Table of Contents

Copyright

Chapter 1:   Introduction

Reference Material

Chapter 2:   Site Planning Basics

Planning Process

Chapter 3:   Environmental Evaluation

Network Usage

Determining the Environment Type

Low-Complexity Environments

High-Complexity Environments

Wireless RF Coverage Considerations and Questionnaire

Determining the Deployment Model

Coverage vs. Capacity

Capacity Model (High Bandwidth)

Coverage Model (Low Bandwidth)

Other Models

Ceiling or Wall Mounting

Upgrading from an Existing 802.11abg Network to 802.11n

1-for-1 AP Replacement

Mixing 802.11n and 802.11a/b/g APs

Multi-floor Deployments

Hallway Deployments

Chapter 4:   Access Point and Antenna Selection

AP and Antenna Selection Process

Single- or Dual-Radio APs

Radio Count and Stream Count

Internal or External Antennas

Application and RF Band Requirements

Application Requirements

RF Band Requirements

2.4 GHz Only vs. Dual-Band Capable APs

Internal vs. External Antennas

Omnidirectional and Directional Antennas

Antenna Beamwidth, Pattern, and Gain Considerations

Understanding Antenna Pattern Plots and Specifications

Detachable Antenna Selection

Aruba APs

Chapter 5:   Example Facility

Survey Methods

Selecting a Survey Type

Chapter 6:   Virtual Surveys Using VisualRF Plan 36

Virtual Survey Methodology

Case Study: Planning the PoC Lab Facility Using VisualRF Plan

Creating a Campus, Building, and Floor

Chapter 7:   Physical Site Survey

Passive Survey Methodology

Active Survey Methodology

Spectrum Clearing Methodology

Case Study: Planning the PoC Lab Facility with an Active Survey

Appendix A:   Using Aruba Instant in a Physical Site Survey

Configuring the IAP for Survey Use

Appendix B:   Physical Site Survey Tool Kit

Appendix C:   Contacting Aruba Networks

Contacting Aruba Networks