Wireless Site Surveys

 The Predictive survey utilizes floor plans of a facility to digitally recreate the environment within a survey tool, allowing for the "predictive" estimation of Access Point (AP) placement and desired coverage. The entire design process occurs remotely, without the need for an onsite visit. The accuracy of the design is contingent on a comprehensive customer interview regarding WLAN objectives, requirements, goals, and the quality and precision of the provided floor plans. Such surveys are commonly employed when onsite visits are impractical due to underlying factors.

This involves an on-site survey to assess the current performance of an already deployed wireless infrastructure, aiming to identify necessary remediation steps for issue resolution or expansion of the existing deployment. The process includes a thorough examination of the Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) or cloud-based dashboard to ensure that configurations align with industry best practices.

 In a passive WiFi survey, no surveying device is actively connected to the wireless network. Instead, the software solely monitors the WiFi environment. Once configured to scan specific channels, the software measures signal strength and noise levels without actively participating in the network.

 As the name suggests, this type of survey is conducted to "validate" that a specific WLAN implementation aligns with the project requirements. The WLAN is already established, configured, and operational according to the intended specifications.

 Our engineers will assess and map phone call quality, capacity, and  other voice-specific parameters at each location on a floor map. This  process aids in identifying and mitigating issues that may contribute to  low call quality. The coverage maps generated are tailored for voice  networks, encompassing metrics such as WiMOS score or call quality, the  count of active calls on the Access Point (AP), phone roaming zones  (with roaming statistics), channel utilization, and retries. This  comprehensive visualization helps troubleshoot and address any voice  quality issues effectively 

This survey type entails evaluating the RF signal propagation characteristics of predetermined Access Points (AP). While it is more time-consuming, it stands out as one of the most accurate surveys. A wireless engineer physically situates an AP at specified locations within the office, warehouse, or facility and assesses its performance. This process is iteratively conducted until the desired coverage and project quality standards are achieved.

Key objectives of this survey include:

1. Determining optimal locations for AP placement.
2. Verifying coverage in all required areas with the desired minimum signal strength and Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR).
3. Ensuring sufficient coverage overlap to facilitate client roaming.
4. Validating the actual performance of the APs in the real-world environment.