If you’re considering installing an internet hotspot (WIFI) system in a large-scale setting (hotel or campground, perhaps an isolated city) There are several things that can impact the efficiency of the system.
- Distance
In all wifi installations the distance from the internet’s main connection to the furthest client within your facility is crucial. When the distance is more than 500 meters, then you’ll require repeaters that are spaced between your primary location and the farthest areas of your grounds. This isn’t an issue of technical merit however it could make your initial costs more expensive Wireless site survey.
- Trees
Trees are among the most powerful opponents of internet connectivity via wireless. They absorb wireless energy and block it from reaching the location. If you don’t want to cut them down (probably not a good idea in a camping area) You will have to deal with the trees. This means you must plan your setup carefully to ensure that you can see direct line of sight lines between your main control unit and the repeaters, as well as between the repeaters and your customers’ units.
- Customer units
Metal siding can also be an important obstacle to wireless signals. If your customers are trailers or RV’s with metal siding, they’re likely to require an outside antenna to connect their device. Saavy campers looking for wireless internet might already know about this, however others might not. This isn’t so bad as an possibility. You can store outdoor RV units in your camp store and rent them or sell them to customers. This could be a different source of income.
- Terrain
It is also important to think about the terrain you will be using when making your plans for your setup. Keep in mind that you will require a line of sight in order to ensure that wireless works. This means that you will need to mount antennas on masts that are higher in order to access the lower parts of your site.
The most efficient way to identify the potential issues within your facility is to get an inspection of the site. The majority of hotspot service providers employ satellite maps to assess the distances and problems with terrain that you might be faced with Surveys can provide you with a full estimation of the cost of the installation.
- Customer Laptops
It’s a long time to dance and to establish an effective wireless connection. The wireless unit you use is likely to produce an adequate amount of energy (100 milliwatts is the norm) however, the typical laptop wireless system produces around 30 milliwatts. This means you could encounter situations in which the laptop can detect the wireless device, but it is unable to talk back to it. It could be an opportunitysince higher power laptops are in stock and priced reasonably. They should be available in your shop.
- Internet Connection
Each of your customers’ connection to your wireless system will be sent through your primary internet connection. It is necessary to have enough bandwidth, and this is typically not a problem unless provide telephone service at your customer’s expense. However, you should verify with your internet provider (try studying the conditions and terms) to determine whether they have restrictions on the number of users who are able to connect to your network. Cable users are the most snobby and we’ve not heard of any problems regarding DSL services or satellite services.
- Length of Stay
Depending on whether your clients usually stay for a few days or for weeks at a stretch it is important to configure your wireless system to allow this kind of usage. For customers staying for short periods We generally suggest paying as you go system, in which the customer utilizes their credit card pay for access in increments of one hour or for a whole day. For those who are staying longer it is possible to offer wireless internet access as component of the service, with the option of including it into the rental.
- VoIP is included
Most hotspots are VOIP capable this means you can also add phone service to your wireless internet. You can make use of wireless phones and Android phones to stay connected with your staff wherever you are within the premises or provide phone service to guests too. There is no cost other than per minute. charged to the customer each time they call regular numbers. The calls to your staff on the grounds are completely free.
- Cost
Before all else, you should take a detailed estimate of the cost prior to installing your system. In addition to the cost of usit as well as the authenticator service, the only additional cost you might be required to pay for is hiring an installer for your local network to connect the devices. It shouldn’t cost more than $200-300.