Site Survey Equipment
Battery packs, cables, mounting, and markers

Battery Pack and Cables
Access points require power to operate. There will not always be power available nearby while performing a site survey. A good battery pack will last for at least 8 hours, which allows the engineer to survey all day without having to recharge.

Also recommended is a fast charger for the site survey tool. If a laptop is used, spare battery packs that can be charged separately from the laptop are always recommended. Wireless PC Cards require a constant source of power while surveying and may reduce battery life to less than two hours. LI-Ion batteries power the unit longer, charge more efficiently, and are lightweight .

Mounting Hardware
An AP mounting bracket should always be carried. The kit should also contain various mounting solutions for the bracket. This includes beam clamps, C-clamps and mounting brackets for each antenna when available. Zip ties, duct tape, bailing wire, electrical tape, two sided tape, Velcro, and paper clips are common components in an engineer’s kit.

During a survey there is no bad mounting solution except the solution that does not properly secure the access point, battery pack, and antenna. Not only might the equipment be damaged, but there is a risk of injury due to falling equipment .

Markers
Once the access point placement is determined, it will be necessary to mark the location. As shown in Figure , location markers should be very bright and resistant to dust, grease, and water. Surveyor tape works very well and comes in a variety of bright colors. Markers should be sturdy but temporary.