Assuming that only 50% of the spectators will use/connect to WiFi results in 40,000 WiFi users. Using coverage only math 487,500 square feet / 1600 = 305 access points.Ī better estimate is user count based. Based on outdoor WiFi signal propagation, an access point can easily cover 10,000 square feet but we are going to use our standard 1600 square feet per access point number from above. Estimating access point count using the number of users or devices is better when the areas are for a large number of users like lecture halls, auditoriums, and stadiums.įor example, a large sports stadium that seats 80,000 spectators with a rectangle shaped bowl has dimensions 650 feet x 750 feet. Improving on the coverage estimates above can can be achieved by knowing the number of users. In most cases, the biggest issue isn't the access point signal reaching clients but the low power client signal getting back to the access point. If you must have a number a rough estimate is one access point every 800 square feet or 75 square meters. If internal wall material is brick, cement, or cinderblock, the number of access points needed will increase.
H Shape - multiply square footage estimate by 4Īn even better estimate requires knowing the material type of each wall. T Shape - multiple square foot estimate by 3. 
L Shape - multiple square footage estimate by 2. For these scenarios the following multiple factor can be used per floor plan type. If the area is an "L", "H" or "T" shaped floor plan the indoor area may be the same as point #1 but the access points most likely can not be placed in a location to that will be central to all users without the signal traversing multiple exterior or interior walls. Basic Internet and streaming requirementsĪ better estimate requires knowing the shape of the area. The assumptions for this number are below As mentioned above, a very rough estimate is approximately one access point for every 1600 square feet/150 square meters. Knowing the area in square feet or meters is a good start. If you already have estimates, check out more detailed information on proper wireless access point placementwithin a enterprise environment.īelow are additional details that when available can improve the estimated access point count. Caution: We don't recommend making purchase or budgetary decisions based on these numbers. But for those that just want a starting point, a rough estimate is 1600 square feet per access point for typical scenarios and or one access point for every 30 users. Without knowing above, the estimate will be a very rough. Capacity/Throughput requirements per user / application. To provide the best possible answer the following information is needed. 
When planning a WiFi project one of the first questions people typically have is related to how many access points they will need.
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