Network Infrastructure and Wi-Fi Upgrade for Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Delivering enhanced network performance and future-proof infrastructure with enterprise-grade networking solutions and comprehensive Wi-Fi coverage for Australia's premier contemporary art museum.
Project Overview
Client: Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Location: Sydney, NSW
Project Summary: Metwide Communications was commissioned to upgrade the network and Wi-Fi infrastructure at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. The aim was to enhance connectivity for both public spaces and administrative functions, supporting digital exhibits, visitor services, and staff operations. This project included the design and implementation of a robust wired and wireless network that could handle the demands of a high-traffic cultural institution and provide seamless connectivity for visitors and staff.
Scope of Works
Network Equipment Procurement
Procured enterprise-grade Aruba switches and Wi-Fi access points, along with Cat6a and fibre optic cabling. These devices were chosen for their reliability, performance, and scalability to support the museum's demanding network requirements.
Structured Cabling Installation
Installed Cat6a and fibre optic cabling throughout the museum to support high-speed data transfers. This included wiring for network access points, digital exhibits, gallery spaces, and staff areas.
The cabling was structured to ensure minimal latency and optimal data flow across the museum's expansive network, supporting both current operations and future expansion.
Wi-Fi Solution Implementation
Designed a high-density Wi-Fi network using Aruba wireless controllers and access points, ensuring seamless and stable wireless coverage for the museum's public areas, administrative offices, and gallery spaces.
This included configuration for separate networks, such as a guest network for visitors and a secure internal network for staff, with appropriate bandwidth allocation and security policies.
Firewall Upgrades and High-Availability Configuration
Upgraded the museum's firewall to enhance protection against cyber threats and data breaches, ensuring the security of both visitor data and valuable digital assets.
The firewall was configured with high-availability (HA) features to ensure failover protection and uninterrupted network services in case of hardware failures, critical for maintaining museum operations.
Consulting Services and Testing
Metwide provided consulting services on the network's architecture, including planning for future expansions and compliance with industry standards for cultural institutions.
Comprehensive testing was conducted to verify network performance, including load testing and Wi-Fi heat mapping to ensure strong, consistent coverage throughout all areas of the museum.
Key Outcomes
Seamless Connectivity
Enhanced network performance with extensive Wi-Fi coverage across public and operational areas, supporting both the museum's daily activities and high-traffic special events and exhibitions.
Improved Security
Upgraded firewall with high-availability features ensured that the museum's network was well protected from external threats, with failover systems in place for continuous operation.
Future-Proofed Infrastructure
The structured cabling and Wi-Fi solutions were designed for scalability, allowing the museum to expand its network capacity and support new digital initiatives and technologies.
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