When we installed "N" wireless in our dorms, we kept in mind that not everyone is "n" capable - "b,g" is by far the more predominant wireless mode. So spacing access points based on "N" surveys would have provided potentially weak signals for many of our dorm residents. Knowing that, we've installed Cisco 1231 APs in 9 dorms using a "b,g" placement strategy. Works very well for us and have had no problems with Cisco WCS, controllers or APs. On the campus side we've started swapping one-for-one..
Kevin Semrau Millersville University www.millersville.edu From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Entwistle, Bruce Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 3:04 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [WIRELESS-LAN] Upgrade to N We are currently looking at upgrading our current Cisco 1200 autonomous APs, with WLSE management to a new wireless N network. The new vendor has yet to be determined. I was looking to learn from others who have made a similar migration how the move to N changed AP deployment? Was it a simple one for one replacement where you were able to install the new APs in the same location as the previous APs, eliminating the need for additional cabling? Was a new wireless survey conducted, requiring different AP locations? Please let me know what your experience has been. Thank you Bruce Entwistle Network Manager University of Redlands ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
