the preliminary investigation of the sites involved in a wireless network installation; explores line of sight issues, sources of potential interference, transmission distances, and physical structures.
A comprehensive facility study, typically performed by a radio frequency engineer. The goal of the site survey is to create an accurate wireless system design/layout and budgetary quote.
a formal evaluation of an environment in which you wish to implement a WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)
a good idea for the use of any wireless device because without a survey, users could end up with inadequate coverage and suffer from low performance in some areas
an in-depth examination and analysis of a proposed wireless LAN site
a requirement for any large WiFi installation where coverage is critical, because the improper placement of access points can get expensive
a task-by-task process by which the surveyor studies the facility to understand the RF behavior, discovers RF coverage areas, checks for RF interference and determines the appropriate placement of Wireless devices
An analysis of the physical characteristics and user requirements of a site in order to determine the best way to install, expand, or secure a wired or wireless network. This includes determining the optimal placement of wireless access points. Back
A process where you set up one transceiver in a fixed location, and then use another unit to plot the field strength of the first unit's transmitted signal. By moving the transmitter around, and repeating the plots, you can develop a plan as to the best locations for access points. You will also identify dead zones and other areas in need of special attention. This can be a long, slow process, but it beats ripping up an unsatisfactory installation and starting over. These tests require special software commands. Refer to your manual for specific instructions. If you have a very large, or unusually complex installation situation, you might want to consider calling in professionals to do your survey. We are not permitted to suggest installer names, but you can check your yellow pages or similar sources for likely candidates.
A comprehensive facility study performed by network managers to insure that planned service levels will be met when a new wireless LAN, or additional WLAN segments to an existing network, are deployed. Site survey's are usually performed by a radio frequency engineer and used by systems integrators to identify the optimum placements of access points to insure that planned levels of service are met. Site surveys are sometimes conducted following the deployment to insure that the WLAN is achieving the necessary level of coverage. Site surveys can also be used to detect rogue access points. (See intrusion detection, rogue). close
A site survey is the process used to obtain a preliminary assesment of energy use. It is carried out on site and usually includes a review of current energy policy, energy managment processes and staff awareness and an inspection of all on-site power services and areas of major energy use.
A non-intrusive method of observing a site before excavation. There are many types of surveys, including resistivity, magnetic, Geophysical Diffraction Tomography (GDT), radar, and metal detection. These surveys allow archaeologists to see a buried site before excavating.
Physical environment survey to determine the placement of access points and antennas, as well as the number of devices necessary to provide optimal coverage, in a new or expanding installation.
(Wireless) Implementation methodology employed by Banner to accomplish Radio Signal Strength Indication (RSSI).
Done at the location for a new WLAN in an effort to avoid what could be time-consuming and costly problems down the road. It involves diagramming the network, checking the building and testing the equipment.