Site Planning; Site Survey - Nortel CS 1000 Manual

32 Site planning and hardware deployment
A SIP DECT system on an individual MCDN node can be any of the
previously described configurations: Basic (Simple), Routed Head
Quarter, Branch Office, or Routed Head Quarter with Branch Office.

Site planning

Site planning is an information gathering process that begins with a site
survey and ends with deploying SIP DECT. The information received in the
site survey determines customer requirements and the number of cells
required to support traffic.
You can use the Location builder tool (a part of the DAP controller
software package) to plan your site. For more information, see
builder tool" (page

Site survey

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Site maps
Site maps are an essential requirement in advance of a survey. A
map of the complete site (if more than one building) and plans of each
floor of each building are required. Make sure that dimensions are
clearly stated on the maps. Additional information such as the use of
buildings (office, hotel, factory, store), construction materials (walls,
floors, ceilings), and cabling infrastructure are helpful in estimating
DAP positions in advance.
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Number of users (handsets)
Number of users (handsets), both initial and foreseeable growth, and
areas of above average and below average traffic density.
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Allowed and prohibited DAP positions
A customer can prohibit the installation of DAPs in certain areas, or
require that DAPs be installed out of sight.
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Details of required coverage
Determine to what areas coverage must extend; for example:
elevators, stairwells, toilets, outdoor areas.
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Position of the DECT System and available cabling
Ensure that you can use existing cabling for the connection between
the DECT System, and that the DAP cables meet or exceed the UTP
Cat 5 standard. If the type and quality of the available cabling is not
sufficient for the connection and limits the maximum distance between
the DAP and DECT System, you may require new cabling.
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Sensitive electronic equipment
Check whether sensitive electronic equipment is present, for example,
laboratory or medical equipment. Although the transmitted power of
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