7 KEY FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN DESIGNING Wi-Fi NETWORKS

December 15, 2017

In the past, Wi-Fi network design meant little more than placing access points (APs) in conference rooms and break rooms, thereby providing isolated islands of Wi-Fi coverage in areas where people converged. In the age of smartphones and tablets, data usage has become so heavy, and use cases so diverse, that Wi-Fi network design requires strategic thinking. This white paper addresses the following seven Wi-Fi network design topics in detail and outlines best practices for Wi-Fi network design. While this white paper addresses these seven common topics and factors that contribute to good Wi-Fi design, there are many more not included in this paper that should also be considered when designing a network. Therefore, this white paper does not intend to say that these seven factors are the only factors that matter, but that they are key considerations to make when designing a high-performance Wi-Fi network.

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