Re: Wireless Repeaters

[John Jones <chianime@xxxxxxxxx>]

Also, look into using Power over Ethernet to drive the WAPs.  That way you
only have to run Ethernet and not power to where the WAPs are deployed.  We
use Cisco WAPs that are powered by the Ethernet plug.  Of course your switch
needs to be somewhat robust to handle it.

On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 9:31 AM, Lukas Beeler
<lukas.beeler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 16:25, Mike <koldark@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Wouldn't it be better to just run a wire and hook up another wireless
> access
> > point?
>
> Seconded.
>
> Wireless Repeaters are a hack at best. They are meant for home
> environments, where cabling cost is a big issue.
>
> In an Office environment, i'd suggest you to hire a company that does
> professional wireless deployments. They have the appropriate gear to
> measure where your APs need to be for full coverage.
>
> Also: Purchase a centrally managed wireless solution. I'm fond of
> Cisco's Wireless controllers and their LWAPPs. With this, you can
> centrally manage your wireless LAN, which makes it much easier to
> debug issues.
>
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