Lucent Technologies TransTalk 9000 Installation And Use Manual page 77

Performance/Range Test in Wireless Test Mode
Using the signal-strength test and the voice-quality test together, you can determine the
range in which your MDW 9031 Pocketphone performs best at your site:
At 10–15 feet (3.1–4.6 m) from its radio module, use the following procedure:
1.
Make sure the handset is turned off.
2. Press and hold the Select button
3. While still holding
The handset beeps twice, and the display shows the handset settings, indicating you
are in Local Mode. (While in Local Mode, the MDW 9031 can still receive notification of
incoming calls.)
Press "W" ( 
4.
WIRELESS TEST appears on the top line of the handset display. The handset beeps
twice and vibrates, then you hear a simulated dial tone. This dial tone continues until
you exit Wireless Test Mode. While in this mode, the MDW 9031 cannot make or
receive calls. For more information, see "Wireless Test Mode" in Chapter 3.
Press  .
5.
1
The display should show a 9 or 10 for signal strength. If it does not, see Chapter 5,
"Troubleshooting," for help with range problems.
Press  .
6.
2
The display should show a 9 or 10 for voice quality. If it does not, see Chapter 5,
"Troubleshooting," for help with range problems and/or voice quality problems.
7. Periodically check the signal strength and voice quality as you walk away from the
radio module. Each time you press 
When you see a signal strength of 3, you are at the "edge of range" for the MDW
9030P Pocketphone. The distance will vary depending on the environment, building
structure, and other factors. The range in an average office building is 500–700 feet
(152.5–213.5 m). If, however, dense walls intervene, the distance could be less.
With a signal strength of 3, press 
8.
is 7 or 8, the voice connection should be satisfactory. This is the edge of your usable
range.
The following diagram illustrates this Performance/Range test.
3-16
Using the MDW 9031 Pocketphone
, press 
On/Off
 ) to enter Wireless Test Mode.
9
2
for three seconds.
.
 or  , you get a new reading.
1 2
 to check the voice quality. When the voice quality