What is a Wi-Fi site survey for?
A Wi-Fi site survey lets you decide the investment with data rather than estimates. It measures the signal across the whole space, draws the heatmap and identifies dead zones and interference before money is spent on equipment. The result is a plan with the number, model and position of every access point.
Is it worth it in a space that has no Wi-Fi yet?
Yes. In an empty space or one under construction, a predictive study states how many access points are needed and where, before purchase, and avoids buying too much or too little equipment. After installation, a new on-site measurement confirms that coverage matches what was designed.
Our current Wi-Fi keeps failing. Will the survey help?
Yes, because it isolates the cause: coverage, noise, configuration or equipment. Often the fix is changing positions, channels and power levels rather than buying more access points. The report includes a concrete, prioritised plan. Read also how to eliminate dead zones in the office.
What does the report contain?
The report includes the heatmap of the whole space, areas of weak coverage, saturated channels and sources of interference, the access point plan and configuration recommendations. It is written to be read and approved by management, not only by the technical team.
Do you also install and manage the network?
Yes. DataRoad carries out the plan, with warranty, and the network is then managed under an IT Unlimited contract, for a fixed monthly fee. You have a single party responsible for the Wi-Fi network after the works, for monitoring, changes and remote, on-site and phone support.
How much does a site survey cost?
The price of a site survey depends on the floor area, the number of floors and the type of building, and it is fixed in the proposal before we start. There are no surprises on the invoice: measurement, report and equipment plan are described in writing, and the proposal comes with no commitment.