Matt, At Indiana U, we debated this very topic in the fall of 2002. Now that the JOB is essentially complete (APs installed), we can give you some input. We did an RFP the requested EVERYTHING - survey through AP install. We subsequently chose to do the survey ourselves. When all the respondents were in, the LOWEST bid was a HUGE figure. Without using specific numbers, I would estimate that between 1/3 and 1/2 of the bid, in each case, was for surveying alone. We did it all with 2 guys, and most importantly, it was NOT difficult. Being out on campus provides significant side benefits!
Two ways to look at it - 1) if you let the third party do it, you're gonna get flogged, and 2) if you do it, your University OWES YOU!!! Kirt Guinn -----Original Message----- From: 802.11 wireless issues listserv [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matt Ashfield (UNB) Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 10:37 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] site survey/deployment plan software Hi All I was just curious what people on this list have done for site surveys. Has it been basically a couple access points and some laptops? Or have you gone ahead and hired consultants/suppliers to come in and do your site survey? Has anyone used any particular software to do complete campus plans? I have looked at Wireless Valley's LANPLanner software (uses autocad drawings of your buildings and site survey readings to recommend access point placement) briefly, and am wondering if anyone has any experience with it or something similar. Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Matthew Ashfield Network Analyst Integrated Technology Services University of New Brunswick (506) 447-3033 ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/cg/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/cg/.
