With education budgets stretched, how can smaller schools get enterprise-grade WiFi at the right price point? We look into the benefits of Cambium.
What is Cambium WiFi 7 ?
As experts in WiFi for schools, Redway Networks partners with several vendors to offer cloud-based wireless solutions designed for educational environments. We always focus on offering vendor-neutral, bespoke advice on each so that you can make the right choice for your school, academy or college, but it’s also important to consider that each partner has strengths.
In this article, we explain Cambium Wi-Fi 7, outlining its key capabilities and helping IT teams determine whether this next-generation standard is the right investment for high-density environments such as schools, colleges and campuses.
Choosing the right technology matters — but choosing the right partner matters even more. Redway Networks isn’t just a reseller of Cambium equipment; we’re a trusted network design and deployment Elite Partner with deep experience in building high-performance wireless solutions for schools. We provide comprehensive project management and services tailored for the education sector, including support for mobile devices and teachers to ensure seamless digital learning experiences.
Network Infrastructure Upgrade: Preparing Your School for WiFi 7
Upgrading your institution's network infrastructure is a strategic investment that unlocks the full capabilities of WiFi 7 technology. As the most advanced wireless network standard currently available, WiFi 7 delivers exceptional throughput and minimal latency, making it ideally suited for supporting robust digital learning initiatives, high-definition video conferencing solutions, and the concurrent deployment of multiple connected devices across your educational campus facilities. To ensure your wireless infrastructure meets these demanding requirements, it is essential to conduct a thorough evaluation of your existing wifi access point installations, network switching equipment, and structured cabling systems.
A comprehensive professional site survey will identify specific areas where your current infrastructure may not meet operational standards, enabling you to achieve robust signal coverage and reliable connectivity across every classroom, corridor, and designated learning environment. By implementing modern network infrastructure solutions, you establish a secure and dependable learning ecosystem that facilitates personalised educational delivery and seamless connectivity for both students and teaching staff. This strategic network upgrade not only enhances the quality of digital learning experiences but also positions your institution for future technology adoption, providing sustained support for an extensive range of educational applications and collaborative learning initiatives.
DfE Funding and Support: Making WiFi 7 Affordable for Schools
Accessing enterprise-grade network infrastructure doesn't have to compromise your school's financial position, thanks to comprehensive funding initiatives and technical support from the Department for Education (DfE). Through the Connect the Classroom scheme, qualifying educational institutions can receive targeted intervention and substantial financial assistance to deploy advanced network infrastructure, including high-density wireless access points, managed network switches, and structured network cabling solutions. Schools identified for regional improvement initiatives or those receiving targeted intervention through the RISE programme are often eligible for this specialised classroom funding, enabling them to meet the DfE's stringent technology performance standards.
By establishing strategic partnerships with the DfE, schools can leverage funding opportunities that encompass comprehensive installation costs and infrastructure upgrades, ensuring minimal operational disruption to the educational environment. The Connect the Classroom funding programme is specifically engineered to enable schools and college facilities to deploy secure, resilient, and future-ready wireless network solutions that support both teaching staff and student populations. With appropriate technical support and funding alignment, your educational institution can implement WiFi 7 technology, enhance digital learning capabilities, and satisfy the demanding requirements of contemporary educational delivery without compromising budgetary constraints.
Reasons why we recommend Cambium 7 for schools
- Excellent value for money – Enterprise-grade wireless without the high price tag, ideal for stretched school budgets.
- Lifetime support – Long-term peace of mind with ongoing support and no forced hardware refreshes.
- Fully cloud managed – Centralised management makes it easy for IT teams to monitor and manage the network from anywhere.
- AI-driven intelligence – Automated optimisation, performance monitoring, and faster issue detection reduce downtime.
- Licence-free options – Predictable costs with no recurring licence fees, making budgeting simpler.
- Built for high-density environments – Designed to handle classrooms full of devices without performance drops.
- Reliable and secure – Robust security features to protect students, staff, and data.
- Supports educational excellence – Cambium WiFi 7 enables schools to achieve excellence by providing reliable connectivity that supports high standards in teaching and learning.
- Comprehensive wireless coverage – Delivers strong, consistent wireless coverage throughout the school, supporting digital and cloud-based learning everywhere on campus.
- Easy upgrading of wifi access points – Cambium WiFi 7 makes upgrading wifi access points simple, helping schools quickly enhance their network infrastructure to meet modern connectivity needs.
Why Your School Should Choose Redway Networks for Cambium WiFi 7
Schools today rely on hundreds of connected devices — laptops, tablets, interactive whiteboards, and digital learning platforms. Buying Cambium Wi‑Fi 7 through Redway Networks ensures your school gets more than just equipment — you get a complete, high-performance Wi-Fi solution tailored for education. Redway Networks manages the entire project lifecycle for classroom projects, from the initial funding application to deployment and ongoing support. We work closely with eligible schools to help them receive funding, meet the DfE's strict funding criteria, and navigate the process if they are contacted directly by the Department for Education.
Key Benefits for Schools:
- Designed for High-Density Classrooms: We plan and deploy networks that handle all students' and staff's devices simultaneously without lag.
- Future-Proof Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7 supports the latest digital learning tools, video streaming, and cloud-based apps, keeping your school ready for tomorrow’s technology.
- Seamless Coverage Across Campus: Tri-band operation (2.4, 5, 6 GHz) ensures strong Wi-Fi everywhere — classrooms, libraries, halls, and outdoor areas.
- Simplified IT Management: Centralised management via Cambium’s cnMaestro platform reduces the workload for your IT team.
- End-to-End Service: From site survey and network design to installation, staff training, and ongoing support, we handle everything.
- Value for Money: Expert deployment ensures maximum performance without overspending, protecting your budget.
Lee Wright, Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) at Redway Networks, says:
"Thanks to the DfE Connect the Classroom funding, we were able to deliver a cloud-managed, and multi-gigabit network that ensures the school can grow and introduce new technologies without any coverage or bandwidth concerns."
Deciding to go with Cambium Wi-Fi 7 through Redway Networks gives your school fast, reliable, and manageable Wi-Fi that supports modern teaching, learning, and administration — now and in the future.
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