MinaMark Beach Resort & Spa, Egypt

Despite its reputation and facilities, MinaMark faced a growing network problem. The resort's existing infrastructure was built on equipment from a third-party vendor, deployed in 2022. Within just a few years, this hardware had become a source of persistent operational headaches.

•     Poor Wireless Experience: Guests consistently reported weak or dropped signals throughout rooms and common areas. Access points struggled to handle simultaneous connections from phones, tablets, laptops, and smart TVs — directly impacting guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings.

•     Frequent Equipment Failures: Hardware failures had become a recurring burden. Each incident required costly technical intervention and created service downtime at a property where connectivity is a guest expectation, not an amenity.

•     Outdated Infrastructure: The aging network was not architected to support modern hospitality services such as IP telephony, IPTV, and IoT expansion. Scaling or upgrading the existing setup would have required significant re-cabling and re-configuration work.

 

The resort urgently needed a modern, reliable, and easily managed network that could cover every room and public area — and be deployed with minimal disruption to ongoing hotel operations.

 

The resort partnered with a Huawei-certified installer to design and deploy a full Huawei eKit network stack. The architecture follows a clean, three-tier model that delivers high performance, simplified management, and cost-effective scalability.

Network Architecture

1.   S530-48S4XE — Core Aggregation Switch Positioned at the top of the network stack, the S530-48S4XE connects the hotel's internet gateway to the floor-level distribution layer. Its high-capacity uplink interfaces ensure uninterrupted backbone throughput even during peak usage — such as event evenings or full-occupancy weekends.

2.   S310-24P4S — PoE Access Switches Deployed on each floor, these access switches distribute Power over Ethernet to all connected AP266 units, eliminating the need for separate power adapters or power injectors at each access point. This simplifies cabling, reduces hardware count, and makes the distribution layer far easier to maintain.

3.   AP266 — In-Room Wi-Fi 6 Access Point The AP266 is the cornerstone of the room-level deployment. Each unit supports four downlink ports and PoE out — enabling a single device to handle all wired and wireless connectivity needs for a hotel room. Smart TVs, set-top boxes, and wired devices connect via the downlink ports, while guests connect wirelessly over Wi-Fi 6. This eliminates the need for a separate in-room switch in every room.  

The entire deployment is unified under Huawei's eKit APP and SNC cloud management platform, giving hotel management and the partner a single interface for monitoring network health, applying configurations, and troubleshooting issues remotely — without requiring permanent on-site network engineering staff.

One of the most remarkable aspects of this project was the speed of delivery. The Huawei-certified partner completed the full installation and commissioning of all network equipment — covering all 300+ rooms and public areas — within a single working day.

This was made possible by Huawei's APP-based scanning and auto-configuration capabilities. The installer could scan devices, apply configurations, and verify connectivity through the eKit APP, dramatically reducing manual setup time. The partner had attended just one Huawei technical salon prior to the project and was able to independently manage the entire hotel network deployment.

The Huawei eKit deployment delivered immediate and measurable improvements across both the guest experience and hotel operations:

•     Full-Property Coverage: Every guest room now benefits from dedicated Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, with zero dead zones reported across the property. Wired and wireless services are delivered through a single, elegant per-room device.

•     Dramatically Reduced Downtime: The reliable Huawei hardware and proactive cloud monitoring have eliminated the recurring equipment failures that had disrupted service under the previous setup.

•     Zero Ongoing On-Site IT Requirement: With remote monitoring and cloud-based management via the eKit APP, the hotel's team can manage the network without requiring a permanent on-site network engineer — significantly reducing operational costs.

•     Future-Ready Infrastructure: The unified wired and wireless platform lays the groundwork for future digital services including IPTV, IP telephony, and IoT device integration without requiring additional infrastructure investment.

 

"The Huawei eKit solution allowed our partner to attend a single technical training session and independently deliver the entire hotel network project — from device scanning and configuration to final handover — all within one day." — Huawei eKit Partner Network, Egypt

 

Customer Benefits ▸  All-in-One Room Connectivity AP266 covers all wired and wireless needs for each room — 4 downlink ports plus PoE out eliminates the need for a separate in-room switch. ▸  Free Cloud Management eKit APP and SNC cloud platform provide zero-cost remote monitoring, configuration, and maintenance — no on-site network engineer required. ▸  3-Year Hardware Warranty All deployed equipment is covered by a comprehensive warranty, protecting the resort's investment and minimizing long-term risk.

Partner Benefits ▸  Simple Operation Installers need only one technical salon to independently complete a full hotel network project — low learning curve, faster project delivery. ▸  Efficient Installation APP scanning and auto-configuration capabilities let partners commission and deliver the entire network within a single day. ▸  Remote Maintenance Network hosting and remote configuration support mean partners can manage multiple sites from one location, scaling without extra headcount.