We Perform Wireless Surveys
Wireless Networking, or WIFI, is a prominent wireless networking technology; WIFI allows devices to remain linked to the network without any cables attached. This provides greater Convenience and mobility for the end users, but what if it doesn’t always work? How do you fix an issue you can’t physically see?
Spotty Wi-Fi coverage? Downtime? Dead zones? If your company relies on Wi-Fi, these issues could be devastating and add unnecessary stress. Yes! Stable wireless connections make everyday operation seamless and Swift. Poor Wireless planning can leave you with a handful of issues and dive you deeper into Chaos. That is why you need a Network Survey and Heat Map!
What is a Wireless Survey
Network Surveys are systematic evaluations of the wireless Network within a given area. They involve assessing factors such as signal strength, interference sources, network coverage, and overall performance.
These tests consider and expose challenges you may face while working wirelessly in office environments, such as Interference (Noise), Network Congestion, Coverage Gaps, Signal-to-noise ratio, and Hardware issues.
With all the information gathered, we work to transpose the data onto a map called a Heat Map. Heat maps are visual representations that help display the strength of your wireless networks throughout the workplace. They display the information on a color-coded map, which shows how different conditions may affect your signal strength, such as Thick Walls, Interference, and lack of or improper Access points (AP) placement.
We Perform Wireless Surveys
Bastionpoint’s hardworking network engineers understand the intricacies of working with wireless networks in all stages: designing, deploying, tuning, and troubleshooting your Wi-Fi network for any size venue.
Our technicians work to scan and create detailed Maps using Specialized WIFI signal Measurement Tools, which help you validate, optimize, and debug your current Wi-Fi deployment. We worked to gather the information that may be gibberish to the everyday eye, but they show the dBm/Milliwatts, RX retries, Channels, Upload and download speeds, and so much more that we use to suggest and implement educated changes.
Bastionpoint ensures that your wireless network meets and exceeds our high standards for delivering coverage, AP density, speeds, data protection, and roaming capabilities, which we hold ourselves to. Reach out and let us provide you with a heat map because understanding your network is the key to cutting costs and running a well-organized workplace for your employees.
Wireless Survey FAQs
What is a wireless site survey?
A wireless survey evaluates your building to determine the best placement of wireless access points. The goal is to provide strong and reliable Wi Fi coverage throughout the entire space.
Why is a wireless survey important before installing Wi Fi?
Without a survey, networks often suffer from weak signals, interference, or dead zones. A professional survey ensures optimal coverage and network performance.
How long does a wireless survey take?
Most surveys can be completed in a few hours depending on the size of the facility. The results are then used to design an optimized wireless network layout.
Who should consider a wireless survey?
Businesses with large offices, warehouses, multi floor buildings, or connectivity issues benefit the most from wireless surveys.
Can a Survey be provided to our existing network to explore gaps?
This is a common request after most installations provided by firms that do not specialize in infrastructure cabling, or there are opportunities for expanding the network for site-to-site networks, or even interference.
What happens after the wireless survey is completed?
After the survey, Bastionpoint provides recommendations for access point placement, network configuration, and infrastructure improvements to ensure reliable wireless performance.
