Network Extender Range
The coverage of the Network Extender will vary based on a number of factors
including:
The type of building it is being deployed within (e.g., building materials
number of walls)
The strength of the existing Verizon 4G LTE signal
The Network Extender coverage radius will vary based the RF absorption or
obstruction characteristics of environment it is used in.
It is therefore important to know both your building type and the strength of the
existing Verizon 4G LTE coverage before estimating the number of Network
Extenders you will need and where you will place them.
You can estimate the range of a Network Extender by finding the row in the table
below that applies to your building type and 2 bars (or less) of existing 4G LTE
coverage.
Table 1. Network Extender Range for Single Network Extender
Building Type
(RF Obstruction)
Approximate Range of
Network Extender
Open
200 feet
Medium
100 feet
Dense
70 feet
The Network Extender is designed for use where there is weak 4G LTE signal. If
you regularly observe more than 2 bars of 4G LTE macro coverage throughout
your building, the solution may not be suitable.
The recommended capacity of the Network Extender can be found in the
Auxiliary Network Extender Placement Considerations at the end of this
document.
For further information regarding
Building type
see the appropriate headings
below.
Building Type
Building type
refers to the type of building in which the Network Extenders are
being installed. There are three classifications
Open: An open, generally commercial building with limited amounts of
clutter and no or very few internal walls. Examples are warehouses or
supermarkets with high ceilings and low racks.
Medium: A building with typical levels of clutter such as open or mixed
plan offices. Some internal walls but not regular internal walls.
Examples
include mixed use office space with low to mid height cubical walls.
