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LX Arch Hotel: Wi-Fi 7, firewall and CCTV ready for opening day

A hotel that opens with weak Wi-Fi gets bad reviews in its first week. LX Arch Hotel opened with its network, Wi-Fi 7, firewall and CCTV ready and managed by DataRoad.

Updated 17 October 20263 min read

More than 10 workstations · support contract · remote, on-site and phone support

At a glance

For decision-makers short on time.

  • 01New hotel on Rua Augusta, next to Rossio, with complete IT ready for opening.
  • 02Guest Wi-Fi 7 on a network isolated from hotel operations.
  • 03Enterprise firewall and CCTV video surveillance installed by DataRoad.
  • 04Since opening, DataRoad has provided ongoing management and maintenance.
In this article

DataRoad - IT Services and Consulting delivered LX Arch Hotel on Rua Augusta its entire IT infrastructure ready for opening: structured network, isolated guest Wi-Fi 7, enterprise firewall and CCTV, and has managed it on an ongoing basis ever since. In a hotel, the Wi-Fi is judged before breakfast, and a weak signal in a room reaches the booking platforms the same day. LX Arch Hotel, a short walk from Rossio, chose not to take that risk.

The challenge: the reputation of the first months

In Lisbon's Baixa, a new hotel competes with dozens of others from its first night. Early reviews weigh for months, and a complaint about Wi-Fi is one of the easiest to avoid and one of the most expensive to fix.

A stable network, next-generation Wi-Fi, solid security and video surveillance had to work for the very first guest, and someone had to make sure they kept working afterwards.

The solution: complete infrastructure, ready before the first guest

ComponentWhat it does in the hotel
Structured networkCabling and network infrastructure throughout the building
Wi-Fi 7 GuestLatest-generation guest network, separate and protected
Enterprise firewallSecure perimeter and network control
CCTVVideo surveillance covering the hotel
Ongoing managementContinuous consultancy, maintenance and technical follow-up

As in every hotel, we started with our own coverage survey, room by room and common area by common area, so no spot is left without signal. The guest network was kept separate from the operations network, so PMS, POS and video surveillance stay available at all times.

The result: a hotel that opened with its technology working

  • Ready for opening: Complete IT infrastructure working from the first guest.
  • Guest Wi-Fi 7: Fast and on a network isolated from operations.
  • Two layers of security: A firewall on the network and CCTV in the building.
  • One accountable partner: DataRoad maintains and monitors the infrastructure every day.

Why they chose DataRoad

Because DataRoad is accountable for the whole solution: specification, installation, configuration, testing, staff training and ongoing management. One partner and one point of contact, instead of several suppliers.

DataRoad is a premium Portuguese MSP, headquartered in Alfragide with support nationwide. Since 2015 it has managed the infrastructure of hotels, clinics, embassies, universities, multinationals and demanding SMEs: 232 clients under contract, Top 5% SME (source: scoring.pt), rated 5.0 from 52 Google reviews.

  • IT Unlimited: Fixed-price managed services, remote and on-site, with immediate response.
  • Network infrastructure: Certified cabling, Layer 3 and PoE switching.
  • Enterprise Wi-Fi: Coverage survey, cloud management, separate guest networks.
  • Managed cybersecurity: Firewalls and traffic control.
  • Data: Servers, NAS, centralised backups and disaster recovery.
  • Video surveillance: CCTV with continuous recording.
  • NOC: Monitoring, automatic alerts and preventive intervention.
  • Projects: New sites, office moves and modernisation.
  • Windows and Apple: Full management of the IT estate.

Frequently asked questions

Why separate guest Wi-Fi from the hotel network?

Because a guest should never be able to reach operational systems. At LX Arch Hotel, Wi-Fi 7 Guest is a separate, protected network, and PMS, POS and video surveillance sit outside its reach.

Does DataRoad support hotels at night and at weekends?

Yes, on the Premium 365 plan, the only one with 24/7 support, covering nights, weekends and public holidays. The other IT Unlimited plans cover business hours.

When should a new hotel bring in DataRoad?

Before opening, so there is time for a room-by-room coverage survey. At LX Arch Hotel, the entire infrastructure was ready for opening and moved straight into ongoing management.

Where can you see more?

Next step: opening or refurbishing a hotel?

Request a coverage survey and a no-obligation proposal.

More than 10 workstations · support contract · remote, on-site and telephone support. Call +351 211 459 950 * or email sales@dataroad.pt.

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Garcia, GarciaGuestUNMQ DigitalMinistério PúblicoVentaskETISMEGReltio by SAPRestreamVelvEscola Nacional de Saúde PúblicaCircuito EstorilSyoneCreative MindsInstituto Superior TécnicoRTPUniversidade Católica PortoUniversidade Católica PortuguesaFaculdade de Medicina de LisboaUniversidade de LisboaClínica MulherPresidência da RepúblicaESELUpMUN[it]STENEmbajada de España en PortugalNBCC ConsultingInstituto dos Registos e do NotariadoVila GaléBe Poet Baixa HotelBe Hotel LisboaRossio Plaza HotelServiced Apartments Boavista PalaceMitrelliJunta de Freguesia de Massamá e Monte AbraãoInsidepurpleUniveteColégio MinervaPTR Pharma ConsultingInfocapitalHD Duecitânia Design HotelYunit ConsultingMyWindowArqsizeAxiaVestasContinentalGRENKEBaker TillyVINCI AirportsANA Aeroportos de PortugalE.LeclercUriachbeqomNewhotel SoftwareeasyHotelOuro Rossio HotelNicola Rossio HotelClínica LambertBanco do BrasilBoostUphillHole19Ambassade de France au PortugalU.S. Embassy PortugalEmbaixada da Arábia SauditaEmbassy of CyprusPanikeAugusta LabsIGASSISPorta da Frente Christie’sonRisingFresh DesignGesto EnergyBernerQuatenusSegurança SocialCâmara Municipal do MontijoLX Arch Hotel: Wi-Fi 7, firewall and CCTV ready for opening dayCiphraCentury 21Hotel Solar PalmeirasSINCTAAPCTAVarandas de Lisboa★★★★★ 5,0 · 52 Google reviews

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