In 2009 we installed over 600 WAPs across 17 Residential Halls, none of
them in enclosures. We stayed away from the hallways in almost all of
the buildings. The reason: we were dealing with buildings that are 100
years old, built like bomb shelters, and extremely RF unfriendly. We
made it work. So
We were asked to look into it but never did it. I don't know of any
other way to provide the service but to do WiFi router with a cellular
back-haul, like you said. And just specify it is best effort. I think
that's the best you can do. Unless you want to beef up the cell coverage
with DAS, but
When we looked into it, the bus company wasn't interested as they can't do
every bus and rotate the busses that get used on campus. Also, our commutes are
pretty short in general. And... The growing number of smartphones does make it
less interesting of an idea.
-Lee Badman
