c) Provide an easy method to configure and push a common set of Wi-Fi access and policies across any logical segment of the Wi-Fi network.

d) Scale easily to accommodate additional geographies and stores.

Security is obviously another challenge for retail Wi-Fi. A number of retailers have already been exploited, with .

SOHO Wi-Fi solutions targeting homes and SMEs lack the provision for monitoring. Enterprise Wi-Fi solutions provide some degree of security monitoring, but many are costly and complex. The ideal Wi-Fi access solution for retailers should have the following security measures at a minimum:

a) Centralized control of security monitoring at all store locations.