How The iPhone 15 will Revolutionise Ekahau Wireless Surveys

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Wireless networks have become an integral part of our daily lives, connecting us to the digital world seamlessly. However, ensuring optimal performance and coverage of these networks can be a complex task for IT professionals. That’s where Ekahau Wireless Surveys come into play, providing powerful tools to optimise and manage wireless networks effectively. And now, with the launch of the iPhone 15, performing Ekahau Wireless Surveys has never been easier or more efficient. In this article, we will explore how the iPhone 15 revolutionises Ekahau Wireless Surveys and the benefits it brings to IT professionals.

The Power of Ekahau Wireless Surveys

Before we delve into the features of the iPhone 15 that enhance Ekahau Wireless Surveys, let’s briefly understand the power of this surveying tool. Ekahau offers a range of software and hardware solutions designed specifically for Wi-Fi planning, design, optimisation, and troubleshooting. With its AI-powered Pro software, IT professionals can analyse, optimise, and troubleshoot enterprise Wi-Fi networks effectively. The hardware component, Sidekick 2, is a precise Wi-Fi testing and measurement device that collects accurate data to validate and optimise wireless networks.

Introducing the iPhone 15: A Game-Changer for Ekahau Wireless Surveys

The iPhone 15, with its advanced capabilities and cutting-edge technology, takes Ekahau Wireless Surveys to a whole new level. Let’s explore the features that make the iPhone 15 a game-changer for IT professionals conducting wireless surveys.

1. Autopilot Site Surveys Made Easy

Gone are the days of traditional surveys that required meticulous manual data collection. With the iPhone 15, Ekahau’s Autopilot for iOS takes surveying to the next level. This innovative feature tracks your path and captures data at multiple locations, ensuring the most accurate measurements for Wi-Fi site surveys. Say goodbye to tedious manual data collection and hello to efficiency and accuracy.

2. Lightweight and Fast Performance

The iPhone 15, paired with Ekahau Survey, provides an ultra-lightweight and fast solution for conducting Wi-Fi health checks. With Sidekick 2 and your iPhone or iPad, you can perform accurate surveys without the need for a bulky laptop. The Ekahau Survey app is up to 90% lighter and significantly faster than using a traditional laptop, allowing IT professionals to survey networks with ease and speed. The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max can also connect to the 6GHz band.

The 6GHz spectrum offers a number of advantages over 5GHz. First, it offers a lot more capacity. That means less congestion in cities, and allows for wider channels – which offers better connections for video streaming and virtual reality. Wi-Fi 6E effectively quadruples capacity, because it offers 14 extra 80MHz channels and seven all-new 160MHz ones.

Second, there’s no interference with anything else because the 6GHz band is reserved exclusively for Wi-Fi.

Third, channels can be wider, which means greater bandwidth for streaming video and other data-heavy applications like virtual reality. Speeds can exceed 1 gig, and latency can be less than a millisecond.

3. Powerful Survey Path Inspect Mode

The iPhone 15’s advanced capabilities extend to the Survey Path Inspect Mode in the Ekahau Survey app. This feature allows users to view in-depth scan details, analyse the spectrum, and gain a better understanding of the RF environment directly from their phone or tablet. With the iPhone 15, IT professionals can conduct validation and health check site surveys like never before, gaining valuable insights into the performance of their wireless networks.

4. Enhanced User Experience with Apple ARKit and LiDAR

Ekahau Survey is a full Wi-Fi survey app optimised for lightweight mobile devices like the iPhone 15. Leveraging the power of Apple ARKit and LiDAR, the app delivers an enhanced user experience, tracking and calibrating movements for the most accurate RF readings. With 30 measurements per second, IT professionals can rely on the iPhone 15 to provide precise data at every step of the survey process. The Autopilot survey mode ensures effortless location tracking, allowing for freedom of movement while surveying with just one hand.

5. Interactive Heatmaps and Data Visualisation

One of the key features of Ekahau Wireless Surveys is the ability to visualise the collected data through heatmaps. The iPhone 15’s high-resolution display and powerful processing capabilities make it the perfect device to view and analyse these heatmaps. With customisation visualisation options for colour schemes and granularity settings, IT professionals can easily identify areas of signal strength, channel interference, round-trip time, and noise. The iPhone 15’s intuitive interface enables a seamless and interactive experience when exploring survey results.

6. Capture and Document with Ease

The built-in camera in the iPhone 15 allows IT professionals to capture photos of installed access points or document obstacles and potential issues while surveying. These photos can be included in reports or used for future reference. Additionally, the Ekahau Survey app enables users to take notes on the go, ensuring that no detail is missed during the survey process. Whether validating a new network or performing ongoing health checks, the iPhone 15 simplifies the documentation process.

7. Extended Battery Life for Uninterrupted Surveying

Paired with the Ekahau Sidekick 2, which houses an all-day rechargeable battery, the iPhone 15 ensures hours of uninterrupted surveying. IT professionals can rely on the extended battery life of the iPhone 15 and Sidekick 2 to keep surveying for longer periods without the need for frequent recharging. This feature is particularly useful for large-scale survey projects or when conducting surveys in remote locations.

8. Collaboration and Remote Support

Ekahau Connect Subscription offers collaborative features that enable teams to work concurrently on the same survey project. With the iPhone 15 and Sidekick 2, onsite staff can walk the site and collect network health data, while remote Wi-Fi experts can provide real-time support and guidance. The Ekahau Cloud ensures project synchronisation, while Insights compiles summary statistics for projects, streamlining collaboration and improving overall efficiency.

The iPhone 15 will undoubtedly revolutionise the way IT professionals conduct Ekahau Wireless Surveys. With its advanced features, lightweight design, and powerful capabilities, the iPhone 15 enhances the efficiency, accuracy, and overall experience of surveying wireless networks. From autopilot surveys to interactive heatmaps and extended battery life, the iPhone 15 empowers IT professionals to optimise and manage Wi-Fi networks with ease. Embrace the power of the iPhone 15 and Ekahau Wireless Surveys to become a Wi-Fi superhero in your organisation.

“The iPhone 15 brings a new level of efficiency and accuracy to Ekahau Wireless Surveys. It’s an essential tool for IT professionals looking to optimise and manage Wi-Fi networks seamlessly.”
– Greg Upton, FNG Director.

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