3Com WX2200 manual Network Plan, RF Coverage Area

	Network Plan 31
Network Plan	What is a network plan?: A network plan is the workspace in 3WXM you
	use to design a wireless network.
	Why is this important?: You can better manage and visualize your network
	topology by creating a detailed and accurate network plan.
	You can start by creating a device-oriented (WX switches and MAPs) view
	of your network without any geographic information about your site—no
	floor dimensions, building material information, or RF obstacle
	information. You can go a step further and provide some geographic
	information by adding floor dimensions, your RF coverage area, and
	some attenuation information, such as elevator shafts or internal
	concrete walls. If you want to enjoy the full benefits of network
	monitoring and visualization, you can create a detailed network plan. This
	is done by importing detailed building and floor plans into 3WXM,
	defining RF obstacles, and defining the quality of coverage (traffic
	engineering parameters) you want for specific RF coverage areas.
RF Coverage Area	What is an RF coverage area?: An RF coverage area is the geographical area
	in which IEEE 802.11 radios provide wireless services.
	Purpose of this section: To describe the three techniques you can use for
	RF coverage.
	Why is this important?: By understanding available RF coverage planning
	techniques, you can use the technique that meets your organization’s
	requirements.

There are three techniques you can use to get your wireless network started:

„RF Auto-Tuninglets you use the default auto tuning feature to select power and channel settings for RF signals in your RF coverage area. You upload the WX switches into 3WXM, configure the MAPs, enable RF Auto-Tuning, and deploy.