Configuration for acquisition of relay cells

A path server comprising:

• at least one processor coupled to a memory, the at least one processor configured to:
• receive path information from a plurality of relays;
• compile a relay cell list for an area of interest based on the received path information from the plurality of relays;
• and
• to provide the relay cell list to a user equipment (UE).

A method at a user equipment (UE) comprising:

• accessing a relay cell list for an area of interest, wherein the relay cell list is based on path information from a plurality of relays;
• searching for a relay based on information contained in the relay cell list;
• and
• selecting the relay based on information contained in the relay cell list.