1.      Obtain a diagram of the complete survey area in order to identify the potential radio frequency (RF) obstacles or holes.

2.      Visually inspect the facility to look for potential barriers or the propagation of RF signals and identify metal racks, paying special attention to any water holding devices.

3.      Identify activity levels of the user areas. Determine the specific amount of AP’s that will be needed.

4.      Determine preliminary access point (AP) locations. Document AP specifics; including power and wired network access, cell coverage, overlap of signals, channel selection, mounting locations, antenna type and alignment.

5.      Perform verifications of the AP locations. Testing equipment will be equivalent to the proposed networking solution. While the survey is performed, APs will be relocated and re-tested.  This ensures that a complete saturation of the area is accomplished with all power and transmit levels adjusted accordingly.

6.      Record the locations and data rates at outer boundaries. Log signal readings as accurately as possible. Complete final documentation of all above findings