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The network upgrade have achieved the
following
Wifi Standard
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increased application performance
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provided full support for the new generation of Wi-
Fi clients with integrated 802.11ac capabilities (such
as smartphones, tablets, etc)
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provided support for the older generation of wifi
clients with 802.11a/g/n Wi-Fi clients (such as older
laptops and phones).
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Enhanced security
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Optimal wireless coverage with technologies such as
beam forming, multiple spatial streams, aggregate
radio, reduced battery consumption and other
features.
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Ease of management
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450
Speed (Mbps)
1300
802.11 ac
802.11 n (3x3)
802.11 g
Wired and Wireless Network Upgrade at
Student Hostels and Branch Offices – Maqam
4, Maqam 1, Maqam 5, Science Park, Gener-
al Stores, General Services and Date Palm
Research Center
UAE University has a number of student hostels
and branch offices with wired and wireless network
infrastructure. On some locations, these networks
have served the users for many years but had become
outdated since they did not fully support the new
generation of clients. With the advancement and wide
usage of smart phones and mobile devices, the user is
demanding more bandwidth, support for data, audio
and video as well as a stable wireless coverage and
mobility requirements.
The old equipment at those sites could not support those
requirements and it was deemed necessary to renovate
and replace them with up to date network infrastructure.
The objective of the renovation projects was to:
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Replace the structured cabling with the best cabling
standard to support the latest wired and wireless
technology. The installed copper cabling will support
1/10 Gbps while backbone supported 10/ 40Gbps
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Provide reliable wireless coverage for all buildings
especially in the student rooms, staff office areas
and some outdoor locations
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Install the newer 802.11 AC Wireless Access points
which provide high throughput and lesser
interference on the 5GHz frequency.
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Replace the core switches, edge switches and
wireless controllers at those sites to provide higher
bandwidth, robust design and stability.
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