The components that create the wireless grid are known as Grid Controllers (GCs) and include the Base, Console, and the Grid Extender. These components

all wirelessly communicate with each other, as well as with Sensors and Keychain Remotes within their coverage area. Typically, the wireless coverage area is

approximately 30 feet from a GC. Refer to Figure 1 for an illustration of the system components.

You'll enjoy the best coverage and redundancy if each GC is located in a different room in your home, and on an interior wall. GCs can also be located in detached

garages or sheds in close proximity to your home.

For alarm monitoring subscribers, the LifeShield Home Security system will send a message to the Alarm Monitoring Center if an alarm occurs (your system is armed,

a Sensor detects activity such as a door being opened, and no disarm code is entered).

Performance Considerations

If your home has interior walls made of stone or concrete or has walls which contain metal studs, this may affect the communications between the GCs, Sensors,

and/or Keychain Remotes. During the installation process, you can test two-way communications to each GC and Sensor to minimize the impact of these factors.

Adding additional Grid Extenders may help improve performance.

Backup Communications

Although not required, the LifeShield system allows you to connect phone lines to your Base, Consoles and Grid Extenders. This provides an additional layer of

communication redundancy should your broadband be out of service.

If you subscribe to alarm monitoring, it is recommended that you run a communication test once a month to ensure proper communication with the Alarm

Monitoring Center.

As with all digital phones, noise factors can be reduced by considering where you use and place the phone. Using the Handset or Console near other wireless sources,

including microwave ovens, can affect performance.

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