Ekahau RTLS Admin Training Course Learning Objective: Gain a comprehensive overview of the Ekahau RTLS solution. Understand the role of Wi-Fi in the Ekahau RTLS. Gain an understanding of the role of Ekahau Site Survey in the RTLS. Topic Learning Objective Details Method Introduction Group Solution Overview Initial introduction to Ekahau RTLS technology overview RTLS and solution components Ekahau RTLS Solution components WLAN Design Understand role and AP density requirements for WLAN design RSSI and RTLS. AP Placement WLAN design concepts Solution Requirements Understand requirements for WLAN Review successful solution Server/network implementation Floor plans Readiness document Readiness Review Stage and document class lab WLAN SSID/encryption / technical environment Server IP address(es) Validate WLAN readiness Break Ekahau Site Survey - Installation Ekahau Site Survey Effectively install and license the Ekahau Site survey Gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of Ekahau Site Survey in the RTLS and components of a positioning model file Installation of ESS on all student laptops Licensing options Ekahau USB NIC card Importing Maps Creating Zones Creating Rails Use and configuration for IR Calibration and survey types Selecting calibration client and method
Ekahau Site Survey Model Design & Features Model Design Site Survey Site Survey Analysis Understanding the role of Site Survey in the RTLS and review of ESS features. How to use the Ekahau Site survey to design a model file with maps, rails, and zones based on best practices. Conduct a generic site survey utilizing NIC card Discuss survey results and key visualizations Analyzing results Test surveys Model merging, saving and activation Overview : o Maps o Zones o Rails o IR o Visualizations o Planning o Reporting Import map Create rails Create 5 Zones Discussion on calibration methods and best practices Survey the classroom office space and save results for analysis. Location Coverage Calibration Quality Signal Strength ERC Overview ERC Server Installation Understand the role of the ERC and its requirements Understand best configuration for ERC based on the use-case and network allocation to the system. Server Requirements o 32-bit vs. 64-bit o RAM o CPU o Drive Space Physically install the ERC on laptop Go through all configuration options in the configuration utility o Global Server Settings and communication
ERC in-depth Review each section of the ERC and understand its role and capabilities ports o Built-in vs. AD authentication - discussion o Memory allocation o SNMP Monitoring o Network Beaconing Support Cisco CCX configuration hands on Other methods - discussed o Temperature tag support o Database backup/restore Set license System Page o Status, licensing, access to log file Tags page o Tags overview o Listing serial, MAC, Configuration o Role of Location Update Column o Role of Maintenance Column o Viewing Firmware Level o Viewing Advanced Properties o Adding tags to Groups Groups Page Configurations o Types of configurations o Configuration v. battery life o Types of tag communication Blink mode vs. ELP Role of ELP v. role of EMP o Best practices/recommendations on tag configuration. o Periodic v. Motion update o Enabling IR / Role of IR o Enabling tamper o Initial and aftermotion Scans o Setting Default Configurations
Models Help o API reference Ekahau Activator Understanding the role and use of Installation the Ekahau Activator to activate Scan Modes tags to connect to the ERC. Scan Count vs. battery life Scan counts in blink mode (burst) Scan Interval Reiterate role of ELP vs. EMP WLAN Settings Supported Encryption and security Engine settings IP settings Tag Configuration Preparing the ERC for tag Access the ERC Configuration Page management Go over T301 configuration options Discuss Options vs. battery life Blink mode vs. ELP (Associated) mode Periodic location vs. Maintenance Motion sensor Enabling IR/Tamper Set default T301A configuration file in ERC. Repeat for T301BD enable IR Tag Activation and Utilize Ekahau Activator to Set up Activator for Engine mode / Programming activate one A4 tag for tracking in Set Engine IP, WLAN settings, IP addressing ERC. Discuss supported security and encryption Activate tags Verify connectivity in ERC Verify default configuration received Push buttons to demonstrate location and maintenance updates Reinforce function of location and maintenance sessions Ekahau Site Survey - Gain hands-on expertise in In-depth discussion on calibration Best Practices
Calibration calibration of the Ekahau RTLS and Determining calibration client advantages/disadvantages of Determining calibration method various calibration methods Calibration practice Merging, Saving Validation and Analysis Model review Analyze calibration survey results. Check Calibration quality Prepare file for activation Survey inspector to view survey points Review AP list o My APs Check Location Coverage Merging and Saving Activate to ERC Reset calibration tags to factory defaults Tracking and Analysis Tracking tags with ERC Test tracking with the tags Discuss test surveys View tag advanced properties to show scan reason and last RSSI Show button presses. Show IR working with T301BD tag