Extreme Networks AP410C-WR Enterprise Wireless Access Point in Action: Optimizing Stable Coverage and Seamless Roaming

A leading international convention center located in a major metropolitan hub was facing increasingly frequent complaints from exhibitors and attendees regarding unreliable wireless connectivity. During peak events, the venue would host over 5,000 concurrent users across its exhibition halls and breakout meeting rooms, creating a classic high-density scenario that pushed their existing Wi-Fi 5 infrastructure to its breaking point. Users experienced frequent disconnections, inability to join the network, and extremely poor performance for basic tasks such as email and messaging.

The center's IT team recognized that the core issue was not merely bandwidth, but the inability of their legacy access points to handle massive concurrent connections and manage interference in the densely packed 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrum. They needed a solution that could provide stable coverage and ensure seamless roaming as attendees moved between exhibition floors, seminar rooms, and dining areas. After a comprehensive evaluation, the team selected the AP410C-WR from Extreme Networks as the cornerstone of their network overhaul.

The proposed solution centered on the deployment of over 300 Extreme Networks AP410C-WR units across the convention center's main campus. The AP410C-WR Wi-Fi 6 access point was chosen for its advanced Wi-Fi 6 capabilities, specifically designed to excel in environments with high client density. The deployment strategy focused on replacing legacy units in the main exhibition halls, where the challenges were most acute, followed by the meeting rooms and common areas.

As an AP410C-WR indoor Wi-Fi 6 AP dual-band solution, each unit was configured to leverage its 2x2:2 MU-MIMO and OFDMA technologies. This allows a single AP410C-WR to communicate with multiple devices simultaneously, rather than sequentially, dramatically improving efficiency in crowded spaces. The built-in smart antennas were instrumental in dynamically shaping coverage to minimize co-channel interference, a common problem in large, open-floor-plan environments. The deployment was managed through ExtremeCloud™ IQ, enabling the IT team to remotely configure the access points, monitor performance in real-time, and make rapid adjustments without being physically on-site.

Key elements of the deployment included:

• Strategic Placement: Access points were positioned with overlapping coverage cells to ensure seamless handoffs as users moved, a critical requirement for the AP410C-WR Wi-Fi 6 access point solution to deliver a true "always-on" experience.
• Band Steering: The network was configured to actively steer dual-band clients to the less congested 5GHz band, reserving the 2.4GHz spectrum for legacy devices and IoT sensors, thereby optimizing overall network performance.
• Backhaul Optimization: Each AP410C-WR was connected via its 2.5GbE uplink port to ensure that the increased wireless capacity was not bottlenecked by the wired infrastructure.

Following the full deployment, the convention center IT team conducted extensive testing during a major international technology conference with over 8,000 attendees. The results were dramatic and validated the choice of the AP410C-WR.

"The difference has been night and day," said the center's senior network architect. "Attendees can now stream live keynote sessions, exhibitors run their interactive demos without a hitch, and our staff uses VoIP for coordination across the campus—all concurrently. The AP410C-WR has not only met but exceeded our expectations for stable coverage and seamless roaming. We've even started exploring its IoT capabilities for asset tracking and environmental monitoring." Detailed AP410C-WR specifications and AP410C-WR datasheet information were critical in the planning stages, and the real-world performance has fully aligned with the promised metrics.

This deployment at a high-profile convention center serves as a compelling example of how the Extreme Networks AP410C-WR can transform the user experience in the most demanding wireless environments. By addressing the core challenges of high-density coverage and seamless roaming, the AP410C-WR has turned a former source of complaints into a competitive advantage for the venue. For IT managers and architects evaluating AP410C-WR price and performance, this case study demonstrates the tangible return on investment that comes from deploying a true Wi-Fi 6 solution designed from the ground up for capacity and mobility.

The AP410C-WR for sale through Extreme Networks partners is already helping similar organizations—from large universities to hospitals and corporate campuses—achieve comparable results. As the venue looks to the future, they plan to leverage the platform's compatibility with emerging standards and its ability to serve as a foundation for new digital services, solidifying the AP410C-WR compatible infrastructure as a long-term asset.