WiFi requirements

Before the sensor is physically installed in a room, checks regarding the WiFi should be carried out.

General#

General requirements for the WiFi network.

• Make sure the WiFi supports the 2.4 GHz frequency.
  • The sensor does not support the 5 GHz frequency.
• Find out the WiFi name (SSID) and password.
  • It is strongly recommended to work with a single SSID.
• Count the number of sensors per WiFi router.
  • It is recommended not to connect more than 15 sensors per router.

Security check#

Requirements for the security of the WiFi network.

• Check the WiFi encryption protocol.
  • The sensor supports the WPA2, WPA2-PSK and WPA2 (CCMP) protocols.
• Make sure the WiFi doesn’t require login (2-factor authentication).
  • What is meant here is a guest access with a front page.
• Does the WiFi have MAC address filtering?
  • If so, the MAC addresses of the sensors must be entered/approved.
• Check whether the WiFi allows unrestricted access to the Internet.
  • If not, take care of the necessary permissions

Signal strength#

Signal strength and quality of the WiFi network.

• A WiFi analysis app can be used to determine the strength and quality of the WiFi signal.
• Place the smartphone as close as possible to the future installation location of the sensor.
• Look for the WiFi name (SSID) with the 2.4 GHz frequency.
• Check the WiFi signal (RSSI) and note the highest value.
  • Note the required signal strength

Internet speed#

Internet connection speed requirements.

• Connect the smartphone to the same WiFi in which the sensors should also be connected.
• Conduct an internet connection speed test per room.
• Note the value for download speed and upload speed.