Capacity based design with low to mid density - 100,000 ft² / 900 m² building 100,000/10,000 = 10 APs Coverage based design - 100,000 ft² / 9000 m² building 100,000/2,500 = 40 APs High-capacity design - 100,000 ft² / 9000 m² building 100,000/1,500 = 67 APs Very low-density, low coverage - 100,000 ft² / 9000 m² building 100,000/500 = 20 APs The deployment of Access Points (APs) in a wireless network design depends on the required density and coverage needed: Capacity based design with low to mid density is often used in environments like office spaces where there is a moderate amount of users and devices. Fewer APs are required compared to high-density scenarios. Coverage based design typically requires more APs than a low-density capacity design because the goal is to provide a wireless signal to all areas, regardless of the number of users. High-capacity design is for environments like stadiums or conference centers where a high number of users are expected to be concentrated in a particular are a. Thus, a higher number of APs is needed to accommodate the user load. Very low-density, low coverage is suitable for areas that have few users over a large space, such as warehouses or outdoor areas. Fewer APs are required as the focus is on covering space rather than supporting a large number of devices.
