Chapter 1. Prepare for the Site Survey

Conducting a wireless site survey is a critical step of a carefully planned journey. Before rushing to the facility to be surveyed with your laptop and some access points (APs), you must collect information about the purpose of the required wireless coverage. The final wireless network design will depend heavily on several factors, such as the building type, the wireless clients specifications and needs, the physical area where the APs have to be positioned, or even the type of industry run at the facility. This chapter helps you plan for this site survey by listing the main elements that you need to have in mind before planning for the actual survey.

Identify Customer Requirements

One of the most obvious ...

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