03-24-2016 03:02 PM - edited 07-05-2021 04:49 AM
Am struggling with a couple of things regarding Access Points to cover a space of 100 by 100 meters.
I am thinking of using 802.11g AP which covers 55 meters.
Will 2 of the above AP cover the space and where do i position them.
Also, is it better to use 2 Access Points or 1 AP and a Bridge and what are the difference between the two set up.
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03-24-2016 09:48 PM
APs don't cover a set amount of space due to a number of factors such as:
etc etc.
The quickest, low budget, way to determine coverage would be to place one AP down in the middle of the space but off centre (AP1 in attached pic), turn it on and then walk around with a laptop and mark down the coverage area based off signal strength / data rate you are connected with.
Laptops are likely to report better statistics then mobile phones so be mindful of what devices you are testing with.
Repeat this with a second AP on the opposite side of the room in the centre (AP2) and confirm that coverage is possible across the whole area. It may be that placing AP1 in the centre provides you with enough coverage.
You should also be aware of how many devices may be used.. anything over 25 on a single AP and you may need to install a second AP.
Configuring them as separate APs would probably be better (as opposed to a bridge) but I am assuming they aren't setup as standalone and are in an enterprise setup so roaming is easier.
This is all very.. best guess as there are many more factors that will affect your deployment and what I've suggested may not be the best approach. Ideally you would talk to your vendor about what is best for some advice.
03-24-2016 09:48 PM
APs don't cover a set amount of space due to a number of factors such as:
etc etc.
The quickest, low budget, way to determine coverage would be to place one AP down in the middle of the space but off centre (AP1 in attached pic), turn it on and then walk around with a laptop and mark down the coverage area based off signal strength / data rate you are connected with.
Laptops are likely to report better statistics then mobile phones so be mindful of what devices you are testing with.
Repeat this with a second AP on the opposite side of the room in the centre (AP2) and confirm that coverage is possible across the whole area. It may be that placing AP1 in the centre provides you with enough coverage.
You should also be aware of how many devices may be used.. anything over 25 on a single AP and you may need to install a second AP.
Configuring them as separate APs would probably be better (as opposed to a bridge) but I am assuming they aren't setup as standalone and are in an enterprise setup so roaming is easier.
This is all very.. best guess as there are many more factors that will affect your deployment and what I've suggested may not be the best approach. Ideally you would talk to your vendor about what is best for some advice.
03-27-2016 06:47 PM
Refer the link for access point details : http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/wireless/buyers-guide.html#~accesspoints
Number of access points required will depend on number of users, not more than 25 users for single access point.
03-28-2016 04:01 AM
Cheers dude.
03-28-2016 03:58 AM
Thanks your response is very helpful.
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