Over the last twenty years, wireless has gone from a novelty to a necessity. Providing a wireless network is what encourages worker mobility as well as mobility of thought. But the challenges the wireless network present are daunting. Implementing security properly is paramount when designing and implementing a wireless LAN (WLAN). An organization needs to determine how to address Guest and BYOD postures while keeping known devices and users segregated from the rest of population.
Mobility trends and the increasing need to support a mobile workforce have forced enterprise organizations and SOHO companies to re-think their wireless network infrastructure. To boost or add wireless capability requires a detailed network assessment and careful planning.
BYOD is the latest trend in mobility.
BYOD is the latest trend: A recent Tech Pro Research report on the topic of the Internet of Things, wearables, and the BYOD movement found that 72 percent of organizations polled had already implemented BYOD or were planning to do so.
What you need to do…
Design and implement your wireless networking infrastructure to support business objectives and enable collaboration between employees, customers, and guests with a well-vetted methodology. If your organization does not have the time or knowledge to do so, then hire professionals who can do this for you. Below is a guide that illustrates how to survive in a mobile environment that is critical for business.
- Determine your RF coverage and density requirements using a proven, scalable methodology
- Create AP placement diagrams based on RF predictions, RF site survey, or a hybrid of both.
- Assess your existing wired network infrastructure for the following:
- Bandwidth requirements
- Quality of Service (QoS)
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) needs
- Assess your individual needs
- Voice over wireless
- Location
- Type of data
- Secure and Streamline user access by using cutting edge identity management
- Implement Defense in Depth as part of a larger holistic Security Plan for your organization
What wireless infrastructure do you presently have? Is it 802.11ac wave1, 802.11n, or even older? It does not really matter if you have a system or not. If it is new or old, the security needs to be addressed. You also should look at its performance. Whichever direction you go, make sure that a professional does the work, or at least reviews yours. Good luck!
CCSI has designed and implemented systems and networks for customers since the emergence of mainframes and mini computers. CCSI’s diverse clients provide unique insight into understanding the challenges associated with providing your organization with a cutting-edge secure wireless network.
Author Bio: John Busso is a Senior Network Engineer/Mobility Specialist at CCSI. He has almost 20 years experience providing secure voice and data solutions. John has been a Subject Matter Expert for Enterprise Mobile Solutions such as Guest WiFi and BYOD, providing vision for diverse clients.
John has been an Adjunct Professor and trainer. He holds numerous Industry certifications, including CISSP CWNP, CCNP, ACMP and ITIL. His experience includes working with retail, TNL-Couriers, DC’s and Airports, Healthcare, Education, DOD, Local Government, Financial, Non-Profit-Public WiFi, Entertainment and Hospitality industries. His expertise is in mobility, security, WLAN, WAN, LAN, VoWiFi, RFID, RTLS, WIPS, WIDS, DAS, licensed/unlicensed PTP and PTMP networks. Connect with John on Twitter via @JohnBusso.
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