Hi, I like to share my learnings about setting up WiFi for conferences. Most of this also applies to coworking spaces:
http://thilo.me/post/62067077735/the-conference-wifi-checklist Cheers Thilo -- more time for you coworkers: http://cobot.me On Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 6:53:24 AM UTC+2, Jacques Paquin wrote: > > We're opening a cowork space that's about 14,000 sq.ft. A little large but > that's the way it worked out in the building we have. We're using a > combination of UniFi Ap and AC access points and in testing I like them. > We'll see what happens when we go live after our grand opening. So far the > coworkers in there haven't had any issues. You can run the UniFi access > points without a computer controlling them, but to do some things like the > captive portal you need Unifi controller software running. Since it was the > only thing I needed a pc for I purchased $189 Zotac Pico pc and the > controller software runs there. > > > On Friday, April 10, 2015 at 10:52:30 AM UTC-4, Shannon Hicks wrote: >> >> I misspoke... The base model is 2.4Ghz only... which for internet access >> is plenty. >> >> There's no cloud app to manage it. However, typically those cloud-managed >> solutions (Like Cisco's Meraki products) you not only have to buy the >> hardware, but you have to pay yearly fees for the software too. This is buy >> & you're done. >> >> In theory, you could set up a tiny cloud VPC to run the software... but >> it would need full-time VPN access into your network (and be publicly >> secure) for optimal results. >> >> If this info is useful to you guys, here's my Amazon affiliate link to >> the product :) >> >> Ubiquiti Networks UniFi AP Enterprise WiFi System UAP-3 (Pack of 3) >> <http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005EORRBW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005EORRBW&linkCode=as2&tag=thefunmouse-20&linkId=7BFJN7FNW4K7Z54B> >> >> Shan >> >> On Friday, April 10, 2015 at 9:30:33 AM UTC-5, Jerome wrote: >>> >>> Does UniFi have a cloud app to manage these AP's or just computer-based >>> app? >>> >>> Jerome >>> >>> On Apr 10, 2015, at 7:23 AM, Shannon Hicks <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> What you need are some UniFi access points. They are commercial-grade >>> access points, similar to what a college campus, hospital, or any other >>> facility where they need a single wifi network, but multiple access points >>> to provide blanket coverage. >>> >>> The base model, the UniFi AP, goes for like $200 for a three-pack. They >>> are standard 2.4/5ghz Wireless N access points. They come with everything >>> you need except the ethernet cable... It comes with the mounting base >>> plate, brackets for drop ceilings, and the PoE injector. There are faster >>> (WirelessAC), and outdoor-ready models too, that of course cost more. You >>> configure the network (including advanced features like guest networks) via >>> software that runs on a computer. >>> >>> Keep in mind that these are ONLY access points. You still need a router. >>> >>> -- >>> Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "Coworking" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
