Planning Requirements - NETGEAR WC7520 - ProSafe 20-AP Wireless Controller Reference Manual

ProSafe 20-AP Wireless Controller WC7520 Reference Manual

Planning Requirements

Collect the following information before using RF planning to expedite your planning efforts.
• Building dimensions
• Number of floors
• Distance between floors
• Total number of users and number of users per access point
• Radio type or types
• Desired data rates for access points
• Identify areas where you do not necessarily want coverage
• Identify areas where you cannot deploy an access point
Use a worksheet similar to the following to collect your information.
Table 3. Building Planning Worksheet
Building Dimensions
Height
Width
Number of floors
User Information
Number of users
Users per access point
Radio types
Access Point Desired Signal Rate
802.11b/bg/ng
802.11a/na
Don't Care/Don't Deploy Areas
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