Configuring Capacity Calculation For Data - Nortel 2350 Reference Manual

Configuring Capacity Calculation for Data

WLAN Management Software can perform multiple calculations for AP placement. One is based on coverage only.
Another is based on capacity for data traffic, using the data capacity parameters. WLAN Management Software
compares the results of the calculations and selects the calculation that results in more APs.
1
To calculate AP placement and configuration based on both coverage and on capacity, enable Use
Capacity Calculation for Data. Otherwise, click Next.
By default, WLAN Management Software performs only the coverage calculation. If you enable the Use
Capacity Calculation for Data option, WLAN Management Software performs both calculations.
2
In the Per Station Throughput list, specify the throughput (combined transmit and receive) in kilobits per
second (Kbps) for a station.
The throughput value cannot exceed the value you selected for the baseline association rate.
Note. Nortel recommends that per-station throughput values do not exceed 1
Mbps for 802.11b technology and 5 Mbps for 802.11a/g technology.
3
In the Expected Station Count list, specify the number of clients you expect to be in the coverage area.
4
In the Station Oversubscription Ratio list, select the ratio for the average transmit behavior of the stations.
The station oversubscription ratio is the ratio of active clients compared to total clients. For example, the
ratio 5:1 indicates that, statistically, 20 percent of the clients are active at any given time.
5
Click Next. The Capacity Planning for Voice page appears.
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