Netgear WC7500-Wireless User Manual - Page 74

ProSAFE Wireless Controller Setting Description Criteria of Auto-placement Wi-Fi Coverage Percentage Move the slider to the required WiFi coverage. The minimum coverage is 10 percent; The maximum coverage is 100 percent. Base the WiFi coverage on the following components: • The required bandwidth for each connection in the covered area • The required aggregated throughput for the covered area • The required aggregated bandwidth for the covered area A small area allows you better coverage control than a large area. You might need to set the WiFi coverage percentage for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands separately. Note: To prevent packet loss and allow for seamless roaming between covered areas, configure moderate overlap of the covered areas and make sure that access points in overlapping areas do not use the same channels. Minimum Signal Strength Move the slider to the minimum required signal strength. The maximum signal quality is -30 percent; The minimum signal quality is -95 percent. The required signal strength for good coverage depends on the type of WiFi devices and applications in the network. The edge of a coverage area for an access point is based on the signal strength and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), measured as a WiFi device moves away from the access point. Note: For voice applications, We recommend a minimum WiFi signal strength of -67 dBm and a minimum SNR of 25 dB. Band From the Band menu, select 2.4G or 5G. If the selected access point does not support the 5 GHz band, the menu selection is automatically set to 2.4G. Maximum Clients Enter the total number of clients that must be supported simultaneously on the floor. Supported 9. Click the Start Calculation button. The WiFi auto planning advisor starts its calculations, displays the progress in a pop-up window, and generates a heat map. RF Planning and Deployment 74