Method and system for deploying and evaluating networks in indoor environments

An automatic inspection arrangement, comprising:

• at least one parser configured to read a building layout;
• at least one template configured to specify at least one of requirements, regulations, and criteria for installation of a network system within the building, the network system including a plurality of nodes;
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• an expert system communicatively coupled to the at least one parser and to the at least one template, the expert system being configured to receive inputs from the parser and from the template and, in response thereto, provide at least one of a topology, a rule that may be broken, and a cost estimate associated with the installation of the network system.

An arrangement, comprising:

• at least one parser configured to read a system topology;
• at least one template configured to specify at least one parameter of a network to be installed within a building;
• an expert system communicatively coupled to the at least one parser and to the at least one template, the expert system being configured to receive inputs from the parser and from the template and, in response thereto, simulate deployment of the network, the expert system including a plurality of models configured to provide at least one of simulation results and evaluation results in response to the inputs from the parser and the template;
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• a graphical interface configured to receive the simulation results from the expert system and display system topology and the simulation results.