Build it right or make it better! Design new networks from scratch or use predictive tools to redesign and optimize your current layout for perfect coverage.
Category Guidelines
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Why use this category? This is your workspace for wireless Predictive Modeling and architecture. Use this category if you are starting from a blank slate—like a new home or office—or if your existing network needs a major overhaul. Instead of guessing where Access Points should go, this space helps you use tools like NetSpot’s Planning Mode to simulate signal propagation through walls and floors, ensuring your hardware placement is mathematically sound before you move a single cable.
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How exactly is this different than the other categories we already have? This is a strategic category. While * Wi-Fi Site Surveys measure the current reality, Wi-Fi Design & Planning is about the “what if.” It differs from * Wi-Fi Optimization because it often involves structural changes—like adding new wiring or relocating APs based on predictive data—rather than just tweaking software settings.
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What should topics in this category generally contain? To get the most accurate design advice, please include:
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The Floor Plan: An image of your space or a description of the layout.
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Building Materials: Details on walls (e.g., drywall, brick, or concrete) as these are critical for predictive accuracy.
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The Current Setup (if applicable): Where are your APs now, and why isn’t the current design working?
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Requirements: How many users/devices need to be supported, and what are the primary tasks (e.g., video conferencing vs. general browsing)?
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