Place the access points access point editor on the map we can locate the points of access as well as orient the direction of emission of the antenna in case of being a directional.
Map access point on floor plan.
Access points need to be built in optimal locations to provide the best signal strength to the areas it will cover.
To add access points to a floor area and outdoor area follow these steps.
Among other parameters you can define the channel and ssid of the network.
In the above image we can see the heat map for the leftmost ap indicated by the red arrow.
Once you have completed your map walk through you can click on any given access point shown on the map and you will see the signal heat map for that specific ap.
This video shows you how to add position and delete access points on a floor map and view a coverage heatmap.
Change access point parameters on the fly and see changes reload immediately.
Get an actual ap place it in different spots see what coverage is like.
Using an evaluation account upload your floor plan or create a floor plan by tracing a building using our google maps integration and place simulated access points ap.
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This video shows you how to add position and delete access points on a floor map and view a coverage heatmap.
Since ubnt access points are relatively inexpensive it s always good to err on the side of more.
If your plan requires outdoor wifi add an external antenna to the floor plan and rotate its direction to see its effect on coverage.
While reading the specs of ubiquiti s access points i couldn t find anything mentioning the sort of beam or shape for where the wifi should be accessible.
Adding access points to a floor area.
Find the perfect plan.
Estimate your wi fi access point requirements see how easy it is to plan configure and deploy your wireless lan with extremecloud iq s free web based planning tool.
Access point placement isn t just about picking the right general area to install a device.
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You also need to consider the precise physical placement for the access point in each room location you need to service.
After you add the png jpg jpeg or gif format floor plan and outdoor area maps to the prime infrastructure database you can position lightweight access point icons on the maps to show where they are installed in the buildings.
Green is strong red is weak.