After designing a WLAN infrastructure using predictive design software. What's the best way to validate the predictive design in the physical space before deployment, if time and budget allow for it?
A.
Perform an AP-on-a-Stick survey using AP locations based upon the predictive design to confirm each AP's placement.
B.
Deploy all of the APs as they're shown in the predictive design and perform a passive site survey.
C.
Deploy all of the APs as they're shown in the predictive design and perform an active site survey.
D.
Use a client device positioned where the APs will be installed and measure the signal from the client device.
An AP-on-a-Stick survey is a method of validating a predictive design by placing an AP at each proposed location and measuring the signal coverage and performance. This allows the designer to verify the accuracy of the predictive design and make any adjustments if needed. An AP-on-a-Stick survey is more cost-effective and time-efficient than deploying all the APs and performing a passive or active site survey, which would require installing the APs, cabling, power, and network infrastructure. Using a client device to measure the signal from the AP locations is not a reliable way of validating the design, as it does not account for the interference, noise, and multipath effects that may affect the actual AP performance. References: 1: CWDP Certified Wireless Design Professional Official Study Guide: Exam PW0-304, Chapter 5, page 163.
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