Professional Services
Wireless Site Survey
Brocent's certified wireless engineers use Ekahau AI Pro, Sidekick 2, and AirMagnet to deliver professional Wi-Fi site surveys — providing precise RF visibility for new deployments, existing network optimisation, and post-installation validation.
Ekahau
ECSE Certified Engineers
3 Types
Survey Solutions for Every Scenario
100+
Countries Covered
No Client
Tool Investment Required
Overview
What is a Wi-Fi Site Survey?
A Wi-Fi site survey is a core step in planning, deploying, and maintaining a reliable wireless network. Using professional tools, engineers collect RF data to assess coverage, channel capacity, and quality of service — helping identify dead zones, interference sources, and performance bottlenecks before or after deployment.
Find Out Wi-Fi Issues
Experiencing dead zones, interference, or degraded performance on an existing network? Brocent engineers perform passive and active surveys to pinpoint the root cause and deliver actionable remediation recommendations.
Wi-Fi Design for a New Office
Before your new office opens, a predictive survey simulates the optimal number and placement of APs — ensuring connectivity is ready from day one, without over-investing in hardware.
Post-Implementation Verification
After AP installation, a post-installation survey validates that coverage, interference, channel assignment, and capacity meet your business requirements — and produces a formal sign-off report.
Survey Methods
Three Survey Techniques
Passive Survey
The survey device passively listens to the wireless environment — capturing signal strength, noise levels, and AP presence without connecting to or transmitting on the network. Ideal for a quick health overview without needing network access credentials.
Best For
Existing network health check, guest area coverage assessment
Active Survey
The survey device actively connects to the Wi-Fi network and simulates real user data transmission — providing a dynamic picture of throughput, latency, and actual user experience. Using Sidekick 2, Brocent conducts passive + active + spectrum analysis in a single walk.
Best For
New AP installation validation, user experience troubleshooting
AP-On-A-Stick Survey
A specific AP model is mounted on a tripod at each planned installation location to simulate real signal coverage before physical installation. Combined with passive and active surveys to verify AP count and placement before bulk procurement.
Best For
Pre-installation AP verification, large factory or warehouse planning
Service Solutions
Three Solutions Covering Every Wi-Fi Scenario
Brocent delivers three standardised survey solutions, each with a defined scenario, toolset, and deliverables.
Predictive Survey
A business is moving into a new office and wants to confirm that the Wi-Fi network design will support daily operations before physically installing any APs.
Deliverables
- Predictive survey report with recommended AP model, count, and placement
- RF coverage heat maps (signal strength, channel assignment, capacity forecast)
- Infrastructure requirements list (BOM reference)
💡 A predictive survey up to 10,000㎡ can be completed in 1 man-day without a prior on-site visit — making it the fastest path to a validated Wi-Fi design.
Passive / Active Survey
A business needs a full picture of current wireless health — identifying performance problems — or wants to verify that newly installed APs meet coverage requirements.
Deliverables
- Ekahau raw survey data (optional client-only format)
- Default or customised Wi-Fi survey report
- Issue list with technical remediation recommendations
💡 With Sidekick 2, a single site walk simultaneously captures passive survey, active survey, and spectrum analysis data — the most efficient data collection available.
AP-On-A-Stick Survey
A business has an AP deployment plan and wants to physically verify that the chosen APs will perform as expected at each location before committing to full installation.
Deliverables
- Default Ekahau survey report
- Ekahau raw data
- AP count and placement remediation recommendations
💡 The AP model used is typically specified by the client according to corporate IT standards. Note: specific AP models may have a procurement lead time of 4–16 weeks — plan accordingly.
Professional Tools
Survey Equipment We Bring to Every Site
All tools are provided by Brocent — clients do not need to invest in any specialist survey equipment. Ekahau AI Pro + Sidekick 2 is the industry's highest-accuracy Wi-Fi measurement combination, supporting Wi-Fi 6/6E tri-band (2.4/5/6 GHz) data collection.
Ekahau AI Pro
SoftwareThe world's leading enterprise Wi-Fi design and analysis platform. Supports 2.4/5/6 GHz tri-band with AI-assisted design for predictive planning, live surveys, performance optimisation, and troubleshooting. Brocent holds ECSE certification.
Ekahau Sidekick 2
HardwarePurpose-built Wi-Fi measurement hardware for 2.4/5/6 GHz. Used with Ekahau AI Pro, a single site walk simultaneously captures passive survey, active survey, and spectrum data — significantly more accurate than laptop-based collection.
AirMagnet Survey PRO
SoftwareIndustry-standard enterprise Wi-Fi survey software providing precise RF analysis, AP discovery, and security scanning. Generates professional-grade coverage heat map reports. Brocent engineers hold AirMagnet certification.
Chanalyzer / Wi-Spy Dbx
Spectrum AnalysisProfessional spectrum analyser for identifying non-Wi-Fi interference sources in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands — including microwave ovens, Bluetooth, and video transmission devices. Essential for diagnosing unexplained signal quality degradation.
Tripod & Field Equipment
HardwareProfessional tripods for AP-On-A-Stick surveys, enabling APs to be positioned at the correct installation height to simulate real-world coverage. Supported by extended power cables, network cables, and PPE for factory/rooftop environments.
Ekahau — The World's Leading Wi-Fi Planning Platform
Ekahau AI Pro is trusted by the world's leading enterprises for Wi-Fi design, optimisation, and troubleshooting. Brocent engineers hold Ekahau Certified Survey Engineer (ECSE) and Ekahau Certified Designer (ECD) qualifications.
Commercial Guide
Effort Estimation Reference
The tables below provide reference estimates for survey and report effort. Actual quotes depend on site type, floor count, structural complexity, and report requirements.
Survey Labour Effort
| Survey Type | Area | Effort |
|---|---|---|
| Passive / Active Survey (existing APs) | 5,000㎡ | 1 man-day |
| AP-On-A-Stick Survey | 3,000㎡ | 2 man-days |
| Predictive Survey (pre-survey required) | 5,000㎡ | 2 man-days |
| Predictive Survey (no pre-survey required) | 10,000㎡ | 1 man-day |
Report Labour Effort
| Report Type | Effort |
|---|---|
| Raw Data Only Client requests Ekahau raw data only — client performs own analysis and reporting | No extra cost |
| Ekahau Default Report Ekahau software auto-generates a standard formatted report | 0.5 man-day |
| Customised Template Report Client provides an Ekahau command template; software imports and generates (client must supply complete template) | 0.5–2 man-days |
| Manual Custom Report Report is manually produced following the client's template — effort depends on template complexity | ≥1 man-day |
Potential Additional Costs
Health & Safety Training
May occurFactory or lab environments may require safety inductions. High work (e.g., APOS on elevated structures) may require working-at-height certification.
Travel Charges
LikelyIf the survey location is remote, or an engineer must be dispatched from another city. APOS surveys typically require multiple tools — increasing travel cost.
Equipment Delivery Charge
LikelyShipping specialist equipment (e.g., Sidekick) between cities or countries incurs courier/logistics charges.
Wi-Fi AP Procurement
As neededAPOS surveys require the specific AP model the client plans to deploy. If Brocent must procure the AP, asset ownership belongs to the client. Lead time: 4–16 weeks depending on model.
* All figures are reference estimates. Brocent provides a detailed project quote after confirming requirements — covering survey effort, report fees, and all anticipated additional costs.
Case Studies
Real Survey Success Cases
Real Brocent survey engagements in China — showing the full cycle from problem identification to validated improvement.
Shanghai, China
Office
Problem Found
Poor Wi-Fi signal coverage in the manager's office on the 2nd floor — impacting day-to-day operations.
Survey Approach & Recommendation
Passive survey with Ekahau identified the dead zone location. Recommendation: add one AP at that location and optimise the channel and bandwidth settings of adjacent APs to eliminate co-channel interference.
Result
Following implementation, Wi-Fi signal coverage in the manager's office and surrounding areas was confirmed good. User complaints resolved.
Beijing, China
Manufacturing Facility
Problem Found
Weak signal coverage across the entire production floor — particularly in shelf and rack-dense areas — causing failures in barcode scanning, RFID, and warehouse management system connectivity.
Survey Approach & Recommendation
Completely redesigned AP model selection and placement for the factory environment. Specified directional antennas for the shelf and rack areas to maximise signal penetration. AP-On-A-Stick survey validated the new design before bulk AP procurement and physical installation.
Result
After implementation, Wi-Fi coverage, SNR, and throughput at every production work location met client technical requirements. Production systems running stably.
Industries Served
Every Environment, Every Sector
Corporate Offices
Multi-floor, open-plan, meeting rooms
Manufacturing
Shelving, elevated areas, industrial RF
Retail
POS systems, inventory, guest Wi-Fi
Healthcare
Medical devices, high-density coverage
Hospitality
Guest rooms, ballrooms, lobbies
Education
Classrooms, libraries, large deployments
Methodology
Assess → Plan → Deploy → Validate
Assess
On-site survey or predictive analysis to fully understand the wireless environment: coverage, interference, AP distribution, and user density.
Plan
Based on survey findings, deliver an optimised design: AP model recommendations, count and placement, channel strategy, and a complete BOM reference.
Deploy
Brocent certified engineers install, configure, and commission APs according to the agreed design — aligned to the client's corporate IT standards.
Validate
Post-installation survey confirms that coverage, interference, channels, and capacity meet business requirements — with a formal sign-off report.
Ready to get started?
Tell us about your environment — new office design, existing network health check, or post-installation validation. Brocent will recommend the right survey solution and provide a clear, itemised quote.