What a great idea...site survey kit I have been working with a Linksys WAP54G access point (rated for 802-11B or G and some of their new hi-gain antennas. The laptop I am using has a Microsoft mn-720 pcmcia card in it rated for 802-11B or G service.
I have been trying to get some data that would help me to survey sites (my own first) and the results are really poor. The laptop has a signal strength display with 5 bars. I get a repeatable 2 or 3 bars consistently. When I put the hi-gain antennas on the display did not change - varying from 2 to 3 bars. Also the display shows the speed at which I am connected. It ranges from 5.5 to 36 without any basis for changing. I was at Wescon last week and there was a really nice hand-held Field strength analyzer (Protek 3290, $2500) but this seems like overkill as I am really only interested in a couple of wifi frequencies. Any ideas on this? Thanks, Bill Perry --------------------------------------------- http://www.pertel.com Phone 949-830-2092 FAX 949-916-5722 --------------------------------------------- -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Reyes Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 1:53 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [SOCALWUG] Putting together a site survey kit I'm trying to put together a site survey kit for 802.11b/g applications. The sites I would be visiting would mainly be for indoor applications but, there would be a small number of courtyard/garden requirements also. I would like to include a variety of antennas but, I think it would be impractical to bring one of everything. What do you think would be an essential assortment? Some of the other things I'm thinking of including: A tri-pod, digicam, duct tape, painter's tape, extension cord, ethernet cables, folding traffic cones, ruler, flashlight, extra paper and writing utensils. Any advice and feedback would be appreciated. chris
