In today’s digitally driven business and educational environments, a high-performance WiFi network is essential for operational success. Seamless, reliable wireless connectivity is now critical for productivity, security, and learning outcomes. Whether you’re planning a new WiFi network or optimising an existing one, the accuracy and capability of your wireless survey tool directly impact network quality. Choosing the right tool is key to eliminating connectivity issues and achieving robust, uninterrupted performance.
Why choose Ekahau for WiFi surveys?
- Ekahau AI Pro leverages artificial intelligence to automate thousands of design iterations in seconds, ensuring precise wireless network planning.
- First-to-market 6 GHz survey capabilities future-proof your investments, supporting next-gen WiFi 6E and WiFi 7 deployments.
- Seamless integration of Sidekick 2 hardware with mobile survey apps guarantees unmatched measurement accuracy and real-time analytics.
- The comprehensive survey toolkit empowers predictive design, real-time performance analysis, and in-depth spectrum monitoring for enterprise-grade results.
AI-Powered Survey Automation
Ekahau AI Pro transforms wireless network surveying with intelligent automation that processes tens of thousands of design and AP placement iterations. It factors in wall materials, floor plans, and unique network requirements. The AI Auto-Planner identifies optimal access point placement based on real connectivity needs, removing the guesswork from manual planning.
Automatic wall calibration analyses Sidekick 2 survey data to detect wall attenuation anomalies and suggests one-click adjustments to optimise WiFi coverage and reliability.
Key automation features:
- AI-optimised network design tailored to precise requirements
- Automatic channel planning for 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands
- Interference-minimised redesign simulations
- Smart wall material analysis based on live signal patterns
- Intelligent channel planning that corrects for adjacent floor interference
Ekahau’s mobile app and Sidekick 2 hardware together create the market’s most powerful survey ecosystem for wireless professionals. Multiple high-performance antennas in Sidekick 2 deliver detailed signal insights not possible with typical WiFi adapters, collecting comprehensive environment data in a single pass.
Hardware-software integration advantages:
- Simultaneous WiFi and spectrum analysis
- Support for all WiFi technologies, including WiFi 7 (802.11ax)
- Cloud-synced data and real-time monitoring
- Automated location tracking via Autopilot Survey
- Enhanced security with Rogue AP Detection
Industry-Leading 6 GHz and Enterprise Capabilities
Ekahau is a pioneer in 6 GHz network survey capabilities, offering advanced tools for evaluating and optimising tri-band networks to support emerging applications. With Channel Planner and Network Simulator, teams can model and refine 6 GHz implementations before hardware deployment. This streamlines transitions to modern standards.
For mission-critical environments, Ekahau delivers enterprise-grade accuracy, multi-floor 3D design, and the reliability required for hospitals, universities, and complex office campuses. Actionable heatmap visualisations reveal coverage gaps, interference, and performance metrics. This enables data-driven improvements.
Advanced enterprise features:
- Import CAD floor plans for precise environmental modelling
- Granular network analytics and localised performance views
- Proactive troubleshooting for gap-free coverage
- Full validation against design requirements
- Integration with AP vendor dashboards
Optimised Workflow and User Experience
Ekahau’s intuitive, unified interface across AI Pro and the Survey mobile app accelerates every project phase, from predictive design to live verification. Identical menus, floorplans, and collaboration tools reduce complexity and support real-time team access. Mobile apps support live network health monitoring, annotation, and effortless data syncing via Ekahau Cloud.
Streamlined workflows save time, reduce errors, and boost productivity. This enables our experienced WiFi engineers to focus on wireless optimisation, not tool management. In the hands of Redway Networks experts, this technology delivers:
- Advanced AI-driven automation
- Industry-leading hardware and software integration
- Reliable scalability for any environment
- Comprehensive wireless network features for superior outcomes
Take the first step towards transforming your wireless network by exploring our WiFi Surveys. Or contact our expert team today on 01908 046400
