Wireless Solutions for the Bay Area

WDC iPhone4 WiFi fail

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.

WiFi while traveling

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.

About SF WiFi – Wireless Solutions

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

Trip Advisor comments

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.

iPad: Issues connecting to WiFi networks

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.

Hotel Wireless Solutions

Hospitality Wireless case study:

Hotel Specs: The property consists of 5 floors, 58 rooms, café bar and restaurant and 2 meeting rooms. Guests were complaining that the wireless coverage was limited, connections and performance was erratic. Adding additional Wi-Fi access points (APs) was not an option because there was no way to extend ethernet cabling throughout the property. The client needed an innovative solution that would satisfy customers without disrupting business or breaking their capital budget.

SF WiFi gets the call – Project Requirements:

Wireless coverage throughout the entire hotel

Minimize the number of access points

Minimize, mitigate RF interference

Install AP’s where Ethernet can’t reach

Centralized and simplified management

Reduce install times

Self-configuring, self-tuning adaptive wireless

Reliable and stable with no support calls

Consistent performance

SF WiFi solution:

To work around and to minimize the need for additional ethernet cabling we designed a wireless mesh network. This design implements a WLAN managed mesh network to extend wireless coverage into difficult areas. This design limited the amount of cable required, reduced costs and simplified the installation.

Benefits:

Reduced capital costs by eliminating the need to run ethernet

Dependable Wi-Fi signal quality

Single Wi-Fi solution for entire hotel

Mesh design simplified AP placement (product feature)

Automatic interference avoidance (product feature)

Automatic failover and resiliency (product feature)

Wi-Fi coverage with fewer APs (product feature)

Utilized Power over Ethernet

One third the cost of “other” wireless product solutions

Contact SF WiFi

Credits: Denise Leong – Marketing

Security camera and wireless network installation

Event: The International Cannabis & Hemp Expo 2010
Project: Client booth setup

Details: SF WiFi installed a wireless network to distribute networking to client devices. We also setup a CCTV system with cameras, DVR and real time video display for the client to highlight specific product features on video display.

Mobile phones with WiFi on the increase

Mobile phones with WiFi capability has increased making up about one-quarter of Wi-Fi devices, and more smart mobile devices will soon offer 802.11n.

The number of smart phones shipped with WiFi jumped to 139.3 million in 2009, up from 92.5 million in 2008. It is expected that by 2014, 90 percent of all smart phones will have WiFi technology.

iPad WiFi: Does not automatically rejoin known WiFi networks

Symptoms:
Under certain conditions, iPad may not automatically rejoin a known WiFi network after restart or waking from sleep. This can occur with some third-party WiFi routers that are dual-band capable when:

* Using the same network name for each network
* Using different security settings for each network

More Info:

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

Note: Always ensure that your WiFi router firmware is up to date.