Re: What is consider as an overkill for Wireless Set up

Good point.

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John Oliver, Jr
MCSE, MCT, CCNA
Exchange MVP 2008
Microsoft Certified Partner


"kj [SBS MVP]" <KevinJ.SBS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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John Oliver, Jr. [MVP] wrote:
I much prefer Cisco AP's. Real nice feature with Cisco AP's is you
can purchase a Cisco Aironet Card with AP then enable Aironet
Extensions on the AP to really lay out your Wireless Network. If you
need a second AP at some point you can just add one. What you really
need to be aware of is that if you have more than one AP is the
hopping capabilities. The success of hopping (meaing not dropping
signal) from one AP to another relies on the AP and Network card
working in sync. This is why I prefer Cisco. Not say other vendors
AP's will not successfully do this but you need to ask. As for
coverage, you really need to talk to the vendor to insure the
Antennas will be capable of handling the signal at your designed
distances.

Additionaly, CISCOs (most) have automatic WiFi channel selection so when
your new office neigbors move in and put up their own AP using the same
channel as yours, you won't waste hours figuring that out and switching to
a less contentious channel.

Also many CISCO's support multi SSIDs and VLANs that you (OP) may latter
find 'helpful'.



"Helen Mooc" <hmooc@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi again,

I would like to know what model is consider as an overkill in terms
of installing AP in the office. I got couple of inputs and so I am
being thrown left right and centre on which one to try. I am only
asking to get feedbacks because the vendor will not take back the
access point once the box is open.

I got to install the AP in a new office with about 4 glasses offices.
Everything is pretty much open space. There will be about 13 - 15
people the most in the office. The office is about 2008 square feet.

Which AP would you recommend?

http://www.cdw.ca/shop/products/specs.aspx?EDC=1361652&cm_sp=Product-_-Specs-_-Main+Tab

http://www.hp.com/rnd/products/wireless/ProCurve_Access_Point_530/overvi
ew.htm?jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN


Thank you,
Helen

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/kj



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