Cambium Networks Wireless LAN Reviews

The main use case is WiFi catering for the students.

For the connectivity needs of my customers, the most beneficial feature of Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is the hardware quality of the radio, as well as the provisioning feature, which I can say is better in Cambium Networks.

We used Cambium Networks Wireless LAN in a school district, in classrooms and administrative spaces, providing what we sometimes refer to as wall-to-wall wireless.

Cambium Networks Wireless LAN was well-priced and offered a controllerless setup, which was more unusual at the time we first used them. This meant they could operate independently without a controller, unlike many other products that required a controller. 

Also, they had a software-based controller or management system that we initially used. The product was scalable, allowing for fewer access points to cover more area, and supported a high number of clients. We were able to deploy them across multiple sites within a limited timeframe, thanks to their efficient setup process.

We install a public Wi-Fi system. The transport network is one hundred percent optical fiber from our collection switch to the street, the university, or any enterprise. After the optical fiber, we have the site, and we make the connection between the optical fiber and the electricity for the access point with specific sectors, equipped with three outdoor access points. 

In some cases, we are obligated to install more equipment for indoor usage. This is done for projects, including ones in Mauritania and related to university infrastructure.

The main benefit of using Cambium Networks Wireless LAN is the power it provides. This allows outdoor areas to be covered effectively with a good signal level and quality, which is crucial for providing reliable public Wi-Fi.

I use the solution in my company because it is a tool with which users can manage all Cambium products in one single pane of glass. In a word, it serves as a zero-touch provisioning product with no hassle and is very user-friendly. Anyone can manage the product without any prior or advanced networking knowledge.

The solution's most valuable feature stems from the fact that Cambium's network and architecture are distributed technology, and they are autonomous. There is no dependency and no need for any controller or license. It can operate with and without a license.

We primarily deal with hybrid setups where we need to connect outbuildings to a local area network (LAN) while also providing Wi-Fi access. For instance, we recently worked on a project involving six base sites and around one hundred points for monitoring a freeway with cameras in a remote desert area. Our main focus is on providing Wi-Fi and LAN connectivity, often in combination with each other, to meet various client needs.

We recently worked with a large tomato sauce production plant where we utilized point-to-multipoint connections to link up containers used as workspaces. This allowed us to extend the LAN to areas where running physical cables, like fiber, was impractical. Similarly, in the hospitality industry, we've deployed hybrid setups involving multiple buildings, such as hotels and surrounding facilities, using point-to-point connections to ensure seamless connectivity without extensive cabling. Additionally, in industrial settings like a sulfuric acid factory, where regular Wi-Fi access points are unsuitable due to environmental factors, we've implemented mesh Wi-Fi configurations with IP67-sealed equipment to maintain reliable connectivity. The cloud-based management provided by Cambium Networks is particularly valuable to us, as it allows us to efficiently manage Wi-Fi, point-to-point connections, firewalls, and switches across various locations from a centralized platform. This enables us to be proactive in providing support and ensures smooth operations for our clients.

In the context of wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) deployments for enterprise use, the process typically begins with identifying specific areas within a building where wireless access points, often referred to as hotspots, are needed. The client provides information regarding the locations of these hotspots. As a network designer and implementer, my role involves creating a design plan for the wireless network. I use a combination of RF tools and physical networking tools to develop a comprehensive plan. This plan includes determining the required quantity of access points (APs), switches, cable lengths, and router specifications, and identifying entrance points for cabling. Once the design is complete and all the necessary equipment details are specified, we communicate with the client to discuss the plan.

It offers features that are essential for an efficient and high-performance wireless LAN deployment, where capacity, coverage, and quality are optimized, and frequency bands are selected based on the specific needs of the network.

We use them as a complete solution from wireless connections including indoor and outdoor and then combine them together in our network. Sometimes we have hospitals that use the solution, however, mainly we use it in hotels. We use the solution to give services to our customers.

Our company started with the solution ten or so years ago and after that, we developed fast. At this moment, we are one of the top solution providers in the hotel and hospitality business.