By Brian Van Meter at Grandstream

A captive portal has a variety of benefits when deployed into a Wi-Fi network. Being able to keep control of who can access the network, provide lead generation for commercial Wi-Fi environments, or ensure the user accepts terms and conditions are all advantages of a captive portal. Setting up a Grandstream GWN captive portal is an easy process, and the variety of features available means that you can create a captive portal that is ideal for your deployment. Within this blog post, we’ll provide a step-by-step guide to creating a captive portal for the Grandstream GWN series of Wi-Fi access points.

Topics: Grandstream, Wi-Fi

By Kim Gunn, marketing communications specialist at Grandstream

Hotels rely heavily upon their communications between reservations, front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, management, and hotel guests. Connecting these users and meeting their unique communication needs is easier than ever with Grandstream. Whether you want to continue using existing technology or upgrade to a solution that you can rely on, Grandstream can help wherever it’s needed. See which devices work best for each department below and read how hotels can implement Grandstream solutions to improve their operations.

Topics: SIP Phones, Business Telephone System, Grandstream, Wi-Fi, Unified Communications

Telecommunications is a fast-paced field that changes constantly. It is more than a full-time job just keeping up with all of the emerging innovations that affect this industry. One of the fascinating aspects of this evolution is the fact that telecom relies heavily on companion technologies, emerging practices, and new methodologies that enable novel applications with seemingly science-fictionesque capabilities and functionality.

In this article, we talk about some of the most important technologies and methodologies that are changing the telecom landscape and which are expected to continue to do so in the coming years.

Topics: Wireless, VoIP, Software Integration, Trends, Mobility (including remote work), Mobile, Network Design, Cloud, Wi-Fi, IoT

Smart cities use multiple technologies to resolve some of the most complex challenges facing today’s cities. When implemented well, these technologies can truly make a difference in the lives of city dwellers.

In this article, we examine the various technologies involved – including VoIP – and how they can work together to bring about these desirable results.

Topics: Wireless, VoIP, Software Integration, Trends, Mobility (including remote work), Cloud, Wi-Fi, IoT, Unified Communications, WAN Technology, Collaboration

By Kim Gunn at Grandstream

With the tremendous growth of Wi-Fi-supported devices and mobile internet applications, warehouses are relying on Wi-Fi technology now more than ever. Wireless access points have evolved from the pursuit of connectivity and coverage to the goal of supporting high-capacity access to as many wireless clients as possible, without network interruption. Designing a warehouse Wi-Fi network is determined by a several important factors. Let’s take a look at what should be considered when building a warehouse Wi-Fi solution.

Topics: Grandstream, Wi-Fi

Product Review

Yealink’s innovative MP IP phone series is now Zoom certified, making this advanced series of IP phones all the more useful and functional for employees of all types. In this article, we explore the implications of this certification and what it means for businesses with a high percentage of mobile and hybrid employees.

Topics: Wireless, Business Telephone System, Yealink, Software Integration, Mobility (including remote work), Videoconferencing, Conferencing, Product Review, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zoom

Product Review

In a world where remote and hybrid work arrangements have become the norm, Zoom is one of the most frequently used collaboration platforms. Yealink’s video bar systems for Zoom allow workers to easily turn any small to medium-sized conference room into a Zoom Room. We review some of the key functions and benefits to these solutions in this article.

Topics: Yealink, Videoconferencing, Conferencing, Product Review, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Collaboration, Zoom

A WAN connection using wireless technology is among the simplest and fastest ways to connect a business to the internet. However, with so many technologies out there, and so many network design and architectural options to deploy, this simple solution can quickly take on a very complex form.

In this article, we hope to simplify the task of sorting through the various choices, allowing you to take advantage of quick, efficient, and often economical wireless options.

Topics: QoS, VoIP, Network Design, Wi-Fi, WAN Technology

Wireless communication based on the Wi-Fi family of technologies has been around for over two decades. During this time, many innovations have been introduced into this standard, making it an essential part of today's data and voice networks.

In this article, we examine the latest Wi-Fi trends and what we can expect in the near future.

Topics: VoWi-Fi, Wireless, Mobility (including remote work), Mobile, Wi-Fi, Regulations

Product Review

Cisco is a household name when it comes to networking, the internet, and telecommunications in general. With its legendary reliability and virtual ubiquity in the market, the company has consistently delivered equipment and services of the highest quality around the world.

This reputation has followed the company into the voice equipment market, as well. In this article, we’ll take a look at Cisco’s multi-platform IP telephone offerings and examine their benefits for your business.

Topics: SIP Phones, Business Telephone System, Conferencing, Product Review, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Cisco