We are also using the Panduit plug lock where our arrays are accessible. It's not going to stop someone from snipping lines, but at least they have to work for the vandalism.
On a side note, we're also using those locks in our closets on patch panels where we want to make sure the tech thinks twice before disconnecting -- even for a moment (e.g elevator/emergency phones). I may also start using them at vending machines. You may also want to consider different (external) antennas. Tuck the hardware out of site and place the antennas at the coverage point. -Brian ________________________________________ From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dave Barr [[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 12:21 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Mount hidden or in plain view in dorms? For mild cases of tampering by unplugging cables on access points we have utilized this product with success: http://cableorganizer.com/panduit/rj45-plug-lock-in-device/ It might save having to move the access points if you want to maintain a particular coverage pattern from an access point in a hallway... Dave Barr -----Original Message----- From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Daniel Eklund Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 12:03 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Mount hidden or in plain view in dorms? Our's are in plain sight and we have a problem with students unplugging the ethernet cable from them on a very regular basis. We are going to try moving them into dorm rooms (still in plain sight) so we're hoping that by doing this it will deter people from messing with them since we'll know who to blame. -- Daniel Eklund Director, Networking Wayne State University 313-577-5558 ----- Original Message ----- > We've opted to place APs in plain sight. All new APs have a label > attached that reads "Damage to or theft of this unit results in a > charge of $xxx to all residents". Since we just started that this > year, I can't tell you yet how effective it will be, but seemed like a > good idea. > > Scott > > Scott Lowe > Vice President & Chief Information Officer > Information Technology Services > Westminster College > 501 Westminster Avenue > Fulton, Missouri 65251 > IT Help Desk: 573-592-5169 > > (V) 573-592-5289 > (F) 573-592-6235 > Twitter: @otherscottlowe > > IT will never ask for your password via email. > > ********** 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/.
