Wireless design for venues that get crowded
We design Wi-Fi networks for offices, hospitals, stadiums, hotels and warehouses. On coverage, capacity and location, so the network keeps working when the room fills up.
Designed on three rules
A good wireless design does not just count square metres. We calculate three things separately: coverage (every spot reachable, also through concrete and glass), capacity (every device in the busiest hour) and location (enough access points hearing each device, if you want Cisco Spaces or asset tracking).
The heaviest of the three sets the design. In an office that is often coverage, in a stadium or lecture hall capacity, and in a hospital with asset tracking the location requirement.
What you get
- Predictive design in Ekahau or Hamina, with heatmaps per floor
- Placement, mounting height and antennas for every access point
- Channel and transmit power plan, with 20 MHz channels where it is busy
- Capacity calculation per hall, floor or stand
- Bill of materials: access points, controllers, PoE switches and licences
- Design document for the installer and for operations
High-density Wi-Fi for stadiums, events and lecture halls
When thousands of people go online at once, the number of clients per radio drives the design, not coverage. We work with directional antennas, under-seat or overhead mounting, narrow channels and strict transmit power, following Cisco guidance for large public venues.
For trade fairs and conference halls we design for both the open and the divided hall, so large events no longer need temporary access points.
Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7
The 6 GHz band adds many channels, but cells are smaller: plan for 10 to 20 percent more access points than on 5 GHz. WPA3 is mandatory on 6 GHz, so older devices need their own SSID.
Wi-Fi 7 access points such as the Cisco CW9176 bring Multi-Link Operation and a built-in UWB radio for sub-metre location. We advise whether the move makes sense for your venue now, and what it means for PoE and uplinks.
For which venues
- Offices and headquarters
- Hospitals and care
- Stadiums, arenas and event venues
- Conference and exhibition centres
- Hotels
- Education and lecture halls
- Warehouses and logistics
Frequently asked questions
How many access points do I need?
It depends on the area, the construction, the number of devices in the busiest hour and whether you want location services. Our free Spaces Designer gives a first estimate in a few minutes, including the calculation behind it. A design in Ekahau or Hamina makes it final.
What is the difference between a predictive design and a site survey?
A predictive design is a model based on floor plans and materials. A site survey is a measurement on site. With concrete, metal racking, coated glass or location services we combine both: first the model, then measurements where it is difficult.
Should we move to Wi-Fi 7 now?
For new builds and large replacements usually yes: the Wi-Fi 6 models C9120 and C9130 reach end of sale on 31 December 2026. An existing Wi-Fi 6 network that works well rarely needs to change in a hurry. We calculate both scenarios for you.
Do you also work on existing Cisco networks?
Yes. We do design reviews, fix coverage and capacity problems and support Cisco partners with design and validation in running projects.
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Discuss your project
Send us the floor plans and what you want to achieve. You get a scope and a fixed price back.