The accuracy and reliability of indoor positioning are highly dependent on the quality and layout of your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth infrastructure. Whether you’re deploying new hardware or using existing networks, this section explains how to prepare your environment for effective indoor tracking using Traxmate.
Designing for New Installations
When planning a new deployment or aiming to improve indoor positioning performance, focus on several key areas:
Optimize Placement of Access Points and Beacons
To ensure consistent coverage, distribute devices evenly throughout the space. Prioritize installation near key locations, such as entryways, corners, and hallways. Avoid clustering devices unless you are specifically increasing density in high-traffic areas or zones that require higher accuracy.
Standardize Height and Orientation
Mount devices at a consistent height, ideally at ceiling level, and orient the beacons and access points to face the areas they are meant to cover for optimal signal distribution.
Plan for Sufficient Signal Density
Refer to Accuracy Requirement Fulfilment for guidance on how many devices and extenders are required based on the area size and the desired level of accuracy. Generally, higher density (more devices per square meter) improves positioning precision, especially in spaces with many walls or sources of interference.
Choosing the Right Tracker
To get the best results from Traxmate, it is important to use the right tracker in terms of functionality and accuracy. Find the optimal Traxmate-supported tracker for your use case here.
Additional Recommendations
Choose durable, stable hardware that offers good signal consistency. It’s essential to use devices with unique and fixed MAC addresses to avoid signal confusion. Also, be sure to document the placement of your devices to assist with troubleshooting or re-surveys in the future.
By addressing these factors early in your planning, you’ll create a solid foundation for accurate and reliable indoor positioning.