Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Wireless Mobility

On limiting the 8510 to 3000 WAPs, and then adding another 8510 pair. Since the 8500 series are subject to Cisco’s new and improved RTU licensing, instead of adding another pair of 8510’s, purchase a pair of 8540’s and move the 8510’s 3000 AP licenses to the new 8540 along with the additional

Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Wireless Mobility

FYI, you might look at 8540 if you are ordering net-new controllers. 8540 only runs 8.1+ so be aware. Thanks Jake Snyder Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 9, 2016, at 1:32 PM, Watters, John wrote: > > If you have HA pairs of Cisco 8510s why would you not rely on the

RE: [WIRELESS-LAN] Wireless Mobility

If you have HA pairs of Cisco 8510s why would you not rely on the failover unit to be the backup? Were you going to buy two HA pairs for each campus? We have been using Cisco 8510 HA pairs for a few months now with goo success. Our failover unit is at our on campus backup data center (we also

RE: [WIRELESS-LAN] Wireless Mobility

Here is my suggestion: Create a separate mobility group for your satellite controller. If you can separate the mobility groups for the 2 8540 pairs I would do that. However, if people can roam from one building to another and they are not in the same mobility group you will see client issues.

Wireless Mobility

We are in the process of setting up new wireless controllers at Binghamton University. We will be setting up 2 sets of 8540 ha paired controllers on our main campus and 1 set of 5520 ha paired controllers on a satellite campus. This will be the first time we have housed controllers at the

Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Non penetrating roof mounted WiFi antenna

I would consult with your facilities, and more specifically a qualified engineer that can do the load calculations, grounding requirements, check local code, then sign-off on the install. In today litigious environment, and depending on local code, it may be unwise to have unsecured ballast

RE: [WIRELESS-LAN] Non penetrating roof mounted WiFi antenna

If you’re lucky enough to have good attachment points in the right locations you could guy the antenna instead of using ballast. This results in a more stable installation and lighter roof loading. It rarely works out, but you could get lucky. Definitely use a pad under the mount. This

Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Non penetrating roof mounted WiFi antenna

We use those mounts on all our installs with a rubber mat underneath and 4 cinder blocks holding it down and they don't move at all. I agree with the other comments of lightning arrestors, power protection, appropriate weather prevention for cabling coming through the ceiling. We don't run fiber

Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Non penetrating roof mounted WiFi antenna

I would also recommend using a rubber barrier non-slip matt under the mount, I’m assuming your ballast will be concrete blocks this will also be more forgiving to the roof surface too . David Reynolds Information Services - Network Operations Wireless Network Support Specialist Quinnipiac

RE: [WIRELESS-LAN] Non penetrating roof mounted WiFi antenna

Those sled mounts are great and the antenna you are looking at has very little wind resistance. I would suggest using fiber if able and take Sam’s points to heart as well. Proper sealing and grounding will keep your install working for years instead of months. TJ McClintic From: The EDUCAUSE

Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Non penetrating roof mounted WiFi antenna

And of course you'll want to make sure you can support the weight of the AP along with it. Those outdoor units can be hefty. That is unless you're using extension cables to hang the AP inside with the antenna outside. In which case, proper sealing of all of your connectors, lightning arresting,