Disclosed are a control method and control apparatus for a network node, the network node and a base station, which may be applied to the network node. The control method comprises: receiving signaling sent by the base station, and adjusting a working state and/or phase state of the network node according to the signaling; or predefining the working state and/or phase state of the network node between the base station and the network node. The control method for the network node of the present invention may be applied to the base station, and the control method comprises: determining a working state and/or phase state of the network node; sending signaling to the network node, wherein the signaling is used to indicate the working state and/or phase state of the network node; or predefining the working state and/or phase state of the network node between the base station and the network node.