capability of automatically initializing the
neighbor set and automatically updating the set. Disclosed examples
include utilizing information from a plurality of mobile stations.