Wireless Access Points (WAPS)
While technically called a wireless device, a wireless access point does require at least one Ethernet cable, and more advanced models now require two cables. However, once wired, a WAP will provide WIFI service to any device in range of the WAP or meshed WAP system.
CLV Cabling & WAP Installation Service
CLV offers complete cabling and WAP installation for your business, whether we provide the equipment, or you do.
Predictive Heat Maps
A predictive heat map is software that shows how WAPs will work in your actual environment. While many projects are very simple and don't require heat maps, larger and more complicated projects sometimes do.
There are two types of heat map production, real (on-site) and remote (software only). To produce a real, on-site heat map, a WAP is set up at your business, at various locations, and readings are taken to ensure there is adequate coverage everywhere you need it. Keep in mind, the type of material and equipment you store on-premise greatly affects the WIFI signals. A real heat map gives you the information you need to know that a certain number of access points will do the job, correctly.
The above is accomplished using Ekahau Survey Pro, the industry-leading heat map survey software.
A remotely generated heat map, while still very helpful, can't guarantee that a certain layout will provide the WIFI coverage you desire 100% everywhere. That being said, a remote heat map is typically adequate for the majority of installs.
Point to Point Wireless (P2P)
A properly designed and installed P2P system can easily connect two or more buildings and allow data sharing and networking, seamlessly. A wireless P2P system typically offers significant cost savings, as opposed to installing underground cabling. Often, a P2P is the only option as going underground is sometimes impossible due to distance or physical impediments. Buildings can be connected up to, and in some cases, over 10 miles.
Free Site Survey & Consultation
Please contact us today to schedule your free site survey. We will travel to you, carefully measure the amount of fiber cable needed and discuss options and benefits. We can also bid from plans as long as the plans are detailed and have correct distance measurements and wiring center locations.