Build or Refresh the WLAN for Small Governments
Better serve your employees and citizens with an up-to-date wireless network.
RETIRED CONTENT
Please note that the content on this page is retired. This content is not maintained and may contain information or links that are out of date.Failure to provide an up-to-date wireless LAN can result in:
- Dissatisfaction amongst your employee base.
- Citizens that are disengaged and frustrated with the city’s network accessibility.
Benefits of building or refreshing your wireless LAN include:
- Improved operational performance, and streamlined operational infrastructure.
- Potential for increased business revenue through monetization, both in the short and long terms.
- Increased level of civic engagement.
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Onsite Workshops offer an easy way to accelerate your project. If you are unable to do the project yourself, and a Guided Implementation isn’t enough, we offer low-cost onsite delivery of our Project Workshops. We take you through every phase of your project and ensure that you have a road map in place to complete your project successfully.
Module 1: Define Your Current State and Build the Business Case
The Purpose
- Clarify project drivers and goals.
- Determine whether to proceed with the project.
- Develop a set of project requirements.
- Obtain stakeholder buy-in for the project.
- Gauge financial implications of the project.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Identification of the business context and strategic direction of the WLAN build or refresh.
- Knowledge of organization’s relevant challenges and constraints.
- Full set of necessary technical requirements.
- High-level project timeline.
- Set of financials including costs and new sources of revenue.
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1.1 | Document your current challenges and project drivers. |
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1.2 | Document your goals for the WLAN build or refresh. |
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1.3 | Assess your business context and current state. |
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1.4 | Assess the characteristics and constraints of your current technical environment. |
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1.5 | Decide if and when to implement this project. |
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1.6 | Determine technical requirements for your solution. |
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1.7 | Analyze the WLAN build or refresh financials. |
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1.8 | Build the business case. |
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Module 2: Select Your WLAN Solution
The Purpose
- Assess your venue’s WLAN equipment needs for the build or refresh.
- Select a vendor based on technical qualifying factors, as well as their strategic fit with your organization.
- Review the contract prior to signing in order to ensure a mutually beneficial partnership moving forwards.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Selection of a solution for your WLAN build or refresh.
Activities: | Outputs: | |
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2.1 | Create your initial vendor shortlist. |
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2.2 | Develop the RFP. |
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2.3 | Prepare to score the RFP. |
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Module 3: Design the Network and Deployment Plan
The Purpose
- Work to design the physical layout of the network.
- Ensure that the appropriate process and role transitions take place to facilitate the network build or refresh.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Development of a detailed project implementation timeline.
- Full physical design of the network.
- Transitioning of staff members to support the build or refresh.
Activities: | Outputs: | |
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3.1 | Design your network. |
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3.2 | Estimate and mitigate downtime involved in the WLAN build or refresh. |
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3.3 | Plan and initiate staffing role transitions to take place. |
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3.4 | Build your WLAN implementation timeline. |
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Module 4: Deploy the Network and Monitor Success
The Purpose
- Analyze how successful the initial implementation of the WLAN has been.
- Identify areas for improvement.
- Initiate a plan for continuous improvement.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Identified project pain points.
- Process to ensure continuous improvement.
Activities: | Outputs: | |
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4.1 | Test the wired networks, and validate your wireless network. |
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4.2 | Assess network coverage using heat maps. |
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4.3 | Develop a plan for on-going monitoring of WLAN. |
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