Wi-Fi in the office: why one router is not enough
At home one router is enough. In an office walls, distances and dozens of devices turn that into a problem — and a more powerful router does not solve it.
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The solution
Five components
- Several access pointsEven coverage comes from several points placed according to the floor plan.
- A cable to each pointAn access point is connected with a network cable; it usually takes its power over the same cable.
- Roaming without dropsIn a centrally managed system a phone or laptop switches to the nearest point by itself as you walk through the office.
- Two bandsThe 5 GHz network is faster but gets through walls less well; 2.4 GHz reaches further but is slower. Access points usually work on both.
- A network for guestsGuests get a separate network: there is internet, but no access to work computers and printers.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Will a signal booster help?
It will widen the area, but the speed behind it usually drops. For an office a cabled access point is more reliable.
How many points are needed?
It depends on the floor area, the walls and the number of people. The exact count is made on site.
Do you do Wi-Fi?
Yes: Wi-Fi coverage, cable networks, cabinet assembly, switching and equipment set-up.
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