Cloud Access Point Node – Inspection Procedure
Ensure complete wireless coverage, stable performance, and secure configuration across cloud-managed access points.
Signal Coverage Assessment
- Reference updated floor plan with AP locations
- Use wireless survey tools or spectrum analyzers
- Measure signal strength at perimeter and core zones
- Identify areas with weak or inconsistent signal
- Record measurements for coverage mapping
- Compare against minimum required RSSI levels
Performance Testing Protocol
- Connect client device and conduct upload/download tests
- Run ping, jitter, and latency diagnostics
- Test roaming performance between APs
- Measure real-time application behavior
- Repeat tests from mobile and stationary clients
- Document throughput and connection time
Channel Utilization Analysis
- Access cloud controller dashboard
- Check current channel utilization metrics
- Identify overlapping channel interference zones
- Verify auto-channel assignment algorithms
- Adjust static channels if utilization exceeds 70%
- Log channel utilization trends
Security Configuration Verification
- Confirm WPA2/WPA3 encryption settings
- Test client authentication using RADIUS or PSK
- Verify isolation for guest networks
- Check for rogue AP alerts or mitigation policies
- Run wireless intrusion detection system (WIPS) scan
- Review access logs and block unauthorized MACs