The connection at the desk works, but the video call in the meeting room stalls. An additional access point can help. Whether it is in the right place is another question.
1. Where does the work really take place?
Start with a floor plan and actual work areas. A rarely used storage room has different requirements than a meeting room with several simultaneous video calls. Also mark places where employees switch between radio areas.
Walls, ceilings, shelves and technical installations influence the radio connection. A site audit helps to understand the situation. An expansion based on square meters alone is often not enough.
2. Which devices and applications use the network?
A list of devices is more helpful than the sheer number of employees. Laptops, smartphones, printers and technical systems have different requirements. Also note which applications are particularly sensitive to interruptions.
3. Who can go where?
Guests typically require Internet access, but not access to internal files. Technical devices should only receive the connections that they need for their task. Separate network areas help to implement these requirements in a comprehensible manner. Ubiquiti describes corresponding options for central administration and segmentation for UniFi.
4. Is the infrastructure behind the WLAN suitable?
The radio part is just a section of the connection. The cabling, switches, power supply and internet connection must also be suitable for use. When expanding, check whether there are enough suitable connections and power to supply the access points.
5. How is the result checked?
A completed installation job is not proof of a good connection in all relevant locations. Agree in advance which workplaces and typical situations will be checked after implementation. This creates a common basis for acceptance.
Before consulting, write down three places where the WLAN is currently causing problems and the application affected in each case. This helps to classify the needs specifically.
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