Psiber Data Systems RF3D manual Introduction

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1 Introduction

Thank you very much for choosing RF3D WifiPlanner! RF3D WifiPlanner is an advanced program for planning wireless networks in conformance with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/h standards. RF3D WifiPlanner helps you design more efficient wireless networks and en- sure that they deliver optimum service even under heavy loads. Such planning usually saves costs too, not least by eliminating unnecessary access points. This also means less radiation, which is another benefit that should not be underestimated.

The number of wireless networks in professional use is constantly growing. For compa- nies that want full WiFi coverage using multiple access points, there is no substitute for professional and efficient planning. Until now, however, it has been difficult to optimize the time and money spent on planning robust, high-availability wireless networks, es- pecially in multi-story buildings. RF3D WifiPlanner software by Psiber Data meets this need, providing economical, application-specific planning of both simple and com- plex wireless networks.

RF3D WifiPlanner provides true three-dimensional simulation of radio signal distribu- tion in the building, and is thus the first tool to visualize co-channel and next-channel interference from access points on other floors. Furthermore, the number of access points required can be easily optimized through on-screen interactive planning. And this planning software pays for itself with the first unnecessary access point you save. Wireless network planners usually provide for too many access points, and more ac- cess points do not generally improve the network quality. Instead, they cause channel overlap, which is often unavoidable, especially in 2.4 GHz networks. As a result, com- plex wireless networks are usually relatively error-free at low data rates, but as data rates increase, errors become more frequent. But RF3D WifiPlanner lets you optimize your network specifically for the use you anticipate.

RF3D WifiPlanner uses theoretical principles to calculate signal distribution. The net- work as installed and its actual coverage may deviate from the results of such cal- culations. Because the calculations are based on theoretical values, Psiber Data as- sumes no liability for the accuracy of the results.

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