Installing an AirConnect wireless network begins with conducting a site survey. A site survey involves the use of the AirConnect Site Survey utility to determine the physical requirements for a site-specific AirConnect wireless network. A site survey analyzes the installation environment and provides users with recommendations for equipment and placement. The site may be a warehouse, manufacturing plant, office building, or retail space.
The AirConnect Site Survey utility determines the location of APs, as well as the number necessary to provide optimal coverage. Only qualified site survey technicians should use the AirConnect Site Survey utility to conduct site surveys.
When installing an AirConnect network, complete coverage may require multiple antennas. If the facility is small, or the coverage area is free from physical obstructions, one AP and antenna might be sufficient.
If you are unfamiliar with the AirConnect wireless infrastructure and the components that compose it, refer to Appendix A "AirConnect Overview" for an overview of AirConnect technology.