Designing a Reliable Network from Core to Corridor for an Indian Hospital

Building the network right from the foundation of a new healthcare facility is not an afterthought. It is part of the network infrastructure that keeps people, devices, and operations connected. Maxwell Hospital needed reliable WiFi connectivity across corridors and patient rooms, a structured switching infrastructure across the facility, and centralized control of its wireless network. Just as importantly, the hospital wanted its WiFi management to remain on-premises, rather than relying on a cloud-managed platform. Before making its decision, the hospital evaluated solutions from three to four competing brands. Zyxel Networks stood out by bringing together the right combination of reliability, affordability, and an out-of-the-box network architecture that matched the hospital's requirements. The resulting deployment combines WAX510D WiFi 6 access points, L3 managed switching, PoE connectivity, 10GbE uplinks, and a USG FLEX 500 firewall with on-premises AP controller functionality.

Key Achievements:

• WiFi 6 coverage across corridors, nursing stations, and patient rooms on every floor

• Complete on-premises control of wireless and wired policy via a single USG FLEX 500 firewall

• 10G fiber core with headroom for imaging, video, and future telemedicine traffic

• PoE+ switching distributed building-wide, ready for added access points and IP devices

• Licensed for multiple access points well beyond what's currently deployed, enabling low-friction expansion