Wireless / WiFi |
WiFi Networks and Wireless Solutions for Companies and
Government Organizations |
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The wireless networking
market is growing rapidly as businesses discover the productivity
benefits of going wire-free. The increased mobility that WiFi
networks offer has proved beneficial in operations throughout
manufacturing facilities, warehouses, transportation depot,
hotels, airports, hospitals, colleges, large enterprises as
well as convention centers. In the corporation, conference
rooms, public areas, and branch offices constitute ideal venues
for wireless LANs (WLANs).
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Wireless / WiFi Solutions Installs |
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Enterprise WiFi Hotspots |
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Outdoor Broadband Wireless / WiFi |
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High Capacity WiMAX |
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Multi-Service Mesh Networks |
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Point to Point Wireless |
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Point to Multi-Point Wireless |
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Fixed Wireless Access |
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Wireless VOIP |
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Mobile Wireless Access |
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Wireless Video Surveillance |
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4.9GHz Public Safety Solutions |
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Common applications include: |
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Business customer aggregation |
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Enterprise/Campus Inter-building Connectivity |
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City-wide Municipal Networks |
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Wireless Backhaul/Circuit Replacement |
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Wireless / WiFi Equipment Installation
SRS Networks is "vendor agnostic" therefore
we can install nationwide wireless / WiFi equipment from
practically any wireless / WiFi vendor. Some of the equipment
we have installed to date includes (but not limited to): |
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Cisco |
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Psion Teklogix |
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PSC |
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Symbol |
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Intermec |
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Avaya |
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Wireless / WiFi Network Types
Include: |
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802.11g |
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802.11b |
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802.11n |
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802.11a |
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Mobile WiMAX |
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Broadband / 3G Cellular Data |
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For In Building
Cellular Solutions: |
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LGC Wireless |
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WiFi / WLAN Network
Design / Engineering
Deployment of a wireless network requires
careful planning. Business requirements and objectives need
to be evaluated and a site survey must be undertaken to determine
possible sources of interference. WiFi Networks can be tricky
to implement in high interference areas, be incompatible
with existing equipment and can open up security risks. WLANs
are best used in addition to - rather than a replacement
to wired networks. Our engineers will assure proper planning
when designing and implementing your wireless network. The
complexity of your network will vary depending on the obstacles
within and the size of your facility. |
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Site Surveys
A site survey is always performed first.
This is a physical survey of the customer's premises to locate
the best possible places to install access points and ensure
100% wireless coverage and optimum performance.
Before installing any wireless devices we perform a radio frequency
(RF) test in order to better understand the behavior of radio
waves within a facility. This is recommended because various
obstacles such as doors, walls, elevator shafts and people
might affect the radio frequency pattern, causing it to be
irregular and unpredictable. Even if you are using omni-directional
antennas, radio waves do not travel the same distance in all
directions. The RF test can also detect any radio interference
that might come from other sources and could affect the performance
of the wireless LAN negatively. The ultimate goal of the site
survey and RF test is to help determine the number and placement
of the access points. |
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Access Points - WLAN
Installation
SRS Networks will integrate the WiFi
system into your current network as well as install all the
required wireless equipment and certify its operation. All
cabling and power runs should be done and tested prior to
the installation of access points.
Below is a list of activities that one might expect during
an installation: |
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Mounting of access points |
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Installation of enclosures on case-by-case basis (physical
security) |
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Mounting of antennas |
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Connection of antennas to access points |
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Connection of Backbone LAN to access points |
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Connection of power to access points |
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Installation and connection of remote power system |
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Verification of coverage |
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Configuration of access points and hardware
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Proper firmware level |
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Radio information (SSID, channel, bit rate) |
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IP addresses |
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Verification of backbone connectivity |
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The Advantages of
WiFi Networks / WLANs |
Mobility
the most obvious and significant advantage
of WiFi networks. Workers can access shared resources without
looking for a cable and a place to plug in. |
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Range of coverage
coverage of a WLAN node can be extended
by the use of access points. |
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Ease of use
users need very little information to
take advantage of a WLAN because it is transparent to a user's
network operating system |
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Installation speed and flexibility
installation of a WLAN system can be fast
and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through
walls and ceilings. Furthermore, wireless LAN enables networks
to be set up where wires might be impossible to install. |
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Scalability
Wireless networks can be designed to be
extremely simple or complex. WiFi networks can support large
numbers of nodes and large physical areas by adding access
points to extend coverage. |
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Reduced cost of ownership
particularly in dynamic environments requiring
frequent modifications' thanks to minimal cabling and installation
costs per device and user. WLANs simplify moving, additions,
and changes, the indirect costs of user downtime and administrative
overhead are reduced. |
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Contact
us today to schedule a wifi site survey and see
if a wireless network is the right solution for your company. |
