Do you have a sprawling office with desks and personnel seated across the entire footprint? It can sometimes be inefficient to use a main router and hope that all devices are able to connect to it properly. The better option can sometimes be mesh Wi-Fi. Let’s take a look at what this is, and how it could benefit you and your business.
What is Mesh Wi-Fi?
Mesh Wi-Fi is quite simple. You have the main router at the heart of your business, and then use extra satellite units to boost the signal. These additional units provide their own Wi-Fi signal which means that they produce a stable level of coverage across the property.
This creates the “mesh”. It can provide much better coverage across your office than a standard array of routers. If you are used to jumping back and forth between different Wi-Fis to try to find one that works, you should definitely think about investing in a mesh Wi-Fi system. This can be arranged to cover any size of office that you might have to provide you with comprehensive signal across all of your office.
What are the Advantages of Mesh Wi-Fi?
The big advantage of mesh Wi-Fi is that it will extend the coverage across your entire office. A standard array could mean that you have some Wi-Fi deadspots across your office where signal can’t be accessed. If you have laptops and other moveable equipment this might not be too much of an issue. However, trying to arrange desktops and other immovable equipment can be difficult when also trying to get the optimal Wi-Fi coverage. Mesh Wi-Fi is the perfect solution here.
On top of this, the additional satellites allow for more devices to connect to the system. If you have many computers and other devices that require an internet connection, you might experience drops in performance as there are simply too many devices connected. This is eliminated with the use of a mesh system.
Could a Mesh System Work for Me?
If you experience some of the drops in performance mentioned above, or if you know for a fact that your office does have Wi-Fi deadspots, a mesh system could be the perfect system for you! However, it is important that you acquire the right setup for your office.
This means that you should consult an expert to find out what your needs are. The right consultant will be able to tell you how many units you will need in terms of satellites, and how you can arrange them for the best coverage. After all, no two offices are the same, and different businesses will all have their own requirements in terms of devices and connections.
If you would like to know more about some of the options available to you in terms of a satellite system, get in touch with Omnitel today. Our experts will be able to talk you through your options, and create something that delivers the specifications that your business needs.
