Certifying The Handsets; Conducting A Site Survey - Polycom SpectraLink 8020 Administration Manual

Certifying the Handsets

Conducting a Site Survey

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Prior to determining that an installation is complete, test the handsets
following the sequence given in Chapter 4 Testing the Handsets and
conduct a site survey mode test according to the directions given in
Chapter 5 Diagnostic Tools.
The installation may need some adjustments. Note any areas where
coverage is conflicting or inadequate. Note any system difficulties and
work with your wireless LAN and/or LAN system administrator to
determine the cause and possible remedy. See Chapter 8
Troubleshooting for clues to possible sources of difficulties. If any
adjustments are made to the system, re-test the device in the same
vicinity to determine if the difficulty is resolved.
These tests must be performed in typical operating conditions,
especially if heavy loads occur. Testing sequence and procedure is
different for every installation. Generally, you should organize the
test according to area and volume, placing numerous calls to others
who can listen while you perform coverage tests. Note any areas with
excessive static or clarity problems and report it to a Polycom service
engineer.
The coverage test will also require you to put the handset in
mode and walk the entire coverage area to verify all APs.
Conduct a site survey of the installation by walking the site looking
for interfering 802.11 systems, adequate coverage and channel
assignment and correct AP configuration.
1. Referring to Chapter 5, section Run Site Survey, put a handset into
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the site checking for any expected APs or other SSIDs.
2. Then walk the site again in
time check that every location has adequate coverage (there
should be at one AP stronger than -70dBm in all areas) and has
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