{"id":118478,"date":"2024-10-24T22:33:05","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T03:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geeksonsite.com\/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&#038;p=118478"},"modified":"2024-10-24T22:33:05","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T03:33:05","slug":"how-can-i-provide-free-wi-fi-to-customers","status":"publish","type":"epkb_post_type_1","link":"https:\/\/geeksonsite.com\/knowledge-base\/computer-mobile\/wireless-network-installation\/how-can-i-provide-free-wi-fi-to-customers\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW CAN I PROVIDE FREE WI-FI TO CUSTOMERS?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Providing free Wi-Fi to customers is proven to increase consumer engagement, increase sales, and improve customer loyalty. A recent small business survey found that 62% of small businesses found that customers spent more time in-store when free Wi-Fi was offered. With these benefits, what business can afford not to offer free Wi-Fi to their customers? Find out how you can provide free Wi-Fi to your customers below:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Select the right Internet Service Provider (ISP) and plan<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen offering free Wi-Fi to customers, it\u2019s important to select an ISP that offers the right plan for your business. Advertising that you offer free Wi-Fi entails offering it consistently, otherwise, the benefits of offering the Wi-Fi may disappear if customers know not to trust that it will work well. You will need a plan that has a large enough bandwidth to offer service throughout your business.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose the right equipment<\/strong><br \/>\nYour ISP should be able to help you determine which specific devices you will need to set up your guest network. Here is the most commonly needed equipment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Modem<\/li>\n<li>Router<\/li>\n<li>Switch<\/li>\n<li>Access Point(s)<\/li>\n<li>Switch<\/li>\n<li>LAN Cable<\/li>\n<li>Repeater<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Create a guest network<\/strong><br \/>\nSetting up a guest network is crucial in protecting your business from cyberattacks. When it comes to offering free Wi-Fi, you are inviting anyone onto your network. This can make your business a target for cyberattacks. Be sure to protect your business by offering free Wi-Fi through a secure network.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Include a captive portal<\/strong><br \/>\nA captive portal is a site visitors will see before getting access to your Wi-Fi. This usually entails the visitor agreeing to terms of use, and can limit liability should an individual choose to use the Wi-Fi for illicit purposes. Additionally, a captive portal is a great opportunity for Wi-Fi guests to be directed to your site and learn more about your business.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clearly communicate your free Wi-Fi and access information<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you have gone through the trouble of offering free Wi-Fi, you will want to make sure customers know about it. Be sure to clearly communicate that you offer free Wi-Fi with signage throughout your store. Also, determine how you will communicate your Wi-Fi password and access information. Many vendors choose to advertise that they have free Wi-Fi throughout the store and keep access information by the register to ensure only paying customers are using the free service. Some businesses change the password randomly for security reasons.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you need additional help, simply reach out to the tech experts at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/geeksonsite.com\/\">Geeks on Site<\/a>. Our team of highly trained and experienced professionals can help you set up your business\u2019s\u00a0guest Wi-Fi network. 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