a processor; and

a non-transitory memory including instructions and being operably coupled to the processor, that when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform:

monitoring a first signal and physical broadcast channel (PBCH) of a network node to acquire symbol timing and subframe timing, wherein the PBCH indicates a first beam identification (ID);

transmitting, in accordance with the first beam ID to the network node, feedback to establish a radio resource control (RRC) connection; and

receiving, from the network node, downlink control information (DCI) indicating one or more second beam IDs, wherein the one or more second beam IDs is configured via RRC signaling.