Educational Institution: IIT Bhubaneswar
Signals of Change: Building a Stronger Wi-Fi Network at IIT Bhubaneswar
Customer Profile
Established in 2008 under the mentorship of IIT Kharagpur, the Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar stands as a pillar of excellence in technical education and research. Situated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, this prestigious institution is renowned for its commitment to nurturing exceptional talent in the fields of science, engineering, and technology. With a sprawling campus equipped with modern infrastructure and state-of-the-art facilities, IIT Bhubaneswar fosters an environment conducive to holistic learning, cutting-edge research, and entrepreneurial endeavors. Its research centers and laboratories are dedicated to exploring various domains, contributing significantly to academia, industry, and society.
- Vertical: Education/Technology
- Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
- Type: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
- Size: Large, with a sprawling campus and a significant student and faculty population
Challenge
IIT Bhubaneswar faced the critical challenge of ensuring reliable network connectivity and meeting the escalating need for higher throughput and increased speed across the vast campus network. The existing educational network infrastructure struggled to provide the necessary coverage and speed required to support the diverse academic and personal needs of students and faculty. As the demand for high-speed Wi-Fi and enhanced campus connectivity continued to grow, IIT Bhubaneswar required a scalable network solution that could handle increased data transfer rates while maintaining a seamless Wi-Fi experience across the campus.
Results
The deployment of Wi-Fi infrastructure for institutions enhanced the campus’s wireless capabilities, improving throughput and coverage. This ensured that Wi-Fi connectivity for education remained consistent, even in remote areas of the campus. The expansion of the network guaranteed reliable campus Wi-Fi, supporting academic activities, research collaborations, and personal needs seamlessly. With the smart campus connectivity enabled by digital campus solutions, IIT Bhubaneswar now offers innovative campus connectivity solutions that provide high-speed Wi-Fi across all areas, transforming the institution into a tech-enabled campus.
Solution Deployed
HFCL deployed Wi-Fi Access Points across key locations within the campus. This solution focused on Wi-Fi coverage expansion, significantly enhancing the campus Wi-Fi network. With the implementation of Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 Access Points, IIT Bhubaneswar was able to improve network performance, ensuring that all areas of the campus had strong, uninterrupted connectivity.