Designing a High-Performance Wi-Fi Network for Your Business: Best Practices & Tips

It's very rare to find a business without a Wi-Fi network, and more owners are recognizing that they need to streamline their setup. There are many options available for this. 

Creating a high-performance network isn't as simple as setting up a wireless access point; there's more to it than that!

The Lighthouse Technology Solutions crew is here with some expert recommendations.

Look at the Coverage Area

First, start with coverage because it will help you define where you need access. This means looking at geographic locations that need wireless connections, and if you're in a larger location or company, you might need extra coverage. 

Also, take into consideration seasonal and environmental factors or when your business is at peak times, like during holidays. You want to make sure you have coverage and difficult areas with metal environments or thicker walls.

Understand Your Bandwidth Management Strategies

The last thing you want to deal with is bottlenecks and network congestion; This will lead to poor performance, downtime, and interruptions in traffic. 

Take the time to prioritize network traffic patterns and identify needed traffic to allocate the maximum amount of bandwidth for certain devices, platforms, and individuals using the service.

Do Research On How to Optimize Signal Strength

Some areas in buildings need extra support to get strong connections, and slow speeds can make it challenging for employees and customers to access information quickly or lead to dropped connections.

Start by looking at your Wi-Fi infrastructure and access points, as well as the placement of routers. It can be helpful to conduct a signal strength analysis around the property to look for places of interference.

Upgrading the hardware and equipment and adding extra antennas or amplifiers or switching to VoIP phone systems to help save you money, improve calls, and reduce Wi-Fi interference.

Pick the Best Access Points for Placement 

Always place the access points where the Wi-Fi will be used the most and avoid coverage overlap to maximize your placement. 

When you're considering the best placement locations, always ask these questions to improve overall performance:

• How many devices will be connected?

• What types of activities are going to be completed?

• Is there a platform or hub that controls access?

• Do you have a strong WPA for data security?

Invest in High-Performing Devices

One of the most important parts is ensuring you have software and hardware that will meet your network's needs. Check out your servers, modems, firewalls, and routers, and make sure you have a reliable business internet connection. 

The computers you use will also affect the network, so make sure that they are compatible with devices so you can create a high-performance system.

Get a Custom Wi-Fi Network Set-Up With Lighthouse Technology Solutions 

Designing a business Wi-Fi system that works for your company isn't a small task, and with the right support, you can save time and money by removing the guesswork.

Lighthouse Technology Solutions is a premier telecom consultant in Minneapolis. We always offer an in-depth analysis of your current setup to help you streamline your system to get the perfect upgrades.

Our team is happy to answer all your questions and you can give our Minneapolis office a call at 612-345-9177 or reach out to us online to get your free quote today.