A growing Texas college had Wi-Fi gaps across its campuses and a security system that needed an upgrade. Weaver planned a college Wi-Fi expansion with RUCKUS access points and added Avigilon cameras at the same time. The rollout took just over three months.
The challenge: Wi-Fi gaps and aging security
The college is a Texas higher education institution. It serves a diverse body of students and faculty across multiple campuses.
However, it faced two challenges at once. Wi-Fi coverage was not keeping up across its campuses, and its security measures needed to be stronger. Both upgrades mattered, because the college was expanding its educational activities. It also wanted a reliable, secure learning environment for everyone on campus.
Our approach to a college Wi-Fi expansion
Weaver has a long, trusted relationship with the college and years of experience in education. So instead of a standard package, we designed the plan around the college’s own requirements.
We paired RUCKUS wireless access points for coverage with Avigilon cameras for security. Then we planned both to work with the existing campus infrastructure. We chose each technology for proven reliability, room to scale and a clean fit with what the college already had. The work started with a detailed assessment of each campus to find the best locations for access points and cameras. Next, we built a schedule that kept classes and campus activities moving. During the rollout, our team also worked through logistical and technical hurdles so the install stayed smooth and efficient.
What Weaver delivered
- Campus assessment. We surveyed each campus to find the best spots for access points and cameras.
- RUCKUS wireless. We deployed access points to give every campus full, reliable Wi-Fi coverage.
- Avigilon cameras. We installed modern surveillance to strengthen safety for students, faculty and staff.
- Clean integration. We connected both systems to existing campus technology, which kept disruption low.
- Careful scheduling. We planned the install around ongoing classes and campus life.
Results: a college Wi-Fi expansion and safer campuses
After the rollout, the college saw a significant improvement in campus-wide Wi-Fi coverage. In addition, it now has a robust security system in place.
Together, the upgrades support the college’s educational activities and strengthen both safety and connectivity. The college also shared positive feedback on the finished work. Because we designed the college Wi-Fi expansion to scale, it gives the college a solid base as demand grows.
A common challenge in higher education
As colleges add devices, programs and students, Wi-Fi designed for yesterday’s demand starts to leave gaps. Security often needs to catch up at the same time. For that reason, it helps to plan a college Wi-Fi expansion and a camera upgrade together, campus by campus. Access points from RUCKUS Networks and modern cameras can then go in during the same visits, which keeps the work efficient and the disruption low.
Wi-Fi or security gaps on campus?
Weaver can assess coverage and security across your campuses and help you plan upgrades that fit your calendar. Talk with our team, or browse more case studies.
