Saturday, October 22, 2016

Basics Of Wireless Site Survey Kentucky

By Stephen Mitchell


In the absence of test equipment, it is difficult to detect interfering signals or predict how radio waves are propagated. People, elevator shafts, doors and walls interfere with the radio frequency patterns. That is why a wireless site survey Kentucky is important before installation of the access points.

The person doing the work ought to have a good knowledge on the wireless requirement. Access points need to be located at optimal locations. The possibility of signal interference should be taken into account too. To note is that signal strength increases when the device is near access point. On the other hand, the data rates will go down. Many of the devices used have low transmission power. Therefore, such should be planned for.

In order to succeed in this work, you have to know the ins and outs of the building you are working in. Ask the owner for the blueprints. A city map will be of help too. If they are not available, it is upon you to make a diagram that captures all the rooms and equipment inside the building. If this is impossible, make use of fire escape diagrams. Mapping software come in handy in outdoor surveys in the City Grayson, Kentucky.

Do not rely overly on the maps provided. You have to inspect all the rooms in the building physically. You may realize some things which may have been forgotten but are important when it comes to the actual work. Pay attention to anything that may interfere with propagation of radio frequency signals. Partitions and racks are culprits in such a case but they are not usually included in the blueprints.

Do not be surprised to find a network infrastructure in place in some buildings. In fact, it makes your work easier. You can utilize the materials in supporting the infrastructure you want to lay down. In addition, it will be of big help to the designers when it comes to architecture. Optical fiber network is common. Also, Ethernet is found in some buildings.

The owner might want coverage to be only at certain points. Also, the strength might vary depending on the area it is needed the most. It is a decision which can only be made by the owner. However, the areas you have to consider covering include patios, elevators, bathrooms, break rooms, stairwells, offices and hallways.

The mounting location has a profound effect on the final outcome. It can be metal supports or vertical posts. However, they are not the only items which can be utilized in this case. The antenna used is also important. There are wide ranges of antennas available in the market today. Assessing the needs and environment is important in order to go for the best antenna.

Verify access points before you leave. If this step is missed then the entire survey and installation work will be for nothing. It is not a hard task given that there is software to help you accomplish this. You only need to get a laptop and use it to test how strong the signal is. It also tests the access points, signal quality and data rates.




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