Specifications

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Deployment Process
The first thing to keep in mind is that with any deployment (large or small) issues will arise.
The success of an install very much depends on when the issues reveal themselves and how
quickly they are rectified.
This section suggests taking a methodical approach to deployments that will help ferret out
issues early on in the process so they can be addressed in a timely manner.
AP PLACEMENT PLAN
Developing an AP placement plan does not always require the use of a modeling/survey tool
such as Ekahau Site Survey. There will be installations where placing APs every 60 – 70 feet
is sufficient for optimal coverage. These simple installations are characterized by a uniform
structure where it is relatively trivial to predict coverage patterns of the APs.
When a coverage planning is required, due to highly irregular building designs, contractual
agreement or some other reason, the recommended tool to use is Ekahua Site Survey. It is a
good tool in general but it also has specific knowledge about how Meru works.
AP300 INSTALLATION
There has been much discussion about optimizing antenna pattern on the AP300. It is beyond
the scope of this document to go into RF radiation patterns resulting from various antenna
position combinations.
We offer the following recommendations based on feedback from our customer base and the
Meru Networks Professional Service team.
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