Wireless Services

It's not always possible to keep all devices on your wireless network up to date with current technology. Some necessary equipment may only support older wireless protocols. For instance, the barcode scanner with custom software only supports 802.11b and there isn't a newer version that will work with your software requirements.

Provident can help optimize performance and security for legacy devices.

With Wi-Fi technologies always changing, it can get confusing keeping up with the advantages (and disadvantages) of migrating from what was current a couple years ago to the latest standards.

Provident can help with configuration to take advantage of the latest performance and security benefits of current Wi-Fi technologies including:

Channel Spectrum (2.4/5/6 GHz)

Channel Selection (Auto/Static)

Channel Width (20, 40, 80, 160 MHz)

Authentication Protocols (WPA, EAP/PSK)

Traffic Segregation

4G/5G internet is a fixed wireless internet service, which means that the connection between your provider and your business is not wired.  It's similar to satellite internet, but instead of beaming in a signal from satellites orbiting in the sky, it's relaying information from a much closer wireless hub. Even though you're using the same 5G network as your mobile phone, the gateway is specific to your location and cannot be used elsewhere.

4G/5G internet is ideal as a backup internet solution for businesses that need a continues internet connection for things like cloud-based resources as it is protected from primary internet provider issues (routing changes, hardware upgrade disruptions, and broken/damaged cables).

Wireless site surveys are necessary because radio wave propagation is difficult to predict, especially in non-open space environments. It is virtually impossible to consider all the variables that might affect the health and performance of your WLAN. Changing conditions, even something as seemingly minor as a door opening and closing, might seriously impact the WLAN performance.

Provident can help implement your new wireless deployment (or validate your current wireless implementation) to address requirements like:

Coverage

Capacity

Throughput

Device Roaming

Consideration for Least Capable / Most Important Devices

The issues caused by Wi-Fi interference can range from an intermittent connectivity loss to reduced data transfer and network speeds to a reduction in signal strength. When your business applications rely on Wi-Fi to work, interference can cause everything from a flood of help desk tickets for slow or no Wi-Fi to complete shutdowns of production lines and lost revenue. 

Provident can help identify sources of RF spectrum interference like:

Attenuation

Rouge Access Points

Microwave Ovens

Bluetooth

Wireless Devices (printers, camera, etc.)

Signal Jammers

Radar

Motion Sensors

Wireless Headsets