On 3/25/06, Jim Conner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I am going to bid on setting up a wireless hotspot for a hotel. It has 300+
> rooms, so theoretically it could have 300+ wireless users signed on at once.
> I've been looking at various hardware manufactures. One router I've found is
> the D-Link Airspot - DSA-5100 - Public/Private Hot Spot Gateway. It's about
> $2700 USD. It would do the job with the correct number of WAPs. I've been
> looking around for hardware that is comparable and/or cheaper that will do
> the job. Any one here have any experience doing stuff like this? If so, am
> I pointed in the right direction? Any ideas/suggestions would be
> appreciated.
>
A _lot_ cheaper and better:
WRAP board (WRAP .2C board - 1 LAN, 2 miniPCI): $130.00
Atheros 5004 miniPCI radio card: ($38 - $75 depending on source)
minibox outdoor case: $50
12v 1.25a power source: $10
ethernet injector: $10
8 dbi omni antenna: $65
StarOS (linux based OS): $40
your time and trouble to order and assemble/configure: $???
Total cost: Approx $500.
Runs in 2.3-2.4GHz range, 4.9-6.1GHz range. 2.4GHz == 802.11b (DSSS),
and 802.11g (OFDM) and 5GHz range == 802.11a (OFDM).
Can talk to a radius server, serve as a hotspot, etc.
I'm also using the 3 LAN WRAP boards as firewalls/VPN (albeit not with StarOS).
StarOS has HotSpotZZ software installed. You do need to provide a
RADIUS server (like FreeRADIUS), but otherwise, easily doable. Heck
for $2700, I'd almost come do the radio part for you all the way from
down here in Panama.
Ciao,
David A. Bandel
--
Focus on the dream, not the competition.
- Nemesis Air Racing Team motto
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