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Commercial WIFI for your business

We are your experts for Commercial WIFI
Whether you are setting up a new business location, or need to upgrade your current companies WIFI layout.  Upstream Internet can help you from the planning to installation of a perfect system for your business or home.
 
Your company depends on a strong wireless network setup to complete day-to-day tasks, as well as  provide wireless internet access to all the BYOD (bring your own device) in your office. The shift to a fully wireless environment benefits large and small businesses alike. It’s more cost-effective and efficient to mount a few access points than it is to purchase Cat5 cable and provide an Ethernet connection for each device.
 
Modern enterprise grade access points are powerful and affordable and a commercial wifi network can reduce operational costs and increase productivity, but proper configuration requires preparation and professional grade equipment. If you’re planning a large WiFi network setup, these tips will help you make the most of your investment.
 
  • Always start with a site survey.
    • Unless you are very small office that only needs 1-2 access points, or is under 3,000 square feet, you will want  wireless site survey to determine the proper amount, placement and configuration of access points. Site surveys are especially important in medium and large office environments with 5 or more access points.
  • Selecting the correct equipment for your business layout.
    • It’s important to choose commercial grade WiFi equipment. Business owners often make the mistake of using WiFi access points meant for a home for their businesses. This equipment, while cheaper, is not really meant to be used for environments with more than a few connected devices and the wireless signals typically don’t reach past 1,000 square feet.small business wireless network setups.
  • Security planning your business internet wi fi solution.
    • Access points and WiFi controllers simply won’t provide the levels of security that most enterprise grade WiFinetworks require, so supplemental equipment, like firewalls, will need to be installed in order to maintain network integrity. A splash page can also increase security by acting as another layer of authentication and providing insight into the types and activities of devices connected to your network. For further security use multiple SSIDs to better manage your network and improve performance.
  • Consider wiring and aesthetics when planning your wireless network setup. It may seem counterintuitive, but your small business wireless network setup is actually very much dependant on a solid wiring plan. Every access point you deploy will need at least one cable, either for data or power. Depending on the aesthetics of your office, you may want to hide cables in the walls rather than have them run out in the open. Some access points can work using a mesh connection, so data cables like Cat5 or Cat6 are not required, however, they still require power.
  • Seek professional help to plan your business wireless network setup if necessary.
    • Sometimes your issues go beyond what a manufacturer’s support team can provide. There are times when you need professional advice on managing your large or small business wireless network setup. In such cases, we will support you and your network and ensure that things run smoothly
  • Choose a solid business internet service.  
    • We can help you narrow down the list of local providers and provide the pros and cons of each service.   A good business wifi network is useless without the strong internet provider as the backbone.

Contact us today for a FREE site survey for your business WIFI

Contact us today for a FREE site survey for your business WIFI
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