The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). A method of operating a terminal and a base station, and a terminal apparatus and base station apparatus, are provided. The method includes receiving a signal including a synchronization sequence and control information, which is transmitted from a neighbor cell, and decoding the control information based on a reception signal strength of the signal.