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The RF coverage area is the geographical area in your network you define
for RF coverage. As you configure the RF coverage area, consider the
amount of bandwidth required for the area, as well as the number of
users. You define the coverage area graphically on your floor plan using
the coverage area drawing tool. Almost all shapes for a coverage area are
possible. However, the following restrictions apply:
A shape where two sides intersect each other is not permitted.
A shared coverage area where there is a partial intersection is not
supported.
3WXM supports the sharing of coverage areas if one area is completely
within a larger area. For example, you might want to provide 802.11a
and 802.11b coverage in a conference room that is part of a larger
coverage area only providing 802.11a coverage. MAP access points are
shared only in the overlapped area.
When you draw a coverage area, it aligns to the grid to provide a whole
number for width and height of the shape.
To create a coverage area:
1 In the Building wizard, click the RF Coverage tab.
2 Under Insert Area, select a shape. Click on the floor plan and draw the
shape over the coverage area.
The Coverage Area Choices wizard is displayed.
3 Select your technology choice. Click Next.