Planning Multiple Systems; Parameters Affecting Multiple Systems - Nortel Meridian Companion Reference Manual

Planning multiple systems

This section shows you how to plan multiple Companion systems for the same
site. If the number of required portables or the number of required cells is more
than one system can serve, consider using this procedure. To determine the
limits of your Companion system, refer to the appropriate system
documentation.
Note: Before using the procedures in this section, you should understand the
For a site with multiple systems, you need to consider the following:
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Table 12 and the section "Parameters affecting multiple systems" help you to
decide which multiple system case applies to your site.

Parameters affecting multiple systems

Number of portables The number of portables is either high or low. If the
number of portables is greater than the maximum number that you can register
to one system, the number of portables is high.
Number of cells The number of cells is either high or low. If the number of
cells is greater than the maximum number for your system, the number of cells
is high.
Mobility of the users The mobility of the users is either restricted or
roaming:
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basics of site planning (see "Site planning basics" on page 21).
Do you plan for all of the systems to cover all the area, part of the area
or separate areas?
On an incoming call, do all the systems search for the portable or does
just one system search for the portable?
Do all of the systems use the same or different system names?
a roaming user can make or receive calls in any cell
restricted mobility keeps each user confined to one cell
Note: Restricted mobility is chosen by the customer, that is, the system
still permits roaming.
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