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Wi-Fi Capacity Calculator

Calculate the optimal number of access points and bandwidth requirements for your space. Get professional recommendations based on IEEE 802.11 standards and industry best practices.

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Important Disclaimer

For Educational and Estimation Purposes Only: The Wi-Fi Capacity Calculator is provided as a free educational tool to help with preliminary Wi-Fi planning estimates. Results should not be used as the sole basis for professional network deployments.

Professional Consultation Required: For production networks, always consult qualified Wi-Fi professionals and conduct proper site surveys. Actual results may vary significantly based on environmental factors, building materials, interference, and specific requirements.

Calculation Methodology: Calculations are based on industry-standard formulas and best practices from IEEE 802.11 standards, but simplified for general use. Real-world deployments require detailed analysis of specific conditions.

Additional Considerations:
  • Calculations assume 70% device concurrency based on industry studies
  • Bandwidth estimates include 30% overhead for peak usage scenarios
  • Building-specific multipliers based on typical usage patterns and RF challenges
  • Professional site surveys required for production deployments
  • Results may vary significantly based on building materials and interference

Sources & References:

  • IEEE 802.11-2020 Standard for Wireless LAN Medium Access Control and Physical Layer Specifications
  • Cisco Meraki: High Density Wi-Fi Deployments Best Practices (2024)
  • Ekahau: Wi-Fi Capacity Requirements for Device Density (2022)
  • Wi-Fi Alliance: Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E Planning Guidelines
  • Industry standard: 25-30 concurrent devices per access point for optimal performance
  • Coverage areas based on typical RF propagation in various building types

Limitation of Liability: Wifi Weave makes no warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of these calculations. Users assume all responsibility for decisions based on these estimates.