Nortel Networks MICS-XC manual After registering the portables

84 / Registering individual portables

Measuring directed RSSI using your portable

1.Perform an undirected Receive Signal Strength Indicator by following steps 1 to 3 in “To measure undirected RSSI’’ on page 77. To direct the Receive Signal Strength Indicator to the other radio of the Base Station, move out of range until hand-off occurs before moving on to step 2.

2.Press L. Wait for dial tone.

3.Press *899.

4.Enter the five-digit ID code for the Base Station radio you want to measure. The display shows this ID followed by the signal strength, for example 03121 - 67. If you have not established a connection with the desired Base Station radio, you hear a tone when you hold the portable to your ear.

5.Read your measurement. The system drops the link when you move out of range of your Base Station (no hand-off).

6.To end the connection, press r, or close the flap.

After registering the portables

When you have completed programming the system, use the following checklist to ensure you completed the required tasks.

åRegister the portables.

åVerify Portable Credits.

åEnsure that you registered all the required portables.

åVerify that all portables are available for use.

åTest each portable to verify it is operating properly.

åDisable Master Registration when you have finished registering the portables.

MICS-XC Norstar-Companion Installer Guide P0881594 Issue 01