Site Survey

The first step in wireless planning is to conduct a site survey. Wireless site surveys differ in type, with predictive, passive and active inspections available as hardware or software planning tools.

Teams can run a predictive site survey prior to creating a wireless design or if they're moving to new locations. A passive site survey helps teams collect information about a site after they install equipment. An active site survey analyzes the wireless network in full operation. Each survey type helps organizations determine AP position, RF, capacity, quality of service, potential interference and other metrics.