Enterprise WiFi is an enterprise-grade wireless network that enables users to access WiFi connections on a business property using mobile devices, laptops and other technology. Enterprise WiFi may include both a secure, private network for use by employees as well as an open, public network for guests and customers.
How Wireless helps industries
Although every industry and organization is different, everyone needs a reliable wireless network. Cisco wireless solutions help these industries and organizations by providing a robust, reliable wireless network to achieve their goals.
Healthcare
Those in healthcare count on a dependable and strong wireless solution to help:
● Connect caregivers and staff to information they need, when they need it
● Enhance patient visits by providing navigation, notifications, and high-quality access for patients and guests
● Boost productivity and streamline staff workflows while being able to locate equipment faster to deliver better care
Retail
Those in retail require a stable and powerful wireless solution to:
● Win customers with hyper-relevance and the ability to provide them with the right information at the right time
● Deliver the new retail experience and build loyalty with content that relates to customer needs
● See more with real-time analytics and understand what customers want, to keep them coming back
● Offer an omnichannel experience so customers can shop how, when, and where they want with Wi-Fi
Education
Wireless is important to education because it:
● Allows digital learning with an essential platform for today’s schools, allowing students to learn anywhere on any device
● Helps ensure student safety by creating a more secure environment for students and staff
● Improves student engagement through personalized learning, which helps improve outcomes for students
● Provides high-quality mobile access throughout your campus via improved network performance
Cisco Wireless LAN solutions: World-class Wi-Fi made simple
Increased reliance on wireless by users, applications, and IoT devices means that IT needs to manage a growing, complex network more efficiently than ever before. Encompassing everything from access points to controllers to simplified automation, location, and analytics, Cisco’s industry-leading wireless portfolio and solutions make your wireless network fast, reliable, and secure. This advanced network allows IT to unlock the power of data and grow while still having time to take on the new IT projects that set your company apart from your competitors.
Cisco wireless portfolio
Cisco Wi-Fi 6 access points
● Additional devices connect to the network every year and the Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points provide a seamless experience anywhere for everyone by going beyond the Wi-Fi 6/6E standard. With new Wi-Fi 6E enabled access points added to the portfolio; your network gets a boost in capacity, reliability, security and sustainability.
● By combining the power of Catalyst with the simplicity of Meraki, Catalyst 9100 Wi-Fi 6E Access Points (9166, 9164 and 9162) give customers the flexibility of deploying their network on-premises or in the cloud. Not only that, but if organization plans change and one deployment option makes more sense than the other, the deployment can switch; which adds investment protection to your network.
● Catalyst Access Point Portfolio
Wireless controllers
Cisco’s Wireless controllers are optimized for today’s and tomorrow’s networks
● The Cisco Catalyst wireless controllers are built with Cisco IOS ® XE, are compatible with today’s Wi-Fi standards and are ready for tomorrow’s challenges
● The Cisco Catalyst 9800-CL Controller is cloud agnostic and allows you the choice to deploy your network in either a public or private cloud
● Cisco wireless controller portfolio is ideal for large, medium, and small networks
● Cisco Embedded Wireless Controller, is an easy-to-deploy, built-in controller available on Catalyst 9100 Wi-Fi 6 access points. Great for small to medium-sized businesses
Table 2. Cisco wireless solutions
Cisco Wireless solutions
● Cisco DNA Center is at the heart of Cisco’s Intent-based Network. A single pane of glass provides management automation capabilities and policy-based segmentation, as well as providing end-to-end visibility into the network with full context through data and insights
● Using AI/ML technology, Cisco DNA Center allows for considerable network improvements in visibility, troubleshooting and even cybersecurity
● Cisco DNA Center assurance enables IT to get a full contextual view with historical, real-time, and proactive insights across users, devices, and applications on both wired and wireless networks
● Cisco Software-Defined Access provides a consistent and automated method for applying policy across wired and wireless, while preserving the access security policy across the network
● Cisco DNA Spaces helps you understand and engage with customers to make better business decisions
● Cisco Identity Services Engine simplifies the delivery of consistent, highly secure access control across wired and wireless networks and remote VPN connections
● Cisco Hyperlocation Module with Advanced Security provides 1- to 3-meter location accuracy of associated Wi-Fi clients while also providing wireless threat detection and mitigation for the wireless network infrastructure
● Cisco Aironet Active Sensor is a compact wireless sensor that test-drives real-world experiences on your network