Chapter 11. Performing a WLAN Site Survey

The ultimate goal of an RF site survey is to supply enough information to accurately locate, install, and configure the RF parameters of the access points (APs) and antennas, which in turn will provide the required coverage and performance defined in the WLAN design. In most implementations, coverage and performance include some minimum throughput value at all defined user locations. As a secondary task, a site survey should include a report detailing other RF signals, including other WLANs, ...

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