Cisco Cisco Aironet 1524 Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Access Point Guía De Información
Customer Case Study
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Wireless LAN Controllers that provide insight into all wireless network components through the
Wireless Control System (WCS) software.
Wireless Control System (WCS) software.
Because it was particularly important for the City of Moncton to keep installation and future
maintenance costs low, the Cisco Wireless Mesh Network provided the ideal solution. The Cisco
Wireless Mesh Solution provides centralizing key functions, such as scalable management,
configuration, and security and transparent mobility between indoor and outdoor environments. The
solution can easily be expanded at any time, and is designed to support zero-configuration
deployments in which the Cisco access points easily and securely join the mesh network as soon
as they are installed.
maintenance costs low, the Cisco Wireless Mesh Network provided the ideal solution. The Cisco
Wireless Mesh Solution provides centralizing key functions, such as scalable management,
configuration, and security and transparent mobility between indoor and outdoor environments. The
solution can easily be expanded at any time, and is designed to support zero-configuration
deployments in which the Cisco access points easily and securely join the mesh network as soon
as they are installed.
“The low deployment cost of the Cisco Wireless Mesh Network made it a compelling solution,” says
Dan Babineau, director of information systems, City of Moncton. In addition, the scalability and
interoperability of this mesh network will enable the city to expand the network cost efficiently in the
future and also add additional services, applications, and upgrade to future wireless technologies.
Dan Babineau, director of information systems, City of Moncton. In addition, the scalability and
interoperability of this mesh network will enable the city to expand the network cost efficiently in the
future and also add additional services, applications, and upgrade to future wireless technologies.
HP Canada, the integration partner for this project, determined the best placement for the Cisco
access points throughout the downtown area to provide the best coverage. Most of the access
points were placed on light poles, which the city owns. To avoid any impact from maintenance work
on the city lighting, the access points were placed inside special mounting boxes. With good
planning, the city was able to install the entire network, using its own personnel, within three days.
access points throughout the downtown area to provide the best coverage. Most of the access
points were placed on light poles, which the city owns. To avoid any impact from maintenance work
on the city lighting, the access points were placed inside special mounting boxes. With good
planning, the city was able to install the entire network, using its own personnel, within three days.
Business Results
As soon as the Wi-Fi network became available in the area of downtown Moncton, an area of about
six city blocks, people started using the network immediately. Since the deployment was
completed, uptake has been consistent with hotels, cafes, and retail shops taking advantage of the
new city service. Small businesses are now able to conduct part of their day-to-day business
operations via the Internet for improved customer service and operational cost savings. The Wi-Fi
network, reaching into city buildings, benefits the productivity of city workers, who now can stay
connected via wireless handheld devices while moving around the downtown area.
six city blocks, people started using the network immediately. Since the deployment was
completed, uptake has been consistent with hotels, cafes, and retail shops taking advantage of the
new city service. Small businesses are now able to conduct part of their day-to-day business
operations via the Internet for improved customer service and operational cost savings. The Wi-Fi
network, reaching into city buildings, benefits the productivity of city workers, who now can stay
connected via wireless handheld devices while moving around the downtown area.
“It is exciting to see people sitting all over downtown with laptops or handhelds,” says Babineau.
“The free Wi-Fi was a valuable investment in our infrastructure as a technology-friendly city.” Not
only are business travelers now able to conduct business from hotel lobbies and public downtown
areas, but tourists also can look up businesses and call up maps at their convenience. The free Wi-
Fi attracts new small businesses to downtown Moncton, and it helps the city be true to its image as
a vibrant hub city, where it is fun to work and play.
“The free Wi-Fi was a valuable investment in our infrastructure as a technology-friendly city.” Not
only are business travelers now able to conduct business from hotel lobbies and public downtown
areas, but tourists also can look up businesses and call up maps at their convenience. The free Wi-
Fi attracts new small businesses to downtown Moncton, and it helps the city be true to its image as
a vibrant hub city, where it is fun to work and play.
With the successful installation of Wi-Fi in the downtown area, the city of Moncton is now
considering expanding the network to further support city and cultural services to its citizens and
visitors.
considering expanding the network to further support city and cultural services to its citizens and
visitors.
For More Information
To find out more about the Cisco Wireless Outdoor Mesh solution, visit:
http://www.cisco.com/go/outdoorwireless
or contact your local sales representative.
To find out more about the City of Moncton, visit:
http://www.moncton.ca
.