High-quality voice-over Wi-Fi requires increased capacity in addition to enterprise-wide coverage. The range of an access point becomes a relatively unimportant factor in a high capacity voice-oriented network. In fact, system capacity is the critical issue in delivering voice services with a superior quality of signal to high densities of voice handset users.

This white paper surveys the range of Wi-Fi RF technology options available and demonstrates the most effective approach for supporting high-quality voice applications in high-density environments. It includes a capacity planning example for a mixed voice/data network, discusses the impact of data traffic, and explores a variety of deployment scenarios based on various densities of access points.