Toshiba Strata Dk14, Dk40i, Dk424 Installation And Maintenance Manual

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3. Click the View 
History button.
This displays:
4. Click Okay.
Important!Be sure to check the History On box before exiting 
this window.
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This chapter describes Strata AirLink™ wireless systems. There are two available configurations:
©Strata AirLink External Wireless System – The basis for this system is the Base Station 
Interface Adapter (BSIA) system that interfaces to Strata DK systems and many non-Toshiba 
systems using the standard telephone ports.
©Strata AirLink Integrated Wireless System – The basis for the integrated version is the 
RWIU system that...

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In typical office environments, each Base Station has a 
broadcast range (see Figure 16-2) of up to 300 feet. 
They can also be placed one meter apart in the same 
coverage area to increase traffic capacity without 
interference.
The Base Station software is easily upgraded from the 
BSIA or RWIU, simplifying system administration 
and eliminating the need to remove the Base Stations 
for system upgrades.
The handset is small, lightweight,...

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Step 1: Check the System Hardware and Software Requirements
Table 16-1 lists the minimum hardware and software that your PC must have to use the Strata 
AirLink Manager software.
Important!Windows 3.11/3.1 is a 16-bit application and the Manager software is 32-bit. To run 
the Manager software, a special 32-bit support expansion is required.
Step 2: Review System Component Placement
A review of component placement...

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lTo reduce or eliminate attenuation and fading
1. Begin the signal path without obstructions even 
though signals can travel through obstacles (see 
Figure 16-4).
2. If obstructions cannot be avoided, do not place 
the Base Stations:
©On or near metallic objects or on walls that 
have metallic content such as metal girders 
or foil-backed insulation. 
©Near large obstructions; for example, doors 
that could temporarily obstruct antennas 
when...

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Step 3: Review Possible System Configurations
It is highly recommended that you follow the installation guidelines and examples in this step. The 
maximum number of Base Stations that the BSIA system supports is two, and the RWIU system, 
four.
Some configurations are:
©Single BSIA system with two Base Stations (see Figure 16-6) or single RWIU system with 
four Base Stations (see Figure 16-7). The Base Stations are...

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©Multiple BSIA systems as a single system (see Figure 16-8)
Figure 16-8 Multiple BSIAs in One System
This configuration creates a system with greater coverage area. The handsets must be 
programmed with both system IDs. Users can place and receive calls, although handoff does 
not automatically operate between Base Stations connected to different BSIAs. Manually 
invoke handoff by using 
)/6+ to hold the call while moving between Base Station...

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©Factory with adjoining offices 
(see Figure 16-10).
Both Base Stations are placed in 
the factory area to accommodate 
the greater number of users in 
that area.
Place Base Station 2 closer to 
the offices, maximizing line of 
sight signal through the 
doorway. 
This is especially important if 
the wall between the offices and 
factory is concrete.
The Base Stations are also 
mounted on the ceilings and 
away from any...

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©Manufacturing plant (see Figure 16-11).
The entrance from the manufacturing area 
into the cafeteria is a high-traffic area.
Placing a Base Station in the entry area of 
the cafeteria blocks the line of sight to the 
other areas in the cafeteria.
Locate Base Station 2 centrally in the 
cafeteria and Base Station 1 in the 
manufacturing area. Align Base Station 2 
with the entrance of the cafeteria to 
provide coverage into that area....