Network Planning

Practical guidance for selecting hardware and planning wireless networks with 802.11ac and newer standards.

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A tidy home office desk with a laptop, external monitor, and a router on a shelf, with a person adjusting the router's antenna. Illustrative image, generated with AI.

Home Office Wi-Fi with 802.11ac

Practical steps to improve your home office network using 802.11ac equipment, covering placement, band and channel width choices, MU-MIMO, beamforming, legacy devices, and security.

21/09/2026

A procurement specialist in an office comparing two access point models on a desk, with a laptop open to a vendor specification page. Illustrative image, generated with AI.

NP-003Network Planning

Choosing 802.11ac Hardware

A practical guide for IT buyers on selecting 802.11ac access points and routers, covering certification, band support, and future-proofing.

21/09/2026

Open plan office with ceiling access points and a coverage plan on the wall. Illustrative image, generated with AI.

NP-002Network Planning

Wireless Planning for Offices

A practical guide to planning office Wi-Fi around 802.11ac, covering coverage, capacity, channels, and when to consider newer standards.

21/09/2026

A library reading room with people using laptops and tablets, a visible ceiling access point, and a librarian assisting a patron at a table. Illustrative image, generated with AI.

NP-001Network Planning

Public Wi-Fi Planning and 802.11ac

Plan 802.11ac for public spaces by addressing high density, channel reuse, legacy devices, security, and backhaul.

21/09/2026