1- Predictive Site Survey
Predictive site surveys use computer-based software programs to model the facility and RF environment and relies on high-quality building plans
2- Passive Site Survey
A passive WiFi survey is when the surveying device is not connected to any WiFi network and is only listening to the WiFi environment
Passive Site Surveys are most commonly used in buildings that already have a wireless infrastructure. Collecting the most comprehensive information from important WLAN characteristics and metrics, passive site surveys measure the signal strength and noise level of any active access points. interference.
3- Active Site Survey
Active WiFi survey’s are when a surveying device is connected to the WiFi network and records signal measurements based on the performance of the connection
4- Fault Finding Site Survey
Post-deployment surveys are used for network verification immediately after the network has been deployed & for checks to ensure the network is still operating at a required level