Recently we witnessed a particular location tried to add more AP and SSID to solve high density problem. The venue of approximately 6,500 sqft ended up with total 12 unit of enterprise grade APs installed and with more than 12 SSIDs deployed! Wow.
Typical mindset, the more APs provide higher throughput, the more SSIDs provide better access control. Higher throughput allow to serve more clients, different SSIDs to load balance the clients. Which theoretically correct.
Then disaster happened. Wi-Fi’s clients suffer when they starting to move around in the office. Clients connection become unpredictable. Business operation disrupted.
High density office is a common challenge for Wi-Fi service. It ‘ll demand for bandwidth and cause unwanted noise and interference.
How can we get predictable Wi-Fi service at high density office? You might need a good plan from experienced solution integrator.