Wi-Fi Hotspots

Chapter 12. Increasing Your Hotspot’s Wireless Coverage

If you are not getting the desired wireless performance from your existing hotspot, or if you want to expand the coverage area or even cover your entire facility, you have a few options. These methods range from replacing an antenna to installing additional access points (APs) around your facility.

You can increase the wireless coverage area of your hotspot in three ways, as shown in Table 12-1.

Table 12-1. Comparison of Methods to Increase Wireless Coverage

Method	Amount of Coverage Increase	Cost	Difficulty
Use higher-gain antennas	Slight	Low	Easy
Use wireless repeaters	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate/high
Add APs	Unlimited	Moderate/high	Moderate/high

Keep in mind that you can implement a combination of these methods ...