Ensuring you can meet the connectivity needs of every individual within busy Multi Dwelling Units. Solutions for connectivity, security, networking and network management.
MDUs change range from student accommodation or luxury apartments through to military housing and assisted living. Each MDU will have a unique requirement for a secure, fast and reliable network. Understanding these requirements will provide you with the correct technology for your customers. Each MDU will have a large number of smart devices all requiring a connection, relying on an uninterrupted network.
Using wireless and Wi-Fi within a MDU removes the need for cables running throughout the building. This creates a more seamless experience and an ease of use network topology for any technician. Where the requirements are ever-changing within an MDU environment, offering a Wi-Fi network that will work under harsh use and maintain speed is a crutial foundation.
Apartment Buildings
A key selling point for any apartment is a strong Wi-Fi connection. People require internet as part of every day life, therefore by providing a reliable network, you’re satisfying your end-users needs.
Hotels
By enhancing guests’ browsing experience through a strong and secure Wi-Fi connection, you’re also encouraging their loyalty and their retention rates. Uninterrupted Wi-Fi also raises staff efficiency.
Student/Staff Housing
Student accommodation and military housing hold a large number of people, all of which will want to connect their own devices. A strong network will allow this and enable residents to move aorund the site without interruption.
Assisted Living
Over 60% of over 65 year olds now regularly use the internet, meaning there is now a higher expectation for Wi-Fi within Care Homes and Assisted Living properties.
MDU Wi-Fi Requirements
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Victor Matthew-Brown, Director at King’s Hill Networks
Available Technologies
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN)
Within a range of MDUs, a scalable Wi-Fi solution is crucial to ensure each resident has an uninterrupted, fast connection. With many people online at the same time, all using a range of devices, end-users’ rely on a secure and reliable network that will work within this environment. Wi-Fi is now a necessity within MDUs and the network needs to cover every residents’ own devices too.
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Building to Building Connectivity (Point-to-Point/Multipoint)
Point-to-Point and Multipoint allows connectivity between one or more locations without having to lay fibre. Meaning each MDU can be on the same network, so residents can move from their apartment to their shared rooms without disruption. Landlords with more than one MDU can have them all on the same network meaning there’s only one network to manage and resolve issues from.
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Network and property managers must ensure that each resident is safe whilst online. Network security solutions for threats such as malware and ransomware are easily implemented via the WatchGuard portfolio of products including firewalls, multi-factor authentication, wireless intrusion prevention systems (WIPS) and much more. Reduce network disruptions and data breaches arising from weak or stolen credentials, something common in MDUs with a large number of residents and devices on the network.
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Nomadix Managed Wi-Fi
Nomadix has everything property managers need to manage their Wi-Fi networks and provisioning. Nomadix Managed Wi-Fi offers a portal-free Wi-Fi experience for residence and tenants and allows property managers to easily create and take care of subscriber accounts, whilst eliminating the need for MAC address-based onboarding.
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