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Projecting the DECT network
Projecting the DECT network
There are a number of conditions to be considered when setting up a DECT network. They
affect the subscribers' requirements for the telephone system as well as the technical
requirements for the DECT wireless network. These conditions must therefore be
recorded and evaluated in a projection phase.
To project your DECT network, proceed as follows:
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First determine the requirements for the telephone network and establish the environ-
mental conditions for the DECT wireless network.
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Define how many base stations are required and their probable optimum positioning.
Create an installation plan for the base stations.
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Take measurements to check whether the positioning of the base stations at the
assumed positions meets the requirements and whether the reception and sound
quality is sufficient everywhere. If necessary, change the installation plan to optimise
the DECT wireless network.
Determining the requirements for the telephone network
Clarify the following questions to determine the requirements for the telephone network:
Subscribers and subscriber behaviour
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How many employees should be able to make calls and how many subscribers should
be able to make calls simultaneously?
– How many handsets are required?
– How many base stations are required?
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Where should telephone calls be possible?
– In which buildings (floors, stairwell, basement, underground garage)?
– Outdoors (on footpaths, on the car park)?
For more information about this, please refer to the information in the section
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– How are the handsets distributed from a location perspective?
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How many calls will be made?
– What is the telephony behaviour of the subscribers? How long is the average call?
– Where are the hotspots, i.e., where do a lot of subscribers gather simultaneously
(open-plan office, canteen, cafeteria, etc.)?
– Where are telephone conferences held? How many telephone conferences are held
and how long are these?
Environmental conditions
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Where is the site that is to be covered by the DECT wireless network?
– Total area of the required wireless coverage
– Position and dimensions of the rooms, building plan
– Number of floors, basements
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Request a building plan that shows positions and dimensions and that can be used
to document the subsequent installation planning.
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