Wireless Site Survey
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A wireless site survey, sometimes called an RF site survey is the first step in the deployment of a Wireless network (WiFi and Indoor Cellular extension) and the most important step to ensure the desired operation.
A Wireless(RF) Site Survey is the process of planning and designing a wireless network, in particular an 802.11 Wi-Fi wireless network, to provide a wireless solution that will deliver the required wireless coverage, data rates, network capacity, roaming capability and Quality of Service (QoS). The survey involves a site visit to run tests to determine the presence of RF interference and identify optimum installation locations for access points. This requires analysis of building floor plans, visual inspection of the facility, and usage of site survey tools.
It is very important to perform a Wireless (RF) site-survey to determine the effects of the facility on the propagated of radio waves. This makes it possible to calculate the number of wireless Access Points needed, as multiple cells will be necessary in a large building. It is also important to test that there is no interference that may present at some locations that may make the wireless network inoperable.
The Wireless Network Site Survey is the precursor to a successful wireless network implementation. Familiarity with the unique needs of wireless networks translates into an accurate survey, and well-developed configuration and placement design. This up-front planning and documentation facilitates the smooth implementation of your network.
Solve Your Wireless Needs with the TribecaExpress Site Survey
- Complete WLAN site surveying solution
- Create effective and descriptive coverage maps
- Reveal coverage voids
- Create interference maps
- Map signal leakage from your building
- Locate access points
- Discover the existence and location of rogue access points
- Map channel usage
- Easily and quickly survey a room, building, or campus
- Find RF interference sources
- Stumble rogue or neighboring 802.11n access points
- Visualize overlapping wireless access point coverage
- Map data rate usage
- Determine the effects of outside or neighboring access points
In short, eTribeca’s engineers will conduct a detailed site survey of the building in preparation for deployment of the wireless equipment. The only true method for optimum site performance is to test empirically for proper placement of Access Points and type of antenna to be employed. There is no way to determine the distance that a signal will travel without a survey. Metal film on glass, leaded glass, steel studded walls, cement floors and walls with steel reinforcement, foil backed insulated walls, firewalls stairwells and elevator shafts are typical items that will reduce range. In a multi floor building, it is necessary to do a three dimensional profile.
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