Site Preparation And Planning; Site Survey; Pre-Survey Checklist - Cisco Mesh Access Points Deployment Manual

Site Preparation and Planning

This chapter describes the site preparation and planning for your mesh network and contains the following
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Site Survey

We recommend that you perform a radio site survey before installing the equipment. A site survey reveals
problems such as interference, Fresnel zone, or logistics problems. A proper site survey involves temporarily
setting up mesh links and taking measurements to determine whether your antenna calculations are accurate.
Determine the correct location and antenna before drilling holes, routing cables, and mounting equipment.
When power is not readily available, we recommend you to use an unrestricted power supply (UPS) to
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temporarily power the mesh link.

Pre-Survey Checklist

Before attempting a site survey, determine the following:
• How long is your wireless link?
• Do you have a clear line of sight?
• What is the minimum acceptable data rate within which the link runs?
• Is this a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint link?
• Do you have the correct antenna?
• Can the access point installation area support the weight of the access point?
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Site Survey, page 61
Wireless Mesh Network Coverage Considerations, page 71
Indoor Mesh Interoperability with Outdoor Mesh, page 97
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