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KX-A406 Repeater Installation Guide Overview ‐ A KX‐A406 Repeater is used when you need to extend the wireless coverage of a KX‐TGP600 to include areas where reception was previously not available. ‐ Up to 6 KX‐A406 repeaters can be registered to one TGP600 main unit. ‐ Up to 3 repeaters can be arranged in cascade. ‐ Coverage will vary depending on the environment. Building structure can impact wireless coverage and penetration ‐ KX‐TGP600 can support up to 8 simultaneous calls. Each KX‐A406 repeater can support up to 4 simultaneous calls. ‐ Edge repeater in cascade configuration can support up to 4 simultaneous calls. IMPORTANT The maximum number of simultaneous calls defined above are supported when the TGP600 is configured in ...
KX-A406 Repeater Installation Guide Registration / Handover Configuration Examples Handover Only Standard Configuration Cascade Configuration ...
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KX-A406 Repeater Installation Guide KX‐TGP600B Preparation Enable “Repeater Mode” on the TGP600 ‐ From KX‐TPA60/65, press Menu ‐> System Settings ‐> System Settings ‐> Repeater Mode ‐ Set to “On” and press “OK” ...
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KX-A406 Repeater Installation Guide KX‐TGP600B / KX‐A406 Standard Registration Procedure Set the KX‐TGP600 to registration mode ‐ Power on the TGP600 ‐ Press and hold the Handset Locator Button for approximately 4 seconds until STATUS indicator begins to flash red Set the KX‐A406 to registration mode ‐ Power on the KX‐A406 ‐ KX‐A406 goes into automatic registration mode (if not already registered) *if already registered, deregister the unit and follow this procedure again (see instructions on page 7)* ...
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KX-A406 Repeater Installation Guide Registration is complete IMPORTANT: Other DECT wireless products may interfere with the registration process including Panasonic DECT Multi‐cell PBX and SIP DECT devices. It is recommended to turn off all other DECT devices for successful registration or perform the registration procedure in an environment where other DECT devices do not exist ...
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KX-A406 Repeater Installation Guide KX‐A406 Deregistration Procedure ‐ Disconnect the power from the KX‐A406 ‐ Press and hold the PROGRAM button on the back of the unit ‐ Connect power to the KX‐A406 ‐ Continue holding the PROGRAM button for approximately 10 seconds (STATUS indicator will flash red) ‐ Deregistration is complete when the STATUS indicator is solid red ‐ Disconnect power from the KX‐A406 ‐ Release the PROGRAM button ‐ Unit is ready for automatic registration ...
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KX-A406 Repeater Installation Guide KX‐A406 Cascade Registration Procedure Confirm Destination Repeater’s ID ‐ Locate the destination repeater (ensure power is on) ‐ Press and release the PROGRAM button STATUS: amber RSSI/ID: flashing green ‐ Count the number of times the RSSI/ID indicator flashes green. The number of flashes is the unit’s ID number ‐ Press and release the PROGRAM button to return to Operating Mode. ...
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KX-A406 Repeater Installation Guide Cascade Registration Procedure ‐ On the TGP600, press and hold the Handset Locator Button for approximately 4 seconds until STATUS indicator begins to flash red ‐ Power on the KX‐A406 repeater to be cascaded *if already registered, deregister the unit and follow this procedure again (see instructions on page 7)* STATUS: amber RSSI/ID: amber ‐ When the STATUS indicator begins flashing red, press and hold the PROGRAM button for 5 seconds until the STATUS indicator begins flashing green ‐ Confirm the RSSI/ID indicator flash sequence. Press and release the PROGRAM button until the RSSI/ID indicator flash sequence matches the destination repeater’s ID number ‐ Press and hold the PROGRAM button (approx: 5 seconds) until the RSSI/ID indicator is solid red ...
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KX-A406 Repeater Installation Guide KX‐A406 Site Survey (Easy Method) ‐ Register the KX‐A406 repeater to the TGP600 main unit ‐ The KX‐A406 STATUS and RSSI/ID indicator will be solid green when the repeater is close enough to the TGP600 to provide strong coverage and handover performance. ‐ If the KX‐A406 STATUS indicator is green and the RSSI/ID indicator is amber, the repeater is too far from the TGP600 to provide strong coverage and handover performance. Move the repeater closer to the TGP600 until both indicator’s are solid green. ‐ If the KX‐A406 STATUS indicator and RSSI/ID indicator are red, the repeater is too far from the TGP600 to provide to reach it. Move the repeater closer to the TGP600 until both indicator’s are solid green. ...
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KX-A406 Repeater Installation Guide Repeater can connect to the Repeater is close enough to Repeater is too far from the TGP600 but the coverage is the TGP600 to support strong TGP600 to connect and must weak and cannot support coverage and handover be moved closer good voice quality and performance handover performance ...
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KX-A406 Repeater Installation Guide Wireless Coverage Measurement Utility (Maintenance Mode Method) You can measure the wireless coverage of an environment using two methods of the TGP600 Maintenance Mode ...
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KX-A406 Repeater Installation Guide The table below outlines the difference between the two methods available to measure wireless coverage Check timing Check item Monitored Repeater Handset Maintenance Detected Current Hand Mode Situation RSSI Error Sound Repeater/ Sync...
KX-A406 Repeater Installation Guide Maintenance Mode Use the following procedure to enter Maintenance Mode on the KX‐TPA60 handset. 1. Turn on the KX‐TPA60 by pressing and holding the POWER/CANCEL key 2. After turning on the handset, a blank screen will be displayed. At this time, press and hold the TALK/SP‐PHONE key for approximately 8 seconds 6 3. Press the left soft key 4. Then press the [8] key 5. Then press the [1] key ...
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KX-A406 Repeater Installation Guide Site Survey ...
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KX-A406 Repeater Installation Guide KX‐A406 Repeater Site Survey Mode This function can be used when registered or de‐registered. 1. While pressing and holding down the PROGRAM button, turn on the Repeater by connecting the AC adaptor. ‐> The STATUS indicator will flash red. 2. Continue to hold down the PROGRAM button for 5 seconds. ‐> The STATUS indicator will flash red quickly. 3. Release the PROGRAM button. ‐> The STATUS indicator will flash green. The repeater is now in Site Survey Mode ...