Friday, November 3, 2017

Factors To Consider When Conducting A Wireless Kentucky Site Survey

By Robert Carter


The need for a wireless site survey will vary depending on the area that needs the services. A wireless site survey will mostly not involve small locations but large and complex locations or buildings where extensive planning is a must. This discussion will explore the various guidelines that one should consider when conducting a wireless Kentucky site survey.

It is vital that one understands the wireless requirements before going ahead with the study. Ensure that you know the various network tools that will impact on the signal coverage. The access point should be near the range of all the users so that they can get the right network coverage. To understand the wireless tools very well, use the latest technology in the market to understand the type of network to implement.

Second, one has to obtain the diagram of the facility to be covered. One ought to ensure that before starting the project, he surveys the site of this building or the location and have the blueprints. If there are no maps in place, one should prepare a drawing to have a clear picture and for ease of planning.

Visually inspect the target place before starting your study. The diagrams or the photos of this facility will need scrutiny to ensure that what is in the picture is what you can see. The structure should be durable to support the equipment such as the routers. Also, the physical inspection will enable you to know of all the barriers that may hinder the transmission of signals.

Ensure that you take note of any existing network infrastructure such as the Ethernet and in other cases the fiber networks. Existing network facilities can help in interfacing the access points and support the wireless network. Also, this will aid and make the work of designers easier when laying down the wireless network equipment.

It is essential that you identify the areas where the network coverage and usage will be more than in the other places. From the sketch you have, ensure that you take note of all the critical regions and pinpoint them as places to have more coverage. Pinpointing of these areas will help you to identify sites where internet is not a must. Also, this will help you know the exact locations to have the transceivers.

The next thing is to identify the locations of all the access points in the target area. The search will involve knowing the exact spot to have the access point after testing the signal strength and the signal quality. Use the relevant software to check the primary coverage of an exact access point location to make sure that the area is okay and no changes need to take place.

In conclusion, it is vital to document your findings. Documentation should occur after you are okay with the results and you feel that the access points will provide strong signals. The information is essential as it will make the work of your installers easier.




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