Sounds familiar? It should! So Wi-Fi (and battery life) working properly will be a key success factor in your project. No connectivity means no alerts or control. Humans of any kind will get cranky if something does not operate to expectations and Internet access is no different. Want to hear teenagers swear when gaming? Disconnect them and learn new “current” vocabulary.
So how do we get to where we need to be? Good question. First determine how many users are on the network and how many devices as well. Second catalog all the online services used like movie sites, gaming, and so forth. From there you will get an idea of what you need and you can start quantifying what is needed.
Here are key items you need to take into consideration when selecting an Internet Service Provider (ISP), related service plan and which Wi-Fi equipment you may need:
From there you should be all set, and look for seasonal sales if you can. In Canada we have a site named RedFlagDeals where I look for deals before buying pretty much anything all year long, odds are the same thing exists for your region.