Managed WiFi

Managed WiFi provides wireless Internet connectivity for staff, tenants, and visitors throughout a large property. The services available with managed WiFi usually include giving your high-speed or fiber optic fiber connection, wireless network hardware, wireless routers, cabling, switches, and other key components. Most Managed WiFi leases are typically signed for a period of one year. This contract often includes an installation fee.

A managed wifi provider offers different options when it comes to managed wifi solutions. You can choose from either mesh networks, access point pools, or dedicated pools. A mesh network gives users the ability to connect to each other via wireless networks in their buildings. This offers a cost savings over building a completely separate network from the rest of your employees.

Access point pools allow multiple wireless networks to be connected to your property at the same time without many restrictions. Managed wifi management software can help with this by controlling access points to keep everything consistent. Having the right access points on your property can also help with your mobile devices. A help desk feature can provide information about mobile devices, device power, signal strength, and other useful data. You can also monitor if a particular mobile device is not able to connect to the network at all times.

A managed solution with a dedicated mesh network also offers better connectivity for your tenants. With this option, your tenants are able to access the internet from their own laptops or smart phones. This can help increase your level of productivity since you do not have to hire more employees to help maintain and support the connection. An easy to use interface and the flexibility of allowing multiple connections can greatly improve the productivity of your business.

Businesses that have several different locations need to consider this type of managed wifi option. These devices are easier to deal with because the connection is not centralized. The convenience of multiple wireless providers can also help reduce operational costs since you do not have to pay for the fees for the service provided by each individual provider.

Some property owners choose to go with an on premise setup.

This type of service provider can work with property owners to offer their tenants the option to use any of the available devices. This includes laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other electronics. With this type of managed service, you do not have to pay the high prices that come with mobile computing. This can increase the number of people that use your internet connection and potentially increase your bottom line.

Some property owners prefer an offsite arrangement with a third party provider.

This type of service provider shares the infrastructure that is used to provide access to a private network. This means that there is no hardware that is needed to be installed. The devices that are used to connect to the internet service are all placed on the same server. In some cases, the server may share the infrastructure with another provider, but only those devices that are used directly by the tenant are allowed to connect to the public or shared internet connections.

Offsite managed wifi solutions can be more affordable than traditional options. This is because the devices that are connected to the system do not have to be replaced. This includes any wireless adapters.

  • When choosing a provider, it can help to talk with someone who can help you with the technical aspects of the arrangement.
  • In some cases, you may even want to contact an IT professional to help you install the devices and make sure that they are set up properly.
  • This person can also help you with questions that you have about the devices and your connection.