ON SITE, NOT JUST ON SCREEN<\/p>\n<\/div>
Validate AP locations under real-world conditions.<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>An APoS survey\u2014short for Access Point on a Stick<\/strong>\u2014takes Wi-Fi planning from the simulation into the actual building. We temporarily mount an access point on a tripod, measure its coverage at the proposed location, and optimize its position, height and orientation directly on site.<\/p>\nIn production facilities and warehouses in particular, high-bay racks, stored goods, machinery, metal surfaces and changing stock levels have a significant impact on radio propagation. An APoS survey makes these effects measurable and provides a reliable basis for the final installation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>How an APoS survey works<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Define requirements and test locations<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nWe clarify the client devices, applications, required signal levels and roaming requirements. Floor plans and an initial Wi-Fi simulation help us identify suitable test locations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div>Position the access point on a tripod<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nA suitable access point is temporarily operated at the proposed location and as close as possible to its final mounting height. This lets us test the radio cell before cabling or brackets are installed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div>Measure, reposition and optimize<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nWe record signal strength, signal quality, interference and coverage in all relevant areas. If necessary, we adjust the position, height or antenna orientation and measure again.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div>Document every position with photos<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nConfirmed AP locations are photographed and clearly marked on the plans. This provides an unambiguous basis for cabling, mounting and the final validation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Why APoS is more precise than simulation alone<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>A simulation is an important starting point. APoS adds measurements from the real environment\u2014exactly where the Wi-Fi network must perform reliably later.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i><\/div>Real materials<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nMetal racks, pallets, machinery, fire doors and ceiling structures are not merely modelled\u2014they directly affect the measured signal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div>Real mounting locations<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nWe identify early whether a proposed location is accessible, where shadowing occurs, and which mounting height or antenna orientation performs better in practice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div>Lower planning risk<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nPoor placements become visible before installation. This reduces later rework and provides confidence in AP quantity, cabling and mounting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>PLANNABLE AND TRACEABLE<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/span>Your APoS survey deliverables<\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>You receive verified access point locations supported by on-site measurements and photo documentation. Electricians and installation teams can use them to implement cable routes, mounting hardware and AP positions without ambiguity.<\/p>\n
The APoS survey combines our Wi-Fi Design<\/a> with a targeted Wi-Fi Site Survey<\/a>. After installation, a final validation can confirm that the completed network meets the defined requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Verified AP locations<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nPosition, height and orientation as clear installation specifications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div>Measurements from the actual facility<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nCoverage and signal quality under real structural and operational conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div>Photo and plan documentation<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\nClear identification of measurement and mounting locations for everyone involved in the project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
An APoS survey\u2014short for Access Point on a Stick<\/strong>\u2014takes Wi-Fi planning from the simulation into the actual building. We temporarily mount an access point on a tripod, measure its coverage at the proposed location, and optimize its position, height and orientation directly on site.<\/p>\n In production facilities and warehouses in particular, high-bay racks, stored goods, machinery, metal surfaces and changing stock levels have a significant impact on radio propagation. An APoS survey makes these effects measurable and provides a reliable basis for the final installation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> We clarify the client devices, applications, required signal levels and roaming requirements. Floor plans and an initial Wi-Fi simulation help us identify suitable test locations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> A suitable access point is temporarily operated at the proposed location and as close as possible to its final mounting height. This lets us test the radio cell before cabling or brackets are installed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> We record signal strength, signal quality, interference and coverage in all relevant areas. If necessary, we adjust the position, height or antenna orientation and measure again.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Confirmed AP locations are photographed and clearly marked on the plans. This provides an unambiguous basis for cabling, mounting and the final validation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> A simulation is an important starting point. APoS adds measurements from the real environment\u2014exactly where the Wi-Fi network must perform reliably later.<\/p>\n<\/div> Metal racks, pallets, machinery, fire doors and ceiling structures are not merely modelled\u2014they directly affect the measured signal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> We identify early whether a proposed location is accessible, where shadowing occurs, and which mounting height or antenna orientation performs better in practice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Poor placements become visible before installation. This reduces later rework and provides confidence in AP quantity, cabling and mounting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> PLANNABLE AND TRACEABLE<\/p>\n<\/div> You receive verified access point locations supported by on-site measurements and photo documentation. Electricians and installation teams can use them to implement cable routes, mounting hardware and AP positions without ambiguity.<\/p>\n The APoS survey combines our Wi-Fi Design<\/a> with a targeted Wi-Fi Site Survey<\/a>. After installation, a final validation can confirm that the completed network meets the defined requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Position, height and orientation as clear installation specifications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Coverage and signal quality under real structural and operational conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Clear identification of measurement and mounting locations for everyone involved in the project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>How an APoS survey works<\/h2><\/span>
Define requirements and test locations<\/h2><\/div>
Position the access point on a tripod<\/h2><\/div>
Measure, reposition and optimize<\/h2><\/div>
Document every position with photos<\/h2><\/div>
Why APoS is more precise than simulation alone<\/h2><\/span>
Real materials<\/h2><\/div>
Real mounting locations<\/h2><\/div>
Lower planning risk<\/h2><\/div>
Your APoS survey deliverables<\/h2><\/span>
Verified AP locations<\/h2><\/div>
Measurements from the actual facility<\/h2><\/div>
Photo and plan documentation<\/h2><\/div>