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How to Install and Use Ekahau Site Survey 5.0.4
Ekahau Site Survey is a professional Wi-Fi design and troubleshooting software that helps you plan, deploy, and maintain high-performing wireless networks. In this article, we will show you how to install and use Ekahau Site Survey 5.0.4, the latest version of the software as of June 2023.
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What is Ekahau Site Survey and why do you need it?
Ekahau Site Survey is a comprehensive Wi-Fi toolkit that includes four main components:
Ekahau AI Pro: A powerful Wi-Fi planning and AI design software that lets you create predictive wireless network designs for any environment, including 6 GHz, 5 GHz, and 2.4 GHz bands.
Ekahau Sidekick 2: A fast and precise Wi-Fi testing and measurement device that connects to your laptop or mobile device and collects all the network health data you need.
Ekahau Survey: A lightweight and intuitive Wi-Fi site survey app for iOS and Android that works with Sidekick 2 and allows you to perform touch-operated surveys with autopilot mode and inspect mode.
Ekahau Report: A flexible and customizable Wi-Fi report app that helps you generate professional reports with your own branding, templates, and content.
With Ekahau Site Survey, you can design, validate, and troubleshoot business-critical Wi-Fi networks with ease and accuracy. You can also collaborate across teams and work concurrently on the same project with Ekahau Cloud sync and Insights analytics.
Ekahau Site Survey is trusted by thousands of customers worldwide, including Fortune 500 companies, universities, hospitals, airports, hotels, and more. Whether you are a Wi-Fi enthusiast or a seasoned expert, Ekahau Site Survey can help you achieve your Wi-Fi goals.
Ekahau Site Survey features and benefits
Some of the key features and benefits of Ekahau Site Survey are:
AI-assisted predictive design: Create optimal Wi-Fi network designs for any environment using advanced algorithms that take into account your requirements, constraints, devices, applications, coverage, capacity, interference, and more.
Network upgrade simulation: Test how your Wi-Fi network will perform after adding or removing access points, changing channels, adjusting transmit power, or upgrading to a new standard such as Wi-Fi 6E.
Real-time spectrum analysis: Detect and identify sources of interference in the 6 GHz, 5 GHz, and 2.4 GHz bands using Sidekick 2's built-in spectrum analyzer that scans up to 20 times faster than other solutions.
Autopilot survey mode: Conduct accurate site surveys without manual calibration using your iPhone or iPad's ARKit and LiDAR technology that tracks your path and captures more data at more locations.
Survey inspect mode: View in-depth scan details on your survey path to analyze the spectrum and better understand your RF environment, signal strength, noise, SNR, and more.
Network health validation: Verify that your Wi-Fi network meets your design goals and SLAs by measuring key performance indicators such as throughput, latency, jitter, packet loss, roaming, and more.
Network optimization: Find and fix Wi-Fi issues such as coverage holes, co-channel interference, channel overlap, misconfigured access points, rogue devices, and more using Ekahau Pro's powerful analysis tools.
Customizable reporting: Generate professional and comprehensive Wi-Fi reports with your own branding, templates, and content using Ekahau Report app. You can also export your data to PDF, Word, Excel, or CSV formats.
Cloud collaboration: Sync your projects across devices and teams using Ekahau Cloud. You can also access Ekahau Insights to get actionable insights and recommendations based on your network data and best practices.
Ekahau Site Survey system requirements and compatibility
To install and use Ekahau Site Survey 5.0.4, you will need the following hardware and software:
ComponentRequirement
Laptop or desktop computerWindows 10 (64-bit) or macOS 10.15 or laterIntel Core i5 or higher processor8 GB or more RAM2 GB or more free disk spaceUSB port
Mobile deviceiOS 13 or later (iPhone 7 or newer, iPad 5th generation or newer)Android 9 or later (Samsung Galaxy S9 or newer, Google Pixel 3 or newer)
Wi-Fi adapterEkahau Sidekick 2 (recommended)orEkahau NIC-300-USB (supported)
Wi-Fi access pointsAny Wi-Fi standard (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Any vendor (Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus, etc.)Any mode (autonomous or controller-based)
You can also use Ekahau Site Survey with other devices and software such as GPS receivers, external antennas, floor plan editors, CAD software, and more. For a full list of compatible devices and software, please visit the Ekahau website.
How to download Ekahau Site Survey 5.0.4
To download Ekahau Site Survey 5.0.4, you will need a valid license key and an internet connection. You can get a license key by purchasing Ekahau Site Survey from the Ekahau online store or by contacting an authorized Ekahau reseller. You can also request a free trial license key by filling out a form on the Ekahau website.
How to get the latest version of Ekahau Site Survey
If you already have a license key for Ekahau Site Survey, you can download the latest version of the software from the Ekahau download center. You will need to enter your license key and your email address to access the download link. You can also check for updates within the software by clicking on Help > Check for Updates.
How to download an older version of Ekahau Site Survey
If you need to download an older version of Ekahau Site Survey for any reason, you can find the archived versions of the software on the Ekahau website. You will need to enter your license key and your email address to access the download link. Please note that older versions of Ekahau Site Survey may not support some of the new features and enhancements of the latest version.
How to install Ekahau Site Survey 5.0.4
To install Ekahau Site Survey 5.0.4 on your laptop or desktop computer, you will need to run the setup file that you downloaded from the Ekahau website. The setup file is named "Ekahau-Site-Survey-5.0.4-FINAL-Setup.exe" and it is about 300 MB in size.
How to run the setup file and activate the license
To run the setup file and activate the license, follow these steps:
Double-click on the setup file to launch the installation wizard.
Select your preferred language and click Next.
Read and accept the license agreement and click Next.
<li Choose the destination folder for the installation and click Next.
Click Install to begin the installation process.
Wait for the installation to complete and click Finish.
Launch Ekahau Site Survey from the Start menu or the desktop shortcut.
Enter your license key and your email address and click Activate.
Wait for the activation to complete and click OK.
Enjoy using Ekahau Site Survey 5.0.4!
How to troubleshoot common installation issues
If you encounter any issues during the installation or activation of Ekahau Site Survey 5.0.4, you can try the following solutions:
Make sure you have a stable internet connection and that your firewall or antivirus software is not blocking the setup file or the activation process.
Make sure you have enough disk space and memory on your computer to run the software smoothly.
Make sure you have administrator privileges on your computer to install the software and access the license key.
Make sure you have entered the correct license key and email address that match your purchase or trial request.
Make sure you have downloaded the correct setup file for your operating system (Windows or macOS).
If you are using a Wi-Fi adapter other than Sidekick 2 or NIC-300-USB, make sure you have installed the latest drivers for your adapter and that it is compatible with Ekahau Site Survey.
If none of these solutions work, you can contact Ekahau support team for further assistance. You can also check the Ekahau knowledge base and community forum for more tips and tricks.
How to use Ekahau Site Survey 5.0.4
Once you have installed and activated Ekahau Site Survey 5.0.4, you can start using it to design, validate, and troubleshoot your Wi-Fi network. Here are some of the basic steps to use Ekahau Site Survey 5.0.4:
How to create a new project and import floor plans
To create a new project and import floor plans, follow these steps:
Open Ekahau Site Survey from the Start menu or the desktop shortcut.
Click on File > New Project to create a new project.
Enter a name and a description for your project and click OK.
Click on File > Import > Floor Plans to import your floor plans. You can import floor plans in various formats such as JPG, PNG, PDF, DWG, or DXF.
Select the floor plans that you want to import and click Open.
Adjust the scale and orientation of your floor plans and click OK.
Your floor plans will appear in the map view of Ekahau Pro. You can also switch to the 3D view or the hybrid view to see your floor plans in different perspectives.
How to perform a predictive Wi-Fi design with Ekahau AI Pro
To perform a predictive Wi-Fi design with Ekahau AI Pro, follow these steps:
Select the floor plan that you want to design on the map view of Ekahau Pro.
Click on Design > Auto-Planner to open the auto-planner wizard.
Select your Wi-Fi standard (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), band (6 GHz, 5 GHz, or 2.4 GHz), and vendor (Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus, etc.) for your network design.
Select your design requirements such as coverage area, signal strength, data rate, capacity, voice over IP, etc.
Select your design constraints such as wall materials, antenna types, channel width, transmit power, etc.Click on Run Auto-Planner to let Ekahau AI Pro create a predictive Wi-Fi design for your floor plan.
Wait for the design to complete and review the results on the map view of Ekahau Pro. You can see the recommended locations, channels, and transmit power of the access points, as well as the coverage, capacity, and quality of the network.
You can also modify the design by adding, moving, or deleting access points, changing their settings, or adjusting the design parameters.
Click on Save to save your design to your project.
How to conduct a site survey with Ekahau Survey app
To conduct a site survey with Ekahau Survey app, follow these steps:
Download and install Ekahau Survey app on your iOS or Android device from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Connect your device to your Sidekick 2 via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Open Ekahau Survey app and sign in with your Ekahau Cloud account.
Select the project that you want to survey from the list of projects synced from Ekahau Cloud.
Select the floor plan that you want to survey from the list of floor plans in your project.
Tap on Start Survey to begin the site survey. You can choose between two survey modes: Autopilot or Manual.
If you choose Autopilot mode, you can simply walk around the floor plan and let the app track your path and collect data automatically using your device's ARKit and LiDAR technology.
If you choose Manual mode, you can tap on your location on the floor plan every time you stop and collect data. You can also draw lines or curves on the floor plan to indicate your path.
You can view the real-time survey results on your device screen, such as signal strength, noise, SNR, spectrum, etc. You can also switch between different views such as heatmaps, scan details, or spectrum charts.
When you are done with the site survey, tap on Stop Survey to end the survey. You can also pause and resume the survey at any time.
Tap on Sync to sync your survey data to Ekahau Cloud. You can also sync your data later when you have an internet connection.
How to analyze and optimize your Wi-Fi network with Ekahau Pro
To analyze and optimize your Wi-Fi network with Ekahau Pro, follow these steps:
Open Ekahau Site Survey from the Start menu or the desktop shortcut.
Click on File > Open Project to open the project that contains your survey data synced from Ekahau Cloud.
Select the floor plan that you want to analyze and optimize from the map view of Ekahau Pro.Click on Analyze > Network Health to view the network health indicators such as coverage, capacity, quality, interference, etc. You can also select different metrics and thresholds to customize your analysis.
Click on Analyze > Network Issues to view the network issues detected by Ekahau Pro such as coverage holes, co-channel interference, channel overlap, misconfigured access points, rogue devices, etc. You can also filter and sort the issues by severity, type, or location.
Click on any issue to see the details and the suggested solutions. You can also mark the issues as resolved, ignored, or false positive.
To optimize your Wi-Fi network, you can use the tools available in Ekahau Pro such as access point editor, channel planner, transmit power tuner, antenna selector, etc. You can also use the simulation tools to test the impact of your changes before applying them.
Click on Save to save your analysis and optimization results to your project.
How to generate and customize reports with Ekahau Report app
To generate and customize reports with Ekahau Report app, follow these steps:
Download and install Ekahau Report app on your iOS or Android device from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Open Ekahau Report app and sign in with your Ekahau Cloud account.
Select the project that you want to report from the list of projects synced from Ekahau Cloud.
Select the floor plan that you want to report from the list of floor plans in your project.
Tap on Create Report to create a new report. You can choose between two report modes: Auto-Report or Custom-Report.
If you choose Auto-Report mode, you can simply select a report template from the list of templates available in Ekahau Report app. The app will automatically generate a report based on your project data and the template settings.
If you choose Custom-Report mode, you can customize your report by adding, removing, or rearranging report sections, changing report settings, adding your own logo and branding, editing report content, etc.
You can preview your report on your device screen or export it to PDF format. You can also share your report via email or other apps.
Tap on Save to save your report to your project.
Conclusion and FAQs
In this article, we have shown you how to install and use Ekahau Site Survey 5.0.4, the latest version of the professional Wi-Fi design and troubleshooting software. We have covered the following topics:
What is Ekahau Site Survey and why do you need it?
How to download Ekahau Site Survey 5.0.4
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