Planning and installation guide
Polycom KIRK KWS300 Base Unit
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Prepare your Handsets and Base Unit for Installation
Before permanently installing base units, complete the following steps.
1. Charge the batteries in the handsets so the handsets can be activated and tested.
2. Turn on the base unit(s) and verify the power LED is light is on.
3. Activate the base units (if not previously activated) and then activate the new handsets for each base unit following the instructions in
the 8x8 KIRK Handset and Base Activation Guide. The guide can be found at
http://sims.8x8.com/GetDocument.aspx?docid=710670
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4. Before physically installing the base units onto walls:
• Place the base units close to their planned locations
• Establish test calls between handsets in the areas where they will be used.
• Verify range and sound quality.
• Change the base location if necessary to ensure optimal call coverage and voice quality.
Find the Best Installation Locations
1. Avoid areas with large metal surfaces and heavy machinery that may interfere with base unit signals.
• Keep base units at least 4 feet away from steel constructions.
• Do not place base units directly on metallic surfaces.
• Do not hide base units behind furniture or other physical objects.
• Do not paint base units. Paint contains metallic/carbon particles that can affect transmission.
2. Locate Ethernet access and either PoE or AC power outlets required to support the base units. (Note: Order KWS300 with AC Adaptor
bundle if you do not have PoE, or simply add a standard PoE switch or standard PoE injector to power the base unit.)
3. Verify with the end users where coverage is needed so the base unit can be placed near center of the 100-foot radius where users
normally roam.
Tip:
Also identify areas where coverage is not required to simplify the installation.
4. Consider where you might install future base units as your system grows. Note that while you can add base units later, re-assigning
installed users to a different base unit requires more work than advance planning.
5. Base units should be placed between 6 - 12 feet high on a wall. If placed lower, a passersby can interfere with the signal.
6. Do NOT install units upside down or on the ceiling. Doing so decreases coverage by 40 - 50%.
7. Ensure there is no heavy use of DECT headsets or residential DECT phone systems with individual transmitters all in the same area you are
installing your additional DECT devices. This can cause interference and could affect performance of the base units.
