Figure 2-148 Base Coverage Area - NEC SL1100 Hardware Manual

ISSUE 5.0
• Make sure you have good reception from the base.
• Make sure the location is close to a standard 120 V AC power outlet. Never install electrical cords
across a traffic area: they can create a trip hazard or become damaged and create a fire or
electrical hazard.
• Allow at least 30 feet between repeaters (if you are installing repeaters across multiple floors,
remember to allow 30 feet vertically, also).
• Avoid sources of electrical interference, such as hi-fi systems, office equipment or microwave ovens.
• Avoid heat sources and direct sunlight.
• Avoid things that can interfere with radio signals, such as metal doors, thick walls, niches and
cupboards.
6.2.2.2 Map the Base Coverage Area
To find the best location for the repeater, you need to determine the base coverage area. Stand near
the base and make a call. Walk away from the base with the handset, and make a note where the
signal becomes weaker. The optimum location for the repeater is as far from the base as possible
while still maintaining a good signal, or just inside the location where the signal became weaker.
6.2.2.3 Test the Location
To test the location, plug the AC adapter into the repeater, then hold the repeater in the place where
you plan to mount it. The LED should remain on and steady, indicating that the repeater has a good
signal from the base.
If the LED flashes, the repeater is not getting a good signal. The repeater may be too far away from
the base, there may be interference from electronic devices, or the signal might be blocked by thick
walls or metal objects. Try moving the repeater to another location.
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Figure 2-148 Base Coverage Area

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