Location Accuracy
You can perform a location accuracy test for a single device with multiple location points. You can use the Location Accuracy Test tool to validate the placement and number of access points (APs), for a good location accuracy experience. The Location Accuracy tool provides you with the ability to quantify the location accuracy for a specific location. During the Location Accuracy test, the administrator uses a wireless client device to measure the difference between the actual and the calculated location of a device.
Restrictions for Location Accuracy
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The display refresh time is three seconds and cannot be reconfigured.
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You cannot run this location accuracy test on APs with external antennas. However, location detection is supported on these APs.
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You cannot reconfigure the display refresh time. The display refresh time is three seconds.
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The sample count displayed during a location accuracy test is a best-effort estimate of location values collected during back end processes. This sample count may differ from actual samples captured during an accuracy test.
Test Location Accuracy
Procedure
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From the Detect and Locate dashboard, search for a device using a MAC address from the Search MAC, IP, SSID, Manufacturer text field. ![]() |
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Ensure that the Status of the device is ASSOCIATED and the Source is COMPUTE. |
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In the device details window, click Accuracy Test tab. ![]() |
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Enter a unique report name. Move the blue pointer to the client's real-time location or adjust the X and Y coordinates. To begin, click Start Test. ![]()
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Wait for the number of samples to reach 20 and click Stop Test. Move the blue pointer representing the data point to a new location and click Start Test again. ![]() |
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Repeat for multiple locations for a more accurate understanding of location accuracy. ![]() |
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Step 7 |
Repeat for multiple locations for a more accurate understanding of location accuracy. ![]() The accuracy reports are generated after the accuracy testing is done. You can also check it from the Detect and Locate left navigation bar under Accuracy Report. ![]() |