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Wi‑Fi Studio.
Inspect. Design. Survey.

Bring Wi-Fi survey, Wi-Fi design and Wi-Fi heatmap analysis into one connected workflow. Inspect the network, model coverage in 2D and 3D, validate on site and deliver professional reports.

One browser-based Studio. Switch between Inspect, Design and Survey as the project moves forward.

Warehouse Wi-Fi design in 3D with access points, external antennas, storage racks and predicted coverage. Front-facing equipment images appear in the right-hand panel.
The problem worth solving

Signal strength is not network quality.

Strong signal does not always mean a reliable connection. Assess coverage alongside connection quality to understand whether an issue sits within the local Wi-Fi network or further along the path to the internet.

Survey measures the local Wi‑Fi leg and the path beyond the router separately, and scores them separately. This example survey returns three different answers:

82CoverageGood, but one weak spot and one poor reading.
98Local networkNo latency, jitter or packet-loss issues found.
87InternetThe connection beyond the router is healthy.

See where the problem is — and what to do about it.

Inspect

Understand the wireless environment.

Connect the scan bridge to explore nearby Wi-Fi networks, compare reported signal levels and channels, and watch how they change over time. Start with a clearer picture of the environment before you plan or survey.

  • Channel graphs for nearby Wi-Fi networks
  • Signal history to follow changes over time
  • Detect the internet provider on your active connection
  • Available measurements depend on the scan bridge, adapter and operating system
Inspect workspace displaying channel graphs for example Wi-Fi networks.
Inspect · Channel view · Illustrative scan data
Explore Inspect

Move from a channel overview to signal history. Compare nearby networks, identify channel overlap and follow reported signal changes before choosing the next diagnostic step.

Inspect · Channel overviewView full screenshot ↗
Inspect · Channel overviewExample scan data shows neighbouring networks across 2.4 and 5 GHz. Measurements depend on the connected scanner and adapter.
Wi-Fi design

2D and 3D predicted modelling

Import a floorplan, set the scale and model the walls and objects that affect signal. Place access points in 2D, then explore the same design in 3D to inspect mounting heights, antenna orientation and predicted coverage.

  • AP and antenna selection, with per-radio settings
  • Model materials, mounting positions and antenna direction
  • Explore primary and secondary coverage, SNR and interference
  • Predictions reflect your model and assumptions; verify them on site
Wi-Fi Studio showing an example office floorplan in 2D with walls, access points and predicted coverage.
Office design · Eight access points · 2D predicted coverage
Explore Design

Build the floorplan in 2D, then explore mounting height, antenna direction and building geometry in 3D.
Select equipment to keep the model and its configuration in view.

Office · 2D planningView full screenshot ↗
Office · 2D planningAn illustrative office layout with eight access points, meeting rooms and open workspaces.
Warehouse · 3D predicted modellingView full screenshot ↗
Warehouse · 3D predicted modellingA warehouse populated with access points, directional antennas and storage racks. Review mounting positions, antenna orientation and predicted coverage in 3D.
Wi-Fi survey

Two points. A clearer view of coverage.

Mark the start, walk a straight section of the site, then mark the end. Two-point surveying places the collected readings along that segment, making warehouse aisles and long corridors straightforward to document.

  • Numbered start and end points shown on the heatmap
  • Signal measurements collected along each straight walk
  • Review individual survey runs, with notes and photos in context
  • Reading positions are estimated from elapsed time between the two points
Wi-Fi survey heatmap of a warehouse showing two-point walks, numbered endpoints and signal readings along the aisles.
Warehouse survey · Four two-point walks · Illustrative readings
Explore Survey

This warehouse example shows four completed two-point walks. Each segment retains its start, end and collected readings, so you can review the heatmap alongside the route. Positions are estimated along each straight segment; the example readings are illustrative.

Warehouse · Two-point heatmapView full screenshot ↗
Warehouse · Two-point heatmapNumbered anchors show where each walk started and finished. Colour shows how signal changes along the aisle.
Warehouse · Survey runsView full screenshot ↗
Warehouse · Survey runsReview named walks and their measurement counts, distances and durations.
Reporting

Clear findings. Actionable recommendations.

Create a professional handover that explains the network, the equipment and the next steps. PDF reports bring the evidence together; survey analysis lists the issues found and recommends how to resolve them, with the supporting measurements in context.

  • PDF survey reports with issues and recommended actions
  • Design reports with coverage maps and AP installation details
  • Bill of materials with APs, antennas, accessories and quantities
  • Include saved engineering calculations in your design report
Wi-Fi survey analysis outlining issues found, supporting measurements and recommendations to resolve them.
Survey analysis · Issues found and recommended actions
Explore Reporting

Give stakeholders a clear record of the design and the survey. Export PDF reports, review equipment quantities and use the findings and recommendations to plan the next action.

Bill of materialsView full screenshot ↗
Bill of materialsAPs, external antennas and installation accessories, with quantities and references back to the plan.
PDF report · Coverage mapView full screenshot ↗
PDF report · Coverage mapA page from the exported office report. A perimeter coverage zone confines the Wi-Fi heatmap to the building, with the prediction and colour scale shown together.
PDF export · Report contentsView full screenshot ↗
PDF export · Report contentsInclude AP and wall schedules, channels, zones, model assumptions and saved engineering results.
Survey analysis · Issues and next stepsView full screenshot ↗
Survey analysis · Issues and next stepsIllustrative warehouse report: review the findings alongside recommended checks and actions to resolve them.
Explore Engineer toolbox

Six practical tools for the decisions behind the design. Explore the inputs, review the results and keep supported engineering calculations with the project and its PDF report.

RF power and link budget

Assess the link before installation. Enter transmit power, antenna gain, cable losses, frequency and distance; then review EIRP, path loss, predicted receive level and link margin. Save the calculation with the design for your report.

RF power and link budgetView full screenshot ↗
RF power and link budgetReview the predicted link margin against the receive level your design requires. These are planning estimates to validate on site.

SSID overhead

See how SSIDs consume beacon airtime. Compare SSID and radio counts, beacon size, interval and transmit rate to understand the effect of your configuration before adding another network.

SSID overheadView full screenshot ↗
SSID overheadIllustrative configuration: four SSIDs across three radios sharing a channel produces an estimated 4.97% beacon airtime. The result covers beacon transmission, rather than total channel utilisation.

MCS lookup

Translate radio settings into nominal PHY rates. Select the Wi-Fi generation, channel width, spatial streams, MCS index and guard interval, then compare modulation, coding and the rate table.

MCS lookupView full screenshot ↗
MCS lookupWi-Fi 6, 80 MHz, two spatial streams and MCS 11 give a nominal PHY rate of 1,201 Mbps. Actual application throughput is lower.

PoE budgeting

Plan switch power and port capacity together. Add device quantities and datasheet power requirements, set the switch budget and reserve, then review class-based power allocation, available headroom and per-port checks.

PoE budgetingView full screenshot ↗
PoE budgetingExample budget: eight devices, a 370 W switch and a 20% reserve. The tool shows 240 W allocated at the switch and 56 W remaining after reserve.

Antenna connector guide

Quickly shortlist connector-compatible antennas, then preview available antenna patterns directly on your floorplan. Filter by connector style and count, confirm the matching AP and antenna combination, and compare predicted coverage to find the best pattern for your design. Switch between antennas and adjust power, height, orientation and downtilt before placing the AP.

Antenna connector guideView full screenshot ↗
Antenna connector guide1 · Filter the shortlist. This example uses RP-TNC, four connectors per antenna and one assembly, matching the selected AP’s four connections.
2 · Confirm the connector matchView full screenshot ↗
2 · Confirm the connector matchThe green tick confirms that the selected AP and antenna have matching connector counts and styles. The result states exactly what matches; radio suitability and manufacturer requirements are checked separately.
3 · Preview and compare antenna patternsView full screenshot ↗
3 · Preview and compare antenna patternsSwitch between connector-compatible antennas with Previous and Next. Where a radiation pattern is available, preview its predicted coverage on the floorplan, adjust installation settings and choose the best fit before placing the AP.

Wall-loss measurements

Bring site evidence back into the model. Enter repeated RSSI readings or import survey points, mark the reference and through-material positions, and review the observed drop. Apply a reviewed loss to the selected wall and band when the measurement conditions are comparable.

Wall-loss measurementsView full screenshot ↗
Wall-loss measurementsIllustrative samples show a 12 dB observed drop. The tool keeps readings, measurement conditions and notes together for review before a material loss is applied.
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