South West London & St George’s Mental Health Achieves Network Excellence Through Strategic WLAN Audit
NetSpert delivers comprehensive wireless network evaluation, uncovering critical configuration issues and providing strategic recommendations for enhanced performance and reliability.
Challenges
Results
Client Snapshot
South West London & St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust
- Industry: Healthcare
- Location: London, UK
Dave Dowsett
Associate Director for Digital Services
We were thrilled with the results. The thorough analysis and actionable plan identified key areas for improvement. This allows us to devise and implement changes that will greatly benefit our users. We are now eager to work on the next phase of the project.
Critical Infrastructure Evaluation
South West London & St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust required a thorough assessment of their wireless network infrastructure, focusing on configuration optimization and alignment with industry best practices. The trust faced challenges with incomplete configurations and suboptimal wireless performance affecting end users.
Strategic Audit Methodology
NetSpert’s team developed a comprehensive evaluation approach centered around two key components:
Configuration Analysis: Detailed review of WLC 9800 settings against Cisco Best Practices.
Performance Optimization: Identification of configuration improvements to enhance network stability and user experience.
“Our thorough audit process revealed several opportunities for significant performance improvements,” noted NetSpert’s lead engineer. “The findings will enable targeted enhancements to benefit all users.”
Overcoming Technical Challenges
The project presented several complex challenges, particularly around remote access to critical systems. NetSpert’s team worked closely with the trust’s security teams to establish secure access protocols while maintaining the highest security standards.
Transformative Recommendations
The audit revealed several critical areas for improvement:
- Need for standardized configurations across the network
- Opportunity for high availability implementation
- Configuration optimizations for enhanced performance
- Strategic upgrades for improved reliability
- Clear pathway for future enhancements
“The detailed recommendations provided clear direction for our network optimization efforts,” commented Dave Dowsett. “This roadmap will guide our infrastructure improvements for months to come.”
Building Future Success
The comprehensive audit has laid the groundwork for significant infrastructure improvements, including the planned implementation of a high availability solution. The trust is now positioned to execute targeted enhancements that will dramatically improve network performance and reliability.
Products and Solutions
- WLC 9800 Controller Analysis Tools
- Configuration Audit Framework
- Best Practice Comparison Tools
- Network Performance Analysis Suite
- Strategic Planning Platform
