5
Placing a Repeater
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Make sure you have a strong signal from the base. If the the antenna
icon on the handset display is steady on, the signal from the base is
strong enough (see “Picking the Best Spot” below).
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Put the repeater at least 10 m away from the base or any other
repeater. (If you put the repeater on a different floor from the base,
don't forget to allow 10 m vertically, also.)
Picking the Best Spot
The best spot for the repeater is as far
from the base as possible while still
maintaining a good signal, or near
the edge of the base’s coverage
area. To find the edge of the
coverage area:
1. Stand near the base
and make a call on the
handset.
2. While on the call, carry
the handset away from
the base towards the
general area where
you want to put the
repeater.
3. Watch the antenna icon on the handset. Make a note where the
icon starts to blink or if you start to hear noise on the line (which
indicates the signal strength is not enough).
4. Place the repeater anywhere inside the range where the antenna
icon is steady on and the handset had a clear signal with no noise.
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Connect the repeater's AC adapter and make sure the
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light comes
on steadily. If the light flashes, the repeater is not getting a good signal
from the base. The repeater may be too far away from the base, there
may be interference from electronic devices, or the signal might be
blocked by thick walls or metal objects. Try moving the repeater to
another location.
