Wireless Network design, implementation, configuration, and maintenance requires many professional skills that are significantly different from those needed for corresponding tasks involving traditional LAN based data networks. We have listed below a few important reasons for hiring wireless professionals for the design and installation of your wifi network.

WLAN Technologies are Remarkedly Different Than Ethernet/LAN Technologies: Unlike traditional wired Ethernet data networks, wlan/wifi public hotspot design and provisioning requires special skills and knowledge of the latest in wireless technologies -including: familiarity with relevant FCC regulations, wireless safety guidelines, selection of optimal radio frequency (RF) communication hardware, installation and configuration of wireless devices (access points, antennas, bridges and wireless adapters, etc.), post-installation signal coverage survey, performance testing of individual WLAN subsegments, post-installation security audit, and penetration testing. Traditional LAN designers/installers do not have the above listed specialized skills.

Health Risks, Safety & Liability Issues: Bad RF Network Designs or faulty WLAN installation can result in serious health safety risks, and could potentially subject you to substantial liabilities. One must remember that the radio frequency (RF) signals transmitted by most wifi devices is the same RF frequency (2.4GHz) that is used in microwaves ovens. Unless due caution is used during the design, the installation and subsequent use of your wireless network devices, serious harm can occur to anyone (including your staff, and your hotel's guests) being subjected to such harmful radiations.

Increased Vulnerability to Data Security: Wireless networks are inherently insecure. Unlike wired LANs, an intruder does not require physical connectivity to breach the integrity of your wireless network. Most wifi network transmissions can be readily accessed (using a regular wireless adapter) from distances up to 800 feet or more. It is also possible for a person equipped with a high gain directional antenna to listen-in on your wireless traffic while being several thousand feet away. In order to secure your Hotel Guests' personal data from being stolen/compromised, therefore, it is imperative that your WLAN security is properly hardened by trained wireless network professionals. Just as you are expected to do everything possible {that you reasonably could) to protect your guests' personal data (credit card numbers, and any personally identifiable data) in your possession, you are also expected to pro-actively implement all customary measures to safe-guard your guests' data traveling over your Hotel's wireless network.

It is important, therefore, that the design, the implementation of your hotel's wireless network is entrusted to experienced and trained wireless networking professionals -especially the tasks related to data security, and protection of personnel (including your staff, your guests, and installers themselves) from the harmful radiations emitted by various radio frequency devices.

Contact Wireless Room Service today to discuss your wireless networking requirements with one of our engineers.