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Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2015 15:16:27 -0400 Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Cat5e or 6 for wifi From: [email protected] To: [email protected] I was in the educational sector for a while – they are ALWAYS looking to spend as little as possible (unless it’s the end of the year and they have to dispose of grant money so they get the same amount next year…) In this case, I would say use Cat5e for the endpoint runs. Honestly, endpoints that require 10Gb are a ways away. +1 on the advice to use a rack-mount mid-span power injector. Makes for a much tidier and more reliable wiring closet, and you gain remote power-cycling ability. Just curious, what brand AP’s are they deploying? Bud DurlandDirector of Information Technology 1 Plant St. Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Office: 518.561.1812 Direct: 518.324.4850 Cell: 518.726.0967 Weatherchem.com | Moldriteplastics.com | Stulltech.com From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of J- P Sent: Friday, October 30, 2015 1:44 PM To: NT Subject: [NTSysADM] Cat5e or 6 for wifi Hi all, I have project coming up for 50 ap deployments, and they are asking "do they really need cat6" I guess the bulk of the budget is going to the AP's and are trying to save elsewhere. you would think they wouldn't quibble over 2500 after spending 30k on AP's This is for an elementary school any thoughts tia NOTE -- This message contains legally privileged and confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. Thank you.
