Enable ArcGIS IPS

Available for an ArcGIS organization licensed with the ArcGIS IPS extension.

For ArcGIS IPS to function, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi infrastructure must be available in an indoor environment. The process for enabling ArcGIS IPS varies based on the infrastructure type you choose.

Enable Bluetooth-based ArcGIS IPS

To enable ArcGIS IPS with a Bluetooth infrastructure, complete the following steps:

1. Create the ArcGIS IPS Information Model.

   You can choose either a file or an enterprise geodatabase to manage your Bluetooth infrastructure and the indoor positioning data.

2. Prepare and share a map for ArcGIS IPS Setup.

   You can use the shared web map in the IPS Setup mobile app to facilitate infrastructure deployment, maintenance, and on-site troubleshooting.

3. Create a beacon placement plan.
4. Deploy the beacons throughout the facility according to your beacon placement plan with the IPS Setup app.
5. Create survey-less positioning data using beacon data and the floor plan.
6. Create an IPS-aware map.

Enable Wi-Fi-based ArcGIS IPS

To enable ArcGIS IPS with a Wi-Fi infrastructure, complete the following steps:

1. Create the ArcGIS IPS Information Model.

   You can choose either a file or an enterprise geodatabase to manage your Wi-Fi infrastructure and the indoor positioning data.

2. Prepare and share a map for ArcGIS IPS Setup.

   You can use the shared web map in the IPS Setup mobile app to facilitate infrastructure deployment, maintenance, and on-site troubleshooting.

3. Create an IPS survey plan.
4. Perform a planned IPS survey with the IPS Setup app to produce survey recordings.

   Note:

   Wi-Fi survey recordings can only be collected on Android devices.

5. Create survey-based positioning data.
6. Create an IPS-aware map.