This was session 368a of Tesos en Wi-Fi, focusing on Wi-Fi design class using Hamina software. The session began into a detailed discussion about importing files between different Wi-Fi planning tools. Walid asked about importing Ekahau files into Hamina, which led to an extensive explanation from Jerry about the Open Intent framework – a Google initiative that allows cross-tool data exchange between Wi-Fi planning software. Jerry demonstrated how Ekahau files can be converted to Open Intent format using Kjetil’s tools [https://ai-tools.teigenrf.org/], and then imported into Hamina, showing the complete process from file conversion to successful import of building layouts, access points, and antenna information. A site from Robin Decloed that has hundreds of attenuation objects for Hamina was shared: http://robinwifi.eu/tools/hamina-objects .This is the most complete library of objects that can be imported to a project in Hamina and is as simple as copy paste. The session also covered the differences between Wi-Fi planning tools (Hamina, Ekahau, Wavelify, and Sidos) and their respective strengths, with particular emphasis on Hamina’s AI-powered floor plan creation and 3D visualization capabilities. Power budgets with the additions of desk phones, cameras, was demonstrated. Cabling, fiber optics backhauls, MDFs, IDFs, point to point simulations, cable tray, and detailed bill of materials were also explained. A session you do not want to skip.

Chat Notes:

00:27:03 Martin Ericson: https://docs.hamina.com/hamina/live/openintent
00:27:13 Mark Zeigler: https://podscan.fm/podcasts/heavy-wireless/episodes/hw073-openintent-a-collaborative-effort-for-wi-fi-interoperability-2
00:27:13 alex wirz: https://github.com/google/openintent
00:44:17 Larry: The auto planner and wall detection is super fast on larger projects
00:58:15 Jerry Olla: https://ai-tools.teigenrf.org/
01:04:29 Jerry Olla: http://robinwifi.eu/tools/hamina-objects
01:32:58 Walid Abdelkader: https://docs.hamina.com/hamina/guides/channel-planning
01:46:27 simon: does it flag an alert if an ap distance to the idf/mdf is close to 100m?
01:51:24 Bobby Khaira: Is it possible to add a non PoE switch like a core distribution switch that shows PoE switches connecting to which core distribution switch and its location on the map.
01:54:31 Mark Zeigler: Does Hamina have any options for the viewshed of cameras? IE – church needs cameras that monitor every corner of the building
01:55:26 Larry: It would be nice to see a note when hovering over the red exclamation point
02:24:23 Ferney Muñoz: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNj9h1_5Q_HtSHtNksIC1OGqrNhWmPcXuEF6Ohi4M_21kCkA/viewform