Grandstream Hotel WiFi in Dubai, UAE
A Grandstream hotel wireless deployment combines GWN access points, segmented guest and staff connectivity, captive portal options, roaming support and centralized management for hospitality properties.
Hotels should not select access points only by room count. Wall construction, floor layout, expected devices, outdoor areas, PoE switching, uplinks, internet capacity and the way staff move around the property all affect the correct design. FourTeck can help turn these details into a model and quantity plan suitable for a quotation.
Room-Level Wi-Fi Options
Central Management
A Hospitality Wi-Fi Platform Built Around the Property
Grandstream Hotel WiFi UAE is best understood as a configurable hospitality network rather than one fixed access point. Grandstream’s current hotel solution portfolio combines Wi-Fi access points, switches, communications products and centralized management so properties can build a connected environment for both staff and guests. On the wireless side, the design can include in-wall devices for individual rooms, conventional indoor access points for shared areas, and weatherproof or long-range models where a resort needs coverage around pools, courtyards, terraces or other outdoor zones.
The problem a hotel is solving is not simply “having Wi-Fi.” A typical property has very different traffic in a guest room, a corridor, a front desk, a restaurant, a ballroom and a staff-only service area. Guest phones and laptops may create short bursts of high bandwidth. Staff handhelds and Wi-Fi phones need consistent mobility. Smart TVs, IP phones, payment terminals, cameras and building devices may require wired or segmented connections. Grandstream supports multiple SSIDs, captive portal features, bandwidth controls, client policies and management options that allow the network to be shaped around those different roles.
For guest rooms, Grandstream specifically positions the GWN7661E as an in-wall AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 access point for hotels and similar room-based environments. Its wall format is useful where a property wants local wireless coverage without a ceiling-mounted unit in every room, while its Ethernet ports can serve wired room devices. Shared areas may call for another GWN model with a different radio design, client capacity, coverage pattern or uplink requirement. The correct mix depends on the building rather than a universal bill of materials.
UAE hospitality buyers can use FourTeck to review the room count, floor plan, internet handoff, existing switches, structured cabling, PoE budget, firewall design, expected device density and management preference before requesting hardware. This approach helps avoid buying too few access points, overloading a weak switch, placing room devices in poor locations or assuming that an outdoor space can be served by an indoor model. FourTeck can also discuss current product options, project quantity, delivery coordination and warranty guidance based on the selected equipment.
Key Business Benefits for Hotels and Resorts
The strongest benefit is design flexibility: the property can use different GWN access point formats where each area has a different wireless and cabling requirement, while keeping administration within the Grandstream networking ecosystem.
Coverage can be planned room by room, not guessed from the lobby
Hospital Wi-Fi often fails when a small number of centrally placed access points are expected to penetrate guest-room walls, bathrooms, service shafts and long corridors. In-wall access points such as the GWN7661E provide a way to bring wireless service closer to the guest. Other GWN models can cover public areas. This lets the design follow how the building is actually used rather than forcing one access point type across every zone.
Separate guest and operational traffic
Hotels can define different wireless networks for visitors, staff and device groups. When the supporting switching, firewall and VLAN design is configured correctly, this reduces the need to place every phone, TV, guest handset and business system on one flat network.
Support staff movement across the property
Grandstream highlights roaming support for GWN hotel deployments. That matters to housekeeping, room service, maintenance and front-desk teams that may use Wi-Fi phones or mobile devices while moving between floors and service areas.
Combine wireless and wired room connections
The GWN7661E includes four Gigabit network interfaces in total, including an uplink and local ports, with two local ports providing Power Source Equipment capability. This can be useful where a room needs Wi-Fi plus wired connectivity for suitable IP phones, workstations or other Ethernet devices.
Choose cloud, on-premise or embedded administration
Grandstream provides embedded controller capabilities on GWN networking products, GDMS Networking for cloud management and GWN Manager for on-premise administration. The preferred method can be selected around hotel IT policy, number of sites and operational ownership.
Expand by zone without rebuilding the wireless concept
A small hotel may begin with room and lobby coverage, while a resort may later add meeting facilities, staff housing, beach areas or new wings. A managed GWN design can be expanded with additional access points and switching as capacity grows. Expansion still requires RF planning, PoE capacity, uplink review and controller design, but it does not require treating each new area as an unrelated wireless network.
A Flexible GWN Building Block for Hospitality Networks
Grandstream’s current hospitality guidance is notably room-aware. The manufacturer recommends in-wall GWN access points such as the GWN7661E for guest rooms, where Wi-Fi and wired Ethernet can be delivered from a compact wall-mounted device. The GWN7661E is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 model with up to 3 Gbps aggregate wireless throughput, support for up to 256 concurrent Wi-Fi clients, an uplink Ethernet interface and three local Gigabit Ethernet ports. Two of those local ports provide PSE output, subject to the device power budget and installation design.
The model supports up to 32 SSIDs across its radios, WPA3 among its security options, advanced Quality of Service for traffic that needs low latency, and a stated coverage range of up to 100 meters under suitable conditions. Real hotel coverage can be lower because reinforced walls, mirrors, bathrooms, utility shafts, doors, neighboring access points and furniture affect radio propagation. For that reason, the published range should be treated as a planning reference rather than a promise that one unit will cover a particular number of rooms.
For public or denser areas, buyers can choose other Grandstream indoor GWN models with different client capacity and radio characteristics. Grandstream also lists weatherproof long-range access points for hospitality outdoor zones. The solution can therefore be assembled from several product types while keeping a common management approach. The deciding factors are room layout, user density, application mix, PoE design, switching bandwidth, internet capacity and whether guest access requires a portal, per-user controls or separate policies.
Grandstream Hotel Wi-Fi Solution Specifications
This is a solution-level page. Exact specifications depend on the selected GWN access point mix. The table uses the current GWN7661E as a verified room-level reference and marks project variables clearly.
| Decision area | Verified / planning detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Grandstream |
| Product type | Hospitality Wi-Fi access point solution using GWN networking products |
| Guest-room reference model | GWN7661E in-wall AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 access point |
| GWN7661E wireless throughput | Up to 3 Gbps aggregate wireless throughput |
| Radio technology | Wi-Fi 6; 2×2:2 on 2.4 GHz and 3×3:2 on 5 GHz with MU-MIMO and OFDMA on GWN7661E |
| Concurrent clients | Up to 256 on GWN7661E; other models vary |
| Reference range | Up to 100 meters on GWN7661E under suitable conditions; actual hotel coverage depends on construction and RF environment |
| Ethernet interfaces | GWN7661E: 1x Gigabit uplink with PoE/PoE+, 2x Gigabit ports with PSE, 1x additional Gigabit Ethernet port |
| Power | PoE / PoE+ on GWN7661E; final switch PoE budget is configuration dependent |
| SSIDs | Up to 32 total on GWN7661E, 16 per radio |
| Guest access functions | Captive portal, SSID-based client configuration, bandwidth limits and client limits supported within the GWN hospitality approach |
| Security | Model dependent; GWN7661E includes WPA3 support, secure boot, digitally protected critical data/control and per-device security credentials |
| Management | Embedded controller, GDMS Networking cloud management, or GWN Manager on-premise platform depending on deployment |
| Roaming | Supported across suitable GWN deployments; client behavior and final performance depend on design and client capability |
| Outdoor coverage | Use a suitable Grandstream weatherproof / long-range model; selection based on area, mounting, environment and capacity |
| Switching / firewall | Configuration dependent; PoE, VLAN, uplink and internet-security requirements must be checked for the project |
| Warranty | Based on selected model and supply terms; contact FourTeck for current warranty guidance |
| UAE availability | Supplier, model and quantity dependent; contact FourTeck for current options |
How should a buyer use these specifications?
Treat the GWN7661E figures as a room-level reference, not a whole-hotel sizing formula. A stated client limit describes what the access point platform can support under vendor test assumptions; it does not mean one access point should be loaded with that many hotel guests. Wireless design is normally constrained earlier by airtime, room construction, application demand, channel reuse and acceptable user experience.
The correct quotation should therefore identify each deployment zone. Guest rooms may use in-wall APs. Corridors, reception, restaurants and meeting spaces may need ceiling or wall APs with different coverage and capacity. Outdoor spaces may need weatherproof equipment. The switch layer must supply enough PoE power and uplink capacity, and the firewall or gateway should enforce the required segmentation and internet access policy. Buyers should send FourTeck a floor plan, approximate room count, shared-space list, internet bandwidth, expected user/device count and any existing network details before finalizing a bill of materials.
Configuration and Buyer Guidance
The highest-risk mistake is choosing the access point model and quantity before understanding the building. Confirm the wireless demand and infrastructure first, then map models to zones.
How many rooms, floors and high-demand spaces?
List guest rooms, suites, meeting halls, restaurants, lobby areas, offices, staff zones and outdoor spaces separately. A 100-room hotel with thick walls can need a very different design from a 100-room property with open corridors and lighter internal partitions.
What already exists in the rack?
Confirm switch model, available PoE budget, uplink speed, free ports, router or firewall, VLAN capability, internet handoff, fiber between floors and cabling condition. A wireless upgrade can expose weak switching or old cable plant that was acceptable for an earlier network.
Which users need separate access policies?
Define guest internet, staff access, management devices, point-of-sale equipment, TVs, IP phones, IoT and building systems. Multiple SSIDs are useful only when the supporting VLAN, DHCP and firewall policy are also organized. Decide who owns those policies before installation.
Do rooms need local Ethernet as well as Wi-Fi?
If a room needs wired connections for a smart TV, IP phone, workstation or other device, an in-wall AP with local ports may simplify the room design. Check PoE output requirements and device compatibility rather than assuming every endpoint can be powered from the access point.
How will IT manage the property?
A single independent hotel may prefer local control, while a hotel group may want cloud visibility across many sites. Discuss administration ownership, remote access policy, alerting, firmware management and whether the customer has an internal IT team or relies on an integrator.
What should be included in the quote request?
Send the property location, room count, floor plan, desired coverage zones, existing switch and firewall details, internet speed, device estimates, required guest portal behavior, installation scope, quantity expectations and target timeline. These details produce a more useful quotation than a request for “hotel Wi-Fi” alone.
Ideal Business Use Cases
A Grandstream hospitality wireless design is most useful when the property needs several types of connectivity under one coordinated network plan rather than a collection of unrelated consumer routers.
Room-level wireless for hotels and serviced apartments
Properties with dense room layouts can use in-wall access points to bring Wi-Fi closer to the guest rather than depending entirely on corridor signals. This is particularly relevant where room walls significantly attenuate wireless coverage. The GWN7661E also gives the room designer local Ethernet options, making it useful when a guest room combines wireless devices with wired endpoints. The final ratio of access points to rooms must still be based on survey and construction, because a single AP may serve one room, more than one room, or a suite differently depending on placement and wall materials.
Lobby, restaurant and meeting areas
Public areas have different traffic patterns from rooms. Breakfast periods, events, conferences and check-in peaks can concentrate many active devices in one area. A higher-capacity indoor GWN model may be more appropriate than a room-focused in-wall unit.
Housekeeping, maintenance and operations
Mobile staff may carry Wi-Fi handsets, tablets or work devices across floors. A coordinated multi-AP design with roaming support can help keep these devices connected as staff move between rooms, service corridors and back-of-house spaces.
Pools, courtyards, terraces and resort grounds
Where guests and staff need coverage outside the building, select a Grandstream weatherproof or long-range access point that matches the environment. Outdoor coverage requires attention to mounting, line of sight, interference, power, cabling protection and the shape of the area.
Central visibility across several sites
Hotel groups and serviced-apartment operators can consider GDMS Networking when they want a cloud-managed view of Grandstream networking devices across multiple locations. Policies, responsibilities and site templates should be planned before mass deployment.
Grandstream Hotel WiFi + Room-Level In-Wall Coverage
The GWN7661E addresses one of the most practical hospitality problems: getting a usable signal inside a guest room without relying on a distant corridor access point. Because it mounts in-wall and supports Wi-Fi 6, it can be placed close to the users and devices that matter. Its four Gigabit interfaces also make it more than a wireless endpoint. A room can have a network uplink plus local wired connections, with two ports able to provide PSE output within the device’s stated power limits.
For the buyer, the key question is whether room-level APs fit the existing cabling and wall infrastructure. An in-wall model works best when the Ethernet location is sensible for radio coverage and the mounting position is not blocked behind furniture, metal panels or equipment. Existing hotels may have legacy data outlets that are convenient for a wired phone but poor for wireless propagation. Renovation and new-build projects can plan the mounting location earlier, which generally gives the integrator more control over the final result.
Grandstream Hotel WiFi + Guest and Staff Network Control
Hospitality networks need policy separation because a guest browsing the internet should not have the same network relationship as a front-desk computer, staff phone, payment device or building system. Grandstream’s hospitality guidance calls out captive portals, per-SSID bandwidth settings and client controls. The GWN7661E supports up to 32 SSIDs across its two radios, giving administrators substantial flexibility, although a good design usually uses only the number of SSIDs that serves a clear operational purpose.
A captive portal can control how visitors enter the guest network, including acceptance of terms and other access workflows supported by the deployment. Bandwidth limits can help prevent one guest or device from consuming disproportionate capacity. Client limits and SSID-specific settings can be used to tune behavior by network. These access-point functions should be combined with VLAN segmentation, firewall policy and DHCP planning where the hotel needs meaningful isolation between groups.
The commercial decision is therefore wider than the access point. Buyers should confirm whether the current router or firewall can handle the required guest and staff segmentation, how many VLANs are needed, how guest internet is authenticated, whether the hotel has a PMS-related workflow outside the Wi-Fi system, and who will administer portal changes. FourTeck can review the access point requirement together with the switching and security layer so the wireless design is not isolated from the rest of the network.
Grandstream Hotel WiFi + Centralized Management
The operational value of centralized management grows with every access point and every property. Grandstream offers several management paths for the GWN networking family. The embedded controller is built into compatible GWN products and can suit smaller local deployments. GDMS Networking provides cloud-based administration for GWN devices across sites, while GWN Manager is an on-premise software platform for organizations that want management inside their own environment.
For a hotel, central management can simplify routine work such as viewing device status, applying configuration, monitoring connected clients, reviewing alerts and maintaining consistency. It does not remove the need for network design. A cloud dashboard cannot correct a poorly located access point or an undersized PoE switch. Management should therefore be chosen after deciding who owns the network, how remote access is governed and whether the property is independent or part of a multi-site group.
Management decision checklist
- Choose local, cloud or on-premise management according to IT policy.
- Define administrator accounts and ownership before handover.
- Plan firmware, configuration backup and change-control responsibilities.
- Decide whether all hotel sites should share one management structure.
- Confirm remote troubleshooting expectations and support scope.
- Document SSIDs, VLANs, switch uplinks, IP ranges and access point locations so monitoring data has operational context.
What Buyers Should Check Before Purchase
The biggest purchase risk is ordering access points by model name before confirming placement, cabling, PoE, segmentation and expected device load. A hotel Wi-Fi quotation is much more accurate when these factors are reviewed together.
Configuration Fit
Confirm where the access points will sit and what each zone needs. Guest rooms may favor in-wall models; busy halls may need different capacity; outdoor hospitality areas need weatherproof equipment. Do not assume the same AP is appropriate for every part of the property.
Compatibility Check
Review Ethernet cabling, PoE standards, switch power budget, uplinks, VLAN capability, router or firewall policy, internet bandwidth and any wired devices expected to connect through an in-wall AP. Existing infrastructure can determine whether the project is a simple AP replacement or a wider network upgrade.
Availability and Warranty
Availability can vary by model, quantity and supplier status. Warranty terms can also depend on the exact hardware and supply channel. Request current UAE availability, expected delivery coordination and warranty guidance for the proposed bill of materials instead of assuming every GWN model has identical commercial terms.
Quote Preparation
Provide the hotel location, floor plan, room and suite count, public areas, outdoor spaces, number of staff devices, estimated guest-device load, internet speed, current switch/firewall details, desired management method, installation requirement, target date and quantity. These details help FourTeck discuss a more relevant model mix.
Also consider long-term operating cost. A lower-cost access point can become expensive if it creates extra cabling work, cannot serve required wired room devices, or leads to repeated troubleshooting. Likewise, selecting a very high-capacity model for a low-density guest room may add cost without solving the real problem. The right choice balances radio design, ports, power, placement and management.
If a similar Grandstream model appears more attractive, compare the decision-changing characteristics rather than the marketing name: Wi-Fi generation, room versus ceiling form factor, client density, uplink speed, PSE output, coverage pattern, environmental rating and management support. FourTeck can help map these variables to the intended hotel areas before a final quote is prepared.
UAE Availability and Service Support
FourTeck supports hospitality network inquiries across Dubai and the wider UAE with model selection, configuration review, quotation assistance and delivery coordination. Because this page represents a solution rather than a single fixed device, availability should be checked against the exact access point models, switches, quantities and accessories required for the project. Supplier status and lead time can change, especially on larger deployments that need many identical room units.
Selection support can begin before a final hardware list exists. A buyer can share the floor plan, number of rooms, public areas and current network details, and FourTeck can discuss which Grandstream product types appear suitable for each zone. For an existing hotel, it is useful to include photographs or notes about current data outlets, rack equipment and switch models. For a new property or renovation, early discussion can help align cabling and PoE planning with the access point form factor.
Warranty guidance is provided according to the selected product and supply terms. Installation, configuration or site services should be confirmed as part of the project scope rather than assumed to be included with hardware. For a useful quote, specify whether the requirement is hardware supply only, hardware plus configuration, or a wider deployment that includes switching, cabling, testing and handover.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman Project Support
Hospitality businesses in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman can contact FourTeck for Grandstream wireless product inquiries, configuration discussion and quote preparation. The same planning principles apply across the Emirates: understand the building, identify guest and staff demand, confirm the wired network and choose access point models according to room, public-area and outdoor requirements.
For multi-property groups, it is helpful to separate the requirement by site because room count, floor plans, internet circuits and existing switch infrastructure can differ from one hotel to another. A standardized management strategy can still be considered, but the physical access point quantity should be validated per property. Delivery and any service scope are coordinated according to the confirmed location, project size and product availability.
GCC and Africa Availability Guidance
FourTeck also supports business technology inquiries through regional channels serving selected GCC and Africa markets. Buyers in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain, as well as organizations with projects in Kenya, Uganda and other African markets, can discuss Grandstream networking requirements through the appropriate inquiry route. Product availability, freight options, commercial terms, warranty handling and any local service scope can vary by country and should be confirmed for each project.
Regional hotel groups should provide the property location, room count, desired deployment date, hardware quantity and whether they need one common management approach across countries. Electrical and cabling standards, ISP handoff, local integrator responsibilities and import conditions may differ. The most efficient process is to define a technical bill of materials first and then check country-specific supply and support conditions.
For country-specific inquiries, buyers can use FourTeck’s main UAE platform or regional sites such as FourTeck Kuwait, FourTeck Kenya, FourTeck Uganda and FourTeck Africa. These links are inquiry channels; current product and service availability should be confirmed directly for the destination country.
Other Grandstream Options Buyers May Consider
A hotel network may use more than one GWN model. The alternatives below are useful when the room, public-area or outdoor requirement differs from the in-wall Wi-Fi 6 reference used on this page. Final suitability depends on the site and selected configuration.
Grandstream GWN7670WM Wi-Fi 7 in-wall access point
Consider this newer in-wall option when the project is being designed around Wi-Fi 7 capability and room-level mounting. Compare client requirements, switch uplink capability, PoE needs and the installed device base before selecting a newer wireless generation solely for the label.
Grandstream GWN7664E Wi-Fi 6 indoor access point
A higher-performance indoor AP can be considered for busier public areas where user density, uplink capacity and concurrent traffic differ from guest rooms. It is a candidate for halls, restaurants, offices or other indoor zones after capacity and placement are reviewed.
Grandstream GWN7660E
A business Wi-Fi 6 indoor AP option for areas where a conventional access point format is more suitable than an in-wall room unit.
Grandstream GWN7660LR
A long-range Wi-Fi 6 option to review for outdoor or extended-coverage zones where environmental and range requirements differ from indoor hotel spaces.
Grandstream Wi-Fi Access Point Solutions
Use the broader FourTeck wireless guide when the requirement spans offices, retail, hospitality or mixed-use networks and you want to compare GWN deployment approaches.
Grandstream Product Range
Hotels may also need Grandstream switches, IP phones, PBX systems and related endpoints. Browse the brand range when the project extends beyond Wi-Fi.
Why Hospitality Buyers Contact FourTeck
Wireless purchasing becomes easier when the buyer can discuss the full requirement instead of being pushed toward a single access point. FourTeck’s role is to help translate business and site information into a clearer procurement request. For a hotel, that means considering room layout, guest demand, staff mobility, public areas, existing network equipment, PoE capacity and management expectations together.
FourTeck can assist with product sourcing discussions, model matching, quote preparation, delivery coordination and warranty guidance. Where the project needs a broader network review, the team can also discuss related switching, firewall, cabling and installation requirements according to scope. No single access point should be treated as a substitute for site planning; the objective is to reduce mismatches before hardware is ordered.
Frequently Asked Questions
These answers address common hospitality procurement questions. Final model, quantity, availability and service scope still depend on the property and the selected Grandstream hardware.
What is Grandstream Hotel WiFi used for?
It is a hospitality wireless network approach using Grandstream GWN access points and management tools to provide connectivity for guest rooms, shared areas, staff devices and, where required, outdoor spaces. A complete deployment can separate guest and staff access, apply captive portal and bandwidth policies, support roaming and connect suitable wired room devices through selected in-wall access points.
Which Grandstream access point is suitable for hotel guest rooms?
Grandstream currently identifies the GWN7661E as an in-wall Wi-Fi 6 option designed for hotels and other room-based environments. It provides wireless connectivity plus local Gigabit Ethernet ports. It should not automatically be used in every room without checking cabling location, wall construction, coverage needs, user density and whether the room needs wired endpoints.
Can this solution provide separate guest and staff Wi-Fi?
Yes, GWN access points support multiple SSIDs and hospitality-oriented controls such as captive portals, bandwidth limits and client configuration. Proper separation also depends on the wired network and firewall. For stronger isolation, the SSIDs should be mapped to suitable VLANs and security policies instead of creating different Wi-Fi names that still share the same unrestricted network.
How many access points does a hotel need?
There is no reliable room-count formula that works for every property. The quantity depends on floor plan, wall material, AP placement, room size, guest density, public spaces, outdoor areas and required performance. A floor plan and site survey are more useful than dividing the total number of rooms by a fixed number. FourTeck can review the requirement before quotation.
Can Grandstream hotel Wi-Fi be managed from the cloud?
Grandstream provides GDMS Networking as a cloud management platform for GWN networking devices. Compatible deployments can also use an embedded controller or GWN Manager for on-premise administration. The management choice should reflect the number of sites, hotel IT policy, remote-access requirements and who will be responsible for monitoring and configuration after handover.
What do I need to check before replacing existing hotel Wi-Fi?
Check the current cabling, switch models, PoE budget, uplink speeds, firewall or gateway, VLAN design, internet bandwidth and physical AP locations. Also identify which existing devices depend on Wi-Fi or Ethernet, including TVs, phones, POS terminals and staff handhelds. A replacement can require more than new access points if the existing wired infrastructure limits performance.
Can FourTeck help with outdoor hotel and resort coverage?
FourTeck can discuss suitable Grandstream long-range or weatherproof access point options for pools, terraces, courtyards and other outdoor areas. The selected model should match the environment, mounting position, coverage shape and client load. Outdoor deployment also needs protected cabling, suitable PoE delivery and attention to line of sight and local interference.
Is Grandstream Hotel WiFi available in the UAE?
FourTeck accepts Grandstream hospitality networking inquiries in the UAE. Actual availability varies by access point model, switch, accessory, project quantity and supplier status. Ask for current availability against the proposed bill of materials rather than assuming a complete hotel solution is stocked as one package. Delivery coordination can then be discussed for the confirmed destination.
What should I send FourTeck for a hotel Wi-Fi quote?
Send the hotel location, room and suite count, number of floors, floor plan, public and outdoor areas, existing switch and firewall details, internet speed, estimated guest and staff device counts, desired guest portal behavior, any wired room-device requirements, installation scope, target date and expected quantity. These details help FourTeck discuss suitable GWN models and related network components.
Need Help Planning the Right Hotel Wi-Fi Configuration?
FourTeck can review the intended coverage, room count, AP locations, wired network, PoE requirements, management preference and expected quantity before preparing a quotation. The goal is to match the model mix to the property rather than selecting hardware only by headline speed.
Share your floor plan, number of rooms and floors, public areas, existing switch/firewall information, internet speed, quantity and target deployment date.