Add a Floor Plan

Use this task to add a floor plan to a building.

  1. From the Global View location list, expand a location and select add.
    To delete a floor plan, expand the building and select delete next to the floor to remove.
  2. Configure floor details and then select Next.
    Table 1. Add Floor Configuration Details
    Field Name Description
    Name The floor name.
    Associated with Select a building to associate with the floor.
    Environment Type

    Floor environmental conditions can influence network behaviour.

    Select one of the following environment types:
    • Auto
    • Outdoor Free Space
    • Outdoor Suburban
    • Outdoor Dense Urban
    • Office
    • Obstructed in Building
    • Warehouse
    Floor Attenuation The impact (in dB) of physical obstacles (such as walls, doors, and glass) on wireless signal strength within the floor.
    AP Installation Height The installation height of the access point (AP).
    Unit The AP Installation Height unit of measurement (meters or feet).
  3. To Upload a Floor Plan, from Background image for floor plan, select Choose background image.
  4. To use an existing floor plan:
    1. Select Choose from Libary.
    2. Select a floor plan image.
    3. Select Next.
  5. To upload a new floor plan:
    1. Select Upload New.
    2. Select Choose, navigate to the location of the file, and then select it.
    3. If applicable, select the Override floor plan images with same names checkbox.
    4. To select a specific area of the floor plan, in the floor plan preview, use the selection box to highlight the area, and then select Upload selected area.
    5. To use the entire floor plan, select Upload all.
  6. To scale the floor plan:
    1. Zoom in to the floor plan to get a clear view of the area you want to measure.
    2. Identify two points that represent the distance you want to measure, and then select a Point A to Point B.
    3. Enter the distance (meters).
  7. Select Save.
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