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A WiFi experience just like at home
A typical public WiFi setup often consists of users connecting to an open network, and the traffic is segmented as a basic security precaution, meaning the end-users are isolated from one another. In some circumstance, a secure network key may be provided, but there is no further security beyond this.
The concept behind the RAN is to offer a secure WPA2 or WPA3 encrypted connection 'bubble' for each room in your building. This means that guests can securely connect and enable their devices to communicate with one another within their room, safe in the knowledge that everything is totally secure from all other guests. But the RAN isn't just limited to the guest room. Their devices stay securely connected and accessible throughout the building. Room Area Network provides the same great internet experience your guests are used to at home within your property, securely.
The image below depicts a typical public WiFi setup. No two devices can securely communicate without a complex technical configuration done by the service provider. Often the WiFi connection can be an unsecured open network.
This image provides an overview of the Room Area Network. All devices in each room can easily communicate -while remaining connected to the WiFi- via a secure WPA2 / WPA3 encryption and without the overly complicated configuration.
By using a personal WiFi password, users can connect to their own secure “Room Area Network” enabling them to:
It can often be quite challenging to connect wireless printers in a public WiFi environment.
With RAN, your guests can easily and securely connect their printer to their own private Room Area Network.
WiFi-enabled speakers -like printers- are often difficult to connect to within a public WiFi due to the need of a captive portal or landing page to authenticate the device onto the network.
If the wireless device has no internet browser, this can be challenging and often involves a call to IT support. With RAN however, enter your WiFi key and its all available. Securely.
Games consoles are often another form of device that can struggle to connect to the internet within a public WiFi environment.
Room Area Network makes it easy for your extended stay guests to connect up their console and keep it permanently connected for the duration of their stay.
A leader in innovative WiFi and Fibre connectivity solutions since 2002, Wifirst is trusted by thousands of customers across Europe to provide high-quality, robust networks.
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