Measuring devices and digital cameras

Measuring Devices
In order to provide the customer with the details needed to bid for the installation, many measurements must be provided in the site survey report. These measurements must be as accurate as possible.

The kit should include a measuring wheel for measuring cable distances. Many people include more advanced equipment such as laser measuring devices and range finders. These are all viable options, but a measuring wheel is adequate. For measuring vertical distances, a rope marked in 3 m (10 ft) increments will allow distances to be accurately measured from floor to ceiling .

The number of floor tiles or ceiling tiles is not always a good measurement of distance.

Digital Camera
It is always best to photograph any unusual situations found while performing site surveys . These include moving or retractable walls, current shelving locations, and overhead cranes.

All antenna mounting methods and locations should be photographed and incorporated into the site survey document. Remember, the surveyor may not do the installation work.

Lab Activity

Lab Exercise: Link Status Meter and Preferences

In this lab, students will operate the Link Status Meter utility for the wireless client adapter and students will learn how to set the Preferences for the Aironet Client utility.