WiFi Site Survey Recommendations

[Synkrox]

We are looking to overhaul our WiFi provision but I'm conscious that it's never been properly scanned and setup properly, so I'd like to get some professional advice before I start signing orders.

Our building is quite demanding, having lots of glass in areas and heavily insulated walls both internal and external.

Our demands on the WiFi is also quite high as all our staff use 3CX VOIP whilst roaming around.

We currently have Unifi gear but can switch if it's not up to the job.

 

Any suggestions or recommendations regarding companies to come in and do a survey?

 

(Happy to pay, doesn't need to be a free one from someone looking to shift a particular vendor, just needs to be good!)

 

Thanks

Chris

[Dos_Box]

Try giving Net-Ctrl a ring. Many here have had them do a survey for them in the past.

[psydii]

https://lever.co.uk/

[Net-Ctrl]

Hi @Synkrox - we can run a free predictive survey for you. We just need some scaled plans - an understanding of your requirements (density/technology etc) - built environment. The more information the more accurate it will be.

 

We can also run on-site surveys and have a few options. If you would like to discuss this further, please send me a PM, or email me at [email protected].

 

No hard sell or pressure - we're here to listen and understand what you need, and advise based on our experience.

[Dos_Box]

In the interests of fairness, I also belive that Millgate and Wave9 also offer site surveys.

[CrootUK]

Highly recommend https://www.redwaynetworks.com

[wright-fi]

I'd recommend questioning each company you contact for a quote to assess the quality of the equipment they use and the skills of the engineer they’re sending to site. As your site is quite challenging and the demands are high it’s important to use accurate tools and have an engineer who can interpret the findings.

 

Here is a list of questions I would ask and the response you should (in my opinion) expect:

 

What Wi-Fi Survey tool do you use? - (Ekahau is the market leader, but Hamina is also a good solution, I’d avoid companies that user cheaper tools).

Will the Survey equipment be able to measure 6GHz? – (If 6GHz is not supported, it suggests the company is using older tools and your new network would likely use 6GHz so it’s important to measure the spectrum).

What Wi-Fi qualifications does the survey engineer hold? – (Due to the complexity of your requirements, I would look for a minimum of a CWDP or CCNP, but if you can a CWNE or CCIE would be better).

What is included in the deliverables? – (Some companies will conduct a survey, generate the default report and send you an invoice. You want to avoid this. The final report should be customised to your needs, it should make recommendations on how to improve your current network and also recommend how a new design would look if you decide to replace your Wi-Fi).

 

Good luck