Wi-Fi Solution for vacation rental

What technical solutions according to the context

The box ADSL/Fiber remains the reference as soon as the housing is eligible and fiber, with speeds very high and high stability, which is ideal in an urban or peri-urban areas. When the fixed line is not available or unreliable, a box 4G (router fixed with SIM card) is an alternative that is simple to be put in place ; the flow rate will depend on the coverage of mobile local. Needs very punctual, a key 4G router or portable creates an access point nomadic practice, provided you provide a data package is sufficient. As a last resort in the white areas, satellite Internet provides coverage where ADSL/Fibre and 4G are defective, the price of a specific item of equipment (dish, modem) and a higher budget.
To optimize the coverage in the slot, Wi-Fi mesh deploys several terminals that are broadcasting the same SSID on the entire surface, without rupture or decrease of flow focuses on moving : it is ideal for homes with floors and large lodges. Conversely, a Wi-Fi range extender can be enough to fill a shadow box with low-cost, knowing that it usually induces a slight loss of speed. Finally, a Wi-Fi hotspot dedicated lets you create a guest network separate from the private network of the owner, to enable a captive portal and logging the connections, this is the solution the more serene to secure and track use in a rental.

How to choose the location, use and size of housing

Location bonus : in the city, opt for ADSL/Fiber for stability ; in a rural area, evaluate the 4G (router + data bundle generous), and consider the satellite if mobile coverage is very low. Then, align the subscription with the seasonality and offers without engagement (box 4G, box sets “low-cost, prepaid top-ups) to avoid paying out-of-season ; classic subscription if the property is occupied year-round. Adapt the cover to the surface, a studio can be satisfied with a box well placed, while a large home can benefit from a mesh. Calibrate finally-speed and data usage, a housing oriented telework wins to guarantee 30 Mb/s and more, and a large family connected will reach 50 Mb/s peak. Compare the total budget (subscription, equipment, installation) and flexibility (suspension in low season, change of the offer).

Centralize and automate the conciergeries

The conciergeries multi-property has any interest to standardize and manage their networks from a single dashboard. Ecosystems such as Ubiquiti UniFi TP-Link Ipad allow you to monitor the status of the terminal, restart remotely, analyze the disconnections and deploy a guest SSID consistent throughout the park. In parallel, software tools can automate the experience side of traveller, by example, Zenivia automatically sends a welcome message with QR code (Wi-Fi connection in a scan), centralizes SSID/password, and instructions for access to each unit, and alert in the event of an incident to trigger immediate corrective action. Result : a crystal-clear experience for the guest and a lean management system for the operator.

Good practices for a Wi-Fi flawless

Document access clearly in the welcome booklet (SSID, password, QR code scanner near the box) to avoid input errors. Securing the network with WPA2/WPA3, change the user id by default and include a charter of Internet use (references ARCOM/ex-Hadopi) to guide good practice. Test the speed before each arrival (Speedtest) and check the coverage in parts ; if necessary, reposition the box, add a repeater or terminal mesh, and update the firmware of the router. Plan a plan B, tethering 4G router 4G relief and the periodic penalty payment procedure is described in the booklet ; a system of monitoring with alerts to help you react quickly and to communicate upstream with the passenger in the event of a power cut.