More and more public locaions such as cafes, restaurants, and hotels provide wireless service. People are getting used to watching videos, listening to music, or getting work done by utilizing Wi-Fi in these places.

Wireless internet is becoming more and more indispensable nowadays, but with the rapidly increasing streaming content on the internet, retail store owners may need to think about how to provide faster wireless service to enhance user experience and satisfaction. So how do you maintain these wireless access points to ensure the highest performance and functionality for everyday use.

New Wi-Fi Technology Brings Greater User Experience
The next generation of Wi-Fi technology – 802.11ac now provides faster throughput and more capability than ever before for these businesses.

AirLive, a world renowned networking equipment provider, has launched the AC.TOP, a ceiling mounted wireless access point (AP) featuring advanced 802.11ac features, 1200Mbps, 2.4/5Ghz concurrent dual band, Gigabit Ports, 802.3af POE, Integrated MIMO antenna, up to 100 concurrent users, up to 32 multi-SSID, built-in Radius Server, up to 23dbm (20dbm in EU).

Based on 2T2R MIMO and Wireless AC standard, the AC.TOP offers bandwidth of up to 1200Mbps, delivering a much more efficient way for delivering wireless services in retail outlets. Moreover, with its backwards capability, it supports older Wi-Fi technologies such as 802.11n; making it an ideal solution for bringing wireless AC to an existing wired network, or improving the capabilities of an existing wireless network.

Flexible Deployment and Easy Maintenance
The AC.TOP provides more flexibility for easier deployment of wireless network capabilities. It can be operated in multiple modes, allowing the device to work as Access Point or wireless distribution system (WDS) Repeater. The former makes the AC.TOP become the center hub of the wireless network. All wireless cards and clients connect and communicate through AC.TOP. The latter makes AC.TOP functions as a repeater that extends the range of remote wireless LAN.

In addition, it can be installed in areas where power outlets are not readily available because of its Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) port allowing the transfer of data and electrical power on the same cable, which also reduces wiring complexity and expense.

AirLive also helps network administrators maintain wireless service with ease. The AirLive Central software is developed to change wireless configurations or upgrade firmware across multiple APs. Along with the intuitive user interface, it simplifies the management of wireless service. AirLive AC.TOP and Central management software are ideal wireless solutions for retail outlets or other locations where wireless service is important to users.