Application Notes - Wi-Fi in Hospitality

Pervasive Wi-Fi to support Guests, Events, and Administrative Needs




Deployment Challenges and Problems
  • Guests now expect Wi-Fi availability throughout the facility, from the room to the Pool
  • Reliably support Voice, Video, Data and even inventory control (scanners) services
  • Creating a single yet segmented communication service to support guest and staff application needs
  • Provide home page redirect functionality and interoperate with various billing and authentication gateways
  • Provide strong network security as well as provide protection of guests from common security threats

Solution - The Xirrus Wi-Fi Array
  • Capacity and Coverage - 14X the throughput, 4X the coverage and deployed with 75% fewer APs and significantly reduced installation time
  • Application Reliability - Integrated intelligence with VLANs, QOS, DHCP, RADIUS, etc. guarantees traffic segmentation and quality user experience
  • Advanced RF Management- Automatic RF configuration of channel settings, cell sizing, load balancing, traffic shaping , interference avoidance, etc.
  • Integrated Security - Embedded security encrypts and redirects traffic at the edge, while monitoring /protecting the RF environment
  • Hospitality Services- Features such as Home Page Redirect to manage guest services and Internet access

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