WLAN Site Survey
Perhaps the most important implementation step is the radio frequency site survey. This process ensures that the deployed wireless network will meet or exceed the performance and reliability requirements identified in the design phase.
While many consider the RF Site Survey the design phase of a wireless network deployment, our belief is that this step can only be successful if it is performed with a predefined set of requirements and expectations in place. These requirements, which are defined in the design phase, become the parameters for the site survey, thus making the site survey the first step of implementation.
SITE SURVEYS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER
More and more, we are seeing education institutions large and small look to their wireless networks for voice, video and location-based services. If the network is ready for these applications, no problem. But what if it isn’t?
WHY SURVEY?
A poorly designed wireless infrastructure can negatively impact the deployment of your wireless dependant application, even in the pilot phase.
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Why Survey?
Wireless networks are continuing to shift away from a single application system toward a more comprehensive, robust multimedia network platform. Modern WLAN dependant applications such as wireless VoIP, live video and location- based services require a site survey that considers the requirements of each technology. A poorly designed wireless infrastructure can negatively impact the deployment of your wireless dependant application, even in the pilot phase.
THE SURVEY PROCESS
The information collected in a WLAN Site Survey comprises the physical aspects of the network. This includes access point mounting locations, antenna selection, and radio specific details such as operating frequency and transmission power.
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The Survey Process
The information collected in a WLAN Site Survey comprises the physical aspects of the network. This includes access point mounting locations, antenna selection, and radio specific details such as operating frequency and transmission power. The RF signal propagation of each access point is meticulously documented and spectrum analysis is performed to identify potential sources of interference which may need to be avoided or eliminated.
Our site survey findings are documented and delivered in a complete RF Site Survey Report which provides the information necessary to install network cabling, procure hardware, and ultimately deploy the network. This report is accompanied by an Interactive RF Site Survey Report. This unique deliverable, provided with each site survey we perform, allows for a much deeper understanding of the wireless propagation than a static report.
WHY IS VoIP DIFFERENT?
Whether designing a wireless network from the ground up to support VoIP, or adding VoIP capabilities to an existing network, our consultants draw on their vast experience to provide a solid foundation for wireless VoIP.
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Why is VoIP different?
Few network applications dictate WLAN design the way VoIP does. Common networked applications such as email and web browsing have mechanisms to deal with problems like network latency, and often these problems go largely unnoticed by users. However, when network problems are present with a VoIP application they are audibly detectible as poor voice quality or result in dropped and missed calls. Problems which are simple nuisances for wireless laptop and PDA users become critical barriers to VoIP usage.
Whether designing a wireless network from the ground up to support VoIP, or adding VoIP capabilities to an existing network, our consultants draw on their vast experience to provide a solid foundation for wireless VoIP.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT
Wireless Network Design, Wireless Client Device Selection and Integration, Fixed Point Wireless, and 9 Suite of Managed Services.
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Additional Services and Support
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Wireless Network Design – Wireless network design based on your specific requirements provides needs analysis, infrastructure recommendations, architecture design and security analysis
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Wireless Client Device Selection and Integration – Our consultants have extensive experience with client devices ranging from industrial data collection computers through PDA and voice equipment.
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9 Suite of Managed Services – Minimize the burden of WLAN expansion on an organization while delivering highly reliable support services in a cost effective manner. From real-time monitoring and alerting to change management to end- user support – Cumulus covers all aspects of managing your WLAN.
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Fixed Point Wireless – Fixed Point Wireless (FPW) solutions comprising Point-to- Point, Point-to-Multi-Point, and Mesh topologies have emerged as an attractive alternative to traditional private and leased connectivity.
Case Study Quickshot
When a local technical institute contacted Velaspan to survey for a campus-wide wireless deployment, user experience quickly became a focus of the project. The initial request grew into a consulting effort to determine network goals and functionality requirements ahead of the network design. Interviews with technical staff helped our engineers understand the specific needs of end users as well as the unique environmental challenges of the campus. The network was deployed with confidence based on the results of the wireless site survey report and continues to perform as expected.