Chapter 15. Performing a Wireless Site Survey

This chapter will introduce you to:

• Wireless Site Survey Considerations

• Reviewing Requirements

• Selecting Site Survey Tools

• Obtaining Floor Diagrams

• Inspecting the Facility

• Assessing the Existing Network Infrastructure

• Identifying Potential Radio Signal Interference

• Defining Signal Values for Acceptable Signal Coverage

• Identifying Optimum Access Point Antenna Installation Locations

• Writing an RF Site Survey Report

A wireless site survey is critical when designing a wireless LAN (WLAN) because it determines the optimum locations for access point antennas. A previous site survey completed for an 802.11b/g network will generally not suffice for an 802.11n network. The coverage ...

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