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Wi-Fi Coverage Estimator

AP Count · Coverage Radius · EIRP · Log-Distance Model

When to use: Use to estimate Wi-Fi access point coverage radius and AP count for enterprise WLAN design. Uses the log-distance path loss model with environment-specific path loss exponents. Enter transmit power, antenna gain, band, and minimum acceptable RSSI. Results give per-AP coverage area and total AP count for a given floor area. For final design, use vendor RF planning tools (Ekahau, iBwave).

AP & Environment Parameters
Typically 20–23 dBm
dBm
Internal AP: 3–5 dBi
dBi
-70 dBm = good coverage
dBm
ft²
APs Required
1
access points
Results
EIRP27.0 dBm
Coverage Radius46.7 m (153 ft)
Effective Area per AP51,715 ft²
APs Required1
RSSI Thresholds
-65 dBmExcellent – HD video, VoIP
-70 dBmGood – standard enterprise
-75 dBmFair – browsing, email
-80 dBmPoor – basic connectivity