Full Ekahau Wireless Survey, 100% Credited Toward Your AP Purchase
Get the same Ekahau-validated wireless survey enterprise integrators charge $2,500–$5,000+ for — performed by WCC's certified engineers and credited 100% toward your access point purchase. If you don't move forward with our AP recommendation, you pay a discounted survey fee. No floor on AP order size, vendor-agnostic, deliverable within 10 business days.
What Is an Ekahau Wireless Survey?
An Ekahau wireless survey is the industry-standard RF design and validation process for enterprise WiFi deployments. It combines predictive design (RF modeling using your floor plans and material attenuation values) with on-site AP-on-a-stick validation (actual signal measurements taken with calibrated equipment). The output is a complete access point placement plan with heatmaps, capacity analysis, channel and power settings, and a vendor-matched bill of materials. Ekahau is the de facto standard for RF design at organizations like NASA, hospitals, school districts, and large enterprises — the platform every serious wireless engineer uses.
- Predictive RF design from floor plans
- On-site AP-on-a-stick validation
- Full heatmaps (signal, SNR, capacity)
- AP placement plan with mounting specs
- Channel and power configuration plan
- Vendor-matched bill of materials
Three Ways to Engage WCC for an Ekahau Survey
Same Ekahau deliverable across all three options — the difference is commercial structure. Most customers choose the credit-toward-APs offer because it eliminates survey cost when they're already going to buy access points.
- 30-minute remote scoping call
- Review existing wireless environment
- Ballpark AP count estimate
- Survey fee range for your facility
- Explanation of credit-toward-APs offer
- No engineering work, no obligation
- Full Ekahau predictive + on-site validation
- Complete heatmaps and capacity analysis
- AP placement, channel, and power plan
- Vendor-matched bill of materials
- 10-business-day report delivery
- 100% survey credit if you order APs
- Discounted survey fee if you don't
- No floor on AP order size to qualify
- Same full Ekahau deliverable as Tier 2
- No AP purchase commitment required
- Survey report is yours to use anywhere
- Suitable for RFP attachment
- 10-business-day report delivery
- Full survey fee applies
What You Get From a WCC Ekahau Survey
The Ekahau deliverable is identical regardless of which engagement option you choose. Same engineering, same report, same heatmaps. Below is what arrives within 10 business days of survey completion.
Predictive RF Design
RF modeling based on your floor plans and material attenuation values (drywall, concrete, glass, metal). Baseline AP placement plan.
On-Site Validation
AP-on-a-stick measurements taken with calibrated equipment at actual facility locations. Validates predictive model against real RF behavior.
Signal & SNR Heatmaps
Signal strength, signal-to-noise ratio, and channel overlap heatmaps across every facility area. Visual confirmation of coverage adequacy.
Capacity Analysis
Concurrent client load modeling by area. Identifies high-density zones (conference rooms, lecture halls, lobbies) needing additional AP capacity.
AP Placement Plan
Exact AP locations with mounting specifications (ceiling, wall, height), PoE requirements, and cable run estimates for each access point.
Channel & Power Plan
Per-AP channel and transmit power configuration to minimize co-channel interference. Tuned for 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz (Wi-Fi 6E/7) where applicable.
Vendor-Matched BoM
Bill of materials matched to your chosen vendor (Cisco Meraki, Aruba, Fortinet, Cisco Catalyst, Ubiquiti, Meter, Juniper Mist, Ruckus, or Extreme). Quoted at WCC contract pricing.
Compliance Considerations
Notes on HIPAA, CJIS, PCI, or FERPA-relevant wireless design considerations where applicable. Segmentation, encryption, and audit-log requirements.
Implementation Timeline
Realistic install timeline by phase — cabling, mounting, configuration, validation, and cutover. Aligned with your operational windows.
Every Major Enterprise Wireless Vendor — Vendor-Agnostic Survey
The Ekahau deliverable applies to any access point vendor. WCC will recommend the right one for your stack and budget — not the one that pays the highest channel margin. Heatmaps and capacity plans are vendor-independent.
How the Credit-Toward-APs Offer Actually Works
Transparent commercial structure committed in writing before survey work begins. No fine print, no surprises at invoice time.
The Process, Step by Step
Discovery Call
30-minute free remote scoping call. Confirms survey fit, ballpark AP count, and quoted survey fee range based on facility size.
Written Quote
WCC issues survey quote with exact fee, scope, deliverable timeline, and credit-toward-APs terms. Signed before any work begins.
Survey Performed
On-site Ekahau survey by certified engineer. Report finalized and delivered within 10 business days of completion.
AP Order = Full Credit
Order APs through WCC: 100% of survey fee deducted from AP order. Walk away: discounted survey fee applies for engineering performed.
Why Predictive-Only Surveys Cost More in the Long Run
Most "free wireless assessments" stop at predictive design. WCC's surveys include on-site Ekahau AP-on-a-stick validation because the math gets expensive when predictive design alone is wrong.
Predictive design is a model, not a measurement
Predictive RF design models building materials, AP placement, and client behavior. Real environments behave differently — equipment racks, microwaves, neighboring networks, and unique facility geometry routinely cause 20–40% AP undercount in complex environments. Ekahau validation catches this before the order.
Coverage gaps after deployment cost 3–5x to fix
An AP added during initial install costs the AP price plus a few hours of labor. An AP added after deployment to fix a coverage gap requires re-cabling, re-mounting, re-configuration, and often facility downtime — routinely 3–5x the original cost. Ekahau validation prevents the gap.
Capacity sizing prevents conference-room nightmares
High-density areas (lecture halls, auditoriums, training rooms, lobbies) need capacity-driven AP placement, not coverage-driven. Predictive-only surveys consistently undersize these areas. Ekahau capacity analysis catches it before procurement.
Wi-Fi 6E/7 makes RF design harder, not easier
6 GHz spectrum, 320 MHz channels, and multi-link operation require more rigorous RF design, not less. Predictive-only design routinely misallocates spectrum across bands. Ekahau modeling for 6E/7 deployments is no longer optional.
Where Ekahau Surveys Pay Off Most
Ekahau surveys deliver the strongest ROI in environments where wireless performance is mission-critical, RF conditions are challenging, or capacity requirements are high. These are the SoCal verticals where WCC's certified engineers see the biggest impact.
Hospitals & Healthcare
Patient monitoring, EHR mobility, and clinical workflow wireless. HIPAA segmentation, shielded room RF, and 24/7 uptime requirements.
K–12 School Districts
1:1 device deployments, E-Rate funding cycles, and high-density classroom capacity. Ekahau survey requirements often built into E-Rate scope.
Higher Education
Dorms, lecture halls, and lab environments with extreme density swings. Wi-Fi 6E/7 deployments for research and student device proliferation.
Warehouses & Logistics
High-bay racking, metal interference, and barcode scanner mobility. Ekahau survey essential because predictive design fails routinely in racked environments.
Manufacturing
Plant floor wireless for SCADA, IoT sensors, and worker mobility. RF environments with heavy electrical interference and metal-clad construction.
Multi-Site Retail & Hospitality
Per-site survey standardization, POS reliability, and guest WiFi capacity. Ekahau templates accelerate multi-location rollouts.
Commercial Real Estate
Class A office towers, multi-tenant buildings, and mixed-use developments. Per-floor and per-tenant RF planning for shared infrastructure.
Casinos & Entertainment
High-density wireless under continuous operation. Capacity-driven design with no maintenance windows for re-work.
Life Sciences & Biotech
Clean rooms, lab equipment interference, and CGMP audit requirements. RF design needs documented validation for compliance review.
Published Survey Engagement SLAs
Survey engagement commitments documented in the survey agreement before work begins. No moving targets after the engineering starts.
Report Delivery
From completion of on-site survey to final report delivery. Most reports arrive in 5–7 business days.
Survey Credit Toward APs
Full survey fee deducted from AP order through WCC. No floor on AP order size. Credit terms in writing before survey begins.
On-Site Survey Duration
Most surveys complete in 1–2 days. Large or complex environments (warehouses, hospitals, multi-building campuses) may extend to 5 days.
Free Ekahau Wireless Assessment — Frequently Asked Questions
The questions IT directors, network managers, and CIOs ask before scheduling an Ekahau survey in Southern California.
Is the Ekahau wireless survey really free?
How does the credit-toward-APs offer work?
What does the Ekahau survey actually include?
Which access point vendors does WCC support?
Why does WCC require Ekahau-validated surveys instead of just predictive design?
How long does the Ekahau survey take?
What if I just want to talk to someone before committing to a survey?
Does WCC serve our area in Southern California?
Schedule a Free Wireless Discovery Call
30 minutes, remote, no obligation. We'll review your existing wireless environment, give you a ballpark AP count and survey fee range, and explain how the credit-toward-APs offer would work for your specific facility. If a full Ekahau survey is the right next step, we'll quote it on the call. If it isn't, we'll tell you that too.
Call 909-364-9906 or request a discovery call.