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AP calculator
WSM provides an AP calculator to fast calculate the number of required APs in an area based on
specific parameters. Compared with automatic network planning, AP calculator does not need
complex planning process.
To use the AP calculator:
1. On the toolbar above the location view topology, click icon to open the AP calculator.
2. In the dialog box that appears, configure the following parameters:
{
2.4G—Select this option to enable the 2.4-GHz radios. If you select this option, you must
select the radio type. Options are 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11gn.
{
5G—Select this option to enable the 5-GHz radios. If you select this option, you must select
the radio type. Options are 802.11a, 802.11an, and 802.11ac/n/a.
{
AP Vendor—Select the AP vendor. Options are HP and H3C.
{
AP Model—Select the AP model. The options vary by the AP vendor.
{
Minimum Signal Strength(dBm)—Enter the minimum signal strength required in the planned
region. By default, the value is –70 dBm.
{
Total Area(m^2)—Enter the total area of the planned region. Wireless signals must cover the
whole area.
{
Concurrent Online User Count—Enter the expected number of concurrent online users. Make
sure the number of concurrent online users in the planned region is not less than the
expected number when the bandwidth for each user is ensured at the same time.
{
Per-User Bandwidth(Mbps)—Enter the minimum per-user bandwidth. The average bandwidth
for a user in the planned region must not be less than the minimum per-user bandwidth.
3. Click Calculate. The Recommended AP Count field displays the number of APs required to meet
the above requirements.
4. Click Cancel to cancel the calculation.