Building a Heatmap with the Outdoor WiFi Access Point WAX610Y
7Follow this step-by-step tutorial of Building a Heatmap with the Outdoor WiFi Access Point WAX610Y
**Introduction**
- The video begins with an introduction to Netgear's support for all industry-recognized Wi-Fi analyzer tools. The specific tool used in this example is EKAHAU AI Pro.
**Loading the Project Image**
- The scene transitions to a system engineer loading an image of the project.
- The customer has highlighted the outdoor garden area of a cafeteria in yellow, indicating the zone to be covered with Wi-Fi.
**Using the Scale Tool**
- The engineer uses the scale tool to measure the distance in pixels, translating the customer's provided measurement into pixels.
- The measurement from the last wall to the perimeter border is 125 feet, which equates to approximately 420 pixels in the picture.
- The scale tool is used to establish a pixel-to-feet ratio since the area lacks physical walls.
**Determining Signal Attenuation**
- Next, the engineer uses the attenuation area tool to assess signal loss when it encounters the main building.
- A warehouse rack model, providing 18 dB of attenuation per meter, is selected.
- The building's height is set at around 28 feet based on customer information.
- The engineer outlines the entire building area on the image.
**Setting Up the Requirement Area**
- The requirement area tool is used to define the total area that the wireless access points should cover.
- The coverage is slightly extended beyond the designated limits to prevent under-specifying the wireless access points.
**Selecting the Wireless Access Point**
- With all relevant data from Netgear, the engineer selects the WAX610Y outdoor wireless access point from a drop-down menu.
- The selected access point is placed on the image, revealing the heat map of the wireless signal coverage.
- The engineer adjusts the antenna power to 25mW and sets the height to the standard 15 feet.
**Adjusting Signal Direction**
- The directional nature of the WAX610Y access point allows it to be aimed at specific areas.
- The engineer angles the access point at nearly 45 degrees to maximize coverage of the central part of the area.
- The green areas on the map indicate very good signal strength, while yellow areas are good and orange areas should be avoided.
**Planning for Additional Access Points**
- To ensure complete coverage, a second outdoor wireless access point is planned for the other half of the area.
- Both access points are configured with the same antenna strength of 25mW.
- The final map shows the entire area covered in green, indicating robust signal strength throughout.
**Generating the Report**
- The video concludes with the generation of a detailed report for the customer, showing optimal positions and configurations for the wireless access points.
**Closing**
- The final message highlights Netgear's commitment to saving time and providing expertise to IT businesses.
- Viewers are encouraged to request a remote site survey by emailing ProWiFiDesign@netgear.com to start their projects with Netgear immediately.