Case Study: Sonic Automotive powers dealership WiFi with Perle PoE Ethernet Extenders

Sonic Automotive extends WiFi to 1,640 ft with Perle PoE Ethernet Extenders

Sonic Automotive, a Fortune 500 automotive retailer with over 120 dealerships, needed to provide WiFi coverage across its large outdoor car lots to support sales staff using iPads and iPhones. Their challenge was a lack of power outlets in these areas and the inherent distance limitation of standard copper Ethernet connections. To solve this, they turned to Perle and its PoE Ethernet Extenders.

The Perle solution used Ethernet Extenders with full PoE support to both transmit data up to 1640 feet and deliver power over copper wiring to the remote Wireless Access Points. This straightforward layout provided the necessary connectivity across the lots, enabling salespeople to access critical information and enhancing the customer experience, which the company hoped would lead to increased sales.

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