Wireless

WiFi Coverage Estimator

Calculate approximate AP placement and count based on floor area, wall materials, and client density. Plan wireless deployments with confidence.

Space Details

Floor Area

Environment Type

~2500 sq ft per AP, ~30 clients per AP

Expected Client Devices

Total devices that will connect (laptops, phones, IoT, etc.)

Coverage Quality

How to Use

Enter the floor area in square feet or meters
Select the environment type (open office, walled offices, etc.)
Specify the expected number of client devices
Choose the desired coverage quality level

Factors Affecting Coverage

Wall materials: Concrete and brick attenuate more than drywall
Frequency: 2.4 GHz penetrates better; 5/6 GHz has more capacity
Interference: Neighboring networks, microwaves, Bluetooth

Recommendation

3

Access Points

APs for coverage3

APs for client density2

Limiting factorcoverage area

Placement Tips

Mount APs on ceilings when possible for best coverage
Avoid placing near metal objects or thick walls
Use overlapping coverage (15-20%) for seamless roaming
Consider channel planning to reduce co-channel interference

This is an estimate. For critical deployments, consider a professional site survey with spectrum analysis.

Coverage Reference

Environment	Coverage	Clients
Open office	2,500 ft²	30
Cubicle office	2,000 ft²	25
Walled offices	1,500 ft²	20
Dense walls	1,000 ft²	15
Retail store	2,000 ft²	40
Hotel / Dorm	800 ft²	10
Conference center	1,500 ft²	50

Coverage per AP and max clients per AP. Actual results vary by AP model and interference levels.

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