Wi-Fi Design
Vibrant networks have experience is designing, setting up installing and troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks in all types of environments, such as: office space, warehousing, schools, call centres, multi branch sites and public sector.
At Vibrant Networks, we deliver strategic Wi-Fi design built around performance, security, and scalability, ensuring your organisation gets dependable wireless connectivity wherever it’s needed.
1. Requirements Analysis
Every successful Wi-Fi design starts with understanding how your business uses its network. Our team assesses your requirements in detail, including:
- Coverage expectations/dead spot concerns
- Capacity needs (how many users and devices connect at once)
- Security and access control requirements
- User density and device types
- Critical applications such as Voice over Wi-Fi, video conferencing, and cloud tools
This ensures we create a network that supports your users today and can grow with you tomorrow.
2. Site Survey Analysis
Your building environment has a major impact on Wi-Fi performance. Our engineers conduct professional site surveys to assess:
- Building layout and construction materials
- Obstacles and signal blocking structures
- Existing Wi-Fi performance
- RF interference and signal behaviour
We use specialist tools to determine the best placement for your Wi-Fi Access points and reduce future performance issues.
3. Predictive Wi-Fi Surveys
When a full physical survey isn’t possible, (e.g. new builds or large multi-site deployments), we can provide predictive site surveys.
Using advanced Wi-Fi planning software such as Ekahau Sidekick or NetAlly, we simulate wireless coverage virtually by uploading accurate floor plans. This allows us to:
- Predict optimal access point positioning
- Estimate coverage and signal strength
- Design a cost effective solution before deployment
Predictive surveys are a great way to plan ahead and reduce the risk of performance issues.
4. Capacity Planning
A Wi-Fi network isn’t just about coverage, it must also handle demand. In the capacity planning phase, we ensure your chosen solution supports high performance under real world conditions.
We’ll recommend Wi-Fi Access points based on:
- Expected number of connections per area
- Device types and usage patterns
- Application demands (e.g. video calls, cloud systems, scanners)
- Bandwidth availability and performance requirements
This results in a network that stays fast, stable, and reliable, even during peak usage times.
5. Physical Deployment
Once the design is finalised, our installation team will deploy your wireless infrastructure with minimal disruption.
We handle the full installation process including:
- Installing access points in the planned locations
- Designing the physical wired network layout
- Installing CAT6E / CAT6A cabling where required
- Ensuring optimal power/network connectivity
All our Wi-Fi Access points use PoE+ switches and are cloud managed, making ongoing monitoring and management straightforward.
6. Validation and Commissioning of Wi-Fi Networks
After deployment, we validate and commission the network to confirm it delivers the performance expected.
We test with real world devices relevant to your environment, such as:
- Office laptops and mobile devices
- Warehouse barcode scanners and handheld terminals
- VoIP phones and video conferencing endpoints
We then hand the solution over to your organisation with confidence that it meets your needs. We also remain available for ongoing support.
Wi-Fi Troubleshooting
Even well established networks can experience problems over time, particularly if user demand increases, equipment ages, or the environment changes. Vibrant Networks specialises in Wi-Fi Troubleshooting across all types of business environments, and we’ve successfully delivered many troubleshooting projects for organisations facing persistent connectivity issues.
Common causes of Wi-Fi issues include:
- Poor placement or spacing of Wi-Fi Access points (often due to missing or inaccurate site surveys)
- Interference from microwaves, electromagnetic equipment, or dense building materials
- Router or network hardware faults
- Outdated firmware or misconfigurations
- Network congestion caused by too many devices connecting to a single access point
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Installing security hardware and CAT6 network points.
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