Wireless Access Points
ITS Hawaii is a telecommunication contractor. We know the importance of your wireless network. WiFi nowadays is essential for our homes and businesses, we cannot be productive when connectivity is down or intermittent. ITS Hawaii will help you cover the premises 100% with wireless coverage using heat maps and technical surveys to achieve completely WiFi coverage. We will design and install the proper infrastructure and future prove it with the appropriate cabling. Then, we will install up-to-date devices and configure the wireless features according to your needs.
A few things to consider if opting for an access point installation.
Wireless access points (WAP) have many features that are important to daily life. At home or in your business, you can setup different networks, schedules, bandwidth limits, MAC address limitation, traffic management, and much more. f you plan on using the hardware within a smart home environment, you want to opt for dual-bandwidth access points. This way you can connect to various types of devices and divide up your traffic for a faster connection.
When it comes to your wireless connection, ITS Hawaii can implement the necessary solutions to make sure you have reliable coverage throughout your home, from investing in the right hardware to applying the right security protocols, we can take care of all your networking needs
Dead Zones
ITS Hawaii can figure out the dead spots in your property, your wireless access points should be located near these areas to resolve your coverage issues.
Obstructions
These can be in the form of HVAC ducts, microwave ovens, or even cordless phones. These are likely to interrupt your wireless signal.
AP Hardware
Access points (AP) are designed for easy and discreet installation in homes or business. Most wireless access points comes with a mount that barely pops out, resembling the look of in-ceiling speakers.
Cost
It might be obvious but is still worth northing that the installation of a wireless access point will cost more than a wireless router because it offers more coverage. If your business requires multi-AP interconnection, that will raise the price as well. However, the price is worth it for reliable and consistent internet access.
Equipment
The installation of a WAP requires the implementation of specific equipment, including switches, controllers, and ethernet hubs. The required equipment can be intimidating if you are installing yourself. A professional installer will ensure proper set up and can give you instructions regarding the necessary maintenance needed to run the wireless AP.
More User Access
While a wireless router can only support about 10-20 users access at a time, a wireless access point can allow over 50 or even hundreds of users access. The WAP has a much stronger ability to send and receive signals, which enables higher usage. If you are considering wireless internet for your growing business, using a WAP can be the perfect way to guarantee the efficiency of your service.