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Centralized Forwarding For OpenWiFi APs Solution

Challenges Encountered

In the context of digital transformation, campus wireless networks are critical to business operations. Traditional campus wireless networks can no longer meet the growing business needs of modern organizations. In order to improve operational efficiency and market competitiveness, enterprises need to URGENTLY solve the challenges faced by the existing wireless network to adapt to the new business environment.

Poor Internet Experience

Slow network speeds and high latency severely impact user  experience and business development.

Uneven Signal Coverage

Due to some signal blind zones, users often experience switching delays or dropouts when roaming wirelessly.

Low O&M Efficiency

Lack of centralized management platform and automation tools increases the burden of O&M on IT departments.

Application Scenarios

Hotel/School/Hospital Wi-Fi AP Upgrade Connectivity Solution

Whether it’s a hotel, school or hospital, customers are increasingly demanding a quality Wi-Fi experience. However, the deployment of Wi-Fi5 and even Wi-Fi4 standard APs for many years has been overwhelmed. Campus operators are willing to upgrade their wireless networks to meet the public’s needs, but often have the following requirements:

  • Upgrade APs to the latest Wi-Fi6E or Wi-Fi7
  • Hope to AC-free and centralize traffic
  • As little as possible to change the existing network architecture
  • Mostly reduce the total cost of ownership
  • Easy to operate and maintain
Wireless Network Upgrade

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.

  • Deploy a Centralized Gateway

Our approach eliminates vendor-specific Access Controllers (ACs) and embraces the “de-ACing” concept. Instead, we integrate high-performance data center switches into your campus network. These centralized gateways eliminate performance bottlenecks often associated with traditional ACs. To ensure high network reliability, we incorporate redundancy measures that prevent a single switch failure from crippling your entire wireless network.

  • Simplified Configuration with Asteria Campus 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 and the centralized gateway, streamlining the setup process.

  • Secure End-to-End Data Transmission with VXLAN Tunneling

VXLAN, a common data center network virtualization technology, is leveraged in our solution. We essentially transplant this tunneling technology from the data center to your campus network. This establishes a secure, encrypted connection between each AP and the centralized gateway, ensuring the confidentiality of all data transmissions across your network.

Key Benefits

Powerful Network Performance

  • The latest APs bring faster Internet connection and a smoother network experience
  • Single Centralized Gateway support 3.2Tbps forwarding and 10k APs

Seamless Wi-Fi Roaming

  • AP switching in milliseconds and no network disruption
  • Transmits traffic through VXLAN tunnels regardless of any APs

Efficient Centralised Management

  • Realize batch configuration through Asteria Campus Controller
  • Real-time network monitoring and rapid troubleshooting