WFS709TP ProSafe Smart Wireless Switch Software Administration Manual
Before You Begin
Before you use RF Plan, review the following steps to create a building model and plan the WLAN for the model.
Task Overview
1.Gather information about your building’s dimensions and floor plan.
2.Determine the level of coverage you want for your APs and AMs.
3.Create a new building and add its dimensions.
4.Enter the parameters of your AP coverage.
5.Enter the parameters of your AM coverage.
6.Add floors to your building and import the floor plans.
7.Define special areas.
8.Generate suggested AP and AM tables by executing the AP/AM Plan features.
Planning Requirements
Collect the following information before using RF Plan to expedite your planning efforts.
•Building dimensions
•Number of floors
•Distance between floors
•Number of users and number of users per AP
•Radio type or types
•Overlap factor
•Desired data rates for APs
•Desired monitoring rates for AMs
•Areas where you do not necessarily want coverage
•Areas where you do not want or cannot deploy an AP or AM
•Any area where you want to deploy a fixed AP or AM
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