Commercial Wi-Fi - Enterprise vs Business
Commercial Wi-Fi is often misunderstood, particularly in the UAE where fast internet connections are widely available but internal networks are frequently under-designed.
We regularly see offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the Northern Emirates with excellent ISP speeds but unreliable internal Wi-Fi - dropped calls, poor roaming, and inconsistent performance under load.
Internet Speed Is Not the Bottleneck
A fast ISP connection does not guarantee good Wi-Fi. In commercial environments, performance is shaped by:
- User density and device count
- Access point placement and tuning
- Wired backhaul (no mesh)
- RF planning and interference management
Appropriate where user numbers are limited and usage is predictable.
- Small professional offices
- Boutique businesses
- Light administrative use
Required for seamless roaming, constant video calls, and high reliability.
- Hybrid working environments
- Shared or flexible workspaces
- Retail and hospitality
Segmentation and Security
Traffic separation using VLANs is essential for both performance and security in commercial settings:
- Staff: Full access to internal resources
- Guest: Isolated internet access only
- IoT/AV: Dedicated network for building systems
- Security: Isolated path for cameras and access control
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