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CWS Site Survey & Network Planning Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary purpose of a pre-deployment site survey in a CWS context?

    Answer: To determine AP placement and coverage requirements before installation

    A pre-deployment site survey identifies coverage needs, obstructions, and optimal AP placement before any hardware is installed.

  2. Which tool is most commonly used during a passive site survey?

    Answer: A laptop with Wi-Fi adapter and site survey software

    Passive surveys use a laptop with a Wi-Fi adapter and survey software to listen to existing RF signals without transmitting.

  3. What does RSSI stand for in wireless site surveys?

    Answer: Received Signal Strength Indicator

    RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) measures the power level of a received wireless signal, expressed in dBm.

  4. What is the recommended minimum RSSI value (in dBm) for reliable VoIP over Wi-Fi?

    Answer: -67 dBm

    A minimum RSSI of -67 dBm is commonly recommended for VoIP applications to ensure low latency and packet loss.

  5. During a site survey, a wireless specialist notices high co-channel interference on all 2.4 GHz channels. What is the best corrective action?

    Answer: Migrate affected devices to the 5 GHz band

    Migrating devices to the 5 GHz band reduces co-channel interference because 5 GHz has more non-overlapping channels.

  6. What is a heat map in the context of a wireless site survey?

    Answer: A visual representation of signal strength across a floor plan

    A heat map overlays signal strength data onto a floor plan to visually show coverage areas and dead zones.