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Description - External Antenna
Spectralink IP-DECT Base Stations, Spectralink IP-DECT Server 200/400 and Spectralink DECT
Repeaters can be equipped with an external antenna using a specially designed connection cable
between the external antenna and the host.
The external antenna is highly directional and used with Spectralink IP-DECT Base Stations or the
Spectralink IP-DECT Server 200/400 for added coverage in complex environments or to link up with
remote areas. External antennas can also be used with Spectralink DECT Repeaters to link up with
remote areas where wiring between the server and base station is difficult or impossible.
Note:
When used with a Spectralink IP-DECT Server 200/400 or Spectralink IP-DECT Base
Station, the external antenna always use the same channel as the host and provides full
coverage for handsets.
When used with a Spectralink DECT Repeater, the external antenna always use a chan-
nel different from the host and only provides a link to the main coverage area – no speech
coverage.
The range of the host (on base station and server) is reduced when the external antenna
is connected.
For more information about using the external antenna to add coverage in complex environments or
to link up with remote areas, see
"Using Spectralink IP-DECT Server 200/400 and Spectralink IP-
DECT Base Station With External Antenna" on page 109
For more information about using the repeater with external antenna, see
DECT Repeater With External Antenna" on page 107
Spectralink IP-DECT Server 200/400/6500 and Virtual IP-DECT Server One Installation and Configuration Guide