A Deep Dive into NetSpot – Inspector, Survey, Planning

1. News & Insights About Join Us Capacity Capability Credibility Careers Contact Helpdesk Support Talk to an Expert Home » A Deep Dive into NetSpot – Inspector, Survey, Planning A Deep Dive into NetSpot – Inspector, Survey, Planning Latest Updates  View All A Complete Guide to PDPA Compliance for SMEs Published On: June 7, 2024  September 18, 2024 Share: How to Maximise Your IT Budget in 2024: A Guide for Singapore Businesses       September 17, 2024 How IT Managed Services Can Help Businesses Reduce Downtime and Enhance Productivity?  September 6, 2024 NetSpot is the most accessible native Wi-Fi site survey app for Mac, Windows and Android. Users can easily navigate between features to scan for networks, begin a network site survey or create a predictive project planning. With NetSpot, users can access the following three modes: 1. Inspector Mode Collects every detail about surrounding Wi-Fi networks and presents wireless data as an interactive table: Live data collection from surrounding networks AP details Transmission rate Network hardware vendor Security bands View Wi-Fi in 2.4, 5 and 6Ghz Bands Realtime charts Comparison of AP Colour-coded signal bars to analyse and differentiate Wi-Fi networks

2. 2. Wi-Fi Surveys Outline real life Wi-Fi data on map or ?oor plan quickly. Creating multiple zones in a single project to represent different areas or ?oors of an of?ce space. Interactive heatmap with detailed information on surveyed wireless network. Creating multiple snapshots of the same zone for Wi-Fi Con?guration comparisons. Case Study A client had engaged us to do network heat-mapping for its premises to review the signal strength of the network. We deployed engineers onsite to conduct a heat-mapping exercise. With NetSpot, we are able to create multiple zones in a project to represent each ?oor. An engineer held a device that has NetSpot installed (laptop/iPad) and start to walk around the site and start inputting data points for NetSpot to scan for signal strength. Datapoints are points in the map where a user is standing stationary at a place for NetSpot to scan for Wi-Fi signals. After conducting the survey, we are able to generate reports, ranging from advanced to simple reports. After conducting the survey, we are able to generate reports, ranging from advanced to simple reports. Once a report is generated, we can present it to our client and provide expertise and recommendations on how they can improve their network. 3. Network Planning Plan network coverage with NetSpot on your laptop to estimate number of access points. No additional equipment is needed.  Wide range of router/access points options. Able to run simulations to visualise your potential network and coverage. Generate reports for further analysis if necessary.

3. Case Study A client has engaged us to plan and propose the location of the access points in his new of?ce workspace. We requested a ?oor plan from the client so that we are able to use NetSpot’s Network Planning feature to present the best simulated coverage to our client. To ensure that the simulated results are as accurate as possible, our engineers conducted a site survey and took note of the structures within the site. They would then record and indicate in the ?oor plan as shown below. The walls that are marked red are concrete walls. Through NetSpot, we are able to select a wide range of obstacles that can potentially hinder the network coverage. What materials block Wi-Fi signals, ranked: 1. Metal Hardes material to penetrate Has the ability to absorb Wi-Fi radio waves 2. Concrete Walls One of the thickest building materials The thicker the concrete wall, the hard to penetrate 3. Plaster and Metal Lath (false ceilings, false walls and partition walls) Slows down Wi-Fi signals Metal lath walls can greatly reduce or block Wi-Fi signals 4. Ceramic Tiles Combination of plaster and drywall increases amount of Wi-Fi interference 5. Windows and Tinted Glass Potentially re?ect and block signals 6. Mirrors Made up of thin coat of metal on a piece of glass, causing electromagnetic interferance The bigger the mirror, the higher the interference 7. Drywall Commonly found in homes and small of?ces Smallest amount of impact for wireless signals Weakens as it travels past multiple walls After indicating the concrete walls, we are able to proceed with the planning. NetSpot provides a wide range of routers and access points from different brands.

4. For this client, we recommend the installation of Uni? access points in his of?ce and presented to him the results from the predictive planning. With NetSpot, users are able to inspect, survey and plan network connections for data collection and analysis. With these data, users are able to visualise and improve network con?gurations if necessary. Through Predictive Planning, users can simulate the signal strength of routers and access points on a ?oor plan. Entrust Network has been supporting SMEs since 2006. Let us become a part of your team. Contact Us WHO WE ARE OUR SOLUTIONS CREDIBILITY Recognised as one of the most trusted IT Company in Singapore, we have helped businesses in various industries to plan, integrate, manage and maintain their IT infrastructure. Corporate Pro?le IT Helpdesk Service Clientele Why Entrust IT Managed Service Partners & Suppliers News & Insights IT Service for NGOs Certi?cations Careers Microsoft 365 Contact Enterprise Wireless / Network Enterprise Backup & Recovery Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW) Endpoint Security & Control SIEM / Network Monitoring DPO as a Service Cyber Security Services Privacy Notice Copyright © 2006-2024 Entrust Network Services Pte Ltd. All rights reserved. Designed by SBWD