Installing a Wireless LAN

Installing a Wireless LAN
Wireless networks are advantageous because there is less cable to install than with wired networks,
such as ethernet. Theoretically, then, a wireless network installation should take less
time. Actually, installation time depends on how well you have evaluated the environment
before embarking on the installation. If you did not perform a site survey, unseen radio frequency
interference might wreak havoc on the operation of a newly installed wireless system,
causing significant delays in making the system operate effectively. You want to avoid delays
when installing the system. A delay will cause you to not meet schedule constraints and will
result in decreased productivity of the system’s users. Thus, if you have not performed a site
survey at this point in the project, do it now before pressing forward!
The installation of a wireless network requires the following steps:
1. Plan the installation.
2. Stage the components.
3. Install the components.
4. Test the installation.
The following sections cover each of these steps and explain the actions necessary to finalize
the project.