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.

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, exhibits, and staff areas.
• The cabling was structured to ensure minimal latency and optimal data flow across the museum's expansive network.

Wi-Fi Solution Implementation:

• Designed a high-density Wi-Fi network using Aruba wireless controllers and APs, 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.

Firewall Upgrades and High-Availability Configuration:

• Upgraded the museum’s firewall to enhance protection against cyber threats and data breaches.
• The firewall was configured with high-availability (HA) features to ensure failover protection and uninterrupted network services in case of hardware failures.

Consulting Services and Testing:

• Metwide provided consulting services on the network’s architecture, including planning for future expansions and compliance with industry standards.
• Comprehensive testing was conducted to verify network performance, including load testing and Wi-Fi heat mapping to ensure strong, consistent coverage.

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 events.

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 in the future.