Predictive Site Survey
How is it performed?
No need to go on-site! A predictive site survey can be performed from anywhere in the world using a customer provided CAD (computer-aided design) floor plan. An analysis is performed using an AI generated heat and interference map with our enterprise-grade software application.
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When to perform a predictive site survey
A predictive survey should be performed pre or post deployment before any equipment or furniture is moved into a new space. It relies on a software package designed to predict how wireless signals propagate through a space. The input is a detailed set of blueprints and information on the type of wireless equipment proposed, such as which Wifi standard will be used in the area.
What is a Predictive Site Survey?
A predictive site survey is conducted to determine where to place access points (AP's)for the best performance throughout the area. Virtual AP's are placed on the site's blueprint and oursoftware determines the signal strength based on how much information is provided such as wall size, furniture and materials, etc.
The types of applications that will be used in the area should also be a factor — e.g., heavy video use requires high throughput, while VoIP calls don't require high throughput, but do require tight limits on latency.
The types of applications that will be used in the area should also be a factor — e.g., heavy video use requires high throughput, while VoIP calls don't require high throughput, but do require tight limits on latency.
To ensure adequate signal coverage and performance, all types of businesses should conduct wireless surveys.
The goal of a
Predictive Site Survey
The goal of a predictive site survey is to determine where to deploy and placeaccess points (APs) throughout the area for the best network signal and performance.
The importance of a Predictive Site Survey
Skipping the predictive survey will result in guessing about the number of APs needed and where to place them. Despite general rules that dictate the number of APs needed for each increment of floor space, they don’t account for walls, windows, doors, furniture, other objects or for application performance requirements. For example, constant disruption may occur after users move in and attempt to use the network while APs are moved, added or removed.
