CTS 214: SMB Wi-Fi – EnGenius Cloud




Clear To Send: Wireless Network Engineering show

Summary: <br> SMB Wi-Fi<br> <br> <br> <br> Here are the important criteria to consider when choosing an SMB Wi-Fi solution:<br> <br> <br> <br> * Price* Ease of configuration* Reliability* Feature Set* Security<br> <br> <br> <br> Listen to this episode in order to know how the EnGenius Cloud solution is doing on each of these criteria.<br> <br> <br> <br> EnGenius Wi-Fi Offering<br> <br> <br> <br> Price<br> <br> <br> <br> Cloud Managed APs: <br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://www.engeniustech.com/engenius-products/wi-fi-5-cloud-managed-wave-2-wall-plate-access-point/">ECW115</a> 2×2 WiFi 5 Wall-Plate: $135 (<a href="https://www.keenansystems.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=48&amp;products_id=588">link</a>)* <a href="https://www.engeniustech.com/engenius-products/cloud-managed-11ac-wave-2-indoor-wireless-access-point/">ECW120</a> 2×2 Wi-Fi 5 AP: $159 (<a href="https://www.keenansystems.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=48&amp;products_id=580">link</a>) * <a href="https://www.engeniustech.com/engenius-products/cloud-managed-wi-fi-6-2x2-indoor-wireless-access-point/">ECW220</a> 2×2 Wi-Fi 6 AP: $299 (<a href="https://www.keenansystems.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=48&amp;products_id=582">link</a>) * <a href="https://www.engeniustech.com/engenius-products/cloud-managed-wi-fi-6-4x4-indoor-wireless-access-point/">ECW230</a> 4×4 Wi-Fi 6 AP: $499 (<a href="https://www.keenansystems.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=48&amp;products_id=583">link</a>)<br> <br> <br> <br> For prices of the Cloud Managed APs, please contact EnGenius distributors (<a href="https://www.engeniuswireless.ca/">EnGenius Wireless </a>for Canada, <a href="https://www.keenansystems.com/store/catalog/index.php?cPath=48&amp;osCsid=1413f05d5d7eb647d0fa1fbe9374c283">Keenan System</a> for the US)<br> <br> <br> <br> Managed APs:<br> <br> <br> <br> * EWS357 2×2 Wi-Fi 6 AP: $184 (<a href="https://amzn.to/2JvSTwu">https://amzn.to/2JvSTwu</a>)* EWS360 Wi-Fi 5 AP: $169 (<a href="https://amzn.to/2R1KpkG">https://amzn.to/2R1KpkG</a>)* EWS355 Wi-Fi 5 AP: $122 (<a href="https://amzn.to/346bdFR">https://amzn.to/346bdFR</a>)* EAP1300 Wi-Fi 5 AP: $94 (<a href="https://amzn.to/34876cr">https://amzn.to/34876cr</a>)<br> <br> <br> <br> Very easy to purchase EnGenius access points:<br> <br> <br> <br> * Can be purchased directly from Amazon* No need to wait for quotes* No crazy difference between MSRP and purchased price* No licenses!!!<br> <br> <br> <br> Ease of Configuration<br> <br> <br> <br> Cloud Solution:<br> <br> <br> <br> * Super easy to set up (see video below)* Onboard the devices from the mobile application* Configure everything from the cloud* Can be up and running in 10mins* BIG advantage: no need for local controllers (SkyKey). Connect the AP to internet and it works<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Traditional Solution:<br> <br> <br> <br> * Installation of EzMaster to manage the equipment* Can be installed on a physical small appliance called the SkyKey* Can be installed on Amazon AWS (<a href="https://www.engeniustech.com/ezmaster-aws-setup.html">https://www.engeniustech.com/ezmaster-aws-setup.html</a>)* Adding device using the MAC address and a check code<br> <br> <br> <br> Reliability<br> <br> <br> <br> * The solution was pretty reliable when using stable code<br> <br> <br> <br> Features<br> <br> <br> <br> The set of features available will be enough for most SMB (even enough for some enterprises). They have all the basics plus:<br> <br> <br> <br> * WPA3-PSK (SAE)* WPA3-Enterprise* 802.11r* 802.11w* Change of tx power in dBm* Change of min data rate* Enable or disable Mesh* Cloud Radius built in (Amazing)* They even have an API for EnGenius Cloud! (Only seen on the website) <a href="https://www."></a>