Extreme Networks access points have been designed for a quick and easy deployment. But
you can make the process even easier with a little preparation.
Site Survey
Before you install your AP, do a site survey and coverage map so you have identified
and addressed any potential issues. Here are a few issues that you should consider before you install the AP.
Ask yourself the following questions:
What is the WLAN's purpose?
What applications will be used over the WLAN?
Who will use the WLAN?
What devices will be connecting to the WLAN?
Are there any mounting or aesthetic restrictions?
Consider the following items as you plan your deployment:
Capacity and coverage requirements.
Existing issues such as RF interference and dead zones
Existing networks or devices that can interfere with your network. There
could be interference from floors above and below, or from outside sources
such as nearby office buildings.
Antenna radiation patterns. Consider the patterns as you decide where to
place your APs, their orientation, and their configuration.
