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
*Omada Hardware Controller and Omada Software Controller can also be replaced with the Omada Cloud-Based Controller
Hotel Network Benefits
![Hotel WiFi coverage](https://static.tp-link.com/1_Full_Hotel_WiFi_Coverage_1608702751463r.png)
Full Hotel WiFi Coverage
Ceiling mount, wall plate and outdoor APs provide the high-speed WiFi for all indoor and outdoor places and scenarios.
![Hotel network wired connections](https://static.tp-link.com/2_Stable_Hotel_Network_Wired_Connections_1608702765198k.png)
Stable Wired Connections
High-speed wired connections are provided with 2.5 G or 1 G Ethernet ports (802.3af/at PoE).
![Seamless Roaming in hotel WiFi](https://static.tp-link.com/3_Seamless_Roaming_in_Hotel_WiFi_1608702775646j.png)
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.
![Captive portal for hotel WiFi](https://static.tp-link.com/4_Captive_portal_for_Hotel_WiFi_1608702787729l.png)
Boost Business with Customized Page
Boost the online business through guest WiFi with SMS, RADIUS, or other 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.
![Hotel network centralized management](https://static.tp-link.com/5_Hotel_Network_Centralized_Management_1608702796831n.png)
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 troubleshoot for hotel network](https://static.tp-link.com/6_Remotely_Troubleshoot_for_Hotel_Network_1608702809464n.png)
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 hotel WiFi](https://static.tp-link.com/7_High-Density_Hotel_WiFi_Deployment_1608702822158u.png)
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.
![PoE switches for hotel network](https://static.tp-link.com/8_PoE_Switches_for_Hotel_Network_1608702833384x.png)
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 |
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 |
EAP230-Wall | Guest room | Full in-room WiFi coverage; Dual band 11AC WiFi with speed of up to 1,200 Mbps; Thin design; Captive portal; 2× Gigabit RJ45 ports; Supports 802.3af PoE input | |
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 |
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 | 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 |
EAP115-Wall | Guest room | Full in-room WiFi coverage; 300 Mbps WiFi; Thin design; Captive portal; 2× 10/100 Mbps ports; Supports 802.3af PoE input | |
Outdoor APs | EAP110-Outdoor | Swimming pool, outdoor parking | Long-range outdoor coverage; 300 Mbps WiFi; IP65 weatherproof enclosure; Supports Passive PoE |
Note: the above products are all supported by Omada SDN, and ZTP, Remotely and Quickly Troubleshooting and Centralized Cloud Management are supported.
Related Cases
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Mercure Hotel
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TP-Link Helps Mercure Hotel Build a Reliable Wi-Fi Network Everywhere
"It is a small giant by size! I could use all the features of the Enterprise level products from TP-Link. The extensive setup options at the point of creating and publishing SSID & VLAN were very useful. If you need a strong wireless solution for your accommodation facilities, I believe TP-Link is the right solution with the best price-to-performance ratio and after-sales support." —IT manager of Mercure Hotel -
City Seasons Hotel
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“City Seasons Hotels, staff and customers are extremely satisfied with the TP-Link Wi-Fi solution, as well as management features that allow IT administrators to centrally manage the network, generate temporary guest tokens, load balance the clients and limit access rights.” -
Shuraa Facilities Management LLC
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“The hotel has overcome some of its Wi-Fi internet connectivity for guests following the implementation of TP-Link’s solutions. In addition, it has been able to provide connectivity in more than 100 guest apartments without compromising of guest comfort and experience.”
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