Distributed OpenWiFi Wireless Network Soultion

An OpenWiFi-based campus wireless architecture with AC-free distributed forwarding, modern Wi-Fi APs, and centralized management to improve performance, scalability, roaming, and operational efficiency.

Whether in hotels, schools, or hospitals, the demand for high-quality Wi-Fi experiences continues to grow. However, many venues still rely on APs deployed years ago based on Wi-Fi 5 or even Wi-Fi 4 standards, which are increasingly unable to meet current network requirements.

Campus network operators are looking to upgrade their wireless infrastructure to better serve users, while typically expecting the following capabilities:

• Upgrade APs to the latest Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 standards
• Controller-less architecture to eliminate performance bottlenecks
• Larger roaming domains with seamless roaming and zero packet loss
• Dynamic authorization for authenticated users
• Integrated O&M platform for simplified and efficient network management

Asterfusion delivers innovative solutions to address your network needs.

• Upgrade Your Wireless Access Points (APs) to the Latest Standards

We recommend replacing your existing APs with the newest Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 models. These offer significant improvements with single-AP speeds reaching up to 3Gbps. These advancements translate to faster data transfer rates, lower latency (signal delay), and better resistance to interference from other devices. Additionally, we utilize advanced signal processing technology to eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones and minimize interference issues.

• Asterfusion AC-Free Wireless Solution

The Asterfusion AC-Free wireless solution adopts a distributed architecture for modern campus networks. The controller provides centralized management, while user traffic is locally forwarded by access switches. Traffic is not tunneled to a centralized AC, reducing latency and avoiding bottlenecks. Even if the controller becomes temporarily unreachable, user traffic continues forwarding normally, ensuring service continuity.

• Simplified Configuration with Asteria OpenWiFi Controller

Asteria Campus Controller, developed by Asterfusion, is a user-friendly network controller. It provides essential network management features like real-time network status monitoring, device management, and easy service configuration. Our solution allows for one-click configuration deployment to both APs , switchs, radius server streamlining the setup process.

• Larger Roaming Domain with Zero-Packet-Loss Roaming Experience

The solution uses a Layer-3 campus architecture. Access switches apply broadcast suppression, ARP Proxy, and ARP-to-Host to convert Layer-2 broadcasts into Layer-3 unicast traffic. With BGP EVPN, roaming information is synchronized network-wide and forwarding tables update dynamically. Combined with KVR (Key-Value Roaming) , users can roam across the entire Wi-Fi coverage area without changing IP subnets, enabling zero-packet-loss roaming.

In modern large-scale campus wireless networks, the controller plays a central role in configuration management and user experience assurance. It enables unified configuration, real-time monitoring, and centralized operations, significantly improving management efficiency.

Compared with community-based platforms, the Asterfusion controller is optimized for scalability, operational efficiency, feature completeness, and enterprise-grade reliability. It integrates AP management, wireless configuration, user authentication, policy control, and network visualization into a unified platform for wireless deployment and operations.