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Thanks Ryan, I have cc'd this reply to BAWUG
as the questions are quite broad.
Nice website. Where are you based?
I wonder if you could give me some direction for my
assignment?
It is to network a University, 7 buildings, 1
Internet connection thru main building. Currently has several small
networks.
What has already been decided is that the backbone
will be optical, Cat5 will run through to APs. The number of APs is not yet
decided although I know the limits of 802.11a&b as far as user/distance
ratios. I am going to limit the number of users per AP to whatever the
departmental requirements are for bandwidth. Can this be done? If so, how? I
have never set-up an AP or even an adaptor so I dont know if it is at the
Application layer or at Data Link?
Also, There will be hotspot areas such as an Atrium
and Courtyard that need to be connected. Normal APs should be fine, but I am
thinking along the lines of a tower which can provide access and a backup
to the fibre (not as far as speed but availability).
Can antennae be used as AP, and then as a bridge
between AP?
Also, what management packages are available for
network monitoring?
Thanks
Rob
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