Figure 2-159 Mapping The Base's Coverage Area - NEC SL1100 Hardware Manual

ISSUE 5.0
• Avoid things that can interfere with radio signals, such as metal doors, thick walls, niches and
cupboards.
6.3.5.1 Map the Base's Coverage Area
To find the best location for the repeater, you need to determine the base coverage area:
1. Stand near the base and make a call on the handset that is registered to that base.
2. Continue the call and carry the handset away from the base. Make sure you travel at least 35 feet
(about 10 meters) away from the base.
3. Make a note where you begin hearing noise on the line (the signal is getting weaker). The best
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 noise became noticeable.
Make sure the repeater is at least 35 feet away from any bases or any other repeaters (no matter
which base they are registered to).
6.3.5.2 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.
6.3.5.3 Daisy-chaining Repeaters
To install repeaters in a daisy chain layout, you need to find the coverage area of each repeater.
1. Stand near Repeater 1 and make a call on the handset.
2. Continue the call and carry the handset away from Repeater 1, just as you did to determine the
coverage area for the base.
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Figure 2-159 Mapping the Base's Coverage Area

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