4ipnet Blog: All About Wireless Networking

Located in a small town on the coast of the Black Sea, Pratap's Signature a Beachside Resort & Spa resort is a versatile resort with something for everyone: whether you are alone or just the two of you, with friends or with the whole family. The resort offers a range of entertainments and facilities to suit your needs. As a resort aiming to be a perfect vacation paradise for all customers, a reliable Wi-Fi network must be in place to keep the guest experience at top-notch level. Internet plays a large role in many aspects of day-to-day life; people today want to be able to stay connected to the world at all times, no matter whether they are going to the spa or having a barbecue. Therefore, in addition to provide guests with easy access to WLAN capabilities in their rooms, the chosen network infrastructure needed to  be fully integrated in order to deliver seamless mobile connectivity throughout the resort. After thorough evaluation, 4ipnet WLAN solution was specifically ...

Located in the heart of Fujairah, UAE, Clifton International Hotel is the first apartment hotel in Fujairah. Clifton International Hotel aims to immerse its guests in absolute comfort, which would not be possible today without high-performance Wi-Fi. As an apartment hotel, each unit of Clifton International Hotel is spacious (with 2 bedrooms, majlis, maid room & kitchen); therefore, providing sustained Wi-Fi coverage was one of the major challenges for Clifton. After thoroughly evaluating various Wi-Fi solution vendors, Clifton International Hotel found that 4ipnet outshines the competition with superior products and comprehensive WLAN solution. The chosen solution included 4ipnet’s WHG425 controllers for performing AP and user management, EAP760 access points for Wi-Fi coverage and WTG2 ticket generator kit. In order to provide complete wireless coverage for over 150 rooms and suites, the high-power 4ipnet EAP760 11ac access point was selected and deployed. To provide comp...

As a chic and sophisticated restaurant of world class standards, Thanani, located in Ajman, UAE, is renowned for pairing traditional flavors in a modern style and providing extraordinary customer experiences. With customer’s increased desire to use their smart devices anytime and anywhere, Thanani knew it was essential to provide an effective Wi-Fi service to ensure an impeccable customer experience. Thanani restaurant required a solution that provides complete Wi-Fi coverage for over 10,000 square meters that seats more than 200 guests. To deliver this, Thanani implemented 4ipnet’s WLAN solution that not only supplies sustained Wi-Fi signal throughout the property but also eases the troublesome work of access point and user management. The selected solution comprises 4ipnet’s WHG325 gateway-controller for performing AP and user management, as well as EAP767 and OWL630 access points for Wi-Fi coverage. The WHG325 is an optimal choice for centralized management of medium-si...

Amidst the sparkling jewels of the Indian Ocean, Royal Island Resort & Spa, an exquisite Maldives luxury hotel located on a private island fringed by white sandy beaches and emerald waters, shines and dazzles above all. Nestled among luxuriant banyans and lush palms, the resort is a perfect getaway to relax and unwind. However, in this connected world, even when guests are on vacation, they demand Internet connectivity throughout the property. To guarantee customers with superior experiences, reliable and high-performance Wi-Fi network must be in place to keep the guest experience at top notch level. Royal Island Resort & Spa’s wireless connection was not ideal. Its legacy infrastructure was not providing the needed coverage as more mobile devices were hitting the network. This was becoming a problem within the overall guest experience. Guests were complaining about the lack of coverage and satisfaction rate was low. Those visiting Royal Island Resort & Spa are world t...

Modern Wi-Fi with Retro 1960's Atmosphere at Gallia Palace Hotel Located near the beach in Punta Ala, Italy, Gallia Palace Hotel is well-known for providing a peaceful and elegant ambience, breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea, and fabulous service with attentive staff. From the baronial 1960-style architecture to the exquisite fine dining restaurants, both the guests and hotel management of this five-star establishment expect nothing less than perfect. Free and reliable Wi-Fi is no exception, and given that every traveler today carries a smartphone or tablet, providing ubiquitous Wi-Fi swiftly moved to the top of the hotel’s to-do list. Recently after completing construction of brand new building, Gallia Palace Hotel decided to upgrade its existing Wi-Fi system in order to integrate the wireless LAN of the new building with the existing infrastructure of the old one. According to the team at Gallia Palace, there were a few primary requirements to fulfill. First, sin...

The Valencia Conference Centre is located near the international airport at Manises and is easily accessible from the city center. It is one of the greatest exhibition centers in the world, hosting numerous large events throughout the year. 4ipnet's local partner, Civired & Wifisafe , was responsible for the deployment which was completed in September 2014. The Valencia Conference Centre is one of the most important congress venues in Europe. It was designed by Norman Foster and awarded the “World's Best Convention Centre” by the International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC) in 2010. With a floor space of 5,900 m2 covering three auditoriums, a VIP lounge, and an exhibition area, the Valencia Conference Centre is renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities and impeccable customer services. According to a survey conducted by the AIPC, Internet access was a primary demand of business professionals during exhibitions and conferences. Considering the increasing numbe...

Founded in 1986, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts is a world-class Spanish hotel chain that operates globally and specializes in 4 and 5-star all-inclusive resorts and luxury hotels. As a validation of Iberostar’s commitment to excellence, many of its hotels have been awarded the prestigious “Travelers’ Choice” award by TripAdvisor. Iberostar’s resorts are known for their pristine beaches, impeccable services, and professionalism, providing tourists and travelers from all over the world with an unforgettable vacation experience. Image Source: Iberostar Hotels & Resorts In recent years, providing Wi-Fi has become a norm in the hospitality industry – a service expected not as a luxury, but as an amenity. However, faced with large numbers of concurrent users, increasing number of mobile devices per user, and increasingly bandwidth-hungry applications, many hotels quickly realized the need for user and network management. The Iberostar resorts in the Dominican Republic (Iberosta...

Through its partnership with NTT-AT, 4ipnet successfully delivered a comprehensive and competitive wireless LAN solution for higher education. 4ipnet, a leading provider of competitive and comprehensive wireless LAN solutions for meeting tomorrow’s Wi-Fi demands, today announced that it has delivered a revamped wireless infrastructure to Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo, Japan to address increasing BYOD needs. Designed and implemented by 4ipnet’s partner NTT Advanced Technology (NTT-AT), the solution aimed to enhance the mobility and e-learning experience at the university, and turned out to be a great success. Proud of its 130-year history, Aoyama Gakuin University relocated its campuses in Aoyama and Sagamihara in 2013. The university consists of 9 undergraduate departments, 12 graduate schools, and more than 20,000 students in total. In recent years, the dramatic increase in usage of smartphones and tablets on campus have put an unpredicted amount of stress on the univer...

I. Case Overview   Located in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Alsalam Alnakheel Hotel is near the holy mosque and situated on the path of holy pilgrimage. The hotel offers a total of 200 rooms with 3 restaurants and a business center, accommodating tourists and business travelers from all over the world. To get a competitive edge in the thriving tourism business, the hotel has decided to upgrade for its hardware and hotel amenities, offering its guest better hotel services. Providing Wi-Fi access was the top priority. Alsalam Alnakheel Hotel decides to use 4ipnet WHG405 WLAN controller, working in conjunction with EAP110 access points to build a wireless network with managing system and feature-rich solutions. II. Challenges Build a easy manageable Wi-Fi network with simple user interface Accounting and billing options—timed session, trial period, and more. Hotel guests and visitor can acquire free or on demand account ticket from the concierge generated by 4...

I. Case Overview  Dan Hotels is the finest hotel chain in Israel for decades and has 14 hotels with a total capacity of nearly 4000 rooms throughout the country. Most of its hotels are rated first class hotel by the Ministry of Tourism. To provide on-demand wireless network service, Dan Hotels has deployed one set of HSG3200+NetTicket Generator (SDS200W+PRT100) and in all the 14 hotels. II. Challenges Provide wireless access and instant account for hotel guests Provides simple and easy to use network management system and monitors existing account efficiently Able to handle large number of concurrent users Reliable performance with stable and strong Wi-Fi signals. III. Network Solution 4ipnet tech specialist has specifically selected HSG3200+NetTicket Generator (SDS200W+PRT100) for Dan Hotels. These two models would best serve the hotels’ need and provide instant account access for on-demand users. NetTicket Generator is easy to use and does not require specific tra...

I. Case Overview Federal Court of Malaysia, the highest court in the country, is located in the Palace of Justice, Putrajaya, Malaysia. Established during Malaysia’s independence in 1954, the court originally served as the Court of Judicature of Prince of Wales' Island. The current name, Federal Court of Malaysia, was given in 1994. To provide a simpler network management system with comprehensive features, including limited access and usage times span control, the court would need 4ipnet WLAN controller working in conjectural with the existing system and 4ipnet access points. II. Challenges Incorporate 4ipnet WLAN with the existing network infrastructure and VLAN assignment Integrating with NT Server which is not in local network Separate service zones and time span control for different group of users Supports high density user area III. Network Solution 4ipnet has chosen WHG405 and EAP110, EAP757 for Federal Court of Malaysia to provide a reliable network in...

I. Case Overview University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League university established in 1740, in the United States . The university has over 4,000 faculty members and 20,000 students. The student dormitory’s Wi-Fi infrastructure is out-of-date and unstable. It was not able to support the mass data transmission and large number of users in the building. The campus IT experts was in search for a high performance Wi-Fi solution. 4ipnet’s Secure Wireless LAN Controller WHG501 and Indoor Access Point EAP100 was the perfect candidate. II. Challenges Provide reliable and easy to manage wireless access throughout a   14-story private dormitory facility Replace the old Tut System SMS device which was problematic and unstable. Create service zones and different level of access authorization for students or campus visitors Mange free or on-demand Wi-Fi accounts III. Network Solution After thorough evaluation, 4ipnet’s Tech Specialist has decided that WHG501 and E...

Catholic University of Maule was created in 1991, by Bishop of the Diocese of Talca, Monsignor Carlos Gonzalez Cruchaga in Chile . The university strives to educated students and train professionals imbued with Christian spirit and provide a diverse environment for its students. To improve the existing campus-wide Wi-Fi access, the university decided to deploy 4ipnet access points along with WLAN controller in two buildings of the Campus Curico.  Students and faculty will have easy Internet access throughout the libraries, reading rooms, the theater, and indoor/outdoor common area. II. Challenge   Provide comprehensive coverage (replace the original omni-directional antennas) through out the desired premises. Supports up to 1100 concurrent users during peak time. Access control—grant access only to students and campus faculty A central monitoring/management system from the campus of Curico and should be able to integrate with future network system if desired. ...

Bab AlBahr Hotel in Tripoli , Libya , is located near the city center. The hotel provides complementary wireless access throughout its premises using a number of APs. Without a centralized WLAN controller, the existing APs were not able to provide stable wireless connectivity and roaming was not available. IT specialists face issues like unspecified error and have to go through time-consuming process to manually reset the password every week, which generates unnecessary costs for the hotel. II. Challenges -Unstable wireless signals in various locations throughout the hotel -Different SSID and password in different area, roaming was not available. -IT specialists need to change password for AP once a week -The insignificant but necessary tasks consumes most of IT specialists’ working hours III. Network Solution After gathering specific request and needs from IT specialists, the Bab AlBahr Hote has decided to use WHG401 WLAN controller to integrate with their existing AP to pro...