Determining And Measuring The Esa; Estimating The Number And Placement Of Access Points - Nortel BayStack 660 Use Manual

Using the BayStack 660 Wireless LAN Access Point

Determining and Measuring the ESA

As shown in
you do not want to include (storage, restroom. etc.) in the coverage. Now, measure
the length and width of the planned ESA, again shown in
Dimensions of Extended Service Area
Figure 2-2.

Estimating the Number and Placement of Access Points

To get an idea of how many BayStack 660 Access Points are needed to cover the
ESA, divide the length and width measurements of the desired ESA by 300 feet
(91 meters). Use the higher range to obtain a conservative estimate, since the
range of the BayStack 660 Access Point can be up to 300 feet (91 meters).
Using the measurements from the example in
(265 meters
and 1.7 for the vertical measurement. Rounding up to the nearest integer, the
estimated number of BayStack 660 Access Points required to cover the chosen
ESA are three across
2-4
Figure 2-2, shade the desired ESA on the floor plan. Note areas that
265m
(869 ft)
Outdoor Patio
Cubicle Area
Kitchen
Laboratory
Dimensions of the ESA
155 meters), the results are 2.9 for the horizontal measurement
two deep (for a total of six access points).
Figure 2-2.
Lobby
Lawn
155m
(509 ft)
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Figure 2-2, 869 feet 509 feet
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