Bring your own device - BYOD

BYOD – Bring your own device on the network

Businesses, schools and institutions are making more and more use of tablet PCs, smart phones and other mobile digital devices. Apart from the staff and students, visitors too are increasingly using their own equipment on your company network; ‘bring your own device’ is the new trend. To ensure that working with these smart devices remains a pleasant experience, it is important that the underlying wireless network functions properly. The network should be stable, secure, and it should provide sufficient bandwidth per user.

Considerations when using BYOD at businesses and schools:

  • Operate the latest 11n access points for adequate bandwidth per user.
  • Provide hotspot access for visitors
  • Install a separate virtual LAN so that your company network remains inaccessible to your visitors
  • Use the “clean” 5-GHz band to avoid BYOD users causing interference in your network
  • Ensure high security through encryption

Would you like to know more about setting up wireless networks for a BYOD (bring your own device) strategy? Request a free information pack or make an appointment—without obligation.

WLAN Consulting is an initiative of LANCOM Systems. LANCOM Systems is a leading German manufacturer of wireless LAN technology based on industry standards.