Survey On Site - ZyXEL Communications P-660R-T1 Support Notes

P-660 series Support Notes
2. Visually inspect the facility, wal k through the facility to verify the accuracy of the
diagram and mark down any large obstacle you see that m ay effect the RF signal such
as metal shelf, metal desk, et c on the diagram.
3. Identify user's area, when doi ng so ask a question where is wireless coverage
needed and where does not, and note and take note on the diagram this is information
is needed to determine the number of AP required.
4. Determine the preliminary access point location on the facility diagram base on the
service area needed, obstacles, power wall jack considerations.

Survey on Site

1. With the diagram with all information you gathered in the preparation phase. No w
you are ready to make the survey.
2. Install an access point at the preliminary location.
3. Use a notebook with wireless client installed and run it's utility. An utility will
provide information such as connection speed, current used channel, associated rate,
link quality, signal strength and etc information as shown in utility below.
4. It's always a good idea to start with putting the access point at the corner of the
room and walk away from the access point in a systematic manner. Record down the
changes at point where transfer rate drop and the link quality and signal strength
in formation on the diagram as you go alone.
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