We design enterprise WiFi networks around the people and devices that will use them, then install, configure and verify them. The design starts with why you need the network, is based on site measurements rather than guesses, and ends with a survey that proves it meets the targets we agreed.
A wireless network that looks fine on paper can still fail in practice. Access points get mounted where it was convenient for the electrician, channels overlap, power is set too high, and a conference room that seats 80 is covered by the same single access point as the hallway. Good design avoids those problems by working from requirements first and equipment second.
What we design and build
- Coverage and capacity plans for offices, warehouses, industrial sites, schools, healthcare facilities, hotels and multi-tenant buildings.
- Access point placement and mounting suited to the ceiling type, structure and use of each space.
- Band and channel plans across 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, with channel widths and transmit power set for the environment.
- Cabling and power for access points, including Power over Ethernet budgets and IDF/MDF space.
- Security and authentication, including RADIUS and Active Directory integration, network segmentation and guest WiFi.
- Extras such as RFID and asset tracking, voice over WiFi and roaming support for mobile devices.
Every access point depends on a chain behind it: a cable run back to a switch that can power it, a telecom room with space and cooling, and a path to the controller and authentication servers. The design covers the whole chain, because a well-placed access point with no port, no power budget or no route to RADIUS is not a working access point.
How it works
- Ask why. We start with your goals: who will use the network, how many people and devices, which applications matter most and what has gone wrong before.
- Survey the site. We measure the radio environment with AirMagnet Survey Pro and record ceilings, structure, cabling routes, telecom rooms and sources of interference. Where the building does not yet exist, we start from a predictive model and confirm it on site as early as possible.
- Design. We produce access point locations, band and channel plans, power settings, cabling requirements and a security approach, and review them with you before anything is ordered.
- Build. We install or coordinate the cabling, mount and connect access points, and configure controllers, SSIDs, authentication and segmentation.
- Verify. We carry out a post-installation survey against the agreed design targets, tune the network where needed, and hand over the results.
What drives each design decision
| Decision | What it depends on |
|---|---|
| Number and location of access points | How many people and devices gather in each area, the applications they run, and how walls, racking and glass absorb or reflect signal. |
| Bands, channel widths and power | The device mix, neighbouring networks, building layout and how many access points need to share the available channels. |
| Mounting method | Ceiling type and height, appearance requirements, access for maintenance and the antenna pattern of the chosen model. |
| Switch ports and PoE budget | The power draw of the chosen access points, how many land in each IDF, and room for growth. |
| Authentication and segmentation | Directory services, the types of devices that cannot use usernames, guest access and any separation required between users and building systems. |
A typical project
A distribution warehouse is adding a mezzanine and wants handheld scanners to work in every aisle, including the new racking. The existing access points were mounted in open areas when the building was empty. During the site survey we measure how the stocked racking blocks signal and test candidate mounting points on the actual equipment. The design moves several access points so they look down the aisles rather than across the racks, adds coverage for the mezzanine, sets channel and power for the scanners rather than for laptops, and confirms that each IDF has the ports and power budget to carry the change. After the build, the verification survey walks every aisle with a scanner-class device to prove the result.
What you get
- A design package with floor plans showing access point locations, mounting details, channel and power plans, and cabling requirements.
- An installed and configured network, with documentation of SSIDs, VLANs, authentication and key settings.
- Post-installation heat maps showing that the network meets the agreed coverage and SNR targets.
- A record of what was built, so future changes start from accurate information.
Who it's for
- Building owners and tenants fitting out new space or replacing an ageing network.
- Facility managers at warehouses, plants and campuses where wireless devices are part of daily operations.
- Schools, healthcare facilities and hotels with large numbers of users and mixed device types.
- General contractors and IT teams who want a single party responsible for design, installation and verification.
If you only need to understand how an existing network is performing, a WiFi survey is the right starting point.
Guides on WiFi design
For background, read Access point placement, WiFi channel planning and High-density WiFi design. If you are weighing new equipment, WiFi 6, 6E and 7 explained covers what each generation changes.
Common questions
Can you design around equipment we already own?
Often, yes. We will survey what you have, tell you what can stay, what needs to move and what limits it puts on the design. Where older equipment cannot meet the requirements, we will explain why.
Do you install the cabling as well?
We can design and build the structured cabling that feeds the access points, or coordinate with your cabling contractor so the drops land where the design needs them.
Can you work alongside our IT team or managed service provider?
Yes. Many clients keep day-to-day network management in house. We agree early who owns the controller, switch configuration and authentication, so the design and build fit the way your team already works.
How do we know the finished network meets the design?
Every build ends with a post-installation survey. We measure the network against the targets agreed during design and tune it before handover, so you have evidence rather than a promise.