Procedure 7: Find The Right Location - Avaya 3920 Installation Manual

4 Installing a Repeater

Procedure 7: Find the Right Location

To get the best operating conditions for the repeater, it is important to place it
correctly. Here are a few tips for placing repeaters:
• Place the repeater as high as possible (at least six feet off the ground).
• Make sure you have good reception from the base.
• Allow at least 35 feet between repeaters. If you are installing repeaters
across multiple floors, don't forget to allow 35 feet vertically, also).
• 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.
• Make sure the wall material can hold the weight of the repeater. Never
install a repeater in damaged or decaying wall material.
• Make sure a standard 120VAC wall outlet is within reach of the repeater.
Mapping the Coverage Area of a Base
To find the best location for the repeater, you need to determine the base's
coverage area. Stand near the base and make a call. Walk away from the base
with the handset, and make a note where the signal becomes weaker. The
optimum location for the repeater is as far from the base as possible while still
maintaining a "good" signal, or just inside the location where the signal became
weaker.
48 Installing a Repeater in a Daisy-Chain Configuration
Planning and Installation Guide