Case Study: Columbus State University achieves campus‑wide dependable, high‑capacity Wi‑Fi with Cambium Networks' Xirrus solution

Xirrus Wi-Fi Is a Dependable Utility for Columbus State University

Columbus State University, part of the University System of Georgia with more than 8,400 students across two campuses, struggled with slow, unreliable Wi‑Fi, coverage gaps in old thick‑walled buildings, and insufficient capacity for more mobile devices and video. After testing six solutions, the university selected Cambium Networks’ Xirrus Wi‑Fi to provide a dependable campus‑wide network.

Cambium Networks deployed a single Xirrus Wi‑Fi network covering approximately two million square feet—using varied APs for different buildings, Rapid Deployment Kits for events, Xirrus Management System and Application Control. The result: usage surged, helpdesk Wi‑Fi calls dropped drastically, all 230‑seat lecture halls can support simultaneous connections, and the IT team can quickly adapt radios and control bandwidth‑heavy activities like iOS updates and streaming.

Columbus State University

Casey Hergett

Senior Manager of Database and Infrastructure Services