Description
The development of Wi-Fi 6 and 7 standards changes the approach to building network infrastructure. Modern access points provide high data transfer rates, work with a higher density of clients and support resource-intensive scenarios: IoT- complex maintenance. For large holdings and media companies with high network load, LAN modernization becomes a necessity, otherwise the potential of Wi-Wi devices remains untapped. The good news is that rebuilding a network is easier than it seems, it doesnβt require replacing cables.
Gigabit switches are not designed to work with modern access points that transmit traffic at speeds higher than 1 Gbps, making them a bottleneck. In addition, these wireless devices have higher power requirements, they need more than 25-30 W per port, which exceeds the PoE power budget of switches with 1G ports.
For those who want to have the full capabilities of Wi-Fi 6 and 7, we have developed a line of switches with 2.5G ports that provide the bandwidth and extended PoE range they need. We offer a complete solution that also includes wireless devices and a network equipment management system.
Architecture
The architecture of the solution is based on the principle of a single multi-gigabit network. The access layer is based on Eltex MES series switches with the ability to stack up to 8 devices.
The switches are connected to indoor and outdoor access points of Wi-Fi 6 standard designed for simultaneous operation with 50 or 100 client devices. Wi-Fi 7 models are expected to be released in 2025, which can also be used in the solution.
Multi-gigabit network features
The Eltex solution is designed to meet modern requirements for network performance, scalability and manageability. It provides stable operation in environments with large client density, support current Wi-Fi standards and does not require complete replacement of the cable infrastructure.
Management system
The complex can be centrally controlled using hardware WLC controllers and software vWLC, SoftWLC solutions. They allow to:
- promptly configure and scale the wireless network;
- add new points and manage their parameters;
- monitor and analyze traffic statistics, manage session time;
- provide Enterprise authorization of users with traffic encryption.
All infrastructure, including WLC, is controlled by ECCM network equipment, which automates routine tasks and helps to:
- set up real-time network monitoring;
- track the current status of devices and emerge errors;
- differentiate access rights based on roles;
- log user actions and authentication;
- mass deploy configurations and updates to all devices;
- discover, catalog and analyze equipment data and metrics.
General solution scheme
