How to get a wireless network up in minutes

Though the design and planning work will take some time--likely a few weeks if you want to make sure it gets done right--the actual setup time for a wireless network in the enterprise should be less than 15 minutes once you've got the tech and plan in front of your team. As this guide of best practices indicates, the first step is determining what the wireless communications need is. Do employees need the capability to make cell phones in wired line offices, or is mobility outside of the actual office location a prime need? What will be your wireless needs next year and three and five years down the road?

The answers to all those questions tie directly into building the wireless foundation and getting the best return on investment. Once you've got the need and strategy mapped out, then you have to determine the issues with physical locations so that you can deliver what your users need. Then, and maybe most importantly, it's time to lay out the best security approach.

For more on getting a wireless network up and running:
- read this article at Networking Pipeline