High-Density Wi-Fi Design Principles
High-density Wi-Fi architectures have different requirements and key considerations than traditional enterprise wireless network designs. This guide discusses high-density Wi-Fi design principles and explains how you can access optimal wireless solutions for high-density deployments.
In a high-density wireless network design, a single access point (AP) must deliver connectivity to more than 25-30 users at the same time. Examples of high-density environments include transit hubs, stadiums, music venues, schools, and casinos. While traditional Wi-Fi deployments focus on covering as much physical space as possible, high-density deployments focus on providing fast and stable wireless access to many users within a concentrated area.
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Key High-Density Wi-Fi Design Considerations
The goal of high-density Wi-Fi design is to provide wireless access to many devices in a concentrated area without a noticeable drop in speed or reliability. Some of the key factors to consider when designing a high-density Wi-Fi architecture include:
- How many users must be covered by a single wireless access point (AP)
- How many devices each user will connect to the wireless network
- The types of applications in use and their bandwidth requirements
- The physical limitations of the coverage area (e.g., outdoor spaces, rooms constructed with Wi-Fi-unfriendly materials, etc.)
High-Density Wi-Fi Design Principles
To ensure maximum performance with minimal overhead costs and management complexity, follow these high-density Wi-Fi design principles and best practices:
- Deploy dual-radio (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) or tri-radio (+ 6 GHz) APs to provide maximum throughput and ensure device compatibility.
- Plan your AP placement to ensure coverage areas overlap, providing load balancing and failover capabilities.
- Upgrade the wired network infrastructure with high-performance core/aggregation switches to ensure high-density APs have enough bandwidth.
High-Density Wireless AP Solutions
High-density wireless access points are designed to maximize bandwidth for a large number of concurrent users while minimizing the number of APs you need to deploy in an area. For example, RUCKUS Networks wireless AP solutions use patented BeamFlex+ smart antenna technology to maximize signal throughput and capacity. Ultra-high-density APs like the R560 use the latest Wi-Fi 6E standard, which means they have three dedicated radios for up to 4.7 Gbps max throughput, providing high-speed access for up to 1,536 concurrent users on a single access point.
Comparing RUCKUS Networks High-Density Wireless AP Solutions |
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| AP Type | Model | Specifications |
| Indoor | R750 |
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| Indoor | R850 |
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| Indoor | R560 |
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| Indoor | R760 |
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| Outdoor | T750 |
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