Wi-Fi Designer review
A free web planner for visualizing Cambium AP coverage from floor plans.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Wi-Fi Designer is a free, cloud-based web application for network architects and IT professionals planning Cambium wireless networks. Users can upload floor plans in JPEG, PNG, GIF, or BMP formats, draw plans in the application, scale maps, model wall materials, place access points, and adjust radio characteristics. The result is a visual planning workspace for estimating coverage before deployment, with support for saving and emailing completed designs for registered users.
The Free plan includes the core planning workflow without a paid tier. It supports floor-plan uploads or drawing, Cambium access-point placement, predictive heat maps, and bills of materials. Its standout depth is the coverage model: users can account for wall-material effects on RF coverage and model 3D conditions, including AP and client heights, downtilt, and ceiling or wall mounting options. That makes the tool more useful for design scenarios where building structure and installation position affect the planned result.
Wi-Fi Designer is a strong fit for teams that need a no-cost, browser-based way to plan Cambium deployments and communicate expected coverage and equipment requirements. Its focus is narrower for organizations that need broader vendor coverage or workflows centered on live wireless measurement. Choose it when predictive design, 3D coverage modeling, and a bill of materials are the priority; consider another tool when the workflow depends on a wider platform ecosystem or measurement-led analysis.
Wi-Fi Designer pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free access includes floor-plan uploads and drawing tools
- Models walls, AP settings, heights, downtilt, and mounting options
- Produces predictive heat maps and bills of materials
- Where it doesn't
- Designed around Cambium access points
- Web-only application
- Focused on predictive planning rather than live measurement
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