Wireless Local Area Network Surveys
Deploying a wireless LAN can be a massive challenge.

> How many AP’s will be needed for coverage?
> How will they be powered?
> What configuration model should be used?
> Should I go for a fat/thin AP solution?
> Will they give the performance required for my applications?

Why try to estimate the answers to these questions?.…Any errors could prove to be very expensive!

Branch Technologies' engineers can carry out a comprehensive survey from which we can fully cost the wireless solution for you. We can even deal with the physical implementation and, in some cases, utilise cabling that is now redundant due to your wireless deployment.

We use the latest surveying technology to design the perfect wireless network to suit your requirements. The survey also includes a ‘heat map’ showing throughput speeds once the wireless network is installed.

Click here for a sample survey.

Troubleshooting Existing Wireless LANs
The environment in which your WLAN exists is forever changing. Performing a wireless health check can prevent issues before they become a problem, adding potential economic benefits. If you’re already experiencing problems with your wireless LAN, then a full network analysis can be performed and a solution provided.

Wireless Bridging & Building to Building Links
Branch Technologies also specialises in private bridging solutions. These wireless bridges provide point to point link between sites over short or long distances, avoiding the significant cost associated with fibre cabling or leased lines.

We offer the following WLAN connectivity solutions:
Licensed Microwave
Free Space Optics (FSO)
Radio Frequency (RF)

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Please contact Branch Technologies for further information about our wireless networks and wireless equipment.

November 2008
Ascent – Bristol
Ascent is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin and VT Group, and is working with the Ministry of Defence to provide military flight training to the UK Armed Forces for the next 25 years.

Branch has recently completed a state-of-the-art Information Services installation within Ascents new HQ in Bristol. The installation was carried out over 3 floors and supplied voice and data services for approximately 250 people. Cable containment was in the form of wire basket and galvanised copex. It featured the use of a ‘plug and play’ floor void basket system, which saved over 15 man days of installation labour. Branch also carried out the installation of floor boxes and cabling (cat6 and fibre) as well as all termination, labelling and testing. The system was designed and built to comply with the high standards required for Dii. A massive success for Branch as the project was delivered within a tight 5 week programme and on budget.

October 2008
Louis Brady, Head of Information Technology at The National Portrait Gallery says that he "would have no hesitation in recommending Branch Technologies for any network infrastructure installation or upgrade work in the future".

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October 2008
Takeda – Aldwych, London
Takeda is a research-based global pharmaceutical company. It is the largest pharmaceutical company in Japan and one of the global leaders of the industry.

Takeda have outgrown their offices and will spread themselves into a new base in Aldwych, London. Branch have since carried out a 2.4Ghz Wireless G survey at the site which is currently having a major refit. Following a successful design process we are now underway with the planning stage for the installation and deployment of the active equipment.

October 2008
Kingston Primary Care Trust – Surbiton/Tolworth
Kingston PCT was formed in April 2001 and is a dedicated service focused on delivering the best health care to the population of the Royal Borough of Kingston.

Branch was invited to provide a data only wireless design for the hospitals located at Surbiton and Tolworth. Branch initially carried out a 2.4Ghz wireless G survey and have just completed the installation of the Cisco based network at both hospitals.

September 2008
Overbury – Bracknell, Berkshire
Overbury is an office fit out and office refurbishment specialist with offices in London, Birmingham, Bracknell and Manchester.

Following a successful large scale installation for one of Overbury’s clients in Bristol we have been invited to tender for a large scale data installation in Saffron Walden. This project will involve new approximately 1400 new Cat6 outlets, new fibre runs and network cabinets.

September 2008
Princess Alexandra Hospital – Harlow, Essex
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is located in Harlow, Essex and provides care and treatment to a population of nearly 258,000 people.

We have just won another project to tidy the cabling infrastructure with the main comms rooms of the hospital. Over the years the system has been added to and changed and as a result has become unmanageable. Once work is complete a new Cisco core network will be installed.