If you have already decided on the type of hardware your going to purchase and know that its already compatible with the software your next step is to pick the best software to restrict content filtering, restrict bandwidth and easily manage your splash pages.
With the retail and restaurant establishments who currently offer a free WiFi system run into a number of challenges and security implementations that the USA and Canadian government . These governments are looking to put strict policies on offering free WiFi services. Many organizations who are providing "Free Hotspot Zones" should follow certain security restrictions of not allowing their customers to browse certain restricted websites. This is usually offered by hosting a controller type of environment that has the capabilities of content filtering.
Connectsim has been deploying managed wireless services for the retail and restaurant market for years. They have a proven solution that has worked for many years. Hardware providers would offer you only the hardware to start a splash page design that connects you to a splash page wireless offering but it lacks the social content. The most effective way to capture and engage your loyal customers is to offer the social media log in to a free wireless network zone.
The costly maintenance contract for the hardware, the firmware updates on the access point and many more costs that are involved. Many restaurants in the greater Toronto area are choosing companies such as Connectsim.ca to manage their wireless, licenses and anything related to their social wifi campaigns.
Depending on the package you select their managed offerings also include free SEO monthly keyword packages and a whole set of corporate branding packages. Their Mid level marketing package includes restaurant design menus displaying Free WiFi zone on each page, free retractable roll up banners, free design table covers, high end glossy coasters with a logo and displaying Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn login, facebook website design and twitter design and they also manage your yearly facebook and twitter pages.
So to summarize the hardware needed for a social WiFi zone depends if you'll be hosting it with a VAR (least start up costs and set up is fast), if you'll purchase the hardware yourself (needs a expensive controller, expensive router and extensive knowledge to set up). The last alternative route you can deploy is a cheap WiFi router but it will still cost you roughly $200-$400 to purchase plus licenses, as well you will need to purchase additional equipment to filter out content and bandwidth and to manage campaigns. The smart choice to deploy a social WiFi campaign is to select a managed service provider.
With the retail and restaurant establishments who currently offer a free WiFi system run into a number of challenges and security implementations that the USA and Canadian government . These governments are looking to put strict policies on offering free WiFi services. Many organizations who are providing "Free Hotspot Zones" should follow certain security restrictions of not allowing their customers to browse certain restricted websites. This is usually offered by hosting a controller type of environment that has the capabilities of content filtering.
Connectsim has been deploying managed wireless services for the retail and restaurant market for years. They have a proven solution that has worked for many years. Hardware providers would offer you only the hardware to start a splash page design that connects you to a splash page wireless offering but it lacks the social content. The most effective way to capture and engage your loyal customers is to offer the social media log in to a free wireless network zone.
The costly maintenance contract for the hardware, the firmware updates on the access point and many more costs that are involved. Many restaurants in the greater Toronto area are choosing companies such as Connectsim.ca to manage their wireless, licenses and anything related to their social wifi campaigns.
Depending on the package you select their managed offerings also include free SEO monthly keyword packages and a whole set of corporate branding packages. Their Mid level marketing package includes restaurant design menus displaying Free WiFi zone on each page, free retractable roll up banners, free design table covers, high end glossy coasters with a logo and displaying Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn login, facebook website design and twitter design and they also manage your yearly facebook and twitter pages.
So to summarize the hardware needed for a social WiFi zone depends if you'll be hosting it with a VAR (least start up costs and set up is fast), if you'll purchase the hardware yourself (needs a expensive controller, expensive router and extensive knowledge to set up). The last alternative route you can deploy is a cheap WiFi router but it will still cost you roughly $200-$400 to purchase plus licenses, as well you will need to purchase additional equipment to filter out content and bandwidth and to manage campaigns. The smart choice to deploy a social WiFi campaign is to select a managed service provider.
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