Meetings

In the first part, I spoke about the equipment you’ll need for an area survey. In part 2 , I assisted you envision what the airwaves might appear like when walking around the area you want to survey. The equipment you have and an understanding of what you’re seeking is a good starting point; we’ll need to move on to specific areas of expertise.

The next step we must complete is to obtain the Survey Requirementsin place, particularly when it’s a new installation. It is important to talk with the users who will be using the system to determine the requirements they require, and what they would like. They might not be aware that they require security, however, they are likely to know that they’d like to move graphics across the air. This signifies to us as engineers, speed Wireless site survey.

If you’re looking to revisit an existing space that is live for specific metrics , such as throughput or noise, errors or rogues, you’ll need precise information about what the end-user is experiencing. Loss of data, delays in data and other events that are tangible are the best place to start.

It is necessary to have blueprints of the building (if there are any) or else you’ll be required to design the maps yourself. Size of the room, square footage ceiling heights, room size, and obstructions must be taken into account.

TIP: Make detailed and precise notes of any of your discussions. As systems evolve sometimes expectations do as well.

You’re looking for middle link in an internet, so you’ll need to be aware of the two ends of the network:

The devices that transmit data (laptops or handheld scanners etc.)

Where the data will go (Internet over the office to a printer, mainframe, etc.)

This knowledge is the base of what you’ll be able to complete in your survey. If, for instance, you find that the majority of customers have 802.11g devices, and a handful of 802.11b equipment, then you might need to explain why switching from 802.11g wall-to-wall can be more cost-effective, especially when they will send graphics.

In summary, this article offers direction for

End-user requirements for installing a new installation or report on any existing issues

What kind of equipment are they employing

Notes and maps that are precise and detailed.