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CCTV Security Camera Installations

Ron Wilhelm
Ceiling Mounted Camera
Ceiling Mounted Camera

A CCTV security system is an essential component in managing your business and assets.

Recent SF WiFi installation: Dentist office. 4 security cameras.

CCTV Security Cameras / Wireless Surveillance Solutions:

Business:
Network cameras allow you to keep an eye on the business and manage your resources even when you can’t be there.
Captured video can be stored to a hard drive and viewed remotely from virtually anywhere you can access the
Internet and mobile phone.

Home:
Security Solutions are the perfect answer for family. Protect your assets against theft.
Capture footage in state of the art digital video quality to see what you’ve been missing.
Monitor your home or remote location from any Internet connection.

Features:
Indoor and outdoor solutions
View, record and manage advanced features from any Internet connection
Motion detection recording
Email alerts
Transmit high quality video over a secure encrypted wireless signal
View streaming video, hear sounds and record from any Internet connection
Manage cameras
Manage playback
Secure a greater area with pan and tilt controls side-to-side up-and-down

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Wireless Site Survey

Ron Wilhelm

 

SF WiFi can perform a detailed wireless site survey and diagnose issues at your site. Weather this is pre-deployment or post-deployment SF WiFi can troubleshoot the cause of performance and security problems such as:

•RF spectrum analysis
•Channel and device overload
•Performance issues
•VoWiFi
•Throughput testing
•Security issues
•Wireless network design
•Interference analysis
•Rouge access point detection
•Optimize your existing network
•Hidden nodes
•Cisco spectrum expert
•Roaming tools
Also:
•GPS Site Surveys
•4.9 Ghz site survey
•Site Survey public safety network

Contact SF WiFi for more information about wireless site surveys

 

 

Contact SF WiFi for more information about wireless site surveys

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Apple offers free bumper to resolve iPhone 4 issues

Ron Wilhelm

Anyone who buys an iPhone 4 through Sept. 30 will get a free “bumper,” a rubber-and-plastic band that wraps around the phone. Customers who have already purchased a bumper will get a refund. AT&T Inc. (T) subscribers who want to return the device can get a full refund and get out of their contracts without penalties.

An AT&T spokesman said the company supports Apple’s move to provide a free bumper and said it would waive the restocking fees for returned iPhone 4s.

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Capacity and Growth

Ron Wilhelm

Went to a party on Saturday night. The conversations ranged from the World Cup, LeBron James, and when’s dinner. As dinner became delayed the Apple devices came out. iPhones 3G, 4G, and iTouch. (I left my iPad at home). I became impressed with a friends tech savvy son “RC” and his knowledge using his iTouch.

RC – A student in junior high – budgeted his hard earned savings and purchased an iTouch. (with some help from the bank of DAD). It goes without saying that RC is a very bright boy who schooled me on the latest game apps. Now I am hooked on Flight Control and Angry Birds. High five buddy!!… or should I say fist bump?  

The evening reminded me that when we design, install a WiFi network, (or any network infrastructure) we must take into account future capacity and room for expansion. With capacity for future mobile devices, with more apps and more users. Network design must choose applications and hardware that will allow the network to grow.

Quick example: Wireless systems that utilize the 5 GHz band (802.11a) for the wireless mesh backhaul. A significant advantage, since the 2.4 GHz band is heavily used to the point of being crowded.

“If you have knowledge, let others light their candles at it”.  Margaret Fuller

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WDC iPhone4 WiFi fail

Ron Wilhelm

At Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (iPhone4) on Monday June 7, CEO Steve Jobs had an embarrassing onstage moment. He lost his WiFi connection during his presentation as he tried to demo the difference between an iPhone 3Gs and the new iPhone 4. The download failed and his demo crashed on the new iPhone 4 because he couldn’t maintain a solid WiFi connection.

Apple was using the Moscone Center WiFi network but these issues could have been prevented by setting up a quality WiFi network.

The presentation could have been much more impressive with Steve Jobs opening the web browser on the iPhone4, logging into the wireless controller* and disabling all active wifi users and announcing “now that I have your attention let’s continue with the demonstration.” (Thus maintaining his demigod status). No flops, no downtime, no issues, in fact this blog would not need to have been written.

*From a web browser a wireless controller can manage all the access points, the connected users, per user (device) bandwidth usage, multiple SSID’s. There are several features and options that would have allowed for complete control of the wireless network.

About SF WiFi:

SF WiFi specializes in Hotel and Business WiFi solutions. Our design solutions provide seamless wireless to clients of small offices and large projects including 18 story hotels. Wireless issues after an installation are very rare which allow for high TripAdvisor rankings for our hotel clients.

SF WiFi guarantees wireless uptime and full signal coverage with our 30 day free installation guarantee.

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WiFi while traveling

Ron Wilhelm

Sitting at the Honolulu airport and traveling back to the mainland a co-worker used her iPad to access the web, email, and of course Yelp to find the best stores for shopping while on the stop over. Used the Japan Airlines wireless. Very good setup. No issues, No portal, easy streaming. Great job JAL.  Many people interested in looking in at the iPad.

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About SF WiFi – Wireless Solutions

Ron Wilhelm

We are a Northern California wireless solution provider. We offer our clients wireless solutions including design, installation and support services. SF WiFi specializes in Hospitality Wireless, Hot Spot Wireless, point to point and wireless business solutions.

SF WiFi is noticing increased usage of handheld mobile devices across wireless networks. Clients come to us because their existing legacy equipment and “SOHO” solutions can not support today’s wireless multi media (WMM). Voice, video and data overwhelms their antiquated systems causing connectivity and bandwidth issues for the end user.

Let SF WiFi help your business succeed by providing a wireless network which can handle today’s heavy data rates and high throughput demands. SF WiFi can design and install a cost effective solution to satisfy these wireless needs. We also offer continued support services after the installation is complete.

Our Hotel wireless clients: SF WiFi understands that Wi-Fi has become an essential amenity within the hospitality industry. It is also the one thing people complain about the most due to poor performance and limited coverage. SF WiFi specializes in hospitality wireless solutions by installing faster, more reliable WiFi services at a lower overall cost of ownership. SF WiFi designs, installs, and continues to support the wireless networks that keeps guests happy and satisfied.

Union Square Plaza Hotel:“Our existing wireless network was always a problem and some guests would not book a room with us unless they could get Internet access. SF WiFi designed and installed a wireless solution and we are now very pleased. No more issues. Thanks SF WiFi.” Sal Patel Union Square Plaza Hotel

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Trip Advisor comments

Ron Wilhelm

We have read some nice comments on Trip Advisor regarding SF WiFi installations:

Trip Advisor comments:

“And the WIFI always worked for us and was a great resource for us.” Guest of the Chancellor Hotel San Francisco – May 1 2010

“We took full advantage of the free wi-fi, and even on the top floor, had little trouble connecting”  Guest of the Chancellor Hotel San Francisco – April 29 2010

“Free Wi-fi was great”  Guest of the Stanford Terrace Inn Palo Alto – March 2010

Stanford Terrace Inn is ranked #1 of all Palo Alto hotels

SF WiFi is a Northern California wireless solution provider specializing in Hospitality Wireless, SME, Point to Point, SMB and Hot Spot Wireless. Our clients range from large downtown San Francisco Hotels offering wireless services to guest rooms, restaurants, meeting rooms and corporate offices. We also have business clients that have the need to extend the network beyond the reach of Ethernet cables.

Wireless Internet access has become ubiquitous with mobile guests and business travelers expecting wireless access. SF WiFi provides wireless to over one million hotel guests annually.

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iPad: Issues connecting to WiFi networks

Ron Wilhelm

Symptoms:
A very small number of iPad users have experienced issues with WiFi connectivity. This article outlines workarounds for these issues. Apple will also address remaining WiFi connectivity issues with a future iPad software update.

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3304

SF WiFi is excited that our iPad arrives next week. Of course we will be testing, reviewing the WiFi connectivity.