--- title: 'Case Study: Establishing Reliable, High-Speed Connectivity for a Remote Office' url: 'http://secureaf.com.au/case-studies/case-study-establishing-reliable-high-speed-connectivity-for-a-remote-office' markdown: 'http://secureaf.com.au/case-studies/case-study-establishing-reliable-high-speed-connectivity-for-a-remote-office.md' date: '2025-03-21' description: "Synopsis: A client on a rural property converted a tin shed into a modern office but faced a significant connectivity challenge. The shed's construction created a signal blackspot, existing conduits were unsuitable for running fibre optic cable, and trenching was prohibitively expensive. An initial…" --- # Case Study: Establishing Reliable, High-Speed Connectivity for a Remote Office **Synopsis:** A client on a rural property converted a tin shed into a modern office but faced a significant connectivity challenge. The shed's construction created a signal blackspot, existing conduits were unsuitable for running fibre optic cable, and trenching was prohibitively expensive. An initial attempt using a consumer Wi-Fi mesh solution proved unreliable. secureAF was engaged to deliver a stable and cost-effective solution. By installing a dedicated point-to-point wireless link between the main out-building and the new office, secureAF successfully established a robust, high-speed connection. The solution now consistently delivers speed and reliability that fully meets the client's business needs while providing significant capacity for future upgrades. ### Client Profile The client is a single-person operation that creates hand-made, bespoke "once-off" products for their customers. - **Company:** Has elected to remain anonymous - **Location:** Melbourne/regional fringe, VIC, Australia - **Industry:** Design, Creative goods ### **The Challenge: A Connectivity Blackspot** The client having taken full advantage of the opportunity to "tree-change" established their office in one of the out-buildings on their rural block. The new office space is essential for their operations, but it was located in a connectivity dead zone. The core challenges were: - **Signal Obstruction:** The office (formerly a shed) is constructed with tin and insulated with sarking, effectively blocking all Wi-Fi and mobile phone signals from reaching the interior. - **Infeasible Cabling:** The existing power conduit to the shed did not run near a network access point, making it impossible to run a new fibre optic cable without significant new construction. - **Prohibitive Costs:** The cost and disruption of trenching a new conduit across the property, which would involve cutting into a track, was a non-starter for the client. - **Unreliable Consumer Wi-Fi:** A previously installed Wi-Fi mesh system failed to provide a stable connection, suffering from frequent dropouts, especially during poor weather, and delivering frustratingly inconsistent speeds. ### **The Solution: A Focused Wireless Bridge** secureAF proposed and implemented a point-to-point (PTP) wireless link, creating a focused, high-speed "wireless bridge" directly between two buildings. This approach was chosen to overcome the physical and financial barriers of a wired connection. The solution leveraged several key factors: - **Existing Infrastructure:** A nearby out-building already had a hard-wired gigabit network connection that could be utilised. - **Clear Line of Sight:** There was a clear, unobstructed 25-meter path between the out-building and an existing post on the office shed. - **Appropriate Hardware:** Appropriate point-to-point ("PTP") units were selected for the link. The hardware selected was deemed a perfect fit because: - It is highly cost-effective compared to other PTP hardware. - It offers performance capabilities far exceeding the client's immediate 100Mbps requirement. - Designed for links over several kilometers, the chosen hardware provide exceptional signal strength and reliability over the short 25-meter distance. ### **The Results: Stable, High-Speed Connectivity Achieved** The implementation of the PTP wireless link was a complete success, transforming the office from a blackspot into a fully functional workspace. - **Reliable Performance:** The connection provides a stable 100Mbps speed in both directions, limited only by the property's main internet plan and the office's internal network, not by the wireless link itself. - **Elimination of Dropouts:** The dedicated link eliminated the connection dropouts and weather-related instability experienced with the previous Wi-Fi mesh solution. - **Future-Proof Capacity:** The wireless bridge is capable of delivering speeds of around 400Mbps. This provides the client with ample headroom for future internet speed upgrades without needing to replace the PTP hardware. - **Cost-Effectiveness:** The solution was delivered at a fraction of the cost and complexity of trenching a new physical cable. The client's primary requirements for stable email and printing were fully met, with a robust connection that is expected to perform reliably for years to come. --- ## Navigation - Parent: [Case Studies](http://secureaf.com.au/case-studies.md) - Previous: [Case Study: Securing the Heart of a Business with Phishing-Resistant MFA](http://secureaf.com.au/case-studies/case-study-securing-the-heart-of-a-business-with-phishing-resistant-mfa.md) - Next: [Case Study: Auto Maven 4x4 Drives Customer Satisfaction with Guest WiFi](http://secureaf.com.au/case-studies/case-study-auto-maven-4x4-drives-customer-satisfaction-with-guest-wifi.md)