Model-based wireless engineering
Predictive RF Design
A predictive RF design uses calibrated floor plans, building materials, and engineering requirements to model how a wireless network will perform before any hardware is installed.
What it is
Predictive RF design builds a model of the environment using scaled floor plans, wall and material attributes, and the intended access point and antenna hardware. RF propagation is then simulated across the design area.
The design defines access point quantity, placement, mounting height, antenna selection, channel plan, and transmit power in alignment with capacity requirements and application performance targets.
Predictive design is typically used for greenfield builds, remodels, refresh projects, and multi-site rollouts where consistency, budgeting, and installation planning are required up front.
How it works
- Step 01
Requirements Discovery
Capture applications, client counts, device types, coverage areas, and performance objectives.
- Step 02
Model the Environment
Import and calibrate floor plans, assign wall and material attenuation, and define coverage zones.
- Step 03
Design and Simulate
Place access points and antennas, then simulate coverage, capacity, channel plan, and transmit power.
- Step 04
Document the Design
Deliver design report, annotated floor plans, predicted heatmaps, and bill of materials.
What the design includes
Capacity Planning
Access point quantity sized to expected client density, application load, and airtime demand.
AP Placement
Recommended mounting locations aligned to coverage zones, building layout, and installation constraints.
Channel Planning
Frequency and channel width strategy that limits co-channel and adjacent-channel contention.
Power Planning
Transmit power recommendations to balance coverage, cell sizing, and client roaming behavior.
Coverage Prediction
Modeled heatmaps for signal strength, SNR, and data-rate coverage across the design area.
Bill of Materials
Access points, antennas, mounts, and accessories required to build the designed environment.
Typical engagement scenarios
- Greenfield facilities and new construction
- Wireless refresh and platform migration
- Building remodels and space reconfiguration
- High-density and voice-over-Wi-Fi environments
- Multi-site rollouts requiring design consistency
- Capital planning, budgeting, and BOM development
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