Wondering if others face a similar situation and what they are doing
about it. In short, what is *wireless* used for and what is *wired* used
for and how are the intended uses enforced?
We currently have a funding model that includes a per-jack monthly
charge for wired users. As we add wireless coverage to these
traditionally "wired floors" we are faced with the potential of canceled
jacks and a migration to wireless. If other schools have a similar
funding model, how have you dealt with this issue?
How are other schools dealing with a wireless overlay in traditionally
fully wired areas with respect to migration onto wireless? Is migration
away from the jacks desired? Is it suppressed through policy
restrictions? What has worked for ensuring the wired infrastructure is
still used? Just saying "stay on the jack for better performance and
security" doesn't appear to be enough.
In IT we often discuss the need to upgrade older Cat3 jacks to the
newest cabling, as well as install wireless coverage in the same areas.
These two efforts seem at odds with each other and appears financially
risky to management. How are schools achieving harmony in a mixed
wired/wireless world?
Thanks,
Mike
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Michael Dickson
Network Analyst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Network Systems and Services
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