Menu and Toolbar Options
¾View an Application Environment
Note: The Modify and Delete options are disabled in case of the Default Application Environment.
•In case of a system or user‐defined application environment:
¾Add an Application Environment
¾Modify an Application Environment
¾Delete an Application Environment
When you use the Default application environment, you have to model the layout by drawing objects on the layout. However, when you use some other application environment, you must not model the layout as Planner derives the attenuation values for those environment settings assuming as if there are objects placed on the floor map. Despite this, if you still model the layout then the BoM of the Devices will increase substantially.
Recommended: Use the application environments as is and do not modify the values unless you are sure of those values.
Adding an Application Environment
Click <Add> to add an application environment and specify the environment properties. The Add Application Environment dialog box appears.
Figure 55. Application Environment Repository – Adding an Application Environment
Add Application Environment
Environment Name
Plan Type
Min Attenuation Factor
Max Attenuation Factor
Description
Enter the name of the application environment.
Select between indoor and outdoor plan types.
Refers to the minimum loss of signal when passing through a material, depending on object type and density in the layout. Enter the minimum attenuation values for 802.11a/n and 802.11b/g/n.
Refers to the maximum loss of signal when passing through a material, depending on object type and density in the layout. Enter the maximum attenuation values for 802.11a/n and 802.11b/g/n.
Attenuation values for 802.11a/n are greater than 802.11b/g/n.
Modifying an Application Environment
Click <Modify> on the Application Environment Repository dialog box to modify an existing application environment. The
Modify Application Environment dialog box appears.
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