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Chapter 7:
Certifying the Handsets
Prior to determining that an installation is complete, test the handsets following the sequence
given in Chapter 5
Testing the Handsets
and conduct a site survey mode test according to the
directions given in Chapter 6
Diagnostic Tools
.
The installation may need some adjustments. Note any areas where coverage is conflicting or
inadequate. Note any system difficulties and work with your wireless LAN and/or LAN system
administrator to determine the cause and possible remedy. See Chapter 9
Troubleshooting
for
clues to possible sources of difficulties. If any adjustments are made to the system, re-test the
device in the same vicinity to determine if the difficulty is resolved.
These tests must be performed in typical operating conditions, especially if heavy loads occur.
Testing sequence and procedure is different for every installation. Generally, you should
organize the test according to area and volume, placing numerous calls to others who can listen
while you perform coverage tests. Note any areas with excessive static or clarity problems and
report it to a Spectralink service engineer.
The coverage test will also require you to put the handset in
Site Survey
mode and walk the
entire coverage area to verify all APs.
Conducting a Site Survey
Conduct a site survey of the installation, by walking the site looking for interfering 802.11
systems, adequate coverage and channel assignment, and correct AP configuration. The site
survey discussed here does not replace an RF site survey conducted by professionals who
specialize in WLAN design and voice optimization implementations. Spectralink offers
professional services including RF site surveys.
Troubleshooting
The handset’s site survey mode is not a replacement for a professional site analysis
and should be used only for testing, limited site validation, and troubleshooting.
The handset’s site survey mode does not include functionality to allow for analysis or
troubleshooting of 802.11n specific WLAN features.
1
Referring to Chapter 6
Diagnostic Tools
, section
Run Site Survey
, put a handset into
Site Survey
in the
Any
/
Smry
ESSID mode. Walk throughout the site checking for any
expected APs or other ESSIDs.
2
Then, walk the site again, in
MyID
/
Smry
ESSID mode, this time checking that every
location has adequate coverage and has good channel allocation.