Site Analysis
Site analysis was historically used to make the most of limited resources, are sometimes seen as unnecessary in this age of inexpensive wireless access points (WAPs). Most experts, however, recommend that a survey should still be conducted.
Site Analysis can help determine optimal locations for WAPs in order to:
Minimize channel interference
■ Maximizing the WAP range
■ Location of networked equipment
■ Proximity to other facilities that may or may not have wireless networks in place
When performing a Site Analysis, it can be useful to ask the following questions:
■ Which wireless system is best suited for the application?
■ Does a line-of-sight requirement exist between antennas?
■ Where should the WAP be located so that it is as close as possible to clients?
■ What potential sources of interference are in this building?
The next step in the Strategic Planning process is Design:
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