Wireless Networks

Ensure Optimal Wi-Fi Performance with a Site Survey by NET100

Posted on by Mike Fagan
14
Dec
A Wi-Fi site survey entails a visit to the client location by a NET100 wireless expert who will capture Wi-Fi signal and spectrum data and inspect access point mounting and cabling accessibility. Wi-Fi site surveys can test predictive wireless designs before a network is deployed, verify that changes or additions are installed correctly, and ensure that the network continues to be fast and reliable for its users and applications.
 
Depending on your needs, the NET100 wireless expert will perform the appropriate type of survey(s) using advanced tools from Ekahau:
 

  • Wi-Fi Design Survey – A site visit is generally done before predictive wireless design. By performing a Wi-Fi Design Survey, the following RF conditions are captured: neighboring wireless networks and the channels they use, and other sources of RF interference like DFS (radar) activity, motion sensors, or microwaves. This information is used to visualize potential limitations for AP mounting like ceiling heights and materials.
  • Pre-Deployment Site Survey – This survey is used to simulate access point and antenna performance. In this type of survey, an access point is temporarily placed in the desired location, and the Wi-Fi signals are analyzed to ensure they perform as anticipated in the predictive design.
  • Post-Deployment Site Survey – This survey checks that the network has been deployed and configured properly and that the performance is meeting the expectations of the predictive design.
  • Health Check Survey – Ongoing maintenance surveys used to proactively check Wi-Fi performance over time so potential interference, coverage or capacity problems can be spotted before they become costly outages.

Having the right survey tools and expertise means that NET100 can help you fully leverage high-capacity wireless connections to boost application performance, improve internal operations and better serve your customers.

Contact NET100 today to discuss your wireless network needs: (703) 995-5200 | Email: info@net100ltd.com.

 

Mike Fagan