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WLAN DESIGN and SURVEY Services
WLAN Design is extremely important is gaining the desired operations, security
and management of a Wireless LAN. By their nature Wireless LAN's provide easy access
to the resources they are connected to. WLAN's are being deployed to provide low
cost networking, mobility and easy access to network resources.
Proper design and site survey of the WLAN is probably the most critical step before
implementation.
Key Benefits
- Reduces the overall deployment costs, saving cost of quality,
rework and implementation delays
- Ensures that the WLAN has the proper protection from unauthorized
access, coverage and supports the application access requirements while protecting your
data
- Maximizes the investment in resources, equipment and labor
WLAN Design and Survey Components
- Application Requirements
- A key component WLAN design is understanding the application(s)
that will be accessed by the WLAN. Typical requirements that are uncovered during
this process are:
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Applications to be supported (voice, video, data)
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Number of application users
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Bandwidth requirements
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Busy hours for application access
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Protocol requirements by application
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- User Requirements
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Number of Users
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Client types
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Network Protocols
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Roaming requirements
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- RF Site Survey
- Document existing equipment and environment
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User requirements per access point during busy hour
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Discover and document existing RF sources in the area
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Discover and document RF coverage map and dead zones
WLAN Design
- Determine where AP's will be located, power and
connection requirements to maximize coverage
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Determine printing requirements
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Determine how the network will be managed
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Determine connectivity to LAN/WAN
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Determine bridging or workgroup bridging requirements
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Provide multiple hardware solutions with equipment list and pricing
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Determine subnet assignments
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Document naming conventions
Security Requirements and Policy
- Document high level security policy regarding WLAN
access
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Document existing security solutions in place on LAN/WAN
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Provide recommendation on Security solution to be implemented for WLAN
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Provide recommended security equipment list and pricing
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