RUCKUS Networks Are in a Class of Their Own

For colleges and universities, the need for reliable, high-speed connectivity across every corner of campus has never been more critical. From dormitories to auditoriums and everywhere in between, students, staff, and faculty expect seamless connectivity. 

To alleviate the IT burden of meeting these demands, RUCKUS offers a suite of products specifically designed to address the unique needs of each campus area. In this blog, we will explore how RUCKUS empowers the digital experience across various campus environments. 

Student Residences 

Student residences are more than just a place for students to sleep—it is their home. Because of this, they expect seamless and safe connection for studying, streaming, and staying connected with peers and family. RUCKUS has products and solutions that can be tailored to each student’s unique needs.

Our access points (APs) deliver high-speed and high-density connectivity. Built with BeamFlex® and ChannelFly® technologies, these APs are designed to adjust Wi-Fi® signals to optimize performance, minimize interference, and assess network performance to choose the best available channel. This means students can seamlessly stream, study, and socialize uninterrupted, even in crowded residence halls. In addition to our APs, network administrators can utilize RUCKUS One™ and RUCKUS AI™ to manage student residence networks and proactively monitor potential issues to prevent network downtime. 

Another game-changer for dormitories is the RUCKUS® Dynamic PSK™ (pre-shared keys) technology. Unlike traditional pre-shared keys that are shared among multiple users, ours give each user a unique encryption key, meaning each student gets their own secure connection and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. Our Dynamic PSK technology supports Wi-Fi on 6 GHz and WPA3™ and can be used on any device, such as speakers and gaming systems. 

Lecture halls and classrooms

Lecture halls and classrooms are the heart of a college campus, so it is crucial that students have fast and uninterrupted connectivity for their learning. In addition to dorms, lecture halls are also the perfect environment for our APs, such as our Wi-Fi 7 indoor AP, the R770. Their BeamFlex technology adjusts Wi-Fi signals to focus directly on the users, while ChannelFly software optimizes channel selection to reduce congestion and enhance overall network performance. With RUCKUS APs, students’ learning is uninterrupted, and teachers can teach more effectively. 

Even when the classroom isn’t being used, RUCKUS products can still improve campus efficiency. Our IoT Suite can create a responsive environment where heating and lighting are automatically adjusted based on real-time data. For example, when occupancy sensors detect that a lecture hall is empty, the systems will power down, which in turn reduces energy consumption and operational costs. Not only does this build a more sustainable campus, but it also saves money for your campus.

Safety across campus

Security technologies aren’t a new or groundbreaking concept when it comes to college technologies, but the RUCKUS difference is that these technologies can operate synergistically instead of in isolation. At the core of this are our APs, which provide connectivity for safety features, surveillance cameras, and user devices. The high bandwidth and low latency of a RUCKUS network helps these devices operate uninterrupted and makes security personnel able to respond quickly to any emergencies.  

With the RUCKUS IoT Suite, devices such as smart locks, emergency call buttons, and environmental sensors can all be connected to the same network. Our IoT Suite enables these devices to communicate seamlessly and efficiently to enhance the safety of your campus.  

An example of how this can all work interconnectedly is how our technologies react to someone trying to break into a residence hall at night. First, motion detectors identify movement at a time and place no one should be, and then our Wi-Fi-connected locks recognize that someone is trying to open doors without proper authorization. Because of this, the connected lights turn on, and smart surveillance can capture video of the person attempting to gain entry. If the person is a student or employee who has a device on them that is connected to Wi-Fi, the system will be able to detect who the owner of the device is. An alert will then be sent to campus security with real-time data and video so they can respond appropriately. 

See it for yourself

We know that RUCKUS is the best choice for your campus, but don’t just take our word for it. With our higher education case studies, you can learn about how we have helped campuses across the world. Another great resource is our higher education brochure, which goes into more detail about our offerings for higher education. 

When it comes to higher education, RUCKUS Networks is in a class of its own.

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