Getting Started - VTech VSP605 Quick Start Manual

Getting Started

Location
To get the best operating conditions for the Range Extender, it is important to place it
correctly. Here are a few tips for placing the Range Extender:
• Place the Range Extender as high as possible, but at least 6 feet (2 meters) off the
ground.
• Make sure you have good reception from the Base Station.
• Make sure the location is close to a corresponding electrical outlet.
Never install electrical cords across a traffic area; they can create a trip hazard or
become damaged and create a fire or electrical hazard.
• Allow at least 36 feet (11 meters) between Range Extenders (if you are installing
the Range Extenders across multiple floors, remember to allow 36 feet [11 meters]
vertically as well).
• Avoid sources of electrical interference, such as hi-fi systems, office equipment or
microwave ovens.
• Avoid heat sources and direct sunlight.
• Avoid things that can interfere with radio signals, such as metal doors, thick walls,
niches and cupboards.
Map the Base Station Coverage
To find the best location for the Range Extender, you need to determine the Base Station
coverage area.
1. Stand near the Base Station and make a call.
2. Walk away from the Base Station with the handset.
3. Make a note of where the signal becomes weaker.
NOTE: The optimum location for the Range Extender is as far from the Base Station as
possible while still maintaining a "good" signal, or just inside the location where the signal
became weaker.
Test the Location
1. Register the Range Extender to the Base Station.
See "Registration" on page 9.
2. Hold the Range Extender in the place where you plan to mount it. The LED should
remain on and steady, indicating that the Range Extender has a good signal from the
Base Station.
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