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Summit WMScanner Users Guide
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Steps for Measuring a Wireless Network
This section provides you a brief overview of a common suggested workflow using Summit
WMScanner. This workflow describes how most people will work with Summit WMScanner to measure,
visualize measurement results, and troubleshoot WLAN problems. This workflow is intended to give you a
better understanding of how to get started using this software. As your knowledge of this product
matures, you may find more productive ways to use the software as your needs require.
Before Getting Started
There are several things to consider before measuring wireless network performance:
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Do you have access to complete facility drawings in bitmap, jpg, CAD, or Summit WMScanner .dwg
format?
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What are the wireless coverage requirements?
Answers to these questions vary from location to location; however, it is important to consider each of
the above questions throughout the measurement process.
Import Site-Specific Drawing
The first step in wireless network validation is to open the drawing file of the facility or facilities for
which you will be measuring wireless performance. Summit WMScanner requires a facility layout that
properly represents the scale and basic layout of the building. The following primary sources of facility
data may be use in Summit WMScanner: