Eddie Forero did a nice little visual of halfway vs. in room AP's using Ekahau, pretty compelling to visualize.
https://vimeo.com/109039703 > On Oct 21, 2014, at 4:35 PM, Jason Becker <[email protected]> wrote: > > Bruce, our previous install was 10 years old and signal was not reaching most > places, so it would be hard to compare the two. > > > Jason Becker > Network Systems Engineer, > Network Planning and Services > Tel:(314)935-5006 > >> On 10/21/14, 3:02 PM, Entwistle, Bruce wrote: >> Jason, we have been considering the same approach. How did the number of >> previously installed hallway APs compare to the number of installed bedroom >> APs. >> >> Thanks >> Bruce Entwistle >> Network Manager >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jason Becker >> Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 12:18 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] WLAN design presentation tips? >> >> We made the move from hallways to bedroom as well with the 702W's that Cisco >> came out with. Being able to use the existing cable drop in bedrooms saved a >> lot of money and installation time. With the 702W having the wired ports >> still gives the students that option as well. We did leave a few 3702i's in >> the hallway just for Clean air. So far signal has not been an issue at all >> and students seem happy!! >> >> >> Jason Becker >> Network Systems Engineer, >> Network Planning and Services >> Tel:(314)935-5006 >> >>> On 10/21/14, 2:11 PM, Robert Owens wrote: >>> One gotcha in hall designs is what your walls are made out of. Simple >>> sheetrock fine. Concrete blocks not as fine. Lathe and plaster with metal >>> mesh, Faraday cage. We have a music department with some sort of sound >>> deading material that completely kills RF. >>> >>> -----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. >>> >> ********** >> 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/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
