Create a network hierarchy with at least one location, building, and floor.
Use this task to manually add simulated devices to your
network to plan deployment and determine future needs. To have ExtremeCloud IQ
automatically plan for you, see Automatically Add Simulated Devices.
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From a floor plan in a building at a network location, select PLAN
DEVICES.
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Select the type of connectivity you need from the drop-down list under
AUTO PLAN DEVICES.
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In the ADD DEVICES section, enter the number of devices
you want to add.
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Expand the More tab.
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Select the RADIO band.
The Channel selections available to you in the next step will change depending
on whether you select 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz.
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Select the Channel Width.
Channel width options vary depending on the radio band setting.
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Select the simulated DEVICE model that you want to
place.
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Select the RF SIGNAL STRENGTH.
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Select the CHANNEL.
If you select Auto,
ExtremeCloud IQ automatically selects the channel for you.
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Select a POWER setting.
This is the transmission power for the devices. The range is 1 - 20 dBm.
Icons for the simulated devices appear in the upper left corner of your floor plan.
Drag them to various locations, add known obstructions to your floor plans (Add Interior Walls and Obstructions), and view heat
maps (View Heatmaps) to
calculate the best deployment sites.
