Best Access Points for Enterprise Network Deployments in December 2022

by Marco Papavero | Aug 10, 2022 | Device management, Partnerships, Tanaza Account Management, TanazaOS

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Best Access Points for Enterprises Network Deployments

Best Access Points for Enterprise Network Deployments in December 2022

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Choosing the best access points for enterprise network deployments is fundamental. Last years have brought new challenges to industries. New high-level expectations about speed performance, ease of installation, cloud manageability, and software stability are just some of the new key things that IT professionals take into consideration when selecting which device to deploy.

To meet and fulfill these new market requirements, we have put together a list of the best WiFi access points for enterprise network deployments.

Best Enterprise Access Points for Indoor Deployment in 2022

Comfast CF-E375AC;
Intelbras AP360;
Intelbras AP1350;
Intelbras AP1750;
Amer Networks DataCloud1;
Amer Networks DataCloud2;
Amer Networks DataCloud3;
Amer Networks WAP1000

Best Enterprise Access Points for Outdoor Deployment in 2022

Comfast CF-WA350;
Yuncore CPE830

The Best Access Points for Enterprises Network Deployments

Best access points for indoor installation

Comfast Quasar CF-E375AC V2

Comfast CF-E375AC

Indoor
Wall-Ceiling Mountable PoE

Comfast CF-E375AC is one of the most purchased, cost-effective, indoor access points for small and medium-sized networks. The AP is high-performing, with an elegant and minimal design, ceiling or wall mountable.
The Comfast CF-E375AC is an 802.11ac Wave 2 wireless indoor access point. It supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios simultaneously.
The AP has MU-MIMO technology, ensuring perfect communication with multiple clients, increased multi-user throughput, and overall user experience. The gigabit dual-band anti-interference technology makes this device perfect for high-density environments.
Its round design without visible antennas is recommended for installation in places that require minimalism such as restaurants, hotels, and large convention halls.

Intelbras AP360

Intelbras AP360

Indoor
Wall-Ceiling Mountable PoE

In Latam, Intelbras is a manufacturer of reference for high-performing enterprise access points. The Intelbras AP360 is an enterprise indoor access point designed for small and medium enterprise networks. The AP supports up to 100 connected devices, offering coverage of up to 400 m². The access point can maintain stability and good quality of signal proportionally in the coverage area. The device supports the blink led option with an additional design feature: customers can choose the LED color and adapt the tones to the environments in which the AP is installed. The blink mode is helpful when troubleshooting. Imagine having dozens of devices, and there is the need to locate a particular AP. For instance, with our Tanaza platform, you can use the blink mode feature to light up the desired AP and identify it in a few seconds.

Intelbras AP1350AC

Intelbras AP 1350

Indoor
Wall-Ceiling Mountable PoE

The Intelbras AP1350 is one of the best access points for enterprise networks, especially for indoor places as large hotels with multiple plans and buildings, industries, schools, universities, malls and restaurants. The device supports up to 350 concurrent users without losing stability in the signal, also with high-level consumption of packets during the connection. The Handover system lets users to navigate and perform operations with less interruption and flexibility to switch between APs without interrupting the connection. The access point offers high-speed and stable Wi-Fi connection thanks to its dual-band, cloud-managed MU-MIMO 802.11AC technology (3×3 on 2.4 GHz, 2×2 on 5 GHz). Intelbras AP1350 integrates 1317 Mbps aggregate frame rate (AC1350) with concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5GHz radios.

Intelbras AP1750AC

Intelbras AP 1750

Indoor
Wall-Ceiling Mountable PoE

The Intelbras AP1750 is one of the best access points for enterprise networks, especially indoor places as large hotels with multiple plans and buildings, industries, schools, universities, malls and restaurants. The device supports up to 500 users without losing stability in the signal, also with high-level consumption of packets during the connection. The Handover system lets users to navigate and perform operations with less interruption and flexibility to switch between APs without interrupting the connection. The access point offers high-speed and stable Wi-Fi connection thanks to its dual-band, cloud-managed MU-MIMO 802.11AC technology (3×3 on 2.4 GHz, 3×3 on 5 GHz). Intelbras AP1750 integrates 1750 Mbps aggregate frame rate (AC1750) with concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5GHz radios.

Amer Networks Datacloudnode1 - Best Access Point for Enterprise

Amer Networks DataCloudNode1

Indoor
Wall-Ceiling Mountable PoE

Amer Networks DataCloudNode1 V2 Tanaza Powered Device™ is the enterprise access point with dual-radio and dual frame rate options. The device has MU-MIMO (3×3 on 2.4 GHz, 2×2 on 5.8 GHz). It delivers 1.317 Gbps aggregate frame rate (AC1300) with concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5GHz radios.
Security has guaranteed by high-level standard of encryption: the device supports WPA2 and WPA2-Enterprise authentication.

Amer Networks DataCloudNode2 - Best Access Point for Enterprise

Amer Networks DataCloudNode2

Indoor
Wall-Ceiling Mountable PoE

Amer Networks DataCloudNode2 V2 Tanaza Powered Device™ is the enterprise access point with dual-radio and dual frame rate options. The device has MU-MIMO (3×3 on 2.4 GHz, 2×2 on 5.8 GHz). It delivers 1.317 Gbps aggregate frame rate (AC1300) with concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5GHz radios.
Security has guaranteed by high-level standard of encryption: the device supports WPA2 and WPA2-Enterprise authentication.

Amer Networks DataCloudNode3 - Best Access Point for Enterprise

Amer Networks DataCloudNode3

Indoor
Wall-Ceiling Mountable PoE

Amer Networks DataCloudNode3 Tanaza Powered Device™ is the enterprise access point with three-band radio. The device has 4×4 MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2. It delivers a 2.033 Gbps aggregate dual-band frame rate (AC2100) with concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5GHz.
Security has guaranteed by the high-level standard of encryption: the device supports WPA2 and WPA2-Enterprise authentication. Amer Networks DataCloudNode3 can be provisioned remotely through Tanaza for efficient troubleshooting.

Amer Networks WAP 1000 - Best Access Point for Enterprise

Amer Networks WAP1000

Indoor
Wall-Ceiling Mountable PoE

When customers want to choose among the best access points for high-density environments: Amer Networks WAP1000 is the answer. This access point is one of the top ceiling-mountable PoE devices for hospitals, meeting places, and convention centers.
Amer Networks WAP1000 Tanaza Powered Device™ is a dual-radio, cloud-managed MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2 access point. The device delivers a 1.6 Gbps aggregate frame rate (300 Mbps + 1300 Mbps) with concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5GHz radios.
This access point is perfect for those who care about electricity consumption, as the device consumes less than 13W. The power of transmission of this AP doesn’t interfere with its elegant design. The 5x powerful built-in antenna’s unobtrusive design blends perfectly in any environment.

Best access points for outdoor installation

Comfast Pulsar CF-WA350

Comfast CF-WA350

Outdoor
Wall-Ceiling Mountable PoE

Among the best access points for outdoor use, Comfast CF-WA350 is, without a doubt, the right choice for enterprise deployments.
It is the perfect access point designed to solve the problem of outdoor long-distance transmission signals. The device is equipped with directional antennas for a coverage angle of 60° or vertical 30°.
The AP model is an 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO (3×3 on 2.4 GHz, 2×2 on 5 GHz). It supports dual-band on 2.4/5.8Ghz. Thanks to it, 160 users can go online simultaneously. It supports 50 concurrent users on the 2.4Ghz band and 110 users on the 5.8Ghz.
Comfast CF-WA350 delivers 1300 Mbps (450 Mbps + 867 Mbps) and, this generates a stronger and more efficient signal without connection drop-down during multiple device connections. It’s waterproof with an IP65 rating protecting the hardware components from adverse climatic conditions such as high levels of humidity, low temperature, or intense heat.

Yuncore CPE830

Yuncore CPE830

Outdoor
Wall-Ceiling Mountable PoE

Yuncore CPE830 is a wall-mountable POE 802.11n single-band access point. It supports MIMO technology on 802.11n (2×2 on 2.4 GHz) with an aggregate framerate of AC300 (300 Mbps).
This outdoor AP model is ideal for residential areas, parks, factories, commercial streets, schools, villages, scenic spots. Thanks to its resistant waterproof and dustproof case (building in lighting protection IC) guarantees good performance and a long device lifecycle after continued exposure to adverse weather conditions. The transmission of RF Power of Yuncore CPE830 is fully adjustable based on environmental conditions. This feature allows to reduce or improve RF power to avoid issues during signal transmission.
The access point supports Wireless AP, Gateway, WISP, Wireless Bridge operation mode, effective solution for PTP, PTMP application, and outdoor long-range signal coverage application.

How can you best manage any of these WiFi access points from the cloud?

All the devices mentioned above are compatible with Tanaza and Tanaza Powered Devices.

What is Tanaza?

Tanaza is a comprehensive and flexible SaaS platform for IT professionals to manage WiFi networks in the cloud. It’s the only software in the market that works with multi-vendor networking hardware.

At the core of Tanaza, there is Tanaza’s Operating System, a powerful Linux-based Operating System that delivers extra security layers that protect your hardware from cyber attacks.

Enjoy Tanaza in a wide range of best access points

Tanaza is vendor-agnostic. Thanks to its multi compatibility, IT professionals do not need to dismantle their networks and start from scratch. Tanaza allows IT teams to keep using their current networking devices compatible with Tanaza and manage them through a single control plane. Also, add new access points and mix brands as the networks grow. See compatible devices.
To use Tanaza, users need to download the specific TanazaOS firmware for the WiFi access point compatible with TanazaOS, the operating system. Afterward, configure networks, add the device’s MAC address to the platform, and set up SSIDs to start broadcasting the Internet while managing everything from a centralized platform.

Flexible subscription plans

Tanaza has flexible subscription plans to manage unlimited access points and networks from its cloud-based platform.
Tanaza provides flexible subscription plans to fit any network deployment. Take advantage of monthly commitments if you are deploying seasonal networks. Alternatively, get on board with yearly, 3 or 5-year subscription plans for long-standing deployments. You can deploy multiple networks and have different subscription plans per network. We adapt to your deployment needs. Our monthly subscription starts at $3.50 per device. Alternatively, our annual plans start from $35 per AP (save 16%), $70 per AP for 3 years (save 45%), or $105 per AP for the 5-year plan (save 50%).

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Integrate your favorite apps

Tanaza’s marketplace enables users to integrate third-party applications from independent software vendors to meet any specific need. Enable applications like Cloud4WiFi to empower the Guest WiFi experience or Express Wi-Fi by Facebook to monetize WiFi networks in emerging countries. We also have the Classic Hotspot by Tanaza to manage public WiFi hotspots from the cloud.

Recently, we have also create a new integration with SocialWiFi. Now, Tanaza customers can configure, manage and customize external splash pages, learning more about customers from the combination of both solutions (SocialWiFi + Tanaza).

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Tanaza May 2022 Update – New client policy feature, bandwidth control and more APs compatibility

by Marco Papavero | May 27, 2022 | Device management, Network Monitoring, Networking, TanazaOS, Wireless Hardware

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Tanaza May 2022 update – New client policy, bandwidth control and more APs compatibility

Tanaza May 2022 update allows MSPs and IT professionals to experience a new level of WiFi access control thanks to the custom client policy feature. Now network administrators can create multiple granular client policies setting the type of block for each client, the allocated bandwidth limit, and if the client can bypass the splash page automatically.

Create and assign a custom policy to each network, SSID or client

The new Tanaza client policy introduces an advanced WiFi access control system that allows network administrators to regulate network permissions efficiently.

Network administrators can create custom client policies and assign them at network, SSID or client level.

Block or prevent client connections with a custom message

Not all clients are created equal. Sometimes it’s necessary to block them once connected, sometimes it’s necessary to prevent them even from associating to the SSID.

Let’s assume that in a guest network you have 500 connected clients. Ten of them are suspicious clients: some of them are visiting prohibited websites and some of them are downloading huge files, consuming a large amount of bandwidth. Typically, you should manually block each single MAC address, after careful behavior analysis.

Thanks to this feature, the user has two approaches to address this problem: Block clients once connected or Prevent clients from connecting.

Block clients once connected allows clients to associate to the SSID and receive an IP address from the LAN, but no Internet connection will be provided. These clients will appear in the client list section and they will be counted as connected clients. In this way, you can have the complete client list under control.

Let’s assume, instead, you know exactly the MAC address you want to exclude from your network before it is connected.

Prevent clients from connecting is the feature that prohibits clients from associating to the SSID or receiving any IP address from the LAN. These clients will not appear in the client list section.

Intuitive bandwidth management

Ensuring the perfect balance in connection provisioning is a complex task.

Let’s assume that one client is using 70% of the available download bandwidth while downloading for example a huge file.
Network administrators can proportionally decrease the download limit parameters for that client on the fly, reducing its bandwidth consumption and allowing a better bandwidth allocation among other clients.

More features, more APs

Tanaza has expanded its compatible device list with new AP models.

We introduced support for:

Indoor ceiling mountable: Comfast E320N, PowerCloud CAP324EU
Directive outdoor: Comfast WA300
Omni outdoor: Comfast EW72, Comfast WA700 (ruggedized)

Some of these devices can now be directly procured from our OEM partners as Tanaza Powered Devices (i.e. with TanazaOS pre-installed). Enjoy Tanaza out-of-the-box.

Bring compatible APs to Tanaza in under 3 minutes, with the new Installer

The TanazaOS Installer allows network professionals to quickly and easily install TanazaOS on supported APs, which can now be brought to the Tanaza platform and configured in under 3 minutes (watch the video).
This ultimate solution is perfect for MSPs, ISPs, and enterprise businesses that need to deploy hundreds or thousands of devices.

New apps & integrations in the Tanaza marketplace

Tanaza is adding new vertically focused solutions, allowing several applications from Independent Software Vendors to support more use cases.
In the past, we have reached important milestones developing integrations with Express WiFi by Facebook, Cloud4Wi and Classic Hotspot.
With this May 2022 update, we welcome Social Wi-Fi.
Social Wi-Fi is the splash page and cloud hotspot management platform that allows network administrators to configure, manage and customize splash pages to obtain more valuable information about customers through social login via Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, or other social network accounts. It also provides sophisticated advertising functionalities and integrations with multiple advertising-related services.

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How to improve WiFi reception thanks to 1-click Roaming features

by Marco Papavero | Feb 21, 2022 | Device management, Network Troubleshooting, Partnerships, Tanaza Account Management, TanazaOS

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How to Improve WiFi reception boosting WiFi roaming features

How to improve WiFi reception thanks to 1-click roaming features

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thanks to 1-click Roaming features

Improve WiFi reception boosting WiFi roaming is fundamental to guarantee high levels of connection in congested areas.

Today, more than ever, WiFi users expect to navigate without signal interruptions in airports, train stations, market stores, and other public places with hundreds of square meters of surfaces.

While users are moving, the signal of a single access point can not cover all this distance: there will be a moment when the user will pass from the coverage of a WiFi device to another one. In this moment of passage, the connection has to be guaranteed.

Multiple access points can create WiFi signal overlaps

Deploying business WiFi networks requires careful planning. Past theories and common sense would suggest improving WiFi reception, adding enough APs to cover every square meter with a strong WiFi signal. But this is a typical mistake in WiFi design.

Avoid installing multiple APs to improve WiFi coverage. Multiple overlapping devices can cause signal or co-channel interference.

Co-channel interference caused by multiple overlapping WiFi APs

More APs you will add without a proper WiFi fast roaming configuration, more the overlapping effect will be exponential

WiFi roaming features by Tanaza are the solutions.
Tanaza has integrated three advanced features to improve WiFi reception:
– AP Assisted roaming;
– WiFi Fast roaming;
– Network Assisted Power Savings.

WiFi Fast Roaming

AP assisted roaming

Network Assisted Power Savings

WiFi Fast Roaming – Fast Transitioning Roaming

WiFi Fast Roaming permits seamless connectivity moving between access points. This feature requires WPA2 / WPA2-Enterprise authentication enabled.

When the initial authentication with the first access point is complete, the protocol uses Fast Basic Server Set Transition (FT) to store the encrypted keys of other access points inside the network. We suggest activating this feature to give an improvement to the WiFi end-user roaming experience.

Pros:

Reduces the time to authenticate between access points
Enhanced performance for latency sensitive applications

WiFi Fast Roaming in One Click

Set up WiFi Fast Roaming in 1 click

AP Assisted Roaming – Radio Resource Measurement (RRM)

AP Assisted Roaming reduces the time required to roam the network allowing the client to quickly determine which wireless device it should roam next and how.

The assisted roaming feature is based on a smart and client-optimized list of neighbor access points. Devices that support this standard send a request to obtain channels and status information about other devices.

80211k Assisted Roaming

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The associated AP continues to monitor and collect data about neighboring devices, locating the best alternative solution where the user can find the strongest signal.

AP Assisted Roaming

Network-Assisted Power Savings – Wireless Network Management

Network-Assisted Power Savings allows the WiFi network to influence the devices’ roaming behavior, providing information of nearby access points, optimizing the WiFi transmission and the device’s battery life.

This feature improves WiFi reception thanks to balancing the number of devices connected to a single access point. Network-Assisted Power Savings allows the client device to collect information about nearby access points.

Network Assisted Power Savings

Set up Network Assisted Power Savings in 1 click

How to improve WiFi reception boosting network roaming

Tanaza is developing more complex networking algorithms to improve WiFi reception through the features explained above.
However, it is always important to remember how to improve WiFi roaming with some practical tips and understand why.

The regulation of cell sizes is propaedeutic to the following WiFi roaming improvement tips.
1) Broadcast the same SSID for both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. In this way, clients can select the best band and band steering WiFi functionality supported by the APs.
2) Enable the Fast Roaming feature by Tanaza on the APs. The background connection process can be performed before reassociating or roaming to another device.
3) Improve WiFi roaming by setting lower AP data rates.

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WiFi Management Software Alternatives

by Marco Papavero | Nov 10, 2021 | All articles, Cloud Management, Device management, Industry news, Networking, TanazaOS, What's new, WiFi Networks, Wireless Hardware

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WiFi management software alternatives

15 reasons to choose Tanaza among WiFi Management Software Alternatives

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There are several reasons to choose Tanaza Cloud Platform among the WiFi management software alternatives proposed by the WiFi cloud market in 2022.

Tanaza is first of all an enterprise company composed of an enthusiastic team of cloud and networking lovers. Our engineers, designers, testers, and sales specialists have concentrated in Tanaza all their know-how and their professional experience to understand what MSPs, ISPs, and SPs need when they search for a solid and advanced solution for their networks.

Instead of creating a useless direct company-centric comparison with other solutions, we present in 15 points why Tanaza could be your next alternative for WiFi cloud management. With Tanaza you can:

1. Manage networks everywhere, at any time thanks to the infinite potential of WiFi cloud management.

2. Troubleshoot network issues in a unique all-in-one cloud solution thanks to an always-updated list of business network management, monitoring, and diagnostic tools.

3. Choose the best access points that work for your business needs. Don’t depend on mono-brand sellers: Tanaza is a vendor-agnostic solution.

4. Take advantage of zero-touch provisioning to configure networking devices efficiently and send them pre-configured to the customer’s premises for installation.

5. Integrate the Tanaza platform with third-party applications provided by official Tanaza Partners as Facebook, Cloud4Wi, Classic Hotspot, and Social WiFi

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Classic Hotspot by Tanaza

Leverage your WiFi hotspot from the cloud.

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Express Wi-Fi by Facebook

Build, operate, grow, and monetize your Wi-Fi business.

integration-cloud4wi

Cloud4Wi

Empower your guest WiFi experience.

Integration Social WiFi

Social WiFi

Learn more about your customers.

6) Create WiFi splash pages without creative limitation. Explore splash page editor features. You can also configure external splash pages with multiple marketing services.

7) Obtain real-time and historical statistics about networks, clients, bandwidth, and APs. Experience 360° control of the most relevant networking parameters even if you are away from the office smart-working workstation. Tanaza cloud management is responsive and manageable from smartphones and tablets.

8) Save valuable time thanks to an innovative and easy access point configuration system. You need only to set up the MAC address of your devices and you have done: your network is ready to be managed. No code or hard technical skills are required.

9) Reduce CAPEX and OPEX costs by converting your networks into a high-performing ROI investment. Read more about how disaggregation can reduce CAPEX and OPEX costs.

10) Set up WiFi disconnection notification alerts when the network goes down or has some issues thanks to an efficient alert system that informs you every time an access point disconnects. Forget manual ping and VPN to check your network stat.

11) Fix patches, security vulnerabilities, and stability of your WiFi devices without external expensive interventions. You can update firmware remotely in a few seconds and at a network or organization level.

12) Forget unnecessary hardware controllers. Manage every aspect of the network directly in the cloud.

13) Easily migrate from other WiFi management software alternatives to Tanaza thanks to the auto-provisioning system and cloud configuration.

14) Count on formidable 360-degrees support. Our support team will answer you by 48/72 hrs.

15) Access a wide variety of educational materials and online troubleshooting support.

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The Future of WiFi – WiFi Future Trends for MSPs, ISPs and SPs

by Marco Papavero | Aug 6, 2021 | All articles, Cloud Management, Device management, Industry news, Networking, TanazaOS, What's new, WiFi Networks, Wireless Hardware

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Future of WiFi - WiFi 6E

The Future of WiFi – A guide for MSPs, ISPs, and SPs

At Tanaza we believe it’s time to present, data in hand, the latest news for MSPs, ISPs, and SPs about the future of WiFi and Cloud Management.
Today and tomorrow, more than ever, Wi-Fi will be one of the most widespread technologies in the world and represents a crucial point in the daily and business lives of billions of people.

The future of WiFi Technology

In a previous article, we discussed How soon WiFi 6 will impact Business WiFi Networks.
Read more about:
– WiFi 6
– WiFi 6E
– WiFi 7 (coming soon)

WiFi 6 is starting to emerge in lots of enterprise wireless access points.
Here are some examples:

WiFi 6 Access Points for Business – Discover the right device to enter in the future of WiFi

Edgecore EAP101

EAP101 Edgecore

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EAP101 is a dual-band WiFi 6 indoor access point for enterprises. The device supports 2×2:2 uplink and downlink MU-MIMO between the AP and multiple clients, with up to 1.7Gbps aggregated data rate. EAP101 is equipped with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio enabling value-added applications such as iBeacon, presence.

EAP101 is currently not supported by Tanaza. Request us to support your device.

Edgecore EAP102

EAP102 Edgecore

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EAP102 is an enterprise-grade, concurrent dual-band Wi-Fi 6 indoor access point. EAP102 supports 4 x 4 : 4 uplink and down link MU-MIMO between the AP and multiple clients, with up to 2.9 Gbps aggregated data rate. EAP102 is equipped with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio enabling value-added applications such as iBeacon.

EAP102 is currently not supported by Tanaza. Request us to support your device.

Linksys Velop Series

Linksys Velop Series WiFi 6

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Linksys Velop Series WiFi 6 access points for business offer a reliable connection for streaming, gaming, and video chatting without interruption, thanks to 1.4 GHz quad-core processor. Experiment higher level of speed performance and until 4x more capacity with WiFi6 settings.

Linksys Velop Series is currently not supported by Tanaza. Request us to support your device.

Linksys LAPAC1200

Linksys LAPAC1200

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Linksys LAPAC1200 is a Dual-Band WiFi6 Access Point with Power over Ethernet (POE) support. This enterprise access point features one Gigabit Ethernet and is backward-compatible with widely deployed 802.11a/b/g infrastructure.

Linksys LAPAC1200 is currently not supported by Tanaza. Request us to support your device.

Ubiquiti U6 Lite

Ubiquiti U6 Lite

Ubiquiti 6 Lite (U6 Lite) is a 2×2 WiFi 6 access point that can reach an aggregate throughput rate up to 1.5 Gbps with its 5 GHz (MU-MIMO and OFDMA) and 2.4 GHz (MIMO) bands. The U6 Lite can either be ceiling-mounted to broaden signal coverage and support device-dense networks, or it can be mounted to a wall to extend its signal in a specific direction. The compact U6 Lite also sports the same form factor as the Access Point nanoHD (UAP nanoHD) so you can repurpose its covers and recessed mounting bracket if you already own them. The U6 Lite simplifies the process of bringing WiFi 6 to your home or office. It can be set up in minutes and fully managed with the UniFi Network web application or mobile app.

Ubiquiti U6 Lite is currently not supported by Tanaza. Request us to support your device.

Ubiquiti U6 Long-Range

Ubiquiti U6 Lite

Ubiquiti 6 Long-Range (U6 LR) is a high-performance access point that brings powerful, four-stream WiFi 6 coverage to enterprise networks. The U6 LR can reach an aggregate throughput rate up to 3 Gbps with its 5 GHz (4×4 MU-MIMO and OFDMA) and 2.4 GHz (4×4 MIMO) bands. It also has a sideways, down-tilted antenna pattern to expand its coverage area. The water and dust-resistant U6 LR can be mounted either indoors or outside, blending seamlessly into virtually any environment so you’ll never have to disrupt your space’s aesthetic to enjoy excellent wireless coverage. The U6 LR simplifies the process of bringing WiFi 6 to enterprise networks that support a large number of clients. It can be set up in minutes and fully managed with the UniFi Network web application or mobile app.

Ubiquiti U6 LR is currently not supported by Tanaza. Request us to support your device.

Ubiquiti U6 Professional

Ubiquiti U6 Lite

Ubiquiti 6 Professional (U6 Pro) is a high-performance, dual-band WiFi 6 access point ideal for home and office use. The U6 Pro is capable of reaching an aggregate throughput rate up to 5.3 Gbps with its 5 GHz (4×4 MIMO) and 2.4 GHz (2×2 MIMO) bands, which allows it to support over 300 concurrently connected clients while maintaining an even, reliable wireless experience across your entire network. It can also isolate your guest traffic to ensure optimal security and speed. The U6 Pro also operates at full 4×4 MIMO with 160 MHz channels to create high-capacity wireless uplinks and facilitate faster data transfer. It can be set up in minutes and fully managed with the UniFi Network application*.

Ubiquiti U6 Professional is currently not supported by Tanaza. Request us to support your device.

What is Wi-Fi 6 and what are benefits for MSPs, ISPs and SPs?

“Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) is the next generation of IEEE standard for wireless local-area networks, faster and more powerful than the previous one Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). It is also known as High Efficiency Wi-Fi, for the overall improvements to Wi-Fi 6 clients under dense environments”.

Year by year, MSPs, ISPs, and SPs are facing the challenge to provide higher throughput and bandwidth for multiple connected devices in enterprise networks. Hardware is not enough to guarantee an adequate and democratic sharing of WiFi connection. A new standard was necessary to manage the huge quantity of devices in the networks (anchor link to the chapter dedicated to e-waste).

On April 23rd, 2021 the FCC voted and approved the allocation of the new 6GHz band for Wi-Fi. WiFi 6 represents a new revolution for enterprise and SMBs WiFi networks.

	802.11n - Wi-Fi 4	802.11ac - Wi-Fi 5	802.11ax - Wi-Fi 6/6E
Frequency Range (GHz)	2.4 - 5	2.4	2.4 - 5 - 6
Channel Bandwidth (MHz)	20 - 40	20 - 40 - 80 - 80+80 - 160	20 - 40 - 80 - 80+80 - 160
Subcarrier Spacing (KHz)	312.5	312.5	78.125
Symbol time	3.2	3.2	12.8
MU-MIMO	None	Downlink	Uplink and Downlink
Access Scheme	OFDM	OFDM	OFDM, OFDMA
Data Subcarrier Modulation	BPSK, QPSK, 16-64 QAM	BPSK, QPSK, 16-64 QAM	BPSK, QPSK, 16-64-256-1024 QAM
Coding	BCC (mandatory) - LDPC (optional)	BCC (mandatory) - LDPC (optional)	BCC (mandatory) - LDPC (mandatory)

Let’s analyze the various improvements point by point, showing concrete benefits and changes for MPSs, ISPs and SPs business.

What is the difference between WiFi 6 and WiFi 6E?

“E as extended. E as efficiency”

WiFi 6E is the next generation of the WiFi 6 standard. It offers all the main features of the 802.11ax, giving also access to the 6GHz band. The new frequency band ranges from 5.925 GHz to 7.125 GHz, allowing up to 1,200 MHz of additional spectrum.
WiFi 6E reduces overlap and interference between multiple networks in high-congested areas as offices, apartments complexes, industrial districts.

	WiFi 6	WiFi 6E
Max. Data Rate	1.5 Gbps per device	2.3 Gbps per device
DFS scanning	Required ❌	Not required ✅
Capacity	Lower	Higher
Security	Secure	More Secure. WPA3 is mandatory.
6GHz Legacy Devices	The 6 GHz band is not available on WiFi6.	The 6 GHz band is exclusive to WiFi 6E devices. More bandwidth, spectrum, and speed improvements guaranteed.
Simultaneous transmissions	8K movies and large file download with possible short buffering. No AR/VR gaming.	8K movies, AR/VR gaming and large file download all without buffering.
Latency	Reduced	Extrimely reduced
Network performance	Good	Better in congestioned enviroments

Frequency Range 6GHz – More capacity, less latency in the future of WiFi

More connected devices mean higher levels of Wi-Fi congestion. The pandemic has shown how the amount of data on Wi-Fi networks has reached critical levels: wireless bandwidth and capacity have never been greater.

The first improvement of WiFi 6 technology is basically more capacity. Specifically, access points will be able to operate on the 6GHz spectrum, in addition to the 2.4GHz and 5GHz that currently exist. The possibility to use this new frequency range guarantees lower latency for applications in higher density environments. Moreover, 6GHz includes the orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA) feature from cellular technologies, which takes advantage of servicing multiple users on sub-channels transmitted simultaneously.

There are also changes in regulations related to the 6GHz frequency range. WiFi access points have to be registered in databases and become ‘geolocation aware’. They must support the following standards:

Low Power Indoor (LPI)
Power Spectral Density (PSD)
Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC)

LPI and PSD are rules for restricting the power output of indoor 6 GHz devices, to limit interference with each other or with licensed outdoor use. AFC is for outdoor 6 GHz devices and consults with a database based on the FCC’s Universal Licensing System so that 6 GHz access points can avoid interfering with licensed applications.

Wi-Fi 6 has multiple Wi-Fi channels and these channels can be allocated more effectively to permit multiple transmissions to multiple users at the same time. Hence, when organisations power outdoor Wi-Fi 6 for users, it means more efficiency, less overheads and also support for a greater variety of applications.

20MHz vs 40MHz vs 80MHz vs 160MHz – What is the best Channel Bandwidth for Business?

Wi-Fi 6 supports channels widths of 20MHz, 40MHz, 80MHz, and 160 MHz.

20MHz – 40MHz – 80MHz channels are recommended for business, while 160MHz is best suited for environments with low channel utilization.

For a correct deployment, it is important to distinguish the correct channel bandwidth selection. The channel bandwidth can really affect the performance on networks.

20MHz is the most common Wi-Fi bandwidth as most users still opt to use 2.4GHz radios (almost never in 5GHz).
20MHz is the correct channel bandwidth for businesses that want to guarantee high levels of connection for remote workers or users with high expectations.
Today, WiFi customers prefer to use video streaming and video calls: this requires high levels of packets in download for buffering in streaming services (Netflix, Amazon Video, Youtube, for instance) and video-communications applications (Google Meet, Skype, and Slack Call, for instance). In 5GHz bandwidth, thanks to a large amount of non-overlapping channels, providers will not face any problem doing anything, and the internet speed will not have any significant interruptions.

40MHz is the best channel bandwidth for businesses requiring a medium-high level of data transfer rate and higher than 20MHz.
IT professionals can still get 12 non-overlapping channels if combined with a 5MHz frequency.
This channel bandwidth is used by both 2.4GHz and 5GHz. It has a higher speed but it’s not particularly suggested in crowded areas, especially with 2.4Ghz. MSPs, ISPs, and SPs should use it, only on 5GHz and for a restricted number of connected devices. It’s easy to understand how these few users will receive a perfect signal.

80MHz is the last suggested channel bandwidth for business use. This channel bandwidth has the highest data transfer rate for the commercial ranges. The absence of non-overlapping channels to operate within makes high levels of congestion with high levels of traffic. 80GHz is the best channel for IT professionals that think “quality over quantity”: this bandwidth guarantees the highest signal performances for a really limited number of users.

160MHz deserves a separate chapter. It is totally not recommended for IT professionals. And often neither for home use. 160MHz channel bandwidth is perfect for activities like Ultra-HD streaming and professional gaming. Activities that can create a high rate of congestion, especially with the next networks. It’s easy to understand how a single user with this channel bandwidth creates congestion for all the others. Totally unrecommended for business solutions.

Subcarrier spacing drastically reduced to improve WIFi efficiency

The future of WiFi includes a drastic reduction of 802.11ac spacing. It is an important technical change for MSPs, ISPs, and SPs. The reduction of subcarrier spacing improves signal efficiency and the quantity of multiple simultaneous packets for upload and download, rather than one at a time.

MU-MIMO and OFDMA – A perfect combination for uplink and downlink transmissions

Wi-Fi 6 leverages the multi-user version of OFDMA and MU-MIMO for better efficiency of both uplink and downlink transmissions. OFDMA allows the transmission of huge quantities of data over a single noisy channel. This technique works by splitting a single signal into multiple smaller signals that are transmitted. OFDMA is perfect for medium-far transmissions, while MU MIMO is more indicated for short-range. Then, the combination of OFDMA and MU-MIMO allows Wi-Fi 6 to cover the entire spectrum of possibilities of high-density environments. For a better technical understanding of OFDMA and MU-MIMO in 802.11ax panorama, we suggest reading Tanaza’s guide for MSPs.

WPA3 WIFI6 – Future of WiFi means higher levels of security

Wi-Fi 6 enables secure endpoint protection thanks to WPA3 certification. WPA3 is the next generation of Wi-Fi security and provides cutting-edge security protocols to the access point industry.
This next-generation security protocol enables more robust authentication, delivers increased cryptographic strength for highly sensitive data markets, and maintains resiliency of mission critical networks.
All WPA3 networks:
– Use the latest security methods;
– Disallow outdated legacy protocols;
– Require use of Protected Management Frames (PMF);

The future of WiFi is for the environment protection

These are not easy moments for the environment. Global warming, climate change, extreme meteorological phenomena: wireless technology can do its own part to protect the environment through the energy-saving and the reuse of hardware components.

Tanaza also took up on the challenge.

WiFi cloud management to reduce CO2 caused by unnecessary onsite travel

For several years now, there has been an open debate about the extent to which working remotely can drastically reduce the pollution caused by traveling by transport. In the past, in order to understand the problems behind a misconfiguration of devices or a network failure, it was necessary for an IT professional to travel to the site.

An activity that is now obsolete and in the long term causes increased pollution levels. Thanks to Tanaza, the cloud-based network management platform, IT teams can remotely configure and manage all network parameters from anywhere in the world without any unnecessary and environmentally harmful travel.

Network device upgrade to avoid planned obsolescence and reduce electronic waste

Tanaza has long understood that the true value of a network device is not so much in the hardware, but in the software included. In very general terms, MSPs, ISPs and SPs could potentially continue to use any WiFi access points even after it becomes legacy, thanks to the Tanaza firmware.

Several industry studies have shown that the average lifetime of WiFi devices is 3 to 4 years. Imagine for a second, the gas emissions and the amount of e-waste produced by manufacturing and replacing the current network infrastructure around the world.

Obviously, incumbent vendors have strong economic motivations to design devices that at some point break down or are not updated anymore and thus consequently are replaced. It’s called design with planned obsolescence. It happens in the world of home appliances, just as it happens in the networking industry. This is nothing new, but the situation has reached critical levels.

Here is a graph from the Global E-Waste Monitor 2020. We hope it will raise awareness of the problem of e-waste that planned obsolescence and the resulting waste generation creates:

Global E-Waste Monitor 2020

Access points fall under the Small IT and telecommunication equipment classification

By releasing dedicated software updates, Tanaza is able to span the life of WiFi access points by up to two years. At the same time, by using devices with TanazaOS as the operating system, the user is no longer forced to the planned obsolescence of mono vendors who at some point do not release the necessary software updates for a device to keep working thus forcing MSPs, ISPs, and SPs to replace it.

These two combined factors dramatically decrease the amount of e-waste produced, reducing network infrastructure costs for providers and contributing to environmental protection.

Tanaza is getting ready for the future of WiFi

Tanaza is working tirelessly to develop compatibility with the best access points in the market to offer users a complete list of devices that work with Tanaza. However, It’s fair to say that despite WiFi 6 being around the corner, there is no need to replace or upgrade the network infrastructure right away as it will take some time before users acquire technology compatible with WiFi 6. Remember, you can deploy a WiFi 6 infrastructure but if the connecting devices are not compatible or support the WiFi6 standard they won’t enjoy the benefits of WiFi 6.

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by Marketing Team | Jul 21, 2021 | All articles, Cloud Management, Device management, Networking, TanazaOS, What's new, WiFi Networks, Wireless Hardware

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How to deploy an Outdoor WiFi network for your venue

There can be multiple reasons why you need to deploy an outdoor WiFi network for your area. Maybe you want your guest WiFi network to extend outside to keep your guests connected on your network at all times.
Nowadays, many businesses offer complimentary WiFi for their guests/customers. One of the most primary and biggest reasons to provide free WiFi is that it increases on-premises time. Many surveys suggest that consumers stay longer when they are connected to public WiFi. It is also seen that businesses offering free WiFi have seen a comparatively high success rate. No matter how large or small your business is, offering free WiFi will always benefit your business in one way or another. Consider this as an investment, and you will feel the growth in your company.

5 key things to take into consideration before deploying an outdoor WiFi network

Before deploying an outdoor WiFi network, there are few things that you must take into consideration. Like an indoor WiFi network, the outdoor WiFi network also needs to be planned before deploying the access points. It’s essential to map out every access point and the extent to which the outdoor network will reach.

Remember, the outside areas you want to expand coverage to should be where you expect the most traffic. You need to ensure that throughout the installation of your outdoor network, the same network management configuration and solutions are being followed as your other networks.

With time, we have gotten access to tools to determine where we should place our access points and how high we should place them to broadcast the best signal. Choosing the right equipment is vital as everything depends on it. Apart from the access points, there are multiple things that you need to consider, such as firewalls, switches, network interface controllers, and so much more. Your equipment must work seamlessly and not create any limitations for you from a speed or usability standpoint. By positioning your equipment correctly, you will distribute the wireless signal to cover a large area. Configuring your equipment will provide the best performance in the environment you have set up your network.

Estimate bandwidth needs for outdoor WiFi

When building infrastructure, it is crucial to detect how much bandwidth do you require carefully. It is fundamental to consider and adequately calculate the bandwidth requirements of the WiFi network. As we all know, bandwidth is referred to as the channel’s capacity to transmit data. Data is sent in a binary system (0 or 1), each of which is called a bit.

Network bandwidth plays a significant role in designing and maintaining a functional wireless network. Now, it is essential to calculate network bandwidth requirements before deploying them onto a network because the more bandwidth the data connection has, the more data it can send and receive at one time.

However, every kind of deployment location has certain types of bandwidth limits. This means that there is a constraint to space for the data to flow. Some devices require more bandwidth than others. If you wish to maintain proper speeds on each device, then greater bandwidth is a must.

Before you start deploying your WiFi network, you must estimate how many devices will be connected to your WiFi network simultaneously. The more bandwidth you deliver, the faster the devices will run. The usage level for Social Networks, Emails, VOIP, and video streaming ranges from medium to heavy, so be aware of it.

Select the best outdoor access points for outdoor WiFi

Tanaza works with a wide range of access points to suit almost all scenarios and maintain the network’s reliability. Knowing your internet usage is necessary to choose the right access point.

There are many expectations from a particular access point ranging from speed performance, ease of installation, cloud manageability, and software stability. Nowadays, access points with cloud-based management features are a must for any business. It will let network administrators control the devices and customize bandwidth while monitoring the overall network performance and security issues.

These are our favorite access points for outdoor WiFi networks.

Comfast CF-WA350

Outdoor Access Point Comfast CF-WA350

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This high-power access point is ideal for outdoor long-distance transmission signals. Multiple concurrent users can connect online thanks to directional dual-polarized antennas and a powerful transmit power of up to 500mW. As a result, there is an increased terminal throughput and a much better user experience. It supports dual-frequency on 2.4Ghz and 5.8Ghz. An estimated 50 users can access the Internet on the 2.4Ghz band and 110 users on the 5.8Ghz. Furthermore, the 1300 Mbps high-speed wireless transmission rate of the CF-WA350 makes WiFi signals stronger and more efficient. On the other hand, the two gigabit ports support higher bandwidth while transmitting data in an agile and smooth manner. This access point is available with the Tanaza Operating System out of the box.

The Comfast CF-WA350 is an 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO. This technology allows multiple concurrent users.

Outdoor. The AP is ideal for residential areas, parks, schools, factories, commercial streets, villages, scenic spots, and more.

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Comfast CF-EW71

Outdoor Access Point Comfast CF-EW71

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This high-power access point is suitable for outdoor areas. It hosts 50 concurrent users. Its two oxygen-free copper antennas with 360° omnidirectional WiFi coverage meets the needs of different situations. It also features a SE2576L power amplifier, improving wireless network reception and the transmission function. This access point is available with the Tanaza Operating System out of the box.

The Comfast CF-EW71 has a single-band and cloud-managed SU-MIMO 802.11n. It delivers a 300 Mbps aggregate frame rate with 2.4GHz radio.

Outdoor. The Comfast CF-EW71 stands up in severe environments, thanks to its outdoor IP66 rating that provides the ability to handle different kinds of rugged environments: lightning protection, waterproof, dustproof, antifreeze, high-temperature resistance, and it's antioxidant.

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UniFi AC Mesh Ubiquiti

Outdoor Access Point UniFi Ac Mesh Ubiquiti

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The UniFi AC Mesh Ubiquiti includes adjustable dual-band Omni antennas. You have the option to use a 5 GHz Omni antenna1 for spot-beam coverage in high-density locations with numerous APs and clients, like a conference hall or event center. The UAP-AC-M discreetly integrates into any environment. The UniFi AC Mesh Ubiquiti is versatile. You have the option to use a 5 GHz sector antenna (wide beam in the azimuth plane and narrow in the elevation plane) for broad outdoor coverage. The AP is compatible with 802.3af PoE Alternative A and 24V passive PoE.

The UniFi AC Mesh Ubiquiti model features 2x2 MIMO technology available in single and five packs. It can be used for indoors or outdoors deployments.

Indoor and outdoor. The UniFi AC Mesh Ubiquiti can be mounted on a wall, pole or can be fast-mounted on an optional Ubiquiti high-gain antenna. The antenna options on this access point include Omni antennas or the fast-mount adapter to install the AP on the optionally connected antenna.

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UniFi AC Mesh Ubiquiti PRO

Outdoor Access Point UniFi Ac Mesh Pro Ubiquiti

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The UAP-AC-M-PRO is ideal for applications requiring 3×3 MIMO data rates for close-in Omni coverage. It has simultaneous dual-band, 3×3 MIMO technology and is available in single-and five packs. This access point has built-in dual-band omnidirectional antennas that deliver expanded range coverage outdoors. The primary port is for data and PoE; the secondary port is for bridging.

The enclosure of this access point is designed to withstand the elements, which makes it the ideal choice for outdoor deployment.

Outdoor. The access point can be mounted on a wall or pole.

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Maximize WiFi Performance

To maximize your WiFi’s performance, there are multiple ways that you can opt for. With Tanaza, network admins can set a per-user guest WiFi bandwidth limit. The platform allows limiting bandwidth both per SSID and per user too at the same time. After surveying your network connectivity, you can decide to choose a suitable WiFi access point antenna. Directional antennas are considered a better option as they send a signal in one specific direction.

You can improve your network connectivity by pointing your antenna in the direction where the signal lacks. You can also use additional antennas to maximize your WiFi network’s performance and increase the access point’s power. You can use them to make your WiFi signal stronger in a specific area, such as an open-air restaurant or the swimming pool.

Understand the power gain with the Rule of 10s and 3s

Your device’s radio power describes how well the transmitting antenna converts the input power into radio waves, known as ‘power gain.’ The power of the access point is the intensity of its wireless signal. The change in intensity is called gain. It represents the increase of power, which is the ratio between input power and output power.

The gain of the antennas is expressed in decibels (dB). The power input and output are in milliWatts (mW) in the wireless communication sector. To understand the power gain, simply let us explain the Rule of 10s and 3s. For every loss or gain of 3dBm, divide or multiply the power in mW by 2. Whereas for every loss or gain of 10dBm, multiply the power in mW by 10.

Improve user engagement with a captive portal

Tanaza integrates with the Classic Hotspot platform that allows network managers to personalize how WiFi users log into the network. The platform provides you with various login modes that will enable you to gather different types of information regarding your customers.

Apart from the basic login modes via email, phone number, and password, users can opt for social login. We suggest you opt for social login as it is the optimal login mode from the marketing point of view. To increase user engagement on your page, you can advertise products and services to your customers to increase their engagement. Allowing social login on your captive portal is an excellent option to collect customer’s insights. This data is a great tool to drive marketing campaigns and target the right audience for a network administrator.

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The outdoor WiFi has the same amount of benefits as the indoor WiFi, but there is a slight difference in setting up the two. You need to choose the right access point that satisfies your bandwidth requirements to provide optimal connectivity. It is good for your business growth and enhances your overall guest user experience.

Furthermore, it is also crucial to have a unique network management system that enables you to manage the networks and WiFi access points regardless of the brand. Tanaza is the most innovative alternative for network management in the cloud.

Unleash the power of network management

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