HCPP-06 - Introduction To Enterprise WLAN Tools-2022.01

HCPP-IP Network
Introduction to Enterprise WLAN Tools

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Preface
• With the popularity of wireless networks in industries such as government,
enterprise, finance, and campus, there are increasingly higher requirements on
wireless network experience, which poses challenges to Wi-Fi builders. Strict pre-
sales network planning and delivery acceptance are important methods for
evaluating and ensuring network quality.
• This document will introduce how to use the WLAN Planner and CloudCampus
APP.
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Objectives
• Upon completion of this course, you will:
▫ Be able to use WLAN Planner for indoor WLAN planning.
▫ Be able to use WLAN Planner for 3D simulation in indoor scenarios
▫ Be familiar with skills of using WLAN Planner.
▫ Be able to use the CloudCampus APP for pre-sales estimation.
▫ Be familiar with acceptance and delivery in CloudCampus APP.

Contents
WLAN Planner CloudCampus APP
Main interfaces introduction Pre-sales estimation
Network planning in six steps Pre-sales site survey
3D simulation Delivery and acceptance
Tools for planning Toolkit

WLAN Planner Introduction
WLAN Planner is a web-based WLAN planning tool that provides functions such as environment
drawing, AP deployment, signal simulation, and report generation. It helps engineers efficiently plan
WLAN networks.
Tool link(Only Google Chrome is supported): https://serviceturbo-cloud.huawei.com

Logging In to ServiceTurbo Cloud
• The WLAN Planner is hosted on the ServiceTurbo Cloud platform and can be used only after you log in to the
platform.
• Login and account application

▫ Access to ServiceTurbo Cloud: https://serviceturbo-cloud.huawei.com
▫ Click “Log In” in the upper right corner in the interface and use a Huawei account or Uniportal
account to log in. If you don't have an Uniportal account, click “Register” to get one.
Login via Huawei

Login via Uniportal
account
account

WLAN Planner Permission
• After successful login, go to the “Tool Application Market” to search for WLAN Planner and start the tool.
• By default, users of Huawei account, ASP account, and CSP account have the permission to use the WLAN
Planner.
• If you do not have the permission, click the lock icon in the lower right corner of the WLAN Planner card to
submit an unlocking application as prompted. After the application is submitted, you can go to My WorkSpace
> My Application > Permission Application to view the approval progress.

WLAN Planner
WLAN Planner
Main interfaces introduction
Network planning in six steps
3D simulation
Tools for planning

WLAN Planner Startup Page
Create a project
Contact person
WLAN Planner added to Favourites
Export project
Merge multiple projects documents
Import project
documents
Select columns to
Display the latest 5 be displayed in a
usage records record
Click the project name Edit a project

to go to My Workspace
Delete a project
Share a project
Click Running to
enter the
project
Network planning
Tool documents
introduction

Main Interface of WLAN Planner
Place cursor
here to see
the project
structure. Different
function
pages
Detailed
project
structure and
related
operations
Elements in
function
pages
Canvas

Function Page 1: Environment Settings
Automatic-recognition: Automatically
identifies walls based on drawings. After
the wall type is set, obstacles are
automatically drawn.
When this function is enabled, end

points of two adjacent line segments
will be automatically connected.
Select a shape to draw

the wall on the floor
plan.
Multiple common types of

obstacles are pre-set in
the tool.
Deploy interference
sources.

Function Page 2: Area Setting
Draw polygon or
rectangular area on the
floor plan.
APs are automatically deployed in two

modes:
Signal area: area with signal coverage
AP area: area with APs deployed
Set parameters for the

target region.
Design the capacity and

bandwidth for the target
region.

Function Page 3: Device Deployment
Automatically deploy
APs based on region Draw the cable
setting parameters.
AP deployment tool.
APs can be deployed in triangle
laying or equal spacing laying
mode.
After APs are deployed, channels

and power can be automatically
calculated and configured.
APs, RU/ADs, and switches can be

deployed.
Here, you can select six common
AP/RU models.

Function Page 4: Signal Simulation
Enable/Disable Simulation
simulation data
Refresh the
simulation
Click to place
simulation terminals
such as smart phones.
Simulate 2.4G and 5G

separately or simultaneously
Select a simulation map type.
Set the boundary value of

the simulation diagram.
The left figure indicates
that the field strength is
greater than –65 dBm.

Function Page 5: Report Exporting
Tip: The roaming report needs

Export
to be drawn in the 3D
reports
simulation.
Export reports of
selected floors or
the whole
building.
Upload logo image
Configure report
parameters
Tip: CAD files can only be

exported if the imported
files are in CAD format.

Setting Page
Tip: If the file in image or PDF

format is too large, it will be
automatically compressed when
imported. If you want to maintain the
original size, click Yes.
Tip: If this parameter is set to Yes,

Click to the power of all APs is automatically
modify the adjusted to be lower than the EIRP
detailed limit.
settings.

WLAN Planner
WLAN Planner
3D simulation
Tools for planning

WLAN Planner: Network Planning in Six Steps
Step 1. Create a project.

Create indoor or outdoor projects based on
drawings or AutoNavi Map.
Step 2: Automatically identify obstacles.

Manually draw or automatically identify
obstacles.
Step 3: Set areas.
Draw areas with different coverage field
strength and capacity requirements.
Step 4: Automatically deploy APs in one click.

Automatically deploy APs and calculate channels
based on the configured areas in one click.
Step 5: View the simulation diagrams.

View simulation diagrams by field
strength and SINR.
Step 6: Export reports.

Export reports in Word format and the material
list in Excel format.

Step 1: Create a Project
Create a new project: Enter the project name, select the region and rep
office, and then select the country/region.
Tip: The country code corresponding to

the country and region specifies
available channels and EIRP
requirements.

Step 2.1: Create Buildings and Floors
After entering the project, create buildings and floors and import the
drawing. An indoor scenario is used as an example here:
Tip: You can also right-

click the building name
to perform related
operations.
Add a building, enter the name, and Add a floor, select the scenario, and
select the corresponding scenario. import the drawing (CAD file is
supported).

Step 2.2: Import Drawings and Draw
Obstacles
Draw obstacles based on the drawing and onsite environment (CAD file).
Very important operation tips
Tick the box to set the obstacle type.

Click the bulb icon to hide or display
Use this function to select one the layer.
or more target areas. If no Tip: Better to zoom in the layer
target area is selected, a and right-click to set obstacles.
complete drawing is submitted.
Right-click to de-select a
target area.
Identify obstacles with
keywords, such as walls,
doors, and windows, in
one-click.
Adjust the resolution of the CAD

drawing. A larger value
indicates a higher resolution.
[Note]
1. Obstacles on CAD file can be automatically drawn only on this page. After the
drawing is submitted, you can only manually draw obstacles.
2. The tool automatically obtains the scale of the CAD file. The scale can be
modified after the drawing is submitted.

Step 2.2: Import Drawings and Draw
Obstacles (Continued)
Draw obstacles based on the drawing and onsite environment (in other formats).
1 Set the scale.
2
Select the shape
and type of obstacles.
Click to start
3 drawing and right-
click to end drawing
obstacles.
Tips:
1. Scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in or out on the drawing.
2. Press and hold the space bar and move the mouse to move the
drawing.
3. When drawing an obstacle, hold down Shift to draw a straight line.
4. Press Ctrl+Z to roll back the operation.
Step 3: Area Setting
Before using the tool to automatically deploy APs, you need to set parameters
for the target area. If you manually deploy APs, skip this step.
Select the shape/type

1 of the area.
Set the coverage type.

2
3 Design the
coverage/capacity.

Step 4: AP Deployment
One-click automatic AP deployment
Select the automatic

deployment function and
operate according to the
configuration procedure.
It is strongly recommended that

the automatic deployment result
be reviewed and adjusted.

Step 4: AP Deployment (Continued)
One-click automatic AP deployment
1 The CAD file has multiple 2 Select an AP model.

floors while other types
of common drawing only
cover one floor.
4 Enabling the “Follow

EIRP” function is
3 Use the default settings. recommended.
Enable Power Tuning to
optimize APs.

Step 4: AP Deployment (Continued)
Manual deployment
3 After APs are deployed,

perform channel
calculation and power
tuning.
1 Select the AP model to

be deployed.
Click on the drawing

Tip: Double-click an AP icon or right-click an 2 to deploy APs and
AP icon and choose Property from the shortcut right-click to finish
menu to open the AP property panel where you this process.
can edit AP properties, such as the model, icon
color, antenna, power, and channel.

Step 5: Simulation Rendering
View simulation results after AP deployment.
Enable/disabl
e and refresh
the
simulation
diagram.
Tip: You can select one or
more APs and right-click View simulation data.
to perform partial
simulation.
Drag the slider to

adjust the data
range in the
simulation diagram.

Step 6: Export Reports
Export the network planning report, including the simulation diagram and material
list.
1 Select the
building or
3
floor to be
exported. One-click export
of network
planning reports
Set report parameters, such and material
2 as the language, format, and lists
whether to use HD simulation
diagrams.

WLAN Planner
WLAN Planner
3D simulation
Tools for planning

Floor View: Orbit Mode
The objective of 3D simulation is to evaluate whether the network planning and deployment are reasonable and simulate the roaming
effect.
Click to open the 3D floor view, as shown in the following figure.
Tips：
1. Display or hide APs.
2. Display or hide the simulation
diagram and set the height for
simulation.
3. Display or hide obstacles
4. Display or hide the antenna
direction (external antenna) and set
the display resolution.
5. Display or hide floor drawings.
6. Switch between floors.

Floor View: Automatic Walk Mode
1 Click to switch
to Walk mode.
Click OK to enter
the automatic
2
walking mode or Left-click to draw
click Cancel to a path and right-
enter the manual 3 click to stop and
walking mode. enter the automatic
walking view.

Walking Mode: Automatic Walk Mode
(continued)
After drawing the path, the tool
4 will have it automatically walked
through. After that, you can view
the graphical roaming report.
5 Click to view the roaming path

and export the roaming report.

Walking Mode: Manual Walk Mode
Information of
associated APs, such Thumbnail to
as AP ID, channel, locate the
field strength, and terminal and
speed, will be shown correspondin
here as you walk along g APs.
the path.
Tip: You can use the arrow keys

on the keyboard to control the
direction in manual walk mode.

Building View Click to open the 3D building view,
as shown in the figure below.
Tips：
1. Display or hide APs.
2. Display or hide simulation diagrams.
3. Display or hide obstacles.
4. Display or hide the antenna direction (external antenna)
and set the display resolution.
5. Display or hide the floor drawings.
6. Display or hide the building walls.
7. Switch between floors.

WLAN Planner
WLAN Planner
3D simulation
Tools for planning

Project Management
Enter the name for the merged

project. Import compressed Select one or more projects
file of an to be exported.
Select a baseline project.
existing project.
The name of the
Select several projects to be merged.
file should start
with “wpt”.
Tip: Only projects of the same

country can be merged.
Project Management (Continued)
Enter the user name

Edit a project. You can or email address
change the project name and for sharing.
share the project with other
users.

Canvas Setting
Toolbar
(Drag to
move)
Tips:
1. Ranging
2. Modify the scale
3. Switch to hand pointer
4. Switch to cursor pointer
5. Rotate the drawing 90 °
counter-clockwise.
6. Rotate the drawing 90 °
clockwise
7. AP sequencing
8. Cancel
9. Restore
10.3D floor
11.3D building
12. Scenario-based network
planning suggestions
13. Hide or display the
toolbar.

Simulation Terminal
Simulation terminals include mobile phones and laptops, which are used to simulate the access signal.
1
Click
simulation
terminal
Click the location where the

2 simulation terminals are to
be deployed. Select the
number and type of
simulation terminal in the
pop up box.
3 Double-click the simulation
terminal to check the simulated
signal access status.

Similar Elements
Similar elements: This method is applicable to network elements such as obstacles, APs, switches, and areas. You can select
similar network elements to modify their attributes in batches. The following figure uses AP as an example.
Right-click an
AP and choose
Similar from
the shortcut
menu.

View Planned Resources
You can sort records by

any attribute.
You can search based on Open/Close

some attribute. resources

Set Display
Set the icon size, label color, and AP display items (channel/type).
Set Display
Question(s)
1. Which of the following drawing formats can be imported when creating a new project? ( )
A. PDF
B. CAD
C. PNG/JPG image
D. All of the above

Contents
WLAN Planner CloudCampus APP
Main interfaces introduction Pre-sales estimation
Network planning in six steps Pre-sales site survey
3D simulation Delivery and acceptance
Tools for planning Toolkit

CloudCampus APP Overview
• CloudCampus is a mobile app that integrates functions such as field strength detection and interference
test. It is used for acceptance tests after network deployment. This greatly reduces the workload of
wireless O&M personnel and simplifies maintenance.
How to obtain:

CloudCampus APP
CloudCampus APP
Pre-sales estimation
Pre-sales site survey
Delivery and acceptance
Toolkit

Pre-Sales Estimation
Use a pre-sales estimation calculator on the mobile app to quickly guide quotation in 1
minute.
3 Input requirements. 4 View the result.

CloudCampus APP
CloudCampus APP
Toolkit

Operations on the CloudCampus APP
3 Use W3 or Uniportal
account to log in.
Click any
point on the
drawing to
add survey
points.
2
You can add photos and

Select existing project 6 texts and click OK to
4 that needs site survey.
upload them to the
cloud-based WLAN
Planner.

Viewing on WLAN Planner
1 Switch to site
survey view.
3 Export site survey report in
word or PDF format.
Select a site
2
survey point to Tip: You can use the “Set Display”
Examine/Modify/D function on the lower right corner to
elete. display or hide the AP location.

CloudCampus APP
CloudCampus APP
Toolkit

Operations on the CloudCampus APP
2 Acceptance
view
3 Select
floor
Click WLAN Tester

1 and select projects
to be edited after
login. 4
Settings
Find your actual location

5 Confirm test 6 on the drawing and create
items a point.

Operations on the CloudCampus APP (Continued)
After the test for a point is

complete, continue the test at
7 the next point (the distance Click View on the right. Select
between test points cannot exceed RSSI to view the actual coverage
5 m). After each test point is 8 effect of the heat map drawn by
9 View the result.
complete, the test data is the cloud-based WLAN Planner
uploaded to WLAN Planner in real based on the test result.
time.

Viewing on WLAN Planner
1 Acceptance view
2 Select the path to

be viewed (use
CloudCampus to
create one or
Tip: Move the cursor to a multiple paths).
point to view the uploaded
RSSI information.

Viewing on WLAN Planner (Continued)
Switch to view the

3 actual coverage
simulation by
frequency range,
channel, or SSID.

Viewing on WLAN Planner (Continued)
Export the acceptance report in

Word or PDF format. The report
can be filtered by multiple
4 dimensions, including test
area, test path, test item,
frequency band, SSID, BSSID,
and channel.

CloudCampus APP
CloudCampus APP
Toolkit

Toolkit
Wi-Fi Status: Displays the status of the current Wi-Fi network, such as the signal
strength, channel, and negotiated rate.
Wi-Fi Stability: Allows you to test the stability of the current Wi-Fi network.
Find AP: Displays the vendors of neighbouring APs, roughly locates the APs, and
checks interference in the environment.
Interference: Displays signal interference on the current network.
Terminal Scan: Obtains information about unauthorized access terminals at anytime,
facilitating terminal management by network O&M personnel.
Ping: Performs connectivity test, with common ping addresses preset.

Speed Test: Supports network speed tests for the Internet and intranet.
iPerf: Network performance test tool, allowing you test the TCP and UDP bandwidth quality.
Roaming Experience: Allows you to move in the entire coverage area and performs continuous
test on certain points to test the roaming function.
Game Test: Allows you to check the network stability and test the fluctuation and packet
loss rate of the network.
Media Test: Tests the experience of watching video.
Tracert: Performs the tracert test, with common tracert addresses preset.

Toolkit (Continued)
Ordinary Indoor Test: No project is created on the cloud-based WLAN Planner. Import
drawings to the app for network tests and export reports.
Highway Test: Allows you to move in the highway scenario and record surrounding Wi-
Fi information to provide reference for deploying APs and configuring channels on
the highway.
Automatic Test: Monitors the Wi-Fi network status at a specified position for a long
time.
Walking Test: Monitors Wi-Fi signals and pings the gateway in real time to observe
the signal strength, gateway connectivity, and trend charts of other test items.
Scan: Allows you to scan the barcode of a device, including the SN and MAC address,
and record the scanned data in an Excel file (WAC can be imported) to facilitate the
work of testers.
Antenna Alignment: Helps in AP antenna alignment for network bridge scenario.
Bluetooth Serial Port: Allows you to log in to the AP through the bluetooth serial
port, which is similar to the IPOP on the mobile phone.
Wi-Fi Serial Port: Log in to the AP through the management VAP, which is similar to
the IPOP on the mobile phone.
Offline Diagnosis: Obtains cloud AP logs, helping locate unexpected going-offline of
cloud APs.
AP Mode Switch: Switch AP mode via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Question(s)
Can CloudCampus APP support acceptance report exporting? （Y/N）

Summary
• 1. Use WLAN Planner for Indoor Planning
• 2. 3D Simulation of WLAN Planner
• 3. Tips for Using WLAN Planner
• 4. Use CloudCampus APP for Pre-Sales Estimation
• 5. Use CloudCampus APP and WLAN Planner for Pre-Sales Site Survey
• 6. Use CloudCampus APP and WLAN Planner for Delivery Acceptance

Appendix: Learning Video and Usage Guide
Name of Document Link
https://e.huawei.com/en/material/networking/b418bb6c7c7b434dbc02
Video of Using WLAN Planner
dd8a41dd6034
Usage Guide for WLAN Tools https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/en/doc/EDOC1100156118

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▫ Be able to use WLAN Planner for 3D simulation in indoor scenarios

▫ Be familiar with skills of using WLAN Planner.

▫ Be able to use the CloudCampus APP for pre-sales estimation.

▫ Be familiar with acceptance and delivery in CloudCampus APP.

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WLAN Planner CloudCampus APP

Main interfaces introduction Pre-sales estimation

Network planning in six steps Pre-sales site survey

3D simulation Delivery and acceptance

Tools for planning Toolkit

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Tool link(Only Google Chrome is supported): https://serviceturbo-cloud.huawei.com

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• Login and account application

Login via Huawei

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Main interfaces introduction

Network planning in six steps

Tools for planning

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Click the project name Edit a project

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When this function is enabled, end

Select a shape to draw

Multiple common types of

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APs are automatically deployed in two

Set parameters for the

Design the capacity and

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After APs are deployed, channels

APs, RU/ADs, and switches can be

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Simulate 2.4G and 5G

Set the boundary value of

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Tip: The roaming report needs

Upload logo image

Tip: CAD files can only be

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Tip: If the file in image or PDF

Tip: If this parameter is set to Yes,

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Main interfaces introduction

Network planning in six steps

Tools for planning

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Step 1. Create a project.

Step 2: Automatically identify obstacles.

Step 4: Automatically deploy APs in one click.

Step 5: View the simulation diagrams.

Step 6: Export reports.

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Tip: The country code corresponding to

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Tip: You can also right-

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Very important operation tips