Not all Wi-Fi is the same... Whilst a stand-alone router is fine for a home environment or small office with a couple of users, problems can soon start to occur if more devices are connected or a large area requires coverage. This is where Enterprise or Large Scale Wi-Fi deployments come in!
Large Wi-Fi systems comprise of a central controller with multiple radios strategically placed to provide maximum coverage and speed. Typical locations where such systems exist include:
Offices
Large Houses
Pubs
Gyms, Shops or stadiums
Holiday & Caravan Parks, Marina's
Concerts & Festivals
Benefits of such systems include:
Load balancing
Devices are spread across multiple access points, ensuring good performance
Coverage
Large areas can be covered without having separate SSIDs or networks
Administration
Configuration only needs to be done centrally, reducing cost
QoS
Rules can be applied to limit speed or data allowance where required
Roaming