From the Edge to Wi-Fi

Your network can't go down.

This strategic guide shows how to combine MikroTik at the edge and TP-Link Omada for access to build a modern, secure enterprise network you can manage from anywhere - without the cost of big-name brands.

Based on a real-world case study from a 24/7 hospital environment, the book walks through the architecture decisions that matter, without requiring you to type a single command:

Written for IT managers, infrastructure analysts, systems integrators, and businesses that want a robust network - cloud, on-premises, or hybrid.

This book is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by MikroTik, TP-Link, Cisco, Ubiquiti, Intelbras, or any other company mentioned.

• Always-on internet: carrier failover with recursive routing and outbound policy by traffic profile
• Network segmentation with VLANs and a management network isolated from the user network
• Indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi with Omada, with every SSID on the correct VLAN
• Captive portal and hotspot integrated with Active Directory and the hospital system, for staff, patients, and visitors
• Two-factor authentication to protect whoever administers the network
• Monitoring with alerts, a security checklist, and a 90-day adoption plan
• Access-log traceability and management on the guest and patient network, with attention to HIPAA and Brazil's LGPD
• Wi-Fi site survey and coverage heat map generated directly from the controller, at no extra license cost
• An honest comparison with Cisco, Ubiquiti, Intelbras, and other alternatives - including when to choose a different solution