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RF site survey Last modified: Monday, April 14, 2008
A process used to determine the number and placement of access points (AP) that provides adequate coverage throughout the facility. With wireless systems, it's difficult to predict the propagation of radio waves and detect the presence of interfering signals without the use of test equipment. As a result, it's often necessary to perform a RF site survey to fully understand the behavior of radio waves within a facility before installing wireless network access points. The ultimate goal of a RF site survey is to supply enough information to determine the number and placement of access points that provides adequate coverage throughout the facility. In most implementations, adequate coverage means support of a minimum data rate. A RF site survey also detects the presence of interference coming from other sources that could degrade the performance of the wireless LAN. See "RF Site Survey Steps" on Wi-Fi Planet.
RF Site Survey Steps The need and complexity of a RF site survey will vary depending on the facility. For example, a small three room office may not require a site survey. Webopedia's "Did You Know...?" Section Use this Webopedia knowledge section for an in-depth overview of specific technologies and occurrences in the areas of Computer Science, The Internet, and Computer Hardware and Software. Webopedia's Quick Reference Section Use this Webopedia reference section for information on common Internet and computer facts and occurrences. Wi-Fi Planet 802.11 news, commentary and information.	Related Categories Wireless Computing Related Terms 80211 infrastructure mode Wi-Fi wireless wireless distance network wireless mesh network wireless network interface controller wireless repeater Wireless Transport Layer Security Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Shopping RF site survey Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Building Supplies 1 Store Offers Warranties and Service Agreements 1 Store Offers