ABSTRACT
Supporting the complexities of the hospital wireless environment requires the right staff, the right knowledge, with the right tool set. The explosion of Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi)-enabled clients will continue to grow increasing demand for advanced radio frequency services. This chapter discusses critical elements needed to support a robust hospital Wi-Fi network. A proper wireless toolset is critical to support the wireless infrastructure. An often-overlooked aspect of Wi-Fi support is regular spectrum analysis. Spectral analysis should be used at regular intervals beyond the initial survey process. Most wireless hardware vendors have created network management suites to help manage large infrastructures from a single console. With the prolific use of Wi-Fi technology there is a growing requirement to provide end-user technical support. Technical support and lifecycle management is a critical success factor for managing any infrastructure. The need to appropriately budget and manage product lifecycle is a key business requirement.
