Learning Wireless from the Scratch

[Vijay2918]

Hello Team,

Could anyone recommend resources for self-paced learning on wireless technologies from the beginning? Like,

What is dB?

How to calculate dB?

What are RSSI and SNR?

How does signal penetration work over obstacles?

Additionally, if we need to mount the MR36 access point in an auditorium with over 1000 seats and numerous speakers, how should we calculate the required number of APs and determine the optimal placement?

Thanks!

[tyshawn76]

This link should help with your overall question.

https://community.meraki.com/t5/Wireless/New-to-MR-Access-Points-Start-here/m-p/100823#M14923

As for your high density question that is a topic in the link above, but also linked below.

https://documentation.meraki.com/Architectures_and_Best_Practices/Cisco_Meraki_Best_Practice_Design/Best_Practice_Design_-_MR_Wireless/High_Density_Wi-Fi_Deployments

Keep in mind each install and requirement for each install is different so there is no one size fits all approach to installing Wifi networks.

I hope this helps.

[Karsten Iwen · Accepted solution]

In addition to what was already mentioned:
I would look for CWNA training. It's available not only as classroom training but also online or in UDEMY classes.

For your real problem: The MR36 is 99,99% the wrong model for this task. For 1000 seats, better let this design someone who has experience with that.

[MerakiGnome]

To follow on from @Karsten Iwen‘s comment regarding the MR36 and your intent to deploy within a stadium - engage with a wireless specialist and have a site survey done. This will determine AP placement and also which AP to deploy. Scrimp here and you’ll regret that later on.

[Philip D'Ath]

I can't add much.

Google "Meraki stadium antenna". Take a look at:

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/antenna/installation/guide/ant2513p4mn.html

[thall97]

For all those topics and anything else RF related I highly recommend CWNP's training. I started with the CWT, now called the CWTS, and then studied for and passed the CWNA, CWDP, CWDP, and CWISA all in the last year. It has made a significant difference in my career, and I enjoyed every second while studying for it. I'm hoping to become a CWNE within the next year or two. If you have any questions about it, feel free to message me.