Rec. for roaming AP

JonWitte · 17th August 2005

Looking for some APs to create a secure(!) roaming WiFi network in a large building. Used some Buffalo kit in the past but was unimpressed,TBH (Although that was some time ago)

Anyone got any preferences / warnings?

enesem · 17th August 2005

The Pre-N kit is worth looking at, I have heard reports of one access point covering five floors of a building.

Alternatively, you could also look into WiMax, I gather it's being rolled out in the States, but to mixed reviews.

A third option is to use the existing electrical wiring infrastructure to carry data.

For simplicity and best performance right now, it's Pre-N.

Cameron Gray · 17th August 2005

WiMAX is not ratified by the RA in this country.

Investigate either the Motorola Canopy products or the Proxim Tsunami (MP11 or MP11a)/AP-2500 platforms.

enesem · 17th August 2005

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Originally Posted by Cameron Gray

WiMAX is not ratified by the RA in this country.

Is it likely to be ?

Cameron Gray · 17th August 2005

Once the actual IEEE802.1n standard is fixed probably, however IEEE802.1g has only just been ratified for outdoor use.

The typical delay for approval for use in the 2.4/5.0GHz ISM band is 36-48 months.

enesem · 17th August 2005

Interesting -

I was in Monaco recently, there are no plans (nor can anyone get authorisation) to push WiFi out into the port area. The rumour is WiFi is being ignored and a WiMax infrastructure is going in.

There are some hotels running Wifi, though you have to be a guest to use it...

Getting back to the original question, though, for now I reckon Pre-N is the better option for range right now.

Or a Pringles tube.

gservs_karl · 17th August 2005

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Or a Pringles tube.

Hehe, i have tin foil back onto some card on my Netgear router so i can get full signal in the garden.

enesem · 17th August 2005

Apologies if this has been posted before...

http://www.usbwifi.orcon.net.nz/

Check out some of the pictures... Amazing, fully in keeping with the pioneering Kiwi spirit.