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Wi-Fi coverage for indoor and outdoor sites

Access points connect wireless clients to the local network. Coverage planning starts with the site layout, construction materials, uplink, power and expected client use.

Coverage areas Network path Access points Site inputs Wi-Fi coverage enquiry
Open-plan office used for indoor Wi-Fi coverage planning
Access-point count and position require a floor plan, construction details and on-site radio measurements.

Rooms, outdoor areas or another building?

Choose access points for the areas where people use Wi-Fi. If another building has no Ethernet connection, a wireless bridge can provide the uplink; access points are still needed there to serve phones and laptops. Check walls, mounting positions, cable routes and power before choosing equipment.

  • Floor plan, wall materials, ceiling height and outdoor boundaries
  • Expected client locations, device types and concurrent use
  • Existing router, gateway, switch and internet connection
  • Ethernet cable routes, PoE source and mounting positions
  • Areas requiring an indoor AP, outdoor AP or separate bridge link
QILTON CAP300 indoor Wi-Fi access point CAP300 model details
Network path

Internet connection, LAN, PoE and access points

The upstream router or gateway controls the WAN and local network. The switch provides Ethernet and PoE, and each access point serves its planned radio area.

01 Router or gateway WAN access, routing, DHCP and local network policy
02 Ethernet and PoE Switch ports, uplink capacity, cable routes and power budget
03 Access points Indoor or outdoor enclosure, mounting position and radio plan
04 Coverage area Client locations, measured signal, roaming and interference
Indoor access point in a Wi-Fi network path
Hardware roles

Indoor AP, outdoor AP or bridge

Choose each device by its network role and installation environment. A bridge carries Ethernet between two sites; it does not replace the access points serving client devices.

Indoor access point

For offices, hotel rooms, corridors and shared indoor spaces. Plan the AP locations around walls and client use, with Ethernet and a compatible PoE supply at each position.

Indoor access points

Outdoor access point

For yards, courtyards and exterior areas where clients need Wi-Fi. Check the enclosure rating, antenna pattern, mounting position and power requirements of the selected model.

Outdoor access points

Wireless bridge

For carrying Ethernet between buildings without a practical cable route. Use a pair of radios with a suitable clear path; a bridge is not a substitute for client Wi-Fi coverage.

Wireless bridge planning
Installation

Before choosing access points

  • Annotated floor plan or site map with required coverage areas
  • Wall, door, glass, ceiling and outdoor obstruction details
  • Expected users, client devices, applications and peak periods
  • Existing WAN, router, switch, VLAN, Ethernet and PoE information
  • Mounting restrictions, cable routes and available survey results

Discuss your Wi-Fi installation

A floor plan or site sketch helps identify AP locations and cable routes. Include the country, areas needing service, existing network and expected client use. Final placement needs an on-site coverage check.

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