Why Separate WiFi Networks Are Necessary

Why Do I Need Two WiFi Networks?

We continually see business names in the daily news of companies who have been hacked, noting valuable customer information was stolen.

A guest network for customers includes a separate SSID (service set identifier) from the one your internal staff relies on. By cleanly dividing Internet access, your franchise is not only keeping up with industry best practices but also provides a more enjoyable customer experience.

Protect Your Franchise’s Online Assets

Sensitive company information can be easily attainable if the proper defense measures are not taken to prevent cyber theft. Two separate networks gives you control as to who has privileges to servers, printers, point of sale systems, computers and digital storage to avoid fraud. Advanced malware is actually able to use a customer’s phone, tablet or computer to bounce into your network and attack your server if the Internet systems are not divided.

Customer-Focused Appeal

Another great bonus to this setup is that you’re also able to keep the guest password to a smaller character count, as there isn’t as much risk involved, making it easier on the customer to remember and type-in. It is important to refresh this passcode on a semi-regular basis, as it is still susceptible to cybersecurity threats.

Now that there are two networks, your bandwidth for each individual SSID increases allowing your customer to have faster and reliable Internet without having to share room with you.

Business-Grade WiFi

Not all WiFi is created equally. In fact, your current WiFi network may not even provide you the opportunity to segregate the Internet connection between staff and patrons. If that is the case, it is time to look into upgrading your system or in the mean time create a parallel network for guests. Remember, this is not just for you, but for the betterment of your brand appearance and customer experience.

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