NicoCo is building a new facility and would like to install a WLAN for primary connectivity of all clients. The requirements are dual-spectrum 802.11n supporting voice and location tracking.
What type of pre-deployment survey should be performed?
Response:
Suggested Answer: D
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30 comments · newest first
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Gene
6 months ago
I feel B) is the most reliable. Real-time testing shows actual performance.
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Aleta
6 months ago
E) Passive, all channels is too broad. We need focused data for voice and tracking.
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Maxima
6 months ago
D) Predictive could work, but it’s not as accurate as active methods.
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Glendora
6 months ago
C) Active, using a lowest common denominator client makes sense. It ensures compatibility.
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Cecily
7 months ago
I think B) Active, using a voice handset is best. It tests voice quality directly.
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Venita
7 months ago
I’m surprised there’s no mention of 802.11ac for better performance!
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Ena
7 months ago
Passive surveys can miss a lot of real-world issues, so I’m not sold on that.
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Paris
8 months ago
Wait, why not just do a predictive survey? Seems easier.
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Raul
8 months ago
Haha, "lowest common denominator client" - that's IT support in a nutshell right there.
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Letha
8 months ago
B) Active, using a voice handset? Seriously? Who even uses voice on a WLAN these days?
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Audry
8 months ago
E) Passive, all channels? Nah, that's just lazy. You gotta put in the work for a proper survey.
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Fidelia
8 months ago
D) Predictive survey sounds like the most comprehensive approach to me.
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Pete
8 months ago
C) Active, using a lowest common denominator client is the way to go. Gotta test with the weakest link!
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Sharen
9 months ago
I’m leaning towards option B, using a voice handset for the active survey. It seems like the most direct way to test voice quality, but I’m not confident about the specifics.
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Sue
9 months ago
I feel like a passive survey could work, especially if we optimize the channels first. But would that really cover the voice and location tracking requirements?
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Margo
9 months ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think predictive surveys are often used for planning, but they might not give us the real-world data we need.
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Jaime
9 months ago
I think we might need an active survey since voice support is crucial for the WLAN. But I'm not entirely sure if using a voice handset is the best approach.
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Theresia
9 months ago
Predictive survey could work, but I'm not sure if that fully addresses the voice and location tracking requirements. I might need to dig deeper into the differences between the survey types.
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Loren
10 months ago
I'm leaning towards option C - an active survey using a lowest common denominator client. That seems like it would best simulate the actual client devices.
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Tequila
10 months ago
Okay, let me see. I think the key here is that they need to support voice, so an active survey using a voice handset might be the way to go.
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Verda
10 months ago
Definitely agree, option B makes the most sense for voice support!
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Stevie
10 months ago
I think an active survey with a voice handset is the way to go.
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Lucy
11 months ago
I prefer A) Passive, using optimized channels. It’s less intrusive and gives a good overview.
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Sabrina
11 months ago
Hmm, this seems like it could be a tricky one. I'll need to carefully consider the details about dual-spectrum, voice, and location tracking.
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Sharan
11 months ago
I'm not sure about this one. I'll need to think through the different survey types and how they apply to the requirements.
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Rosendo
5 months ago
E is a safe bet. Passive on all channels gives a broad view.
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Karan
5 months ago
C might be useful. Testing with a basic client could show compatibility.
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Jesusa
6 months ago
D sounds interesting. Predictive could save time before deployment.
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Glory
6 months ago
I think A is solid too. Passive with optimized channels could work well.
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Abraham
10 months ago
I'm leaning towards option B. Active with a voice handset seems best for voice support.