Case overview
This project involved the end-to-end design, installation, and configuration of a robust and scalable network infrastructure using Ubiquiti UniFi networking products. The goal was to provide seamless, high-performance connectivity for a medium-sized office environment, supporting both wired and wireless devices with a focus on security, reliability, and ease of management.
Involvement
- Ubiquiti UniFi
- Infrastructure
- Security
The Brief
Deploy a centralized network infrastructure leveraging Ubiquiti UniFi access points, switches, and security gateways.
Ensure full wireless coverage throughout the premises with minimal dead zones and strong signal strength.
Implement VLAN segmentation to enhance network security and optimize traffic flow.
Establish centralized network management via the UniFi Controller for streamlined monitoring and configuration.
Provide scalable solutions capable of supporting future growth and integration with IoT devices.
Our Approach
The project started with a comprehensive site survey to assess building layout, materials, and potential sources of wireless interference. Based on this analysis, strategic locations were selected for UniFi access points to maximize coverage and bandwidth efficiency. The wired backbone utilized UniFi switches with Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities, reducing the need for additional power supplies and simplifying cabling requirements.
Security was a key focus, with the Ubiquiti UniFi Security Gateway implemented to handle firewall policies, VPN access, and intrusion detection/prevention systems. Network segmentation was established through VLANs to separate guest networks, internal office devices, and critical business systems, minimizing risks of unauthorized access.
The UniFi Controller software was deployed on-site, enabling centralized network administration through an intuitive interface. This allowed real-time monitoring, firmware updates, and configuration changes without physical intervention, significantly reducing maintenance overhead.
- Deploy a centralized network infrastructure leveraging Ubiquiti UniFi access points, switches, and security gateways.
- Ensure full wireless coverage throughout the premises with minimal dead zones and strong signal strength.
- Implement VLAN segmentation to enhance network security and optimize traffic flow.
- Establish centralized network management via the UniFi Controller for streamlined monitoring and configuration.
- Provide scalable solutions capable of supporting future growth and integration with IoT devices.
The Results
- Achieved stable, high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity across the entire office space, supporting over 350 concurrent devices without performance degradation.
Enhanced network security through segmentation and advanced firewall configurations, reducing vulnerability to cyber threats.
Simplified network management and troubleshooting through the UniFi Controller’s centralized dashboard, saving IT staff valuable time.
Future-proofed infrastructure by selecting modular hardware capable of easy expansion as the organization grows.
Reduced total cost of ownership compared to traditional enterprise networking solutions, while maintaining high reliability and scalability.
