Managed Business Wifi

What Is Managed Business Wi-Fi and Does Your Business Need It? 

Fast internet service doesn’t automatically mean employees and customers will have a great Wi-Fi experience. 

Your internet connection brings connectivity to the building. Your Wi-Fi network determines how effectively that connection reaches laptops, phones, tablets, point-of-sale systems and other wireless devices throughout the business. 

That distinction is why many organizations consider managed business Wi-Fi. 

What Is Managed Business Wi-Fi? 

Managed business Wi-Fi is a professionally designed and managed wireless network for a commercial environment. 

Instead of relying on a single consumer router, a managed solution can be designed around the size and layout of the location, number of users, connected equipment and coverage requirements. 

Depending on the configuration, a managed network may support employees, customers, guests and connected business equipment. 

Why Doesn’t Faster Internet Always Fix Slow Wi-Fi? 

Internet speed and Wi-Fi performance are related, but they aren’t the same thing. 

Poor Wi-Fi can result from: 

• Inadequate wireless coverage 

• Building layout and construction 

• Too many devices using one access point 

• Poor equipment placement 

• Wireless interference 

• Improper network configuration 

• Capacity issues in high-traffic areas 

Increasing the internet plan doesn’t necessarily solve these problems. 

A business needs both sufficient internet capacity and a wireless network capable of distributing that connectivity effectively. 

Should Businesses Have Separate Guest Wi-Fi? 

Separating guest traffic from business systems is a good networking practice. 

The Federal Trade Commission recommends that businesses providing Wi-Fi to guests or customers keep that access separate from the primary business network. 

That separation can help businesses provide convenient customer access without placing guest devices directly onto the same network used by business-owned systems. 

What Businesses Benefit from Managed Wi-Fi? 

Managed Wi-Fi can be useful in many commercial environments, including: 

• Restaurants 

• Hotels and hospitality 

• Professional offices 

• Retail stores 

• Medical and dental offices 

• Schools 

• Apartment communities 

• Multi-tenant buildings 

• Warehouses 

• Community facilities 

Any environment with many users, a large coverage area or multiple types of connected devices may benefit from a professionally planned wireless network. 

What Should a Business Wi-Fi Assessment Consider? 

A business should evaluate more than square footage. 

Important factors include the building’s layout, construction materials, expected number of users, device density, guest access requirements and locations where connectivity is especially important. 

For example, a restaurant may prioritize point-of-sale reliability and guest coverage, while an office may prioritize conference rooms, employee workspaces and cloud applications. 

Managed Business Wi-Fi from Anthem Connect 

Anthem Connect offers commercial connectivity solutions designed around how organizations actually use their networks. 

For businesses that need more than an internet connection, a managed connectivity strategy can help create a more consistent experience for employees, customers, guests and connected equipment. 

Improve Your Business Connectivity 

Explore Anthem Connect’s commercial internet and managed connectivity options. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

What is managed Wi-Fi for a business? 

Managed Wi-Fi is a professionally configured and managed wireless network designed around a business’s coverage, capacity and device requirements. 

Is managed Wi-Fi the same as business internet? 

No. Business internet provides the connection to the internet, while Wi-Fi distributes that connection wirelessly throughout the location. 

Should customer Wi-Fi be separate from employee Wi-Fi? 

Separating public or guest access from the primary business network is recommended as a basic security practice. 

Can managed Wi-Fi help with dead zones? 

A professionally designed wireless network can address coverage requirements by considering access-point placement, building characteristics and expected usage. Results depend on the location and network design.