User Guide

Access Point Deployment Guide 11
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Network Planning and
Configuration
Considerations
Prior to the installation of an AP at a new location, a number of network design and
configuration decisions must be addressed. This chapter provides an overview of these decisions
which should be reflected in the AP Installation Configuration Worksheet provided in “Error! R
eference source not found.” on page 69. Detailed network planning and configuration is outside
the scope of this document.
Network Planning
Network planning is critical to a successful AP installation and the reliable operation of Total
Reach Network. The following issues must be addressed in the network planning and design
process.
• Determine network coverage requirements
• Establish network reliability requirements
• Select and approve site and antenna locations
• Predict TRN coverage with a propagation model
• Select the appropriate AP antennas
• Select the AP antenna cable type, determined by cable length, to minimize loss