We have had 2 arays installed for 2 years and added another 2 this year. The only problem we encountered is 1 of the 2 new installs was rebooting itself at times. I called tech support who connected remotely and updated the software. I even recieved a follow up email from the tech the next day asking if things are working correctly which doesnt happen very often.
The last 2 units came with a choice on power options, one being a 110 outlet close to the installation and the second is power over gigabit. I did not have an outlet close to the one of those installations so it is running the power over gigabit which works great. Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us ---------------------------------------- From: "Jim Kerns" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 3:30 PM To: [email protected] Subject: re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab What are your thoughts on the Xirrus in comparison to other wireless solutions? We just did a site survey at the HS here and are thinking about putting Xirrus in place of the mess we have now. They really seem to be powerful AP's with alot of extra functionality. What are your thoughts? Jim Kerns, Technology Director Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th St P.O. Box 200 Spencer, Iowa 51301 [email protected] 712.262.0339 FAX 712.262.1116 >>> "Paul Heyer" 4/8/2009 3:05 PM >>> We have 28 laptops on carts that gets used in our elementary and middle school. We have installed 4 Xirrus arrays in the buildings so we can connect wireless anywhere but the custodian room in the basement. We do use the laptop for testing with the students and have not had a connection problem. We leased the laptops for 3 years and are currently in the 2nd year. When we leased we moved to a larger battery so the laptops can run all day without having to be plugged in. Our carts also get abused some...laptops not plugged in, cords hanging out and laptops not put away. We do have teachers scheduled (supposedly) to check the carts every nite...but it doesnt alway happen. W Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us ---------------------------------------- From: "Gutshall, Pam" Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:33 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab We are looking into getting a wireless lab for the middle school. In some of your experiences, can you give me some pros and cons? Pam Gutshall MS Technology Paraeducator Prairie Valley Middle School 515-467-5700 [email protected] --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] --------------------------------------------------------- Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ ---------------------------------------------------------
