On 12 October 2026, Bayer 04 Leverkusen announced a five-year network partnership with Extreme Networks. The German football club said its current Wi-Fi 5 infrastructure is being replaced by more than 400 Wi-Fi 7 access points designed for a high-density stadium environment.
Networking news | 26 October 2026
According to the club, the programme covers spaces including the BayArena stadium, training facilities, hospitality areas, offices and public circulation areas. The goal is to support high volumes of users and connected devices while maintaining reliable digital services.
Why hundreds of access points instead of one powerful router?
A large venue has different wireless needs in different zones. Capacity, interference, building materials and the number of connected devices all affect performance. A network with carefully placed access points can distribute wireless coverage and user demand more effectively than one central router.
The lesson applies on a smaller scale to Durban homes, schools, offices, guesthouses and warehouses. Getting the right result starts with understanding how the property is used, not only with choosing the newest Wi-Fi standard.
What should Durban property owners consider?
- Access-point placement: locate APs around coverage and device-density needs, rather than choosing positions only for convenience.
- Network backhaul: plan suitable CAT6, CAT6A or fibre links based on run distance, AP capabilities and site conditions.
- PoE and switching: verify that switch ports provide the required power and uplink capacity.
- Guest and business traffic: separate networks where needed and configure access appropriately.
Wi-Fi 7 may be useful for demanding networks, but an upgrade is not necessary for every property. A properly configured Wi-Fi 6 or existing AP installation can still offer excellent value depending on the application.
Planning a Wi-Fi upgrade in Durban?
Zapture provides structured CAT6 cabling and Wi-Fi network solutions tailored to site size, users and budget. Our recent Phoenix residential cabling project is another example of why wired network planning matters.
Source: Bayer 04 Leverkusen, 12 October 2026.
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