Background
Marinas already have many diverse needs for their data networks, including voice-over-IP communications, security systems, point-of-sale systems, and PCI compliant networks. Further, more and more marina management software has moved to the cloud, making marina office connectivity a mission critical requirement. Finally, it’s no longer enough for a marina to just provide slips for boats. Customers want more features and amenities for their money. One of the biggest asks is public WiFi and reliable network connectivity for slip-holders.
For most businesses, this wouldn’t seem like much of a challenge, but marinas are a different breed. Complicating factors include the diverse terrain around marinas, as well as the challenge of providing network service across distances where it is impossible to install wired network infrastructure.
This case study will focus on a marina on the Occoquan River, who’s needs include providing network service for:
Network Requirements:
The Complete Build-Out
Equipment Used (Wired):
(1) Netgate pfSense Firewall
(1) TP-Link 24-port Smart Managed Switch
(8) Netgear GSS108EPP Managed Power-over-Ethernet Switch
(1) Netgear GS105PE Managed Power-over-Ethernet Switch
(2) Lorex Camera NVR
(24) Lorex IP Cameras
Equipment Used (WiFi):
(6) Ubiquiti UAP-AC-M-PRO Mesh Access Points
(4) Ubiquiti GigaBeams
(2) Ubiquiti UAP-AC-M Mesh Repeaters
(1) Ubiquiti UAP-AC-PRO Access Point
Summary:
HarborPoint Networks LLC was able to provide a network that was as simple, elegant and robust as possible, while meeting all of the marina’s needs for now, and the forseeable future. The entire network is managed and monitored 24/7 by our cloud monitoring center, so that we can detect faults long before they would affect the customer. This enables the customer to do what they do best – running a world class feature-rich resort marina.