A county hospital wing adds RTLS asset tracking on the WLAN. How do…

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A county hospital wing adds RTLS asset tracking on the WLAN. How do location accuracy needs change the design versus data-only coverage?

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They typically require higher AP density and placement tuned for location accuracy, not just continuous data coverage. — Asset tags that need to be found aren’t satisfied by 'some bars on a phone.' RTLS usually wants denser, thoughtfully placed APs so location math works, not a thin data blanket. Thinning the grid or assuming −75 dBm is enough skips the accuracy requirement.

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They allow removing half the APs because tags only need occasional beacons.

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They require turning off 802.11 entirely and using only Bluetooth without RF planning.

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They are met automatically by any −75 dBm data design with no extra AP planning.

A county hospital wing adds RTLS asset tracking on the WLAN. How do location accuracy needs change the design versus data-only coverage?

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