Case Study: Naperville Park District delivers free public Wi-Fi across parks with RUCKUS Networks

Naperville Park District expands Wi-Fi to 8 parks at no cost with RUCKUS Networks

The Naperville Park District, an independent municipal agency in Illinois, faced a challenge providing reliable public Wi-Fi across its extensive parks and recreational facilities. Initial quotes for equipment and service were prohibitively expensive, far exceeding their available funding. They partnered with RUCKUS Networks to find a cost-effective solution.

RUCKUS Networks implemented a turnkey managed Wi-Fi service featuring their indoor and outdoor access points managed by a SmartZone controller. An innovative advertising model was used to fully fund the network and its operating costs, making it free for taxpayers. The solution allowed patrons to stay connected, provided powerful analytics for park management, and can be easily extended to more locations.

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