Chapter 14. Test Tools

Test equipment is essential when implementing and supporting a wireless LAN (WLAN). Because radio waves are invisible and somewhat unpredictable, you will need the right tools when initially designing the network, performing site surveys, verifying the installation, and troubleshooting the network. This chapter provides an overview of these tools and helps you determine which ones you need.

Tool Considerations

There are tools with varying features for deploying WLANs, and it is fairly easy to get confused. To help make the right decisions on which tools to use, first think about which ...

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