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KDDI and Ruckus detail Japanese Wi-Fi offload plans. Japanese number two operator KDDI is set to build what was described as “the world’s first and largest ‘instant-on’ Wi-Fi access and mobile data offload service.” The company is working with vendor Ruckus Wireless to build the network, which will enable it to shift traffic from its mobile infrastructure while providing seamless, high-speed data services to customers in the country. Read Article.

Taco Bell to provide free Wi-Fi and in-store entertainment. Taco Bell will be outfitting all its US restaurants with free Wi-Fi and TV screens that will air music, lifestyle, entertainment and sports content in a bid to improve customers' in-store Read Article

New Wi-Fi enhancements could double electronic battery life. A Duke University researcher has developed a more efficient way for Wi-Fi access points to manage data which could potentially double your gadget's battery life. Read Article

Ruckus Wireless Announces Winners of "Back to School Wi-Fi Makeover Contest" Ruckus Wireless announced today the three winners of its "Back to School Wi-Fi Makeover Contest," which included two school districts and one private girls' school, whose submissions demonstrated a real hunger for better wireless networking capabilities to support a richer teaching and learning experience. Read Article

 

Monday
Jul042011

Wireless Site Survey

Los Angeles California Wireless (RF) Site Survey

Concerns
When considering the use of wireless networks, it is extremely difficult to predict the propagation of radio waves and detect the presence of interfering signals without the use of specialized test equipment. Even if your installation includes omni-directional antennas, radio waves do not travel the same distance in all directions. Walls, doors, elevator shafts, people, and other obstacles offer varying degrees of attenuation, which cause the radio frequency (RF) radiation pattern to be irregular and unpredictable. As a result, one should have an RF site survey performed to understand fully the behavior of radio waves within a facility before installing any wireless devices.

Goals
The goal of an RF site survey is to gather enough information and data to determine the number and placement of access points that will provide optimal wireless network coverage. That usually means the support of a minimum data rate in a given area. An RF site survey will also detect the presence of radio interference coming from other sources that could degrade the performance of the wireless LAN.

Usage
The need and complexity of an RF site survey will vary depending on the size of the facility and the work that is to be accomplished. 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.

On-Site Network Analysis

On-site wireless analysis services can determine if wireless networking is a viable option for the location, or can provide troubleshooting for problems with existing wireless networks. Common problems include lack of communication between mobile units and handhelds, or dead spots where the radios fail to work. Sabertech Wireless will send a certified network engineer with all the test equipment necessary to evaluate or troubleshoot your situation.