[itdiscuss] Wifi Testing Tools

[Rob Shaw]

We are using the SonicPoints, managed by a Sonicwall NSA3500.  Central
management and auto-config for best coverage is superb!
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From: Dave Ketcham <dketcham at northcoastchurch.com>
Reply-To: IT Discussion Forum <discuss at itdiscuss.org>
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:08:44 -0700
To: IT Discussion Forum <discuss at itdiscuss.org>
Subject: Re: [itdiscuss] Wifi Testing Tools

I'm glad WiFi came up.  I'm looking for the right WiFi product for our new 5
building campus to cover outside and inside wireless needs.  On our current
site I am using a mixture of 802.11 b/g devices and several SonicWall
TZ170Ws and SonicPoints. I'd really like something that is integrated with
central management, guest internet access, and the ability to handle many
connections for conferences etc., and of course, not expensive.   What are
some of you using?
 
Dave Ketcham
North Coast Church
 

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On Behalf Of Kevin Brunson
Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 9:41 AM
To: 'IT Discussion Forum'
Subject: Re: [itdiscuss] Wifi Testing Tools
 
I guess you are too far along for this, but for anyone that is not, Ruckus
wireless networks automatically manage access point radio channels and
signal strength, and will adjust as needed to ensure coverage if some access
points go offline.  It also allows meshing so if part of your wired network
goes down the affected access points can pull network connectivity from
other access points that still have connections.  It also has some pretty
neat interference avoidance features.  They cost more than the Linksys-level
Walmart access points, but they have significantly better coverage, and they
cost significantly less than the other players in the enterprise wireless
market.  If anyone wants info let me know.
Kevin Brunson
Senior Systems Engineer
Higher Ground Technologies
 

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On Behalf Of Mark Rock
Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 11:12 AM
To: discuss at itdiscuss.org
Subject: [itdiscuss] Wifi Testing Tools
 
I have been working on expanding my wifi system, but have reached a point
that I need to get better data on AP range, RF and data on the wifi system
to make sure I am getting it set up correctly.  What tools, devices or
whatever is out there that other have used that work well?

Thanks, 
 
Mark Rock
Information Systems Director
Lincoln Berean Church
402-483-6512 | mrock(at)lincolnberean(dot)org | www.lincolnberean.org
<http://www.lincolnberean.org/>
 
 
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