WLAN Planning Quick Start

WLAN Planning Quick Start
Issue 05
Date 2017-12-29
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WLAN Planning Quick Start About This Document
About This Document
Overview
This document describes the method, precautions, and suggestions for WLAN planning so
that users can understand WLAN planning information.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
l Network planning engineers
l Hardware installation engineers
l Commissioning engineers
l Onsite maintenance engineers
l System maintenance engineers
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WLAN Planning Quick Start Contents
Contents
About This Document.....................................................................................................................ii

1 Overview......................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Obtaining Software, Planning Tools, and Reference Documents....................................... 2
3 Learning Materials for WLAN Planning.................................................................................. 4
4 AP Selection Policy....................................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Mobile Office..................................................................................................................................................................6
4.2 Education Campus.......................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.3 Wireless Medical Service............................................................................................................................................. 10
4.4 Medium And Small Enterprises................................................................................................................................... 13
4.5 Outdoor Coverage.........................................................................................................................................................14
4.6 Data Backhaul...............................................................................................................................................................15
4.7 High-density Coverage................................................................................................................................................. 16
4.8 Wireless Location......................................................................................................................................................... 17
5 Antenna Selection Policy........................................................................................................... 18

6 FAQs and Configuration Suggestions.....................................................................................49
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WLAN Planning Quick Start 1 Overview
1 Overview
Before starting service deployment for a WLAN project, use WLAN network planning tools
to plan for the network. Lack of proper network planning may cause the following problems:
l Coverage holes exist in the WLAN network. STAs cannot receive radio signals in the
coverage holes and therefore cannot connect to the network.
l WLAN devices provide strong signal coverage but severely interfere with each other. As
a result, STAs can receive radio signals but fail to connect to the WLAN network or
encounter severe packet loss. This results in a poor user experience.
l The WLAN network is unstable, which severely affects network services.
To ensure normal operations of the WLAN network, you must follow instructions in this
section to plan for AP locations and configuration data of the entire network. Huawei offers
comprehensive network planning tools. You can use these tools to conduct site survey and
network planning by following the instruction videos. First install a single AP to check
whether the network performance is consistent with the network plan you have made.
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2 Obtaining Software, Planning Tools, and Reference
WLAN Planning Quick Start Documents
2 Obtaining Software, Planning Tools, and

Reference Documents
WLAN product software, planning tools, and manuals are available at http://
support.huawei.com/enterprise.
Table 2-1 describes functions of WLAN planning tools offered by Huawei, as well as where
to obtain the tools and reference documents.
Table 2-1 WLAN planning tools
How to Obtain
Tool Function
Tools and Manuals
It is used to plan for a WLAN network and

provides the following functions:
l Manages network planning projects.
l Automatically deploys APs in specified Log in to Huawei
locations. enterprise technical
WLAN
support website and
Planner l Shows field strengths and signal-to-noise
search for WLAN
ratios (SNRs) on various heat maps.
Planner.
l Plans for cabling and switch locations.
l Plans for outdoor bridge locations.
l Exports planning reports.
It is a WLAN site survey tool installed on a tablet

and provides the following functions:
l Manages network planning projects.
Log in to Huawei
l Measures signal attenuation caused by enterprise technical
WLAN obstacles. support website and
Survey Pad
l Detects interference sources. search for
l Marks AP locations. wlan_survey.
l Exports network planning reports
l Works with the WLAN Planner.

2 Obtaining Software, Planning Tools, and Reference
WLAN Planning Quick Start Documents
How to Obtain
Tool Function
Tools and Manuals
It is used to verify the effect of network planning Log in to Huawei

and provides the following functions: enterprise technical
l Allows one-click WLAN testing. support website and
WLAN search for WLAN
l Manages network acceptance projects.
Tester Tester. To obtain the
l Supports single-point testing and roaming hotspot acceptance
testing. tool, search for
l Exports test reports. WLAN_Tester2.0.
When deploying a wireless distribution system

(WDS), you can adjust positions of antennas
according to the received signal strength
indicator (RSSI) values of the local AP (VAP to Log in to Huawei
Antenna which your mobile phone is connected) and enterprise technical
alignment remote AP displayed on the app. The app shows support website and
app the real-time antenna alignment status. When the search for
antennas are aligned, the antenna alignment antenna_alignment.
progress bar turns green. The antenna alignment
app is easy to operate and reduces antenna
alignment time.
Installing APs and Antennas

The WLAN product family includes various APs and antennas, which are applicable to
different scenarios. After you select appropriate AP models and complete network planning,
install APs and antennas in the planned locations.
Manual Content Obtaining Method
Describes the AP
parameters,
AP Hardware installation methods, Log in to Huawei enterprise technical support
Installation and how to log in to an website and search for Hardware Installation
Maintenance AP, precautions for and Maintenance Guide of the desired AP
Guide AP installation, and models.
methods to rectify
AP hardware faults.
Describes antenna
parameters,
Antenna Quick Log in to Huawei enterprise technical support
installation methods,
Start website and search for Antenna Quick Start.
and precautions for
antenna installation.

WLAN Planning Quick Start 3 Learning Materials for WLAN Planning
3 Learning Materials for WLAN Planning
Table 3-1 describes learning materials for WLAN planning.

WLAN Planning Quick Start 3 Learning Materials for WLAN Planning
Table 3-1 Learning materials for WLAN planning

Document Content
The following learning materials are available for enterprise

users:
l WLAN Overview
l WLAN Planning and Optimization Overview
l Clarifying Customer Requirements
l Standards(Optional)
l Site Survey
l WLAN Data Planning
l WLAN Architecture Design
l Indoor Distributed WLAN Planning
l Indoor WLAN Design Guide
l WLAN Outdoor Coverage
l WLAN Roaming Planning
WLAN Training
l WLAN Network Planning in Typical Scenarios
l WLAN WDS Mesh Planning
l WLAN Network Design Overview
l WLAN Design for Small-and Medium-scale Enterprises
l WLAN Design for Large-scale Enterprises
l Practical Planning Scheme
l Writing Guide on WLAN Planning and Design Scheme
(Optional)
l WLAN Optimization Overview
l WLAN Interference Optimization
l WLAN Coverage Optimization
l Introduction to WLAN Tester
l WLAN Optimization in Different Industries(Optional)
The following materials are available for channel users:

Huawei Scenario-based l WLAN WDS&Mesh Network Planning Guide
Network Planning l WLAN Indoor Settled Network Planning Guide
Guide l WLAN Indoor Distributed Network Planning Guide
l WLAN Outdoor Network Planning Guide

WLAN Planning Quick Start 4 AP Selection Policy
4 AP Selection Policy
About This Chapter
4.1 Mobile Office

4.2 Education Campus
4.3 Wireless Medical Service
4.4 Medium And Small Enterprises
4.5 Outdoor Coverage
4.6 Data Backhaul
4.7 High-density Coverage
4.8 Wireless Location
4.1 Mobile Office

Subscenario Recommende Average Recommende Installation
d AP Bandwidth/S d Number of Recommenda
TA Concurrent tion
STAs/AP
Office area (low 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s 20-30 Install the APs

concurrency Series: on the ceiling.
rate) AP4030DN
AP4130DN
802.11ac Wave
2 Series:
AP1050DN-S


TA Concurrent tion
STAs/AP
Office area 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s 30-40 Install the APs

(high Series: on the ceiling.
concurrency AP4030TN
rate)
AP5030DN
802.11ac Wave
2 Series:
AP4051DN
AP4151DN
AP6050DN
AP7050DE
AP7050DN-E
Conference 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s 30-40 Install the APs

rooms Series: on the ceiling.
AP4030TN
AP5030DN
802.11ac Wave
2 Series:
AP4050DN
AP4051DN
AP6050DN
AP7050DE
AP7050DN-E
Network planning notes:

1. Do not use settled APs on corridors to provide signal coverage inside rooms.
2. When the field strength in the onsite test result is higher than -65 dBm, one settled AP
can be used to cover three small rooms (including two neighboring rooms). If the
corridor has rooms on both its sides, it is recommended that APs in rooms be deployed in
W-shaped mode.
3. The distance between APs should be about 20 m in indoor semi-open areas.
4. For distribution models (including the AP4030DN, and AP4130DN), the network
planning should focus on the coverage range design.

4.2 Education Campus

TA Concurrent tion
STAs/AP
Offices (low 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s 20-30 Install the APs

rate) AP4030DN
AP4130DN
Offices (high 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s 30-40 Install the APs

rate) AP4030TN
AP5030DN
802.11ac Wave
2 Series:
AP4050DN
AP4051DN
AP4151DN
AP6050DN
AP7050DE
AP7050DN-E
Classrooms 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s 30-40 Install the APs

Series: on the ceiling.
AP4030TN
AP5030DN
802.11ac Wave
2 Series:
AP6050DN
AP7050DE
AP7050DN-E


TA Concurrent tion
STAs/AP
Student 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s AP2030DN: 30 1. Install wall

dormitory Series: AP2050DN/ plate APs
AP2030DN AP2050DN-E: into junction
40 boxes in
802.11ac Wave rooms, such
2 Series: as 86-type
AP2050DN boxes.
AP2050DN-E 2. Install
settled APs
on corridors
to provide
signal
coverage if
required.
802.11ac 1 Mbit/s R230D/R240D: 1. Install the

Series: 30 AD9430DN
AD9430DN-12 R250D/R250D- -12 on
+ R230D/ E/R450D: 35 corridors
R240D and the
AD9430DN
AD9430DN-24 -24 and
+ R230D/ AD9430DN
R240D -24X in an
AD9431DN-24 extra-low
X + R230D/ voltage
R240D (ELV) well
802.11ac Wave or
2 Series: equipment
room.
AD9430DN-12
+ R250D/ 2. Install the
R250D-E/ RUs in
R450D rooms.
AD9430DN-24
+ R250D/
R250D-E/
R450D
AD9431DN-24
X + R250D/
R250D-E/
R450D


2. Wall plate APs and RUs must be installed in rooms. One wall plate AP or RU is
recommended in each room.
W-shaped mode.
4.3 Wireless Medical Service

TA Concurrent tion
STAs/AP
Medical offices 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s-2 AP4030DN/ Install the APs

and outpatient Series: Mbit/s AP4130DN: on the ceiling.
halls (low AP4030DN 20-30
concurrency AP2050DN/
rate) AP4130DN
AP2050DN-E:
802.11ac Wave 40
2 Series:
AP2050DN
AP2050DN-E
Medical offices 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s-2 30-40 Install the APs

and outpatient Series: Mbit/s on the ceiling.
halls (high AP4030TN
concurrency
rate) AP5030DN
802.11ac Wave
2 Series:
AP4050DN
AP4051DN
AP4151DN
AP6050DN
AP7050DE
AP7050DN-E


TA Concurrent tion
STAs/AP
Conference 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s-2 30-40 Install the APs

rooms Series: Mbit/s on the ceiling.
AP4030TN
AP5030DN
802.11ac Wave
2 Series:
AP4050DN
AP7050DE
AP7050DN-E
Wards 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s-2 AP2030DN: 30 1. Install wall

Series: Mbit/s AP2050DN/ plate APs
40 boxes in
AP2050DN boxes.
settled APs
on corridors
to provide
signal
coverage if
required.


TA Concurrent tion
STAs/AP
802.11ac 1 Mbit/s-2 R230D/R240D: 1. Install the

Series: Mbit/s 30 AD9430DN
AD9430DN-12 R250D/R250D- -12 on
R240D and the
AD9430DN
AD9430DN-24 -24 and
+ R230D/ AD9430DN
R240D -24X in an
X + R230D/ voltage
R240D (ELV) well
802.11ac Wave or
2 Series: equipment
room.
AD9430DN-12
R250D-E/ RUs in
R450D rooms.
AD9430DN-24
+ R250D/
R250D-E/
R450D
AD9431DN-24
X + R250D/
R250D-E/
R450D

W-shaped mode.

4.4 Medium And Small Enterprises

TA Concurrent tion
STAs/AP
Hotel rooms 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s-2 AP2030DN: 25 1. Install wall

Series: Mbit/s AP2050DN/ plate APs
30 boxes in
AP2050DN boxes.
settled APs
on corridors
to provide
signal
coverage if
required.
802.11ac 1 Mbit/s-2 R230D/R240D: 1. Install the

Series: Mbit/s 30 AD9430DN
AD9430DN-12 R250D/R250D- -12 on
R240D and the
AD9430DN
AD9430DN-24 -24 and
+ R230D/ AD9430DN
R240D -24X in an
X + R230D/ voltage
R240D (ELV) well
802.11ac Wave or
2 Series: equipment
room.
AD9430DN-12
R250D-E/ RUs in
R450D rooms.
AD9430DN-24
+ R250D/
R250D-E/
R450D
AD9431DN-24
X + R250D/
R250D-E/
R450D


TA Concurrent tion
STAs/AP
Warehouses 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s-2 AP5130DN: 30 Install the APs

Series: Mbit/s AP8130DN: 30 on the wall and
AP5130DN directional
AP4151DN: antennas
AP8130DN 30-40 directing at the
802.11ac Wave AP8150DN: 35 passageways.
2 Series:
AP4151DN
AP8150DN

W-shaped mode.
4.5 Outdoor Coverage

TA Concurrent tion
STAs/AP
Common 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s-2 20-30 Install the APs

outdoor Series: Mbit/s on the pole
coverage AP8030DN (purchased by
customers.)
AP8130DN
802.11ac Wave
2 Series:
AP8050DN
AP8150DN
AP8050DN-S

1. Determine the model of antennas based on the actual site survey result and network
solution.
2. To ensure wireless network coverage, do not deploy outdoor APs to allow signals to
penetrate walls to provide signal coverage.
3. When an AP transmits signals at the maximum transmit power, signal coverage scopes
differ as the signal frequencies are different. The actual maximum transmit power of APs
depends on local laws and regulations.
4.6 Data Backhaul

TA Concurrent tion
STAs/AP
Video 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s-8 In P2MP mode: Install the APs

surveillance, Series: Mbit/s l In WDS on the pole
Long-distance AP8130DN networking, (purchased by
backhaul one root AP customers.)
802.11ac Wave
2 Series: can connect
to a
AP8150DN maximum of
six leaf APs.
l In Mesh
networking,
a maximum
of 32 Mesh
links is
allowed on
an AP.

solution.

4.7 High-density Coverage

TA Concurrent tion
STAs/AP
High density 802.11ac 512 Kbit/s 50 l AP8130DN/

coverage for Series: AP8150DN:
sports stadiums AP8130DN Mount the
APs to a
802.11ac Wave pole or wall.
2 Series: Customers
AP4050DN- need to
HD prepare the
AP8150DN pole
themselves.
l AP4050DN-
HD: Install
the APs on
the ceiling.
High density 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s 30-40 Install the APs

coverage for Series: on the ceiling.
indoor venues AP4030TN l AP8130DN/
AP5030DN AP8150DN:
Mount the
AP8130DN APs to a
802.11ac Wave pole or wall.
2 Series: Customers
AP4050DN- need to
HD prepare the
pole
AP6050DN
themselves.
AP7050DE
l AP4030TN/
AP7050DN-E AP4050DN-
AP8150DN HD/
AP5030DN/
AP6050DN
//
AP7050DE/
AP7050DN-
E: Install the
APs on the
ceiling.

solution.
4.8 Wireless Location

Subscenario Recommended AP Installation
Recommendation
Underground parking lot, 802.11ac Series: Install the APs on the

shopping mall, and teaching AP4030TN ceiling.
area
AP5030DN
802.11ac Wave 2 Series:
AP4050DN
AP4051DN
AP4050DN-E
AP6050DN
AP7050DE
AP7050DN-E

More APs are required to ensure that the location accuracy, latency, and location solutions
meet requirements, and the bandwidth for each user is reduced. Deployed a proper number of
APs as required.

WLAN Planning Quick Start 5 Antenna Selection Policy
5 Antenna Selection Policy
Overview
The following table lists the basic principles for selecting APs and antennas to use.
Table 5-1 Basic principles

No. Factors of Description
Considerati
on
1 Usage l Indoor scenarios: use indoor APs and antennas to provide signal
scenario and coverage.
purpose l Outdoor scenarios: use outdoor APs and antennas with a high
Ingress Protection (IP) grade and certain surge protection
capability to provide signal coverage and bridge backhaul.
l Rail transportation scenarios:
– Train-ground communications: use outdoor APs and
antennas with a high IP grade and certain anti-vibration
capability.
– Compartment coverage: use indoor APs and antennas with
certain anti-vibration capability to provide signal coverage.
– Station platform coverage: use the same APs as the common
outdoor and indoor scenarios.
2 Local The transmit power and maximum gain of antennas must strictly
standards and comply with local standards and regulations. For the rail
regulations transportation scenarios, the performance, environment adaptability,
and anti-vibration capability of the antennas must also confirm to
requirements of the related railway authorities.
3 Mapping For details, see Mapping Between APs and Antennas.

between APs
and antennas

No. Factors of Description

Considerati
on
4 Coverage/ l Coverage: Directional antennas are recommended for long and

Backhaul narrow areas while omnidirectional antennas are recommended
area and for round and square areas.
distance l Backhaul: Directional antennas are usually used. If the backhaul
distance is long, high-gain antennas should be used; if the
backhaul target is concentrated, small-angle antennas should be
used.
5 Transmission l Coverage: To implement 2.4 and 5G signal coverage, use 2.4G

frequency for and 5G antennas separately in the same area or use dual-band
radio signals antennas.
l Backhaul: The 2.4G antennas are not used for backhaul.
6 Construction An external directional antenna usually has a large size and needs to
cost and be connected to the AP's radio interface through a feeder cable.
simplicity Compared to a built-in antenna and whip antenna directly installed
on an AP, installing an external directional antenna requires higher
construction cost and may affect indoor simplicity. To further
simplify cable layout (especially in coverage scenarios) without
compromising signal quality, you are advised to use built-in or whip
antennas directly installed on APs.
Selection Solution in Typical Scenarios

Table 5-2 lists policies for selecting APs and antennas to use in typical WLAN scenarios.
Table 5-2 Policies for selecting APs and antennas

Scenari Subscen Reco AP Selection Recommend External
o ario mmen Policy ed Antenna Antenna
ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
Mode APs Using (Only for APs
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
Outdoor 200 m AP803 The AP8030DN - -

backhau backhaul 0DN has built-in
l (5G 2.4G/5G
only) directional
antennas and
requires low
construction costs.


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
1 km l AP l The AP8030DN 27010889 Use antennas

backhaul 803 has built-in Outdoor 5 with moderate
0D 2.4G/5G GHz Dual- gain and
N directional Polarized radiation angle
l AP antennas and Directional to reduce
813 requires low Antenna (H60 interference to
0D construction V30 G11.5) other APs at the
N costs. same site.
l The AP8130DN
is an 802.11ac
product and can
be configured
with a wider
channel, and is
applicable to
scenarios that
require high
bandwidth.
5 km AP813 The AP8130DN is 27011145 Use directional

backhaul 0DN an 802.11ac Outdoor 5 cross-polarized
product and can be GHz Dual- antennas that
configured with a Polarized have a small
wider channel, and Directional radiation angle
is applicable to Antenna (H15 and high gain to
scenarios that V15 G19) ensure sufficient
require high signal strength
bandwidth. for long-
distance
backhaul.
10 km AP813 The AP8130DN is 27011016 Use directional

backhaul 0DN an 802.11ac Outdoor 5 cross-polarized
product and can be GHz Dual- antennas that
configured with a Polarized have a small
wider channel, and Directional radiation angle
is applicable to Antenna (H9 and high gain to
scenarios that V9 G23) ensure sufficient
require high signal strength
bandwidth. for long-
distance
backhaul.


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
Outdoor Countrysi l AP l The AP8030DN l 27011668 Select

coverag de 803 and AP8050DN Outdoor directional
e 0D have built-in 2.4 GHz antennas with
(2.4G& N 2.4G/5G and 5 GHz proper radiation
5G) l AP directional Single- angles
813 antennas. Polarized according to the
0D Therefore, if the Omnidirect coverage area,
N coverage angle ional landscaping,
allows, use the Antenna obstacles, and
l AP AP8030DN and (H360 V33 AP installation
805 AP8050DN, G4 and height.
0D which require H360 V22
N low G7)
l AP construction l Other types
815 costs and of
0D simplify cable directional
N layout. antennas
l AP l The AP8130DN matching
805 and AP8150DN the
0D are 802.11ac AP8130DN
N-S products and and
can be AP8150DN
configured with (For
wider channels, details, see
and are Mapping
applicable to Between
scenarios that APs and
require high Antennas.)
bandwidth.
l The
AP8050DN-S is
an 802.11ac
Wave 2 product
that can provide
high access
capacity and
Bluetooth
location with
the built-in
Bluetooth
module.


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
Square l AP l The AP8030DN l 27011668 Select

803 and AP8050DN Outdoor directional
0D have built-in 2.4 GHz antennas with
N 2.4G/5G and 5 GHz proper radiation
l AP directional Single- angles
805 AP8050DN, G4 and height.
0D which require H360 V22
N low G7)
l AP construction l Other types
815 costs and of
0D simplify cable directional
N layout. antennas
l AP l The AP8130DN matching
805 and AP8150DN the
0D are 802.11ac AP8130DN
N-S products that and
can be AP8150DN
configured with (For
wider channels, details, see
and are Mapping
applicable to Between
scenarios that APs and
require high Antennas.)
bandwidth.
l The
AP8050DN-S is
an 802.11ac
Wave 2 product
that can provide
high access
capacity and
Bluetooth
location with
the built-in
Bluetooth
module.


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
Outdoor l AP The AP8130DN l 2.4G: Use small-angle

spectator 813 and AP8150DN are 27012544 antennas to
stand 0D 802.11ac products Outdoor control the
N and can be 2.4 GHz coverage range,
l AP configured with Dual- therefore
815 wider channels, and Polarized reducing
0D are applicable to Directional interference to
N scenarios that Antenna APs at the same
require high (H18 V18 site.
bandwidth. G18)
l 5G:
27010890
Outdoor 5
GHz Dual-
Polarized
Directional
Antenna
(H15 V15
G19)


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
Dock l AP The AP8030DN l 27011668 Select

803 and AP8050DN Outdoor directional
805 AP8050DN, which G4 and height.
0D require low H360 V22
N construction costs G7)
l AP and simplify cable l Other types
815 layout. of
0D directional
N antennas
l AP matching
805 the
0D AP8130DN
N-S and
AP8150DN
(For
details, see
Mapping
Between
APs and
Antennas.)


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
Customs l AP The AP8030DN l 27011668 Select

checkpost 803 and AP8050DN Outdoor directional
AP8030DN and (H360 V33 AP installation
AP8050DN, which G4 and height.
require low H360 V22
construction costs G7)
and simplify cable l Other types
layout. of
directional
antennas
matching
the
AP8130DN
(For
details, see
Mapping
Between
APs and
Antennas.)


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
Customs l AP The AP8030DN l 27011668 Select

inspection 803 has built-in Outdoor directional
site 0D 2.4G/5G 2.4 GHz antennas with
N directional and 5 GHz proper radiation
l AP antennas. Single- angles
813 Therefore, if the Polarized according to the
0D coverage angle Omnidirect coverage area,
N allows, use the ional landscaping,
AP8030DN, which Antenna obstacles, and
requires low (H360 V33 AP installation
construction costs G4 and height.
and simplifies H360 V22
cable layout. G7)
l Other types
of
directional
antennas
matching
the
AP8130DN
(For
details, see
Mapping
Between
APs and
Antennas.)


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
Transport l AP The AP8030DN l 27011668 Select

ation hub 803 has built-in Outdoor directional
and coach 0D 2.4G/5G 2.4 GHz antennas with
station N directional and 5 GHz proper radiation
l AP antennas. Single- angles
813 Therefore, if the Polarized according to the
0D coverage angle Omnidirect coverage area,
N allows, use the ional landscaping,
AP8030DN, which Antenna obstacles, and
requires low (H360 V33 AP installation
construction costs G4 and height.
and simplifies H360 V22
cable layout. G7)
l Other types
of
directional
antennas
matching
the
AP8130DN
(For
details, see
Mapping
Between
APs and
Antennas.)
Ordinary l AP The AP8030DN 27012134 Use 60-degree

road 803 has built-in Indoor and antennas or
0D 2.4G/5G outdoor 2.4 high-gain
N directional GHz and 5 antennas
l AP antennas. GHz Dual- according to the
813 Therefore, if the Polarized road width.
0D coverage angle Directional
N allows, use the Antenna (H33
AP8030DN, which V33 G13 and
requires low H33 V33 G13)
construction costs
and simplifies
cable layout.


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
Pedestrian l AP The AP8030DN 27012134 Use 60-degree

street 803 has built-in Indoor and antennas or
construction costs
and simplifies
cable layout.
Depot l AP The AP8030DN 27012134 Use 60-degree

803 has built-in Indoor and antennas or
construction costs
and simplifies
cable layout.
Indoor Wireless l AP The AP6050DN is - -

coverag office 605 an 802.11ac Wave
e 0D 2 AP supporting
(2.4G& N 4x4 MU-MIMO
5G) l AP while the
503 AP5030DN is an
0D 802.11ac AP with
N three spatial
streams. You are
l AP advised to select an
405 AP as required.
0D
N The AP4050DN is
an 802.11ac Wave
2 AP supporting
2x2 MU-MIMO.


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
School l AD The R230D/R240D - -

dormitory 943 is an 802.11ac RU
0D with two spatial
N-1 streams while the
2+ R250D/R250D-E/
R2 R450D is an
30 802.11ac Wave 2
D/ RU with two
R2 spatial streams. The
40 AP2030DN is an
D/ 802.11ac AP with
R2 two spatial streams.
50 Use an agile
D distributed or wall
l AD plate AP according
943 to your service
0D requirements.
N-2
4+
R2
30
D/
R2
40
D/
R2
50
D/
R2
50
D-
E/
R4
50
D
l AD
943
1D
N-2
4X
+
R2


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
30
D/
R2
40
D/
R2
50
D/
R2
50
D-
E/
R4
50
D
l AP
203
0D
N
E- l AP The AP6050DN is - -
Schoolbag 605 an 802.11ac Wave
0D 2 AP supporting
N 4x4 MU-MIMO
l AP while the
503 AP5030DN is an
0D 802.11ac AP with
N three spatial
streams. You are
403 AP as required.
0T
N The AP4030TN is
recommended
when the
concurrent access
rate is high.


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
Lecture l AP The AP6050DN is - -

hall 605 an 802.11ac Wave
0D 2 AP supporting
N 4x4 MU-MIMO
l AP while the
503 AP5030DN is an
0D 802.11ac AP with
N three spatial
streams. You are
403 AP as required.
0T
N The AP4030TN is
recommended
when the
concurrent access
rate is high.


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
Hotel l AD The R230D/R240D - -

guest 943 is an 802.11ac RU
rooms 0D with two spatial
(five-star N-1 streams while the
hotel, 2+ R250D/R250D-E/
express R2 R450D is an
hotel, 30 802.11ac Wave 2
banquet D/ RU with two
hall, and R2 spatial streams. The
public 40 AP2030DN is an
area) D/ 802.11ac AP with
50 Use an agile
943 to your service
0D requirements.
N-2
4+
R2
30
D/
R2
40
D/
R2
50
D/
R2
50
D-
E/
R4
50
D
l AD
943
1D
N-2
4X
+
R2


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
30
D/
R2
40
D/
R2
50
D/
R2
50
D-
E/
R4
50
D
l AP
203
0D
N


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
Factory l AP The AP6050DN is - -

and 605 an 802.11ac Wave
warehous 0D 2 AP supporting
e N 4x4 MU-MIMO.
l AP The AP5030DN is
503 an 802.11ac AP
0D with three spatial
N streams. In a multi-
shelf scenario, the
l AP AP9330+directiona
933 l antenna design is
0D recommended for
N signal coverage in
corridors.
Use indoor settled
APs for empty
warehouses and
factories, and
distributed APs for
those with many
shelves to reduce
signal obstruction.
Select external
antennas for the
AP9330DN based
on the shelf interval
and length.
Elevator AP913 The AP9131DN 27012045 -

1DN supports 3x3 Vehicle-
MIMO and can Mounted 2.4
connect to an GHz & 5 GHz
external directional Dual-Polarized
antenna. Directional
Antenna (H75
V65 G5.5 &
H80 V40 G6)


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
Stairs l AP The AP6050DN is - -

605 an 802.11ac Wave
0D 2 AP supporting
N 4x4 MU-MIMO.
l AP The AP5030DNis
503 an 802.11ac AP
0D with three spatial
N streams. The
AP2050DN is an
l AD 802.11ac Wave 2
943 AP with two spatial
0D streams. Use an
N-1 indoor distributed
2/ or wall plate AP
AD according to your
943 service
0D requirements.
N-2
4/
AD
943
1D
N-2
4X
l AP
203
0D
N
l AP
205
0D
N


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
Stand in l AP The AP8130DN is l 27011145 -

indoor 813 an 802.11ac AP Outdoor 5
sports 0D with three spatial GHz Dual-
stadiums N streams. Polarized
l AP The AP4050DN- Directional
405 HD is an 802.11ac Antenna
0D Wave 2 AP with (H15 V15
N- two spatial streams G19)
HD Use an indoor l 27012544
distributed or wall Outdoor
plate AP according 2.4 GHz
to your service Dual-
requirements. Polarized
Directional
Antenna
(H18 V18
G18)


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
Box in l AD The R230D/R240D - -

indoor 943 is an 802.11ac RU
sports 0D with two spatial
stadiums N-1 streams while the
2+ R250D/R250D-E/
R2 R450D is an
30 802.11ac Wave 2
D/ RU with two
40 AP2050DN is an
D/ 802.11ac Wave 2
R2 AP with two spatial
50 streams.
D
l AD
943
0D
N-2
4+
R2
30
D/
R2
40
D/
R2
50
D/
R2
50
D-
E/
R4
50
D
l AD
943
1D
N-2
4X
+
R2


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
30
D/
R2
40
D/
R2
50
D/
R2
50
D-
E/
R4
50
D
l AP
205
0D
N
Large l AP The AP6050DN is - -

shopping 605 an 802.11ac Wave
mall and 0D 2 AP supporting
supermark N 4x4 MU-MIMO
et l AP while the
503 AP5030DN is an
0D 802.11ac AP with
N three spatial
streams. You are
advised to select an
AP as required.
School l AP The AP6050DN is - -

canteen 605 an 802.11ac Wave
0D 2 AP supporting
N 4x4 MU-MIMO
l AP while the
503 AP5030DN is an
0D 802.11ac AP with
N three spatial
streams. You are
AP as required.


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
Governme l AP The AP6050DN is - -

nt or 605 an 802.11ac Wave
financial 0D 2 AP supporting
office hall N 4x4 MU-MIMO
l AP while the
503 AP5030DN is an
0D 802.11ac AP with
N three spatial
streams. You are
AP as required.
Airport l AP Use the - -

605 AP6050DN in
0D ceiling mounting
N scenarios and the
l AP AP6150DN in wall
615 mounting
0D scenarios. When
N mounting the
AP5130DN, keep
the antenna facing
upwards.
Shopping l AP The AP6050DN is - -

malls and 605 an 802.11ac Wave
stores 0D 2 AP supporting
N 4x4 MU-MIMO
l AP while the
503 AP5030DN is an
0D 802.11ac AP with
N three spatial
streams. You are
AP as required.


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
Hospital l AD The R230D/R240D - -

ward 943 is an 802.11ac RU
0D with two spatial
N-1 streams while the
2+ R250D/R250D-E/
R2 R450D is an
30 802.11ac Wave 2
D/ RU with two
40 AP2030DN is an
D/ 802.11ac AP with
50 Use an agile
943 to your service
0D requirements.
N-2
4+
R2
30
D/
R2
40
D/
R2
50
D/
R2
50
D-
E/
R4
50
D
l AD
943
1D
N-2
4X
+
R2


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
30
D/
R2
40
D/
R2
50
D/
R2
50
D-
E/
R4
50
D
l AP
203
0D
N
Semi- l AP The AP6050DN is - -

open 605 an 802.11ac Wave
public 0D 2 AP supporting
area in N 4x4 MU-MIMO
hospitals l AP while the
503 AP5030DN is an
0D 802.11ac AP with
N three spatial
streams. You are
AP as required.


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
Rail Train- l Fro l The AP8130DN l Front and These types of

transpor ground nt is designed for rear of a antennas are
tation backhaul and rail train: applicable to
(5G) rear transportation 27012140 this scenario.
of a scenarios, has a Rail
trai high IP grade, Transportat
n: and complies ion 5 GHz
AP with railway Dual-
913 equipment Polarized
1D regulations in Directional
N terms of Antenna
and performance (H33 V33
AP and G13)
913 environment l Trackside
2D adaptation. wall
N l The AP9131DN mounting:
l Bes has three Yagi
ide 2.4G/5G radio antenna
the interfaces for 27012046
rail: backhaul or Rail
AP coverage. The Transportat
813 AP9132DN has ion 5 GHz
0D three 2.4G/5G Dual-
N radio interfaces Polarized
and three 2.4G Directional
radio interfaces, Antenna
which can be (H30 V30
simultaneously G14)
used for 5G l Trackside
backhaul and pole
2.4G coverage. mounting:
The AP9131DN 27011618
and AP9132DN Rail
are purpose- Transportat
built for rail ion 5 GHz
transportation Dual-
scenarios and Polarized
comply with Directional
anti-vibration Antenna
requirements of (H30 V30
related railway G14)
authorities.


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
Train l AP The two types of l Bridging: These types of

compartm 913 APs are purpose- 27012050 antennas are
ent 1D built for rail Vehicle- applicable only
(2.4G&5 N transportation Mounted 5 to this scenario.
G) l AP scenarios and GHz Dual-
913 comply with anti- Polarized
2D vibration Directional
N requirements of Antenna
related railway (H70 V35
authorities. G9)
l The AP9131DN l Compartme
can transmit nt
2.4G and 5G coverage:
signals 27012045
simultaneously Vehicle-
on a radio Mounted
interface and 2.4 GHz &
uses both radios 5 GHz
for Dual-
compartment Polarized
coverage. Directional
l The AP9132DN Antenna
can transmit (H75 V65
only 2.4G or 5G G5.5 &
signals on a H80 V40
radio interface, G6)
and uses the 5G l Distributed
radio for coverage:
compartment 27012075
bridging and Vehicle-
2.4G radio for Mounted
compartment 2.4 GHz &
coverage, or for 5 GHz
dual-band Single-
compartment Polarized
coverage. Directional
Antenna
(H80 V40
G4 & H80
V40 G6)


ded Model Selection
AP (Only for Policy
l External Using
Antennas) External
Antennas)
Outdoor AP813 Use the same APs l 27011668 Select

station 0DN as the common Outdoor directional
platform outdoor scenarios. 2.4 GHz antennas with
(2.4G&5 and 5 GHz proper radiation
G) Single- angles
Polarized according to the
Omnidirect coverage area,
ional landscaping,
Antenna obstacles, and
(H360 V33 AP installation
G4 and height.
H360 V22
G7)
l Other types
of
directional
antennas
matching
the
AP8130DN
(For
details, see
Mapping
Between
APs and
Antennas.)
Indoor l AP Use the same APs - -

station 503 as the common
platform 0D indoor scenarios.
(2.4G&5 N The AP6050DN is
G) l AP an 802.11ac Wave
605 2 AP supporting
0D 4x4 MU-MIMO
N while the
AP5030DN is an
802.11ac AP with
three spatial
streams. You are
AP as required.

Mapping Between APs and Antennas

Table 5-3 lists mapping between APs and antennas involved in this manual.
Table 5-3 Mapping between APs and antennas

AP Model Matching Antenna Model
AP6150DN 27012545 Indoor 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Linear-Polarized Omnidirectional

Antenna (H360 V110 G4 and H360 V110 G5)
AP6310SN l 27010209 Indoor 2.4 GHz Single-Polarized Directional Antenna

(H88 V47 G7)
l 27010210 Indoor 2.4 GHz Single-Polarized Omnidirectional
Antenna (H360 V45 G3)
AP6510DN/ l 27010215 Outdoor 2.4 GHz Single-Polarized Omnidirectional

AP6610DN Antenna (H360 V9 G11)
l 27010812 Outdoor 2.4 GHz Dual-Polarized Directional Antenna
(H60 V30 G12)
l 27010889 Outdoor 5 GHz Dual-Polarized Directional Antenna (H60
V30 G11.5)
V15 G19)
(H60 V7 G16.5)
l 27010902 Outdoor 2.4 GHz Single-Polarized Directional Antenna
(H120 V6 G14.5)
(H30 V30 G14)
V32 G14)
l 27010912 Outdoor 5 GHz Single-Polarized Directional Antenna
(H100 V5.5 G18)
l 27010913 Outdoor 2.4 GHz Single-Polarized Omnidirectional
Antenna (H360 V11.5 G8)
V9 G23)
l 27011332 Outdoor 2.4 GHz Single-Polarized Omnidirectional
l 27011333 Outdoor 5 GHz Single-Polarized Omnidirectional Antenna
(H360 V20 G5)
(H18 V18 G18)
AP7152DN 27012545 Indoor 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Linear-Polarized Omnidirectional


AP8130DN l 27010215 Outdoor 2.4 GHz Single-Polarized Omnidirectional

(H60 V30 G12)
V30 G11.5)
V15 G19)
(H30 V30 G14)
V32 G14)
V15 G19)
l 27011618 Rail Transportation 5 GHz Dual-Polarized Directional
l 27011619 Rail Transportation 2.4 GHz Dual-Polarized Directional
l 27011668 Outdoor 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Single-Polarized
Omnidirectional Antenna (H360 V33 G4 and H360 V22 G7)
l 27012134 Indoor and outdoor 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual-Polarized
Directional Antenna (H33 V33 G13 and H33 V33 G13)
(H18 V18 G18)
AP8130DN-W l 27010889 Outdoor 5 GHz Dual-Polarized Directional Antenna (H60

V30 G11.5)
(H30 V30 G14)

AP8150DN l 27010215 Outdoor 2.4 GHz Single-Polarized Omnidirectional

(H60 V30 G12)
V30 G11.5)
V15 G19)
(H30 V30 G14)
V32 G14)
l 27011668 Outdoor 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Single-Polarized
(H18 V18 G18)
AP8182DN l 27011668 Outdoor 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Single-Polarized

l 27012565 Outdoor 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Dual-Polarized Directional
l 27012566 Outdoor 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Dual-Polarized Directional
AP9130DN l 27011618 Rail Transportation 5 GHz Dual-Polarized Directional


AP9131DN l 27010904 Outdoor 2.4 GHz Dual-Polarized Directional Antenna

(H30 V30 G14)
l 27012045 Vehicle-Mounted 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Dual-Polarized
Directional Antenna (H75 V65 G5.5 & H80 V40 G6)
l 27012075 Vehicle-Mounted 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Single-Polarized
Directional Antenna (H80 V40 G4 & H80 V40 G6)
AP9132DN l 27010904 Outdoor 2.4 GHz Dual-Polarized Directional Antenna

(H30 V30 G14)
l 27012045 Vehicle-Mounted 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Dual-Polarized
Directional Antenna (H75 V65 G5.5 & H80 V40 G6)
l 27012050 Vehicle-Mounted 5 GHz Dual-Polarized Directional
l 27012075 Vehicle-Mounted 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Single-Polarized
Directional Antenna (H80 V40 G4 & H80 V40 G6)
AP9330DN 27011792 Indoor 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual-Polarized Directional


WLAN Planning Quick Start 6 FAQs and Configuration Suggestions
6 FAQs and Configuration Suggestions
The following summarizes the most common problems users may face during WLAN
deployment and provides recommendations on how to avoid these problems.
Features and configurations of WLAN products vary depending on software versions. For
details on how to configure a WLAN product, see the product documentation of the specific
version. Choose Support > Product Support > Enterprise Networking > WLAN, and
select the product and version to obtain the product documentation.
Table 6-1 Common problems in WLAN deployment and recommendations
N Categor
Recommendation
o. y
Networki Set names for APs according to the network plan to facilitate network
1
ng design maintenance.
Networki Use different VLANs as the service VLAN and management VLAN of
2
ng design an AP to prevent WLAN services from being affected by other services.
AP Configure a PVID or AP management VLAN on the switch interface

3 online directly connected to an AP. Otherwise, the AP cannot connect to the
process AC.
AP If MAC address or SN authentication is used for APs, you need to add

4 online offline AP information to the AC or manually confirm AP identities to
process enable the APs to go online.
Network Manually specify appropriate channels for APs or enable automatic radio
planning calibration.
5 and In V200R006 and later versions, the automatic radio calibration is
optimizat enabled by default. The default radio calibration interval is 1440
ion minutes.
Network
planning
Configure proper transmit power for APs. Too strong signals will cause
6 and
interference, whereas too weak signals will reduce the coverage area.
optimizat
ion

N Categor
Recommendation
o. y
Some STAs cannot roam to APs with higher signal strength when the
Network RSSI values of their home APs drop. Forcible disconnect such STAs
planning from the home APs to enable them to associate with APs with better
7 and signal quality.
optimizat In V200R006 and later versions, it is recommended that smart roaming
ion be configured to enable STAs to associate with APs with better signal
quality.
Version
8 Upgrade WLAN devices to latest versions to obtain better performance.
upgrade
When upgrading an AP, ensure that the file name and size of the software
Version package loaded to the AP are the same as those of the software package
9
upgrade saved on the file server. It is recommended that digital verification be
performed on the software package.
Service When configuring AC dual-link hot standby or VRRP, ensure

10 configura consistency of the configuration on the active and standby ACs. Ensure
tion that the system time is consistent on the active and standby ACs.
When configuring the WDS service, properly set the parameters related
Service to coverage distance to ensure good link quality; configure leaf AP
11 configura whitelist to control APs' connection to the network; configure AP
tion interfaces to allow service VLANs to enable communication between
leaf and root APs.
Service
In V200R005 and earlier versions, to use 802.1x authentication, enable
12 configura
802.1x authentication globally.
tion
Service
In V200R005 and earlier versions, configure a default domain and a
13 configura
forcible domain when 802.1x authentication is used.
tion
Service
When configuring Portal authentication, configure an authentication-free
14 configura
rule to allow access to the DNS server before authentication.
tion
Service
When configuring Portal authentication, set the security policy to non-
15 configura
authentication and non-encryption.
tion
Service
When configuring Portal authentication, set the same authentication port
16 configura
on the Portal server and AC.
tion
Service
When configuring Portal authentication, ensure network connectivity
17 configura
between STAs and the authentication server.
tion

N Categor
Recommendation
o. y
Service
The encryption key configured on the AC must be the same as that on
18 configura
the RADIUS or Portal server.
tion
If the security policy is set to WPA/WPA2, use the Advanced Encryption

Service
Standard (AES) algorithm. The Temporary Key Integrity Protocol
19 configura
(TKIP) algorithm is not recommended because it will slow down link
tion
setup speeds of STAs.
If co-channel APs are invisible to each other but have overlapping

Service coverage areas, hidden node problems may occur if the STAs in the
20 configura overlapping coverage areas do not send data in a certain period. To
tion prevent such problems, you are advised to set the RTS-CTS working
mode to rts-cts.
Service Reduce the number of retransmissions after a packet sending failure and
21 configura remove low rates from the basic rate set to mitigate non-Wi-Fi
tion interference.
Service You are advised to configure smart roaming on the device to ensure
22 configura network experience of STAs with low roaming aggressiveness and
tion enable them to connect to APs with better signals.
In scenarios where STAs frequently move, such as outdoor coverage

scenarios, if the STAs are connected to an AP for a short time and use the
Service
network intermittently, reduce the aging time of the STAs and the lease
23 configura
for addresses in the DHCP global address pool to prevent the STAs from
tion
occupying the entry resources and IP addresses of an AP after they leave
the coverage areas of the AP.
Service
When a large number of users connect to the network, configure user
24 configura
isolation and port isolation.
tion
Service When a large number of 2.4G STAs exist on the network, enable the
25 configura band steering function to enable 5G-capable STAs to preferentially
tion connect to the 5G radio and reduce the burden on the 2.4 GHz radio.
Service
In multi-user scenarios, enable airtime fair scheduling to ensure that
26 configura
wireless channel resources are allocated to users fairly.
tion
If multiple SSIDs are bound to an AP, set a larger interval for sending
Beacon frames.
Service
In most cases, set the interval to the half of the number of bounded
27 configura
SSIDs multiplied by 100. For example, if four SSIDs are bound to an AP,
tion
set the interval for sending Beacon frames to 200 ms (4/2 x 100).
It is recommended that the interval be set from 100 ms to 500 ms.

N Categor
Recommendation
o. y
Web- The use of the web-based management system requires an authorized

based account and support for the HTTPS protocol. In addition, the web file
28 managem version loaded to a WLAN device must match the system software
ent version of the device; otherwise, you may fail to log in to the web-based
system management system.
In large-scale wireless network coverage scenarios, use the AC+Fit AP

Networki networking. Fat APs are applicable only to small-scale SOHO office
29
ng design scenarios and cannot implement inter-AP roaming. Therefore, Fat APs
are not recommended in large-scale coverage scenarios.
When planning the AP deployment distance, consider the STA transmit

power. It is recommended that you adjust the AP transmit power to
slightly higher than the STA transmit power to ensure balanced uplink
Networki
30 and downlink signal strength (without interference) and better service
ng design
experience even when the STAs are located at the coverage edge. During
actual deployment, strictly comply with local limit on the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (EIRP).
Properly control the distance between antennas. It is recommended that

you comply with the following requirements:
[Outdoor scenario]
l If antennas are to be deployed on different poles and face opposite
directions, ensure that the horizontal distance between the antennas is
at least 1.5 m. If antennas are to be deployed on the same pole and
face the same direction, ensure that the vertical distance between the
antennas is at least 5 m.
l Keep antennas at least 2 km away from 4G signal transmitters
(towers).
[Indoor scenario]
l Ensure that antennas are deployed no less than 7 m. In semi-open
Networki indoor areas, ensure that APs are around 20 m away from each other.
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ng design l Deploy antennas at least 2 m away from 4G antennas.
l Keep antennas away from electronic equipment that may cause radio
interference, such as microwave ovens.
[Vehicle-mounted scenario]
l Deploy antennas at least 5 m away from each other.
l Keep antennas at least 2 m away from 4G antennas.
[Trackside installation scenario]
l At the same trackside, place antennas with the same direction at least
50 m away from each other, and place co-located antennas facing
opposite directions at least 20 cm from each other.
l Ensure that the height difference between trackside antennas and
vehicle-mounted antennas do not exceed 0.5 m.

N Categor
Recommendation
o. y
In a scenario where rooms are on both sides of the corridor, you are
advised to deploy indoor distributed APs or wall plate APs in the rooms
Networki to implement indoor coverage. Alternatively, you can deploy indoor
32 settled APs in the rooms in W-shaped mode.
ng design
Do not deploy indoor settled APs in a corridor, nor in two rooms facing
each other on both sides of the corridor.
For outdoor equipment, all feeders, power cables, network cables, and
fiber connectors must be waterproofed.
l Feeder connectors and power cable connectors must be completely
Networki wrapped using one layer of PVC insulation tape, three layers of
33
ng design waterproof tape, and three layers of PVC insulation tape. Each layer
of tape should be wrapped tightly and bundled securely with binding
straps.
l Network cables and optical fibers use waterproof PG connectors.
Surge protection measures are mandatory for deploying outdoor APs and
Networki antennas to prevent device damage and service interruption due to
34
ng design lightning. Deploy outdoor AP within the 45-degree protection area of the
lightning rod and connect the APs to the nearest ground points.
Multicast packets are not protected by the ACK mechanism on air

interfaces, and air interface links are not stable. Multicast packets are
usually sent at a low speed is sent at a low speed to ensure stable
transmission. If a large number of such multicast packets are sent from
the network side, the air interfaces may be congested. It is recommended
that the multicast packet suppression function be configured. If multicast
services are required, configure the traffic rate limit.
Service
[Fit AP]
35 configura
tion l In direct forwarding mode, you are advised to configure multicast
packet suppression on switch interfaces connected to APs.
l In tunnel forwarding mode, you are advised to configure multicast
packet suppression in traffic profiles of the AC.
[Fat AP]
Configure multicast packet suppression on switch interfaces directly
connected to APs.
If an AP works in dual-5G mode, the channels of the two 5G radios must

Network be separated by at least one channel.
planning
36 & For example, a country supports 40 MHz 5G channels 36, 44, 52, and 60.
optimizat When deploying 5G radio channels, if one radio is deployed on channel
ion 36, it is recommended that the other radio be deployed on channel 52 or
60. Channel 44 is not recommended in this case.


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2 Obtaining Software, Planning Tools, and

Table 2-1 WLAN planning tools

It is used to plan for a WLAN network and

It is a WLAN site survey tool installed on a tablet

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3 Learning Materials for WLAN Planning

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Table 3-1 Learning materials for WLAN planning

The following learning materials are available for enterprise

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4.1 Mobile Office

4.1 Mobile Office

Office area (low 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s 20-30 Install the APs

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Subscenario Recommende Average Recommende Installation

Office area 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s 30-40 Install the APs

Conference 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s 30-40 Install the APs

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4.2 Education Campus

Offices (low 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s 20-30 Install the APs

Offices (high 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s 30-40 Install the APs

Classrooms 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s 30-40 Install the APs

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Subscenario Recommende Average Recommende Installation

Student 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s AP2030DN: 30 1. Install wall

802.11ac 1 Mbit/s R230D/R240D: 1. Install the

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4.3 Wireless Medical Service

Medical offices 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s-2 AP4030DN/ Install the APs

Medical offices 802.11ac 1 Mbit/s-2 30-40 Install the APs

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Subscenario Recommende Average Recommende Installation