How to Design Hotel Network - 2021 Hotel Network Solution

WiFi is air. It's not an overstatement; it's reality. In any household, a strong, stable wireless network is simply an expectation. In fact, the ability to offer convenient connections makes a significant impact on overall customer satisfaction and ratings. Now, TP-Link Omada SDN allows hotels to build the reliable, cost-effective WiFi networks that drive progress and keep guests happy and coming back for another stay.

Hotel Network Requirements

Provide powerful wired and wireless networks to both customers and employees.
Complete hotel WiFi coverage in all areas, including outdoor areas such as parking and swimming pools.
High network stability and security to ensure uninterrupted business and guest data security.
Offer advertising and promotional content to affiliate customers.
Elegant appearance to blend with hotel decoration.
Simple hotel network management and convenient equipment maintenance.

Hotel Network Topology

Hotel network topology includes hotel WiFi access points, switches, gateways, controllers and cameras.

*Omada Hardware Controller and Omada Software Controller can also be replaced with the Omada Cloud-Based Controller

Hotel Network Benefits

Full Hotel WiFi Coverage

Ceiling mount, wall plate and outdoor APs provide the high-speed WiFi for all indoor and outdoor places and scenarios.

Stable Wired Connections

High-speed wired connections are provided with 2.5 G or 1 G Ethernet ports (802.3af/at PoE).

Seamless Roaming for Uninterrupted Streaming

Ensure customers enjoy uninterrupted streaming when moving around by switching clients automatically to the access points with the optimal signal.

Boost Business with Customized Page

Boost the online business through guest WiFi with Facebook and authentication page, which displays promotional or marketing contents. The easy-to-use dashboard further helps track key data of customers to get better business results.

Easy Centralized Management

Centrally manage your access points, switches, routers, and more—all controlled from a single easyto-use interface. Batch configuration and remotely firmware updates greatly benefit the maintenance.

Remotely and Quickly Troubleshoot*

Remotely and quickly locate network faults, warn and notify users, and analyze potential network problems even when the IT manager is away with Omada's easy-to-use management interface and AI-Driven technology.

High-Density WiFi Deployment

Omada WiFi 6 and WiFi 5 APs improve efficiency and ensure top-tier performance for restaurants and meeting rooms with high-density clients.

Easy Installation and Deployment

Easy mount construction; PoE support; and a refined, minimalist appearance allow for easy installation and deployment.

*Remotely and quickly troubleshooting is being developed and scheduled to be released in 2021

Hotel Network Products Recommendation

DownloadHigh-Performance Solutions

Products	Models	Deployment	Features
Switches	TL-SG3210XHP-M2	Machine room	8× 2.5 G 802.3af/at PoE RJ45 ports; 2× 10 G SFP+ slots; 240 W PoE budget
	TL-SG3428XMP	Machine room	24× Gigabit 802.3af/at PoE RJ45 ports; 4× 10 G SFP+ slots; 384 W PoE budget
	TL-SG3428X	Office area, meeting room	24× Gigabit RJ45 ports; 4× 10 G SFP slots
Ceiling Mount APs	EAP660 HD	High-density environment (restaurant, meeting room)	WiFi 6 (11AX) improves efficiency in high-density environments; Up to 3,600 Mbps WiFi; 1× 2.5 G RJ45 port; Seamless roaming; Captive portal; Supports 802.3at PoE
Ceiling Mount APs	EAP245	Lobby, parking	Long-range indoor coverage; Dual band 11AC WiFi with speed of up to 1,750 Mbps; Seamless roaming; Captive portal; Supports 802.3af and Passive PoE
Wall Plate APs	EAP235-Wall	Guest room	Full in-room WiFi coverage; Dual band 11AC WiFi with speed of up to 1,200 Mbps; Thin design; Captive portal; 4× Gigabit RJ45 ports; Supports 802.3af/at PoE input and PoE passthrough
Outdoor APs	EAP225-Outdoor	Swimming pool, outdoor parking	Long-range outdoor coverage; Dual band 11AC WiFi with speed of up to 1,200 Mbps; 1× Gigabit RJ45 port; Supports 802.3af and Passive PoE; Mesh; Seamless roaming; IP65 weatherproof enclosure

Note: the above products are all supported by Omada SDN, and ZTP, Remotely and Quickly Troubleshooting and Centralized Cloud Management are supported.

DownloadCost-Effective Solutions

Products	Models	Deployment	Features
Gateways	TL-ER7206	Machine room	5× GE RJ45 ports + 1× Gigabit SFP ports; Up to 4 WAN ports; Firewall; VPN
Gateways	TL-R605	Machine room	5× GE ports; Up to 4 WAN ports; Firewall; VPN
Switches	TL-SG3428X	Machine room	24× Gigabit RJ45 ports; 4× 10 G SFP slots
	TL-SG3428MP	Machine room	24× Gigabit 802.3af/at PoE RJ45 ports;4× Gigabit SFP slots; 384 W PoE budget
	TL-SG2428P	Machine room	24× Gigabit 802.3af/at PoE RJ45 ports; 4× Gigabit SFP slots; 250 W PoE budget
	TL-SG2008	Office area, meeting room	8× Gigabit RJ45 ports
Ceiling Mount APs	EAP620 HD	High-density environment (restaurant, meeting room)	WiFi 6 (11AX) improves efficiency in high-density environments; Up to 1,800 Mbps WiFi; Seamless roaming; Captive portal; Supports 802.3at PoE
	EAP265 HD	High-density environment (restaurant, meeting room)	Dedicated WiFi 5 (11AC) AP for high-density environments; Up to 1,750 Mbps WiFi; Seamless roaming; Captive portal; Supports 802.3af and Passive PoE
	EAP115	Lobby, parking	Long-range indoor coverage; 300 Mbps WiFi; Captive portal; Supports 802.3af PoE
Wall Plate APs	EAP225-Wall	Guest room	Full in-room WiFi coverage; Dual-band 11AC WiFi with speeds of up to 1,200 Mbps; Thin design; Captive portal; 4× 10/100 Mbps ports; Supports 802.3af/at PoE input and PoE passthrough
Outdoor APs	EAP110-Outdoor	Swimming pool, outdoor parking	Long-range outdoor coverage; 300 Mbps WiFi; IP65 weatherproof enclosure; Supports Passive PoE