Access point problems, Configuration problems – Nortel Networks NN43001-504 User Manual
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Troubleshooting the handset
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At what location did the problem occur?
Record this information and provide it to the system administrator or Nortel
Technical Support.
Access Point problems
Most, but not all, wireless handset audio problems are related to AP range,
positioning, and capacity. Performing a Site Survey as described in
can isolate the AP causing these types of problems. If the
wireless handset itself is suspected, conduct a parallel site survey with a
wireless handset that is known to be functioning properly.
The following are some situations that can cause wireless handset
difficulties to occur:
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In range/Out of range—service is disrupted if a user moves outside the
area covered by the WLAN APs. Service is restored if the user moves
back within range. If a call drops because a user moves out of range,
the wireless handset recovers the call if the user moves back into range
within a few seconds.
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Capacity—in areas of heavy use, the call capacity of a particular AP
can be filled. If this happens, the user hears three chirps from the
wireless handset. The user can wait until another user terminates a call,
or move within range of another AP and try the call again. If a user
is on a call and moves into an area where capacity is full, the system
attempts to find another AP. Due to range limitations, this can be the
same as moving out of range.
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Transmission Obstructions—before system and AP installation, the
best location for APs for optimum transmission coverage is determined
when a site survey is performed. However, small pockets of obstruction
can still be present, or obstructions can be introduced into the facility
after AP installation. This loss of service can be restored by moving out
of the obstructed area, or by adding more APs.
Configuration problems
Certain problems are associated with improper configuration of either the
WLAN IP Telephony 2245, the optional WLAN Application Gateway 2246, or
the wireless handset.
Configuration problems are generally corrected by changing the
configuration on the WLAN IP Telephony 2245, the WLAN Application
Gateway 2246, or the wireless handset.
There can also be incorrect programming of the APs. For compatibility and
configuration information about the APs in use at the site, see
"Compatible Access Points" (page 223)
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Nortel Communication Server 1000
WLAN IP Telephony Installation and Commissioning
NN43001-504
01.02
Standard
Release 5.0
15 June 2007
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