Many schools install Wi-Fi and then find that it is slow within a week. The reason is usually not the internet package. It is that nobody controls how the connection is shared.
What goes wrong with open Wi-Fi
- One person downloading large files can slow down the whole school.
- Anyone near the building can connect and use up the data.
- There is no way to know who is using the network.
What a managed hotspot does
A managed hotspot sits between your users and the internet and applies rules.
- Vouchers or logins so only approved people connect.
- Time or data packages so everyone gets a fair share.
- Bandwidth limits so one user cannot take all the speed.
- Several access points so the signal reaches classrooms, offices and the compound.
Equipment
Routers such as MikroTik are popular for this because they offer hotspot, voucher and bandwidth tools in one device, at a reasonable price.
Getting started
A good plan starts with a short visit: where the internet enters the building, where people need coverage, and how many will connect. See an example in our projects page, or email us to talk about your school.
