Put the APs in the rooms, not in the halls. If one disappears, simply charge 
the replacement cost
to the student(s) who are renting the space. We haven't had a single one 
disappear since we moved
them out of the public hallways.

-jcw





> To: WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU
> From: Philippe Hanset <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:39:46 -0400
> Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] What about WLAN in the Dorms?
> Reply-To: "802.11 wireless issues listserv"              
> <WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU>
> 
> So, we have had a 100% coverage of WLAN on campus
> since 2001, dealing with all kinds of problems,
> and sharing our adventures with this list.
> 
> We also have a 100% WLAN network in our
> dormatories based on Linksys, Netgear,...
> and completely funded by students: read 100% rogue.
> 
> This cheap architecture doesn't seem to cut it anymore,
> we are going to provide a centrally managed WLAN in the dorms.
> 
> Here is a list of positive things that we thought about, if you wouldn't
> mind sharing your experience with us, we will be eternally greatful:
> 
> -Destruction/disappearance of APs
> -Interferences by cordeless phones
> -Interference from rogue APs (innocent or voluntary)
> -Do you do use vendors that provide a Wi-Fi defense
>  (Airtight, Airmagnet, Built-in Meru disassociation)
> -If you have a wired port for every student, is wireless
>  becoming a replacement or is it a complement
> -...and all these ugly ones that we have not thought about
> 
> What are good tips besides "don't do it"
> 
> Thank you in advance
> 
> Philippe
> 
> ----------------------------------
> Philippe Hanset
> University of Tennessee, Knoxville
> Office of Information Technology
> Network Services
> 108 James D Hoskins Library
> 1400 Cumberland Ave
> Knoxville, TN 37996
> Tel: 1-865-9746555
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