We have a hotel client in San Francisco supporting wireless at their 16 story/120 room property. In the past year alone we have seen their guest wireless usage increase to more than double.

In 2011 we would see stats of 20-25 users passing 8GB of data. We now see 80 concurrently connected devices, passing 25-40GB of data a day. That’s practically a four fold increase of data in just a little over a year and these numbers are consistent across all our wireless hotel clients.

Our Take on Wireless Trending:
User capacity increases: mobile device driven
Bandwidth usage increases: video driven
Cell phone offloading: hasn’t occurred too much, this is the next trend
Coverage: everywhere. WiFi is not just in the lobby anymore
User expectations: system uptime, stability, ease of use, free
Customer expectations: coverage, stability, support WMM (data voice video),
Management features: simple dashboard view of system and usage stats.

The Inn at the Presidio offers 22 contemporary guest rooms – many with separate sitting rooms – in an historic setting. All guest reservations include a daily complimentary continental breakfast buffet and wine & cheese reception. Guest rooms at the hotel will be outfitted with the latest technology and amenities, in addition to gas fireplaces available in most rooms and all suites.
Guests may also enjoy relaxing at the outdoor patio with gas fire pit, on the porches, or in our lounge. The Inn at the Presidio is the only hotel in the historic Presidio of San Francisco and is minutes from hiking trails, golf course, ocean and bay beaches, and the Golden Gate Bridge

Wireless network design, installation and support by SF WiFi

Inn at the Presidio

More info: 

http://innatthepresidio.com/

Services including wireless design, installation and support. A wireless network will bring customers into a place of business and may lead them to choose one place of business over another. We can provide a simple wireless solution for Hotels, Apartment Buildings, Coffee Houses, Hospitality Wireless or any other application.

We begin with a FREE wireless site survey to understand the layout and coverage specifics of your location. We will then provide you a quote for equipment and installation costs. And of course we offer support after installation is complete.

We can boast that we have installed and support wireless systems in 6 of the top 25 ranked Trip Advisor hotels. We also have several apartment wireless clients in the bay area.

We also offer Hot Spot wireless installations and support. Hot Spot Gateway devices. 24/7 Support services

http://www.sf-wifi.com

Apartment Wireless

The number of public Wi-Fi hotspots is expected to increase by 350 percent in the next four years, as operators look for ways to offload traffic from their mobile networks, according to a report by market research company Informa Telecoms and Media.

By 2015 users around the world will be able to connect to 5.8 million public hotspots, Informa wrote in the “Global developments in public Wi-Fi” report, which was commissioned by Wireless Broadband Alliance. WBA members include AT&T, Boingo, Cisco Systems, Deutsche Telekom and Google. Its goal is to make Wi-Fi services easier to use.

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9221672/Number_of_Wi_Fi_hotspots_to_quadruple_by_2015

http://www.4ipnet.com/eap700_overview.htm

The compact EAP700 in a small form factor lays snug in a standard wall outlet box, and hides the wall cutout with its faceplate. For organizations that are already wired for Ethernet access and looking to add a wireless connection, EAP700 comes with the interfaces for both wired and wireless access. Its front panel features LED status indicators and a RJ45 wall jack. With RJ45 connector on the front, EAP700 further brings in network access flexibility – a user can connect to the Internet at his choice, wired or wireless!

The PoE-capable EAP700 has the benefit of running fewer cables in the duct. The Power over Ethernet (PoE) LAN port on the front of EAP700 serves as the power feed as well as the wired network feed. Optionally, it can also be powered via an AC adapter when PoE switch is not available on site. By utilizes thin AP technology, EAP700 stands for low costs, high performance, industrial-standard wireless security, and seamless integration into the existing wired network.

Standalone, EAP700 is an easy-to-install and cost-effective solution for most of indoor wireless deployments, including hotel rooms, apartments, offices, classrooms, libraries, private homes, public kiosks, etc. When connected to one of 4ipnet Controllers, the combined network turns into an intelligent building solution, a managed Internet service, or a Wi-Fi hotspot network of various scales. Multi-pack is available at lower cost to contractors/builders for larger deployments. For more information, please contact SF WiFi. info@sfwifi.com

About SF WiFi:

We are a Northern California wireless solution provider. SF WiFi specializes in Hospitality Wireless, Hot Spot Wireless and wireless business solutions.

SF WiFi services Include:

Wireless site surveys

Wireless network design

Wireless hardware & software product recommendations & sales

Wireless network installtion

Contined support after installation

Hot Spot wireless installation and support

SF WiFi is a 4IPNET reseller.

About 4IPNET:

4IPNET, INC. is a leading provider of cost-effective wireless networking solutions for wireless Connectivity, Management, Security, Mobility, and Services to fulfill the needs of different network operation environments ranging from the ISP to the SOHO.

 Common Client Specifics:

1. Wireless signal drops out at various rooms in the house.
2. Client works from home and needs wireless signal delivered throughout the property versus having it delivered to only one or two rooms.
3. Limited access to run new Cat 5 cables.
4. Residents use three or more wireless devices, laptops, printers, PDA’s, iDevice docking station concurrently.
5. Multiple complications arise in interior coverage issues artificially created by the residences’ interior walls, tiles, mirrors, granite, multiple floors, etc.
6. A friend is a wiz with computers and has rigged a not so inexpensive network solution which only works like my brother in law – sporadically. (Okay, I threw that one in. But does it sound sadly familiar?)

Monster Home to Happy Home:

SF WiFi has serviced homes in San Francisco and the Peninsula that did not receive quality signal coverage. The owners had spent time and hundreds of dollars outfitting their homes with inefficient wireless equipment. We’ve heard it all from trying numerous repeaters, running bits of cable, and moving access points. They’ve basically have tried everything short of wiring up the kitchen sink. Needless to say, none of these methods provided a reliable solution. We admit, clients always seem skeptical when they first meet us. Their usual cry for help is, “We’ve tried everything.” But after working with us we usually hear “Why didn’t I call you sooner!”

 Process:

As a special service SF WiFi provides a free site survey to all our customers. We have found this survey helps us determine signal coverage, design access point placement, and client application needs while at the same time saves the client money. We then submit a proposal outlining our design, equipment, and installation costs.

 Final Note:

What are you really looking for in a wireless network? If it’s great coverage, reliability, stable throughput, no dropouts, and ease of use then join the long list of customers SF WiFi has satisfied over the years. Our success rate is 100%–just ask us for our referrals. We can provide your happy home a reliable wireless network so you can get the work done while listening to Pandora by the patio pool.

The property owners commissioned SF WiFi to design and install their new wireless network. This project entailed saturating the property with signal for tenant apartments and common areas. Our wireless solution provides superior coverage, ease of use management features to seamlessly support today’s mobile user.