Planning and Installation Guide Mitel SIP-DECT Multi-Cell for MiVoice Connect
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• Radio frequency sources, such as RF welders and Wi-Fi
• Stairwells or similar openings where floor-to-floor transmissions might be
enhanced (for multi-floor installations)
IDENTIFY INTERFERENCE SOURCES
Determine if there are other DECT devices in use, such as headsets that use the
DECT frequency band or residential DECT systems. If there are additional non-DECT
600 DECT devices in use, fewer DECT channels will be available for the DECT 600 to
select from for an optimum signal.
If possible, perform an RF analysis of the DECT band to check for interfering devices
from neighbors.
Plan to disable any residential DECT systems at the time when you install the Mitel
RFP 4x system.
CLARIFY COVERAGE EXPECTATIONS
Make sure you understand which areas of the site require coverage, including outdoor
or warehouse spaces. Also understand if continuous coverage with handoffs is
expected for multi-floor or multi- building sites.
Multi-cell handsets are linked to just one base station registered to that base station.
Handsets cannot receive coverage from other base stations that might be deployed in
the same area. Continuous coverage is provided only in the coverage range of a base
station. This range varies by site and might not prove adequate for a multi-building or
campus environment.
CONSIDER TRAFFIC CAPACITY
The Mitel RFP 4x system is designed to be non-blocking in most cases. However, for
future reference it is good to understand the call frequency and talk times per hour for
handset users. Consider installing a base station in the area where most users spend
most of their talk time.
CONDUCTING A SITE SURVEY
This section describes how to do a site survey to estimate the required equipment for
an optimal deployment.
GATHER EQUIPMENT FOR THE SITE SURVEY
To conduct the site survey, you will need the following equipment:
• A powered-on base station that is otherwise in a factory default state. Make a
note of the MAC address of the Mitel RFP 4X base station (located at the bottom
panel). (The Ethernet cable does not need to be plugged in at this stage because
the site survey focuses on the received signal strength between the base station
and handset.)
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