Below is a summary of a recent WiFi installation that shows you what it takes from a technical and engineering perspective to create a WiFi amenity that your residents will appreciate and will help drive occupancy and resident retention.
The Property
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Tradition at Stonewater, managed by Riverstone Residential in Cary, NC
##…351 units within a 14 building garden-style apartment community.
http://www.traditionatstonewater.com
The Installation
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##…71 exterior access points were installed…which are the size of a small hand…and painted to match the exterior paint color. Access points were spread throughout the apartment community which increases redundancy and delivers top-level performance and reliability.
##…14 dedicated Internet lines are providing over 100MB spread throughout the property. This internet capacity and network setup is essential for providing a reliable and fast WiFi solution for your apartment residents.
The Results
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##…678 unique users/residents in the last 30 days have enjoyed their free WiFi amenity. This means…with an average of two residents per unit—97% of the current residents are accessing their Riverstone WiFi service.
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