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Wireless Solutions

Mobilising the business in the fast moving global economy allows a quicker, smarter and more powerful impact to be made. Deploying and managing this through your mobile network must be secure and cost effective to control.
Enabling you to unify disparate networks, to address the growth in client devices, to facilitate collaboration and to benefit for a wide variety of mobility applications – we can advise on the best solution for your wireless requirements.
What is Wireless?
What is Wireless?
Wireless networks allow your company’s employees to access shared company resources without the constraint of being tied to their desk, therefore enabling collaboration through freedom of movement, shared work spaces, and hot-desking.
Today, the rapid adoption of wireless technology is being driven by factors including; increasingly mobile workforces, the proliferation of Wi-Fi devices, and regulatory and compliance demands on IT departments.
What is Wireless?
Why do I need a Wireless Solution?
Why do I need a Wireless Solution?
Wireless networks have evolved from being a ‘nice-to-have’ technology to a business critical service.
Wireless networks are driven by employee demand for more flexible working practices and greater collaboration.
Why do I need a Wireless Solution?
How do I get a Wireless Network?
How do I get a Wireless Network?
Deploying a wireless network solution starts with a wireless site survey. A proper site survey provides detailed information that addresses coverage, interference sources, equipment placement, power considerations and wiring requirements.
It also helps to have a basic understanding of the various wireless standards and relative performance characteristics. Refer to our wireless standards page for some basic information.
How do I get a Wireless Network?

Wireless Access Points

Wireless routers, radio access points and wireless bridges from Cisco. More »

Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (Standalone and Modules)

Cisco Wireless LAN controllers simplify the deployment and operation of wireless networks, ensuring smooth performance, enhanced security, and maximum network availability. Cisco wireless LAN controllers communicate with Cisco Aironet access points over any Layer 2 or Layer 3 infrastructure and support 802.11a/b/g and the IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 standard. More »

Cisco Wireless Routers

Cisco integrated services wireless routers provide a complete, secure wireless infrastructure solution for enterprise branch offices, small and medium sized businesses, public wireless LAN (WLAN) or Wi-Fi hotspots, and small remote offices & teleworkers. More »
Up to 37 % off list price

Outdoor Access Points and Bridges

The Cisco Aironet 1300 Series Outdoor Access Point/Bridge is a flexible platform with the capability of access point, bridge, and workgroup bridge functionality; always maintaining secure, high speed and cost effective wireless connectivity between multiple fixed or mobile networks and clients. More »
How can I move forward?
How can I move forward?
Hardware.com's technical experts have the relevant industry experience, supported by professional qualifications and in depth knowledge, to assist you in implementing a wireless solution to meet your requirements. Contact an account manager to discuss your project needs and to arrange a survey.
We can facilitate a detailed wireless site survey to help you establish your wireless network requirements. Hardware.com has an integrated approach to delivery; working with you, our qualified engineer base, our preferred partners and vendors to ensure you get the best-of-breed solution.
How can I move forward?