Wireless Coverage Optimization for a Global Pharmaceutical Company
Ekahau APoS Survey Across Three Production Facilities
Overview
A leading global pharmaceutical manufacturer engaged ESUN to conduct a large-scale Wi-Fi assessment across three production facilities covering more than 100,000 square meters.
Using Ekahau AI Pro and Ekahau Sidekick, ESUN carried out a full APoS pre-deployment survey to simulate real RF behavior, validate AP placement, and build a stronger wireless foundation for production and business operations.
Challenges
1
Complex physical environments
The facilities included varying wall materials, elevation differences, and large machinery that affected RF behavior.
2
Inaccurate original floorplans
Existing drawings did not fully reflect real onsite conditions, making predictive design less reliable.
3
Growing wireless demand
Iot devices, scanners, and production systems required stronger and more consistent wireless coverage.
4
High risk of rework
Incorrect AP placement could increase deployment costs and delay the project timeline.
Solutions
APoS pre-deployment survey
Used portable AP units to simulate real signal behavior before final installation and verify coverage design in actual conditions.
Passive and active testing
Combined RF noise, signal, and channel analysis with throughput, latency, packet loss, and retransmission testing.
AP redesign based on onsite conditions
Adjusted AP placement by considering wall attenuation, height differences, machinery shadowing, and layout updates.
Comprehensive RF reporting
Delivered predictive versus onsite heatmaps, interference analysis, optimized AP recommendations, and improvement summaries.
Handover documentation
Heatmaps, bill of materials, and mounting notes for facilities and IT teams.
