We're looking at revamping our "down the hall" model as well as we look to address 802.11ac (and replacing old Juniper wireless now that they're getting out of the wireless market). The biggest thing is the ability to pack APs more densely without signal interference than "down the hall". We have random spots and wireless "shadows" due to elevators, broom closets, etc.
Unfortunately more APs means more cost, but we're weighing using a slightly lower model to help make up the cost. Vandalism is just as likely in the hallways as in the rooms. I think that if students know that is where their Internet access comes from, they're not likely to mess with it. Add to that (at least here) there are specific people to hold responsible for the vandalism rather than anyone walking down the hallway. Thomas Carter Network and Operations Manager Austin College 903-813-2564 -----Original Message----- From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kevin McCormick Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 1:47 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] WLAN design presentation tips? We installed in the hallways due to cost, access for maintenance, and concern of vandalism in room. Coverage from hallway using our design was excellent. We designed the layout in Cisco Prime. Testing after install showed the wireless working very well in the rooms, even on 5 Ghz. Wireless just needs planning and design considerations for the location and environment. -- Kevin McCormick uTech Network Services Western Illinois University On 10/21/2014 12:47 PM, Williams, Matthew wrote: > I've just started here at Kent State and I'm facing an uphill battle > regarding updating our WLAN design. All APs are deployed in the hallways and > we're rolling out 802.11ac. We'd like to move the APs into the rooms, but > the mere suggestion has been met with resistance. I was just wondering if > any of you had any tips or suggestions for trying presenting the new model to > upper management. Thanks for any suggestions that you might share! > > Respectfully, > > Matthew Williams > Kent State University > Network & Telecommunications Services > Office: (330) 672-7246 > Mobile: (330) 469-0445 > > > ********** > 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/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
