The Floor View feature enables an administrator to upload custom floor plans and place AP markers in corresponding locations for better network visualization of a wireless network. Multiple images can be uploaded to visualize access point placement on multiple floors of an office building or different branch offices within an organization.
From here, an administrator can add or delete a custom map or floor plan image. An unlimited number of floor plan images can be imported to the EWS switch. However, the total file size of all imported floor plans is limited to 6MB, and the maximum file size per image is 512KB (a smaller image loads faster). Valid image file formats are .PNG, .GIF or .JPG.
Total: This displays the total memory storage space allocated for uploading custom floor plans.
Available: This displays currently available memory storage space.
In Use: Displays the memory storage space that is currently in use.
After importing your floor plan image, you can distribute markers that represent the APs to the correct locations by clicking on AP List and dragging each marker icon to its corresponding location on the floor plan. Also, Wireless Coverage Display can be toggled on to indicate the coverage range of each AP, assisting IT managers to plan and deploy wireless networks in any indoor environment easily and accurately. Click on Save Plan when you're done to save settings.
AP Info
Navigating Tips
Mouse over a device to show information about the device.
Click to reveal a list of APs that the EWS switch is currently managing.
The number in the marker represents the number of wireless clients that are currently connected to the access point.
Left-click on the access point marker to bring up a menu where you can configure AP settings, remove AP from management list, reboot AP, redirect to the active clients page or redirect to troubleshooting page.
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Use to scroll up, down, left, or right.
Use to Zoom in/out. Alternatively, you can use the mouse to navigate by clicking and dragging the left mouse button. Use the mouse wheel to zoom in/out.
Click on for the settings to take effect.
Enable
Select to display wireless coverage on your floor plan.
RSSI Value
Adjust RSSI value you wish to emulate using the slider bar.
Calibration Offset
Use the slider bar to adjust the offset value based on the deployment.
RSSI Range Simulate
Check the RSSI Simulate box to display RSSI references on your floor plan. Adjust RSSI coverage range to emulate using the slider bar.
Add Button
Use the Add Button to import a new image.
Edit Button
Use the Edit Button to edit the Name/Description of the imported image.
Delete Button
Use the Delete Button to remove the image.
Items
Descriptions
AP Information
Select to toggle on/off AP detailed information to be displayed on your floor plan.
2.4GHz / 5GHz
Select whether to display signal coverage of 2.4GHz or 5GHz radio. The wireless coverage displayed will be based on the transmit power settings of the access point.
Scaling Tool
Use the scaling tool to determine the exact distance on the floor plan.
Signal Indicator
The colored indicator displays the reference signal strength covered.
