Handovers; Handover Capabilities - Polycom KIRK Wireless Server 8000 Interface Configuration Manual

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The handset compares the RPN of the base/repeater to which it is currently
connected to that of the RPN of the base station/repeater it wants to handover
to.
The type of handover to use depends on the units involved in the handover.

Handovers

• Handovers between two base stations must take place as connection
handovers.
• Handovers between a repeater and the base station with which the repeater
is synchronized should preferably take place as bearer handovers, because
this is the fastest process.
• Handovers between a repeater and a base station with which the repeater
is not synchronized must take place as connection handovers.

Handover Capabilities

A handset cannot tell the difference between a base station and a repeater.
Therefore, the RPN transmission pattern by default determines how the
handover takes place. Assigning the recommended repeater RPN is therefore
very important.
Polycom Kirk base stations transmit a pattern that determines whether to use a
connection or a bearer handover.
By default the base stations are configured to perform a bearer handover if
there is a difference of 64, 128, or 192 between the two RPNs.
In systems with more than 64 base stations you must be careful when you reuse
RPNs. That is, base stations that are mounted in close proximity of each other
can not have a difference in RPN of 64, 128, or 192. The handset will not be able
to make a connection handover as shown in the below figure:
Figure 6-4 RPN and Handovers
Base Station Settings
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