Wireless Network Installation Process

Site Survey:
The goal of a site survey is to gather enough information and data to determine the number and placement of access points that will provide the coverage required. Coverage required usually means the support of a minimum data rate in a given area. A site survey is a good idea for the use of any wireless device because without a survey, users could end up with inadequate coverage and suffer from low performance in some areas. The purchase of wireless equipment is no small expenditure, so it is best not to leave any portion of the project up to chance.
Site survey is a physical survey of your premises to identify the best possible locations to install access points to ensure 100% wireless coverage, along with maximum performance, within the desired area.

Network Design:
After the site survey, Talou will design the network infrastructure to fit your specific needs. Using the information obtained during the site survey, Talou will design a network for your specific environment that will ensure complete propagation to each of your devices.
Placement of access points is a crucial decision as it can cut the number of access points you need in your facility, as well as make sure that highly trafficked areas are covered properly. With the level of expertise our technicians have, they will locate these areas, and make sure the coverage provided in takes into account their high level of priority and importance.
If you desire specified areas in your building will be served by more than one access point, so if an access point should go down for any period of time, the network connection will automatically be transferred to a running access point, nearly undetected by the user.

Installation:
Before the actual installation, Talou will prepare all devices to ensure all units are configured properly and are in working order.
Talou will install your wireless network & test and verify its operation. At completion, the installation will be documented for future reference.
The installation phase is the most physically demanding phase of the project. The access points and antennas will be installed in the facility using the information gathered during the site survey. Usually, the higher the access points and antennas are mounted, the better the signal will propagate.
Some of the activities that will take place during the installation include butt are not limited to:

• Mounting of access points

• Installation of enclosures on case-by-case basis (physical security)

• Mounting of antennas

• Connection of antennas to access points

• Connection of Backbone LAN to access points

• Connection of power to access points

• Installation and connection of remote power system

• Verification of coverage

• Configuration of access points and hardware to include:

• Proper firmware level

• Radio information (SSID, channel, bit rate)

• IP addresses

• Verification of backbone connectivity

All cabling and power runs should be done and tested prior to the installation of the access points. After completing the installation, testing for proper operation and coverage may indicate the need to move access points and possibly use different settings. Finally, documentation on all the system hardware and software will be completed for Talou staff as an aid to be used when supporting the operational system.