178CHAPTER 8: OPTIMIZING A NETWORK PLAN

 

The following sections describe how to import RF measurements from

 

your network, or how to import RF measurements from an Ekahau site

 

survey.

 

 

Using RF

You can apply the RF measurements derived from the MAPs in your

Measurements

WLAN (which regularly monitors the RF environment) to your network

from MAPs

plan. The RF measurements are taken from MAP radios.

 

After you apply the RF measurements, the floor’s RF model (obstacles)

 

will be optimized with this data.

To import RF measurements from MAPs

1Select the RF Planning option in the main 3WXM tool bar.

2Display the floor plan in the Content panel.

3In the Task List panel, click RF Planning.

4Under Site Survey, click Import Measurement. The Import RF Measurements wizard is displayed.

5Select Yes next to Network.

6Click Next.

The import progress is displayed. When the import is done, click Finish to accept the changes and close the wizard.

After you apply the network RF measurements, you correct the attenuation factors for the floor. Go to “Optimizing the RF Coverage Model” on page 185 for information about this topic.

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