Case Study – Agility360 Client Story
Wi-Fi Network Upgrade for Site Access Market Leaders with Agility360
MacRail, an industry-leading provider of site access control solutions, approached Weston Analytics seeking to revamp their Wi-Fi network infrastructure. Facing issues with sluggish connectivity, dead zones, and frequent disconnects, MacRail needed major improvements to their wireless network to support the increased demands for bandwidth-intensive applications and mobile devices. Our team conducted a comprehensive assessment of the outdated infrastructure to produce a tailored upgrade plan.
Challenges
MacRail’s existing Wi-Fi network suffered from slow speeds and frequent disconnections, leading to user dissatisfaction and lost productivity within the workplace. Certain areas within the office site experienced extremely poor Wi-Fi coverage, creating dead zones where staff struggled to connect to the network. It was also not large enough or scalable to accommodate for the increasing numbers of concurrent users. Improvements were also needed for the security of the Wi-Fi network and were paramount to protect customer data and prevent unauthorised access to sensitive information.
Our Solution
The Weston Analytics team conducted a thorough assessment of MacRail’s Wi-Fi network infrastructure, analysing factors such as coverage, signal strength, bandwidth utilisation, and user density. Based on our assessment findings, we then developed a tailored upgrade plan that addressed the specific pain points and requirements of the business. We evaluated relevant Wi-Fi technologies, before recommending deployment of a combination of Wi-Fi 6 access points and mesh networking solutions to deliver enhanced performance, coverage, and reliability. Detailed site surveys were then conducted by our certified Wi-Fi consultants to identify optimal locations for deploying these access points and mesh nodes, ensuring complete and uniform coverage throughout the site. The upgrade was completed out of normal working hours to avoid any disruption to the business operations and all existing infrastructure was seamlessly integrated with the new Wi-Fi technology. The Wi-Fi network was configured to optimise performance, prioritise critical applications, and enhance security through features such as WPA3 encryption and client isolation. Our team also carried out rigorous testing procedures to validate the performance, reliability, and security of the upgraded Wi-Fi network under real-world conditions.
The upgraded Wi-Fi network delivered significantly improved performance, with faster speeds, reduced latency, and seamless connectivity across all areas of the office location. We eliminated dead zones and coverage was extended to previously underserved areas, enabling staff to stay connected wherever they were in the office.
Results and Benefits
The Wi-Fi 6 technology and mesh networking combination provided scalability to accommodate the increasing number of users and devices and ensured consistent performance even during peak hours. By implementing advanced security features, Weston Analytics strengthened the integrity of the Wi-Fi network, safeguarding customer data and mitigating the risk of cyber threats and unauthorised access. Through partnering with Weston Analytics, MacRail have better positioned themselves to use the power of Wi-Fi as a strategic enabler of business growth and will benefit from the team’s ongoing support and maintenance services to ensure the continued smooth running of the network.