Establishing Pre-Site Survey for Wireless Deployment

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When deploying wireless in a building, it is important to conduct a pre-site survey to gather information and assess the environment. The pre-site survey helps to identify potential issues that may affect the wireless network's performance and provide a better understanding of the customer's requirements.

Here are the two items that should be established in a pre-site survey:

B. The agreed coverage areas for the design The first item to establish in a pre-site survey is the agreed coverage areas for the wireless network design. The wireless network design must ensure that coverage is provided where it is required and that there is no coverage where it is not needed. The coverage areas should be defined based on the customer's requirements, such as the number of users, devices, and applications that will be using the wireless network.

D. The type of deployment (data-only service, voice service, or location services) The second item to establish in a pre-site survey is the type of deployment that is required. Different types of wireless services require different network designs to ensure optimal performance. For example, a data-only service may require a different coverage area than a voice service, and a location service may require additional hardware to be installed. Understanding the customer's requirements will help to ensure that the wireless network is designed to meet their specific needs.

A, C, and E are also important considerations in a pre-site survey but are not specifically related to the wireless network design. The exact channels that should be used and sources of RF interference can be determined during the design phase, while the access security arrangements for getting into the building are typically handled separately by the customer's security team.