It is possible to pinpoint the location of the reporter.

Disaster environments are always harsh to the point where humans are beyond their control. Victims are isolated from the outside world and suffer from anxiety and fear, while rescuers face difficulties due to a lack of on-site information and limited accessibility. This is why wireless internet connectivity is efficient and essential when establishing disaster prevention and response plans.

On July 10, 12 youth soccer players and one soccer coach who were stranded in the Tham Luan Nang Non cave in Chiang Rai, Thailand, were safely rescued. It was a miracle created by the rescue headquarters' swift decision-making, the dedicated efforts of the rescuers, and the unwavering determination of the stranded individuals. And at the site where this miracle occurred, there was Wi-Fi.

King IT, a telecommunications solutions provider in Thailand, configured Wi-Fi hotspots at two locations—the cave entrance and the rescue headquarters—using Cambium Networks' 'cnPilot e500 Enterprise Outdoor Access Point' product. The product has received an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating to ensure it can operate without issues in high-humidity environments, such as disaster sites with heavy rain. It supports perfect dustproof protection and can be used briefly even underwater.

3BB, the ISP in the disaster area, provided 200 Mbps of backhaul throughput via FTTx. The Wi-Fi network deployed on-site was managed remotely from King IT's headquarters in Bangkok, located more than 100 km away, using Cambium Networks' 'cnMaestro Network Management System'.

The rescue headquarters and rescue workers shared key information about the stranded individuals via Wi-Fi, enabling them to execute rescue plans based on this information. Additionally, the stranded individuals located 3.2 km from the cave entrance communicated with their families and friends via Wi-Fi, strengthening their resolve to survive. The Wi-Fi at the cave entrance was used by approximately 50 people, while the Wi-Fi at the rescue headquarters was used by about 200 people.

Wi-Fi can also provide direct assistance to the rescue.

In June 2017, KIX Internet (KIX), an internet service provider in Houston, Texas, USA, collaborated with the Wireless ISP Association (WISPA) to build a disaster recovery van equipped with Cambium Networks' wireless broadband equipment.

No one can predict natural disasters. Therefore, it is impossible to predict when wired networks will be damaged by natural disasters. If wired networks are damaged, the wireless networks that depend on them will also be paralyzed. In rescue and medical systems requiring immediate response, an internet outage leads to fatal consequences.

Designed as a network operations center, KIX’s van is equipped with point-to-point PTP 650 wireless backhaul equipment and ePMP 2000 spreading network equipment to support wireless networks over a range of more than 700 square miles. The van assists structural technologies that require an internet connection, such as the E911 service. E911 (Enhanced 9-1-1) is a technology that tracks the location of callers who request help via 911 using a mobile phone. It is useful when the caller cannot provide surrounding location information and primarily uses GPS data built into the phone. However, if the caller's phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network, it is easier to pinpoint the location.

When Hurricane Harvey struck Houston in late August 2017, KIX vans continued to provide broadband connectivity to corporate and individual subscribers, enabling various rescue organizations to function properly. Thanks to this, fire trucks and ambulances were able to utilize various information from callers as soon as they boarded the vehicles.