RE: [info-tech] Wireless
Have you looked at a H.P. controller system. We have one in place at Emmetsburg and really like it a lot. Mitch Mueller _ From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 8:32 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless Anyone have any experience with Ruckus Wireless products? I am looking for a district wireless solution that just works and does not require a lot of administrative time to administer. Don't really want to attend school on regular bases to set it up and maintain it. Have looked at Xirrus and Aruba and unless you have plenty of time on your hands and just love complexity steer clear of Aruba. Xirrus is cool but their prices indicate that they know that. Any other ideas? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
RE: [info-tech] Wireless
If the controller fails will the AP keep functioning? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:05 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless Have you looked at a H.P. controller system. We have one in place at Emmetsburg and really like it a lot. Mitch Mueller From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 8:32 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless Anyone have any experience with Ruckus Wireless products? I am looking for a district wireless solution that just works and does not require a lot of administrative time to administer. Don't really want to attend school on regular bases to set it up and maintain it. Have looked at Xirrus and Aruba and unless you have plenty of time on your hands and just love complexity steer clear of Aruba. Xirrus is cool but their prices indicate that they know that. Any other ideas? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
Re: [info-tech] Wireless
At BCLUW and ENP they went with Ruckus for their 1:1 programs and have been very happy. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C) 515.827.5368 (F) Luddite by Degrees 1) Anything that is in the world when you're born is normal and ordinary and is just a natural part of the way the world works. 2) Anything that's invented between when you're 15 and 35 is new and exciting and revolutionary and you can probably get a career in it. 3) Anything invented after you're 35 is again the natural order of things --- Douglas Adams On Mar 25, 2010, at 9:05 AM, Richardson,Tony wrote: If the controller fails will the AP keep functioning? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:05 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless Have you looked at a H.P. controller system. We have one in place at Emmetsburg and really like it a lot. Mitch Mueller From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us ] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 8:32 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless Anyone have any experience with Ruckus Wireless products? I am looking for a district wireless solution that just works and does not require a lot of administrative time to administer. Don’t really want to attend school on regular bases to set it up and maintain it. Have looked at Xirrus and Aruba and unless you have plenty of time on your hands and just love complexity steer clear of Aruba. Xirrus is cool but their prices indicate that they know that. Any other ideas? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
RE: [info-tech] Wireless
To my understanding, the HP stuff is in limbo, since they just purchased a new company for their wireless stuff. They have discontinued the ProCurve wireless blades, at least for the 53xx and 54xx switches. Not sure where there solution is heading. Just my very limited knowledge, though. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:06 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless If the controller fails will the AP keep functioning? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:05 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless Have you looked at a H.P. controller system. We have one in place at Emmetsburg and really like it a lot. Mitch Mueller From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 8:32 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless Anyone have any experience with Ruckus Wireless products? I am looking for a district wireless solution that just works and does not require a lot of administrative time to administer. Don't really want to attend school on regular bases to set it up and maintain it. Have looked at Xirrus and Aruba and unless you have plenty of time on your hands and just love complexity steer clear of Aruba. Xirrus is cool but their prices indicate that they know that. Any other ideas? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
RE: [info-tech] Wireless
Yeah they did but their wireless solution hasn't changed. We just put ours in about 5 months ago and haven't had a bit of problems. We have 16 a.p's spread out through 3 buildings and have very good converage. _ From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Pearson, Jeremy Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:13 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless To my understanding, the HP stuff is in limbo, since they just purchased a new company for their wireless stuff. They have discontinued the ProCurve wireless blades, at least for the 53xx and 54xx switches. Not sure where there solution is heading. Just my very limited knowledge, though. _ From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:06 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless If the controller fails will the AP keep functioning? _ From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:05 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless Have you looked at a H.P. controller system. We have one in place at Emmetsburg and really like it a lot. Mitch Mueller _ From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 8:32 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless Anyone have any experience with Ruckus Wireless products? I am looking for a district wireless solution that just works and does not require a lot of administrative time to administer. Don't really want to attend school on regular bases to set it up and maintain it. Have looked at Xirrus and Aruba and unless you have plenty of time on your hands and just love complexity steer clear of Aruba. Xirrus is cool but their prices indicate that they know that. Any other ideas? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
RE: [info-tech] Wireless
I think Boone CSD is installing the new HP wireless system. http://www.procurve.com/products/wireless/index.htm - Tim Buenz Director of Technology Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools 204 W. Madison Street Jefferson, IA 50129 (515)386-9256 Fax (515)386-3591 http://www.jscsd.org Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future -John F. Kennedy From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Pearson, Jeremy Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:13 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless To my understanding, the HP stuff is in limbo, since they just purchased a new company for their wireless stuff. They have discontinued the ProCurve wireless blades, at least for the 53xx and 54xx switches. Not sure where there solution is heading. Just my very limited knowledge, though. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:06 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless If the controller fails will the AP keep functioning? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:05 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless Have you looked at a H.P. controller system. We have one in place at Emmetsburg and really like it a lot. Mitch Mueller From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 8:32 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless Anyone have any experience with Ruckus Wireless products? I am looking for a district wireless solution that just works and does not require a lot of administrative time to administer. Don't really want to attend school on regular bases to set it up and maintain it. Have looked at Xirrus and Aruba and unless you have plenty of time on your hands and just love complexity steer clear of Aruba. Xirrus is cool but their prices indicate that they know that. Any other ideas? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.usmailto:trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
RE: [info-tech] Wireless
Are they 802.11N? Do you have 5 GHz coverage everywhere. Not required in most cases but just asking. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:17 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless Yeah they did but their wireless solution hasn't changed. We just put ours in about 5 months ago and haven't had a bit of problems. We have 16 a.p's spread out through 3 buildings and have very good converage. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Pearson, Jeremy Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:13 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless To my understanding, the HP stuff is in limbo, since they just purchased a new company for their wireless stuff. They have discontinued the ProCurve wireless blades, at least for the 53xx and 54xx switches. Not sure where there solution is heading. Just my very limited knowledge, though. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:06 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless If the controller fails will the AP keep functioning? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:05 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless Have you looked at a H.P. controller system. We have one in place at Emmetsburg and really like it a lot. Mitch Mueller From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 8:32 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless Anyone have any experience with Ruckus Wireless products? I am looking for a district wireless solution that just works and does not require a lot of administrative time to administer. Don't really want to attend school on regular bases to set it up and maintain it. Have looked at Xirrus and Aruba and unless you have plenty of time on your hands and just love complexity steer clear of Aruba. Xirrus is cool but their prices indicate that they know that. Any other ideas? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
RE: [info-tech] Wireless
No we didn't get the N and the 5 ghz coverage I don't know for sure. _ From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:18 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless Are they 802.11N? Do you have 5 GHz coverage everywhere. Not required in most cases but just asking. _ From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:17 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless Yeah they did but their wireless solution hasn't changed. We just put ours in about 5 months ago and haven't had a bit of problems. We have 16 a.p's spread out through 3 buildings and have very good converage. _ From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Pearson, Jeremy Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:13 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless To my understanding, the HP stuff is in limbo, since they just purchased a new company for their wireless stuff. They have discontinued the ProCurve wireless blades, at least for the 53xx and 54xx switches. Not sure where there solution is heading. Just my very limited knowledge, though. _ From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:06 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless If the controller fails will the AP keep functioning? _ From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:05 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless Have you looked at a H.P. controller system. We have one in place at Emmetsburg and really like it a lot. Mitch Mueller _ From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 8:32 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless Anyone have any experience with Ruckus Wireless products? I am looking for a district wireless solution that just works and does not require a lot of administrative time to administer. Don't really want to attend school on regular bases to set it up and maintain it. Have looked at Xirrus and Aruba and unless you have plenty of time on your hands and just love complexity steer clear of Aruba. Xirrus is cool but their prices indicate that they know that. Any other ideas? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
Re: [info-tech] Wireless
we installed xirrus to our 7-12 building two months ago and it just runs had to update one group of laptop's wireless drivers but nothing other than that Manson Northwest Webster-Home of the Cougars! Brad Kruse (`-''-/).___..--''`-._ Tech. Coord. `6_ 6 ) `-. ( ).`-.__.`) 1601 15th St.(_Y_.)' ._ ) `._ `. ``-..-' Manson, IA 50563_..`--'_..-_/ /--'_.' ,' 712-469-2245 (li),' ((!.-' Cell: 712-830-9665 Fax 712-469-3131 Karl Hehr karl_h...@s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 3/25/2010 9:11 AM At BCLUW and ENP they went with Ruckus for their 1:1 programs and have been very happy. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C) 515.827.5368 (F) Luddite by Degrees 1) Anything that is in the world when you're born is normal and ordinary and is just a natural part of the way the world works. 2) Anything that's invented between when you're 15 and 35 is new and exciting and revolutionary and you can probably get a career in it. 3) Anything invented after you're 35 is again the natural order of things --- Douglas Adams On Mar 25, 2010, at 9:05 AM, Richardson,Tony wrote: If the controller fails will the AP keep functioning? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:05 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless Have you looked at a H.P. controller system. We have one in place at Emmetsburg and really like it a lot. Mitch Mueller From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 8:32 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless Anyone have any experience with Ruckus Wireless products? I am looking for a district wireless solution that just works and does not require a lot of administrative time to administer. Don*t really want to attend school on regular bases to set it up and maintain it. Have looked at Xirrus and Aruba and unless you have plenty of time on your hands and just love complexity steer clear of Aruba. Xirrus is cool but their prices indicate that they know that. Any other ideas? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
RE: [info-tech] Wireless
Here in Pocahontas we went with the Xirrus XN8 we have 7 stationed at the high school that support 250 HP minis and all of the teacher's tablets. I recently installed 3 in my elementary building. I haven't had a problem installing, configuring, or using the Xirrus arrays. Thanks Phil Trimble Technology Director Pocahontas Area Community Schools ptrim...@pocahontas.k12.ia.us 712-335-4848 From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 8:32 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless Anyone have any experience with Ruckus Wireless products? I am looking for a district wireless solution that just works and does not require a lot of administrative time to administer. Don't really want to attend school on regular bases to set it up and maintain it. Have looked at Xirrus and Aruba and unless you have plenty of time on your hands and just love complexity steer clear of Aruba. Xirrus is cool but their prices indicate that they know that. Any other ideas? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
RE: [info-tech] Wireless
We have had Xirrus for about 2 years now and couldn't be more thrilled. The only possible problem we have had is we ignored their initial recommendations for a third array, so there are places that have spotty coverage right where we were told they would be. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Brad Kruse Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:25 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Wireless we installed xirrus to our 7-12 building two months ago and it just runs had to update one group of laptop's wireless drivers but nothing other than that Manson Northwest Webster-Home of the Cougars! Brad Kruse (`-''-/).___..--''`-._ Tech. Coord. `6_ 6 ) `-. ( ).`-.__.`) 1601 15th St.(_Y_.)' ._ ) `._ `. ``-..-' Manson, IA 50563_..`--'_..-_/ /--'_.' ,' 712-469-2245 (li),' ((!.-' Cell: 712-830-9665 Fax 712-469-3131 Karl Hehr karl_h...@s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 3/25/2010 9:11 AM At BCLUW and ENP they went with Ruckus for their 1:1 programs and have been very happy. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C) 515.827.5368 (F) Luddite by Degrees 1) Anything that is in the world when you're born is normal and ordinary and is just a natural part of the way the world works. 2) Anything that's invented between when you're 15 and 35 is new and exciting and revolutionary and you can probably get a career in it. 3) Anything invented after you're 35 is again the natural order of things --- Douglas Adams On Mar 25, 2010, at 9:05 AM, Richardson,Tony wrote: If the controller fails will the AP keep functioning? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:05 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless Have you looked at a H.P. controller system. We have one in place at Emmetsburg and really like it a lot. Mitch Mueller From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 8:32 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless Anyone have any experience with Ruckus Wireless products? I am looking for a district wireless solution that just works and does not require a lot of administrative time to administer. Don't really want to attend school on regular bases to set it up and maintain it. Have looked at Xirrus and Aruba and unless you have plenty of time on your hands and just love complexity steer clear of Aruba. Xirrus is cool but their prices indicate that they know that. Any other ideas? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
RE: [info-tech] Wireless
We have a Xirrus deployment in our MS and will also be using them in our HS for our 1:1, no problems with them. Dan Davis Network Administrator Spirit Lake Comm School District (712)336-3707 ext. 1300 dda...@spirit-lake.k12.ia.us From: Richardson,Tony [mailto:trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us] Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 8:32 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless Anyone have any experience with Ruckus Wireless products? I am looking for a district wireless solution that just works and does not require a lot of administrative time to administer. Don't really want to attend school on regular bases to set it up and maintain it. Have looked at Xirrus and Aruba and unless you have plenty of time on your hands and just love complexity steer clear of Aruba. Xirrus is cool but their prices indicate that they know that. Any other ideas? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.usmailto:trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
RE: [info-tech] Wireless
Short timer What day are you done? We will have to get lunch once you get down here into my neck of the woods... Jim Dan Davis dda...@spirit-lake.k12.ia.us 3/25/2010 10:52 AM We have a Xirrus deployment in our MS and will also be using them in our HS for our 1:1, no problems with them. Dan Davis Network Administrator Spirit Lake Comm School District (712)336-3707 ext. 1300 dda...@spirit-lake.k12.ia.us From:Richardson,Tony [mailto:trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us] Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 8:32 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless Anyone have any experience with Ruckus Wireless products? I am looking for a district wireless solution that just works and does not require a lot of administrative time to administer. Don’t really want to attend school on regular bases to set it up and maintain it. Have looked at Xirrus and Aruba and unless you have plenty of time on your hands and just love complexity steer clear of Aruba. Xirrus is cool but their prices indicate that they know that. Any other ideas? Thanks, Tony Richardson, Network Administrator / Director of Technology Humboldt Community School District trichard...@humboldt.k12.ia.us
Re: [info-tech] Wireless
We chose Xirrus over Ruckus last year after comparing them for your new elementary, and we're happy with the Xirrus. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 What people say you cannot do, you try and find that you can.--Henry David Thoreau
RE: [info-tech] Wireless analyzer
Try NetStumbler? http://www.netstumbler.com Brendan Brendan Porter Network Engineer VMware VCP RD Industries 810 12th St Milford, IA e: bpor...@rdi1.com p: (712) 338-2999 x126 -Original Message- From: Mitch Mueller [mailto:mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us] Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 10:42 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless analyzer Does anyone out there know of any wireless access point analyzer that is free. I'm looking to be able to check on my wireless access points and the signal they are giving out. Anything that is better than the basic windows wireless connection. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools 205 King St. Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us (712)852-2966 --- --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] Wireless analyzer
Try netstumbler http://www.netstumbler.com/ Mark Murphy -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 10:42 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless analyzer Does anyone out there know of any wireless access point analyzer that is free. I'm looking to be able to check on my wireless access points and the signal they are giving out. Anything that is better than the basic windows wireless connection. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools 205 King St. Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us (712)852-2966 --- --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] Wireless analyzer
Netstumbler and SSIDer are probably the easiest to use. Bryan Knecht Information Technology Manager Area Education Agency 267 3712 Cedar Heights Drive Cedar Falls, IA 50613 800-542-8375 toll free 319-273-8221 office 319-239-5275 cell 319-273-8243 fax www.aea267.k12.ia.us -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Mueller Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 10:42 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless analyzer Does anyone out there know of any wireless access point analyzer that is free. I'm looking to be able to check on my wireless access points and the signal they are giving out. Anything that is better than the basic windows wireless connection. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools 205 King St. Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us (712)852-2966 --- --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] Wireless analyzer
Scott This works with more than just Xirrus equipment correct? Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools 205 King St. Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us (712)852-2966 www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Scott Fosseen [Prairie Lakes AEA] Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 11:24 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Wireless analyzer Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector http://www.xirrus.com/library/wifitools.php You can also look at the old standby Net Stumbler stumbler.net -- From: Mitch Mueller mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 10:42 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless analyzer Does anyone out there know of any wireless access point analyzer that is free. I'm looking to be able to check on my wireless access points and the signal they are giving out. Anything that is better than the basic windows wireless connection. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools 205 King St. Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us (712)852-2966 --- --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] Wireless analyzer
Yes, any 802.11* signals. Shows SSID, Signal Strength, and a cool Radar screen to see what is out there. -- From: Mitch Mueller mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 12:55 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless analyzer Scott This works with more than just Xirrus equipment correct? Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools 205 King St. Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us (712)852-2966 www.emmetsburg.k12.ia.us -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Scott Fosseen [Prairie Lakes AEA] Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 11:24 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Wireless analyzer Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector http://www.xirrus.com/library/wifitools.php You can also look at the old standby Net Stumbler stumbler.net -- From: Mitch Mueller mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 10:42 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless analyzer Does anyone out there know of any wireless access point analyzer that is free. I'm looking to be able to check on my wireless access points and the signal they are giving out. Anything that is better than the basic windows wireless connection. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools 205 King St. Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us (712)852-2966 --- --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab
We have two of them at our MS. This is our second year with them, and we LOVE them. They are used almost all the time by the classroom teachers. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I see, I forget. I hear, I remember. I do, I understand.--Chinese Proverbs info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: We are looking into getting a wireless lab for the middle school. In some of your experiences, can you give me some pros and cons? Pam Gutshall MS Technology Paraeducator Prairie Valley Middle School 515-467-5700 gutsh...@gowrie.k12.ia.us
Re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab
Not sure your platform, but for the love of all things holy don't use authentication over the wireless. That has been the bane of my existence for the last year and a half. Overall it is great when it fast enough to please the proletariat. One con is that a cart has no ownership and tends to get abused quite badly. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C) 515.827.5368 (F) Luddite by Degrees 1) Anything that is in the world when you're born is normal and ordinary and is just a natural part of the way the world works. 2) Anything that's invented between when you're 15 and 35 is new and exciting and revolutionary and you can probably get a career in it. 3) Anything invented after you're 35 is again the natural order of things --- Douglas Adams On Apr 8, 2009, at 2:32 PM, Gutshall, Pam wrote: We are looking into getting a wireless lab for the middle school. In some of your experiences, can you give me some pros and cons? Pam Gutshall MS Technology Paraeducator Prairie Valley Middle School 515-467-5700 gutsh...@gowrie.k12.ia.us
RE: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab
Over the past few years at my previous school, we had several of Apple's Wireless Mobile Labs, and were very happy with all of them. Came with a very sturdy cart, HP laser printer, Airport Extreme, Apple Remote Desktop software for managing and monitoring. We found it a pretty much turnkey system. No big cons that I can think of. Obvious pro of being able to create a wireless lab anywhere you can roll the cart. Might want to add a projector to the cart (there was enough room on top of ours for a projector). --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712.272.3324 --- iChat/AIM: tlimbert65 Twitter: limbert65 Skype: limbert_65 From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Gutshall, Pam Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:33 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab We are looking into getting a wireless lab for the middle school. In some of your experiences, can you give me some pros and cons? Pam Gutshall MS Technology Paraeducator Prairie Valley Middle School 515-467-5700 gutsh...@gowrie.k12.ia.us
re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab
We have 28 laptops on carts that gets used in our elementary and middle school. We have installed 4 Xirrus arrays in the buildings so we can connect wireless anywhere but the custodian room in the basement. We do use the laptop for testing with the students and have not had a connection problem. We leased the laptops for 3 years and are currently in the 2nd year. When we leased we moved to a larger battery so the laptops can run all day without having to be plugged in. Our carts also get abused some...laptops not plugged in, cords hanging out and laptops not put away. We do have teachers scheduled (supposedly) to check the carts every nite...but it doesnt alway happen. W Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us From: Gutshall, Pam gutsh...@gowrie.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:33 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab We are looking into getting a wireless lab for the middle school. In some of your experiences, can you give me some pros and cons? Pam Gutshall MS Technology Paraeducator Prairie Valley Middle School 515-467-5700 gutsh...@gowrie.k12.ia.us
re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab
What are your thoughts on the Xirrus in comparison to other wireless solutions? We just did a site survey at the HS here and are thinking about putting Xirrus in place of the mess we have now. They really seem to be powerful AP's with alot of extra functionality. What are your thoughts? Jim Kerns, Technology Director Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th St P.O. Box 200 Spencer, Iowa 51301 jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us 712.262.0339 FAX 712.262.1116 Paul Heyer phe...@titonka.k12.ia.us 4/8/2009 3:05 PM We have 28 laptops on carts that gets used in our elementary and middle school. We have installed 4 Xirrus arrays in the buildings so we can connect wireless anywhere but the custodian room in the basement. We do use the laptop for testing with the students and have not had a connection problem. We leased the laptops for 3 years and are currently in the 2nd year. When we leased we moved to a larger battery so the laptops can run all day without having to be plugged in. Our carts also get abused some...laptops not plugged in, cords hanging out and laptops not put away. We do have teachers scheduled (supposedly) to check the carts every nite...but it doesnt alway happen. W Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us From: Gutshall, Pam gutsh...@gowrie.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:33 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab We are looking into getting a wireless lab for the middle school. In some of your experiences, can you give me some pros and cons? Pam Gutshall MS Technology Paraeducator Prairie Valley Middle School 515-467-5700 gutsh...@gowrie.k12.ia.us --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab
Xirrus site surveys are free. I just had the guy here for our new elementary. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I see, I forget. I hear, I remember. I do, I understand.--Chinese Proverbs info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Jim Who did you have come in and do the site survey and what did it cost you to have that done. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 [ mailto:mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us ]mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us P: (712)852-2966 C: (712)298-0596 From: Jim Kerns jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 3:30 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab What are your thoughts on the Xirrus in comparison to other wireless solutions? We just did a site survey at the HS here and are thinking about putting Xirrus in place of the mess we have now. They really seem to be powerful AP's with alot of extra functionality. What are your thoughts? Jim Kerns, Technology Director Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th St P.O. Box 200 Spencer, Iowa 51301 jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us 712.262.0339 FAX 712.262.1116 Paul Heyer 4/8/2009 3:05 PM We have 28 laptops on carts that gets used in our elementary and middle school. We have installed 4 Xirrus arrays in the buildings so we can connect wireless anywhere but the custodian room in the basement. We do use the laptop for testing with the students and have not had a connection problem. We leased the laptops for 3 years and are currently in the 2nd year. When we leased we moved to a larger battery so the laptops can run all day without having to be plugged in. Our carts also get abused some...laptops not plugged in, cords hanging out and laptops not put away. We do have teachers scheduled (supposedly) to check the carts every nite...but it doesnt alway happen. W Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us From: Gutshall, Pam Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:33 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab We are looking into getting a wireless lab for the middle school. In some of your experiences, can you give me some pros and cons? Pam Gutshall MS Technology Paraeducator Prairie Valley Middle School 515-467-5700 gutsh...@gowrie.k12.ia.us --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab
We have had 2 arays installed for 2 years and added another 2 this year. The only problem we encountered is 1 of the 2 new installs was rebooting itself at times. I called tech support who connected remotely and updated the software. I even recieved a follow up email from the tech the next day asking if things are working correctly which doesnt happen very often. The last 2 units came with a choice on power options, one being a 110 outlet close to the installation and the second is power over gigabit. I did not have an outlet close to the one of those installations so it is running the power over gigabit which works great. Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us From: Jim Kerns jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 3:30 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab What are your thoughts on the Xirrus in comparison to other wireless solutions? We just did a site survey at the HS here and are thinking about putting Xirrus in place of the mess we have now. They really seem to be powerful AP's with alot of extra functionality. What are your thoughts? Jim Kerns, Technology Director Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th St P.O. Box 200 Spencer, Iowa 51301 jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us 712.262.0339 FAX 712.262.1116 Paul Heyer 4/8/2009 3:05 PM We have 28 laptops on carts that gets used in our elementary and middle school. We have installed 4 Xirrus arrays in the buildings so we can connect wireless anywhere but the custodian room in the basement. We do use the laptop for testing with the students and have not had a connection problem. We leased the laptops for 3 years and are currently in the 2nd year. When we leased we moved to a larger battery so the laptops can run all day without having to be plugged in. Our carts also get abused some...laptops not plugged in, cords hanging out and laptops not put away. We do have teachers scheduled (supposedly) to check the carts every nite...but it doesnt alway happen. W Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us From: Gutshall, Pam Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:33 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab We are looking into getting a wireless lab for the middle school. In some of your experiences, can you give me some pros and cons? Pam Gutshall MS Technology Paraeducator Prairie Valley Middle School 515-467-5700 gutsh...@gowrie.k12.ia.us --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab
Freebie. John with Xirrus did the survey, he works with Eric Dean, eric.d...@xirrus.com. I called John to see where he was, no answer. I think he was on his way to Ames. He stayed at the casino the last 2 nights, too. Bummer If I hear back I will pass it along. Jim Kerns, Technology Director Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th St P.O. Box 200 Spencer, Iowa 51301 jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us 712.262.0339 FAX 712.262.1116 Mitch Mueller mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us 4/8/2009 3:32 PM Jim Who did you have come in and do the site survey and what did it cost you to have that done. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us P: (712)852-2966 C: (712)298-0596 From: Jim Kerns jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 3:30 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab What are your thoughts on the Xirrus in comparison to other wireless solutions? We just did a site survey at the HS here and are thinking about putting Xirrus in place of the mess we have now. They really seem to be powerful AP's with alot of extra functionality. What are your thoughts? Jim Kerns, Technology Director Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th St P.O. Box 200 Spencer, Iowa 51301 jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us 712.262.0339 FAX 712.262.1116 Paul Heyer 4/8/2009 3:05 PM We have 28 laptops on carts that gets used in our elementary and middle school. We have installed 4 Xirrus arrays in the buildings so we can connect wireless anywhere but the custodian room in the basement. We do use the laptop for testing with the students and have not had a connection problem. We leased the laptops for 3 years and are currently in the 2nd year. When we leased we moved to a larger battery so the laptops can run all day without having to be plugged in. Our carts also get abused some...laptops not plugged in, cords hanging out and laptops not put away. We do have teachers scheduled (supposedly) to check the carts every nite...but it doesnt alway happen. W Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us From: Gutshall, Pam Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:33 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab We are looking into getting a wireless lab for the middle school. In some of your experiences, can you give me some pros and cons? Pam Gutshall MS Technology Paraeducator Prairie Valley Middle School 515-467-5700 gutsh...@gowrie.k12.ia.us --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab
John was in Storm Lake this afternoon. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I see, I forget. I hear, I remember. I do, I understand.--Chinese Proverbs info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Freebie. John with Xirrus did the survey, he works with Eric Dean, eric.d...@xirrus.com. I called John to see where he was, no answer. I think he was on his way to Ames. He stayed at the casino the last 2 nights, too. Bummer If I hear back I will pass it along. Jim Kerns, Technology Director Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th St P.O. Box 200 Spencer, Iowa 51301 jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us 712.262.0339 FAX 712.262.1116 Mitch Mueller mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us 4/8/2009 3:32 PM Jim Who did you have come in and do the site survey and what did it cost you to have that done. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us P: (712)852-2966 C: (712)298-0596 From: Jim Kerns jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 3:30 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab What are your thoughts on the Xirrus in comparison to other wireless solutions? We just did a site survey at the HS here and are thinking about putting Xirrus in place of the mess we have now. They really seem to be powerful AP's with alot of extra functionality. What are your thoughts? Jim Kerns, Technology Director Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th St P.O. Box 200 Spencer, Iowa 51301 jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us 712.262.0339 FAX 712.262.1116 Paul Heyer 4/8/2009 3:05 PM We have 28 laptops on carts that gets used in our elementary and middle school. We have installed 4 Xirrus arrays in the buildings so we can connect wireless anywhere but the custodian room in the basement. We do use the laptop for testing with the students and have not had a connection problem. We leased the laptops for 3 years and are currently in the 2nd year. When we leased we moved to a larger battery so the laptops can run all day without having to be plugged in. Our carts also get abused some...laptops not plugged in, cords hanging out and laptops not put away. We do have teachers scheduled (supposedly) to check the carts every nite...but it doesnt alway happen. W Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us From: Gutshall, Pam Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:33 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab We are looking into getting a wireless lab for the middle school. In some of your experiences, can you give me some pros and cons? Pam Gutshall MS Technology Paraeducator Prairie Valley Middle School 515-467-5700 gutsh...@gowrie.k12.ia.us --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab
We will probably have them come in when we upgrade our wireless access points. Right now we use the apple base stations. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular -Original Message- From: Sarah Freking sfrek...@slcsd.org Date: Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:36:18 To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab Xirrus site surveys are free. I just had the guy here for our new elementary. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I see, I forget. I hear, I remember. I do, I understand.--Chinese Proverbs info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Jim Who did you have come in and do the site survey and what did it cost you to have that done. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 [ mailto:mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us ]mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us P: (712)852-2966 C: (712)298-0596 From: Jim Kerns jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 3:30 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab What are your thoughts on the Xirrus in comparison to other wireless solutions? We just did a site survey at the HS here and are thinking about putting Xirrus in place of the mess we have now. They really seem to be powerful AP's with alot of extra functionality. What are your thoughts? Jim Kerns, Technology Director Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th St P.O. Box 200 Spencer, Iowa 51301 jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us 712.262.0339 FAX 712.262.1116 Paul Heyer 4/8/2009 3:05 PM We have 28 laptops on carts that gets used in our elementary and middle school. We have installed 4 Xirrus arrays in the buildings so we can connect wireless anywhere but the custodian room in the basement. We do use the laptop for testing with the students and have not had a connection problem. We leased the laptops for 3 years and are currently in the 2nd year. When we leased we moved to a larger battery so the laptops can run all day without having to be plugged in. Our carts also get abused some...laptops not plugged in, cords hanging out and laptops not put away. We do have teachers scheduled (supposedly) to check the carts every nite...but it doesnt alway happen. W Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us From: Gutshall, Pam Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:33 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab We are looking into getting a wireless lab for the middle school. In some of your experiences, can you give me some pros and cons? Pam Gutshall MS Technology Paraeducator Prairie Valley Middle School 515-467-5700 gutsh...@gowrie.k12.ia.us --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab
could you please get me the number for John so I could give him a call him myself. Thanks Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us P: (712)852-2966 C: (712)298-0596 From: jfon...@algona.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 6:17 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab We will probably have them come in when we upgrade our wireless access points. Right now we use the apple base stations. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular From: Sarah Freking Date: Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:36:18 -0500 To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab Xirrus site surveys are free. I just had the guy here for our new elementary. Sarah Sarah M. Freking, District Technology Director Storm Lake Community School District Storm Lake, IA 50588 Phone: 712-732-8100 Fax: 712-732-8101 I see, I forget. I hear, I remember. I do, I understand.--Chinese Proverbs info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us writes: Jim Who did you have come in and do the site survey and what did it cost you to have that done. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us P: (712)852-2966 C: (712)298-0596 From: Jim Kerns jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 3:30 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab What are your thoughts on the Xirrus in comparison to other wireless solutions? We just did a site survey at the HS here and are thinking about putting Xirrus in place of the mess we have now. They really seem to be powerful AP's with alot of extra functionality. What are your thoughts? Jim Kerns, Technology Director Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th St P.O. Box 200 Spencer, Iowa 51301 jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us 712.262.0339 FAX 712.262.1116 Paul Heyer 4/8/2009 3:05 PM We have 28 laptops on carts that gets used in our elementary and middle school. We have installed 4 Xirrus arrays in the buildings so we can connect wireless anywhere but the custodian room in the basement. We do use the laptop for testing with the students and have not had a connection problem. We leased the laptops for 3 years and are currently in the 2nd year. When we leased we moved to a larger battery so the laptops can run all day without having to be plugged in. Our carts also get abused some...laptops not plugged in, cords hanging out and laptops not put away. We do have teachers scheduled (supposedly) to check the carts every nite...but it doesnt alway happen. W Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us From: Gutshall, Pam Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:33 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab We are looking into getting a wireless lab for the middle school. In some of your experiences, can you give me some pros and cons? Pam Gutshall MS Technology Paraeducator Prairie Valley Middle School 515-467-5700 gutsh...@gowrie.k12.ia.us --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab
Xirrus representative is scheduled to be in Armstrong Monday morning to survey our building. Brent HiltonTechnology CoordinatorArmstrong-Ringsted SchoolsArmstrong, Iowa 50514712-868-3542/3542 From: Mitch Mueller mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 3:33 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab Jim Who did you have come in and do the site survey and what did it cost you to have that done. Mitch Mueller Network Administrator Emmetsburg Community Schools Emmetsburg, Ia 50536 mmuel...@emmetsburg.k12.ia.us P: (712)852-2966 C: (712)298-0596 From: Jim Kerns jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 3:30 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: re: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab What are your thoughts on the Xirrus in comparison to other wireless solutions? We just did a site survey at the HS here and are thinking about putting Xirrus in place of the mess we have now. They really seem to be powerful AP's with alot of extra functionality. What are your thoughts? Jim Kerns, Technology Director Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th St P.O. Box 200 Spencer, Iowa 51301 jke...@spencer.k12.ia.us 712.262.0339 FAX 712.262.1116 Paul Heyer 4/8/2009 3:05 PM We have 28 laptops on carts that gets used in our elementary and middle school. We have installed 4 Xirrus arrays in the buildings so we can connect wireless anywhere but the custodian room in the basement. We do use the laptop for testing with the students and have not had a connection problem. We leased the laptops for 3 years and are currently in the 2nd year. When we leased we moved to a larger battery so the laptops can run all day without having to be plugged in. Our carts also get abused some...laptops not plugged in, cords hanging out and laptops not put away. We do have teachers scheduled (supposedly) to check the carts every nite...but it doesnt alway happen. W Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us From: Gutshall, Pam Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 2:33 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless mobie lab We are looking into getting a wireless lab for the middle school. In some of your experiences, can you give me some pros and cons? Pam Gutshall MS Technology Paraeducator Prairie Valley Middle School 515-467-5700 gutsh...@gowrie.k12.ia.us --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] wireless projectors
Okoboji uses the Epson 755c and they are WORTHLESS wirelessly. If you can stay connected wirelessly, which isn't often, the picture is delayed. So much so you cannot for instance show a video clip because the audio is not even close to the video. I worked out a 'trick' using the projectors digital zoom and windowed video, but the connection is so flakey teachers didn't want to use them wirelessly anyway. We ended up buying long cables for everyone to connect. Besides all of that, Epson support has been less than friendly working on the issue. Chad Frerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 -Original Message- From: Paul Heyer [mailto:phe...@titonka.k12.ia.us] Sent: February 17, 2009 8:51 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] wireless projectors Anyone using wireless mulitmedia projectors? Pros and Cons? Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us
Re: [info-tech] wireless projectors
I use a Panasonic Wireless projector. There are two big drawbacks 1) 802.11b/g is not fast enough yet to do a good job at full motion video. It is fine for PowerPoint and web browsing, but if you try to watch any video the frame refresh rate is pretty low. At the projector shoot-outs we have yet to see a 802.11n wireless projector or any other technology that gets around this. 2) In a traveling situation it is darn difficult to connect to the projector and the network at the same time. My projector seems to be the norm. The projector has a default SSID it wants to connect to. (Panasonic). Wireless adaptors can only connect to one wireless network at a time, so it is a choice between wireless projector or network. The projector does have a custom configuration and if the projector is always going to be in your building you can configure the ssid to match your internal network. There is a small joystick and a button you have to use to navigate a on-screen keyboard. Once set it is ok, but it is a pain to set. It would be nice for a projector company to build in Auto-Network detect feature, but none of the wireless projector vendors have this option yet. From: Paul Heyer Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 8:50 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] wireless projectors Anyone using wireless mulitmedia projectors? Pros and Cons? Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us
RE: [info-tech] wireless projectors
We did a pilot in Sioux City with the wireless and it was a huge disappointment. WE couldn't do both internet and projection at the same time unless we added an additional wireless card to the tablet. Even then is was patchy and you still couldn't do video- Highly disappointing results. We wire everything now and are starting to use some LCD TV's. We are looking into the promethean with the projection arm. Layne From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Paul Heyer Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 8:51 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] wireless projectors Anyone using wireless mulitmedia projectors? Pros and Cons? Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us
RE: [info-tech] Wireless networks. [Spam score:8%]
Control panel disabling still let them View Available Networks and changing it to Ad Hoc would only let me disallow networks if I knew the SSID. The best solution I've came up with so far is to connect the pc to the wireless network that I want it on, then I added a computer startup script that has net stop Wireless Zero Configuration in it. Let's them stay connected to the network I specified, but if they try View Available Networks it just tells them they need to start the service, and they need to be an admin to do that. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Jason Kehoe Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 4:07 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless networks. [Spam score:8%] I saw this in a forum, but have never tried it. Looks like it might work. --Jason The problem of denying the domain users to connect to a specific SSID is solved by GPOs. 1 - We will ally a GPO that denies connection to AdHoc networkshttp://wireless.ittoolbox.com/groups/technical-functional/wireless-networks-l/block-ssid-from-domain-users-1625190. 2 - The SSID (infrastructure) that we do not want to be used by the Domain Computers will be defined in the WLANhttp://wireless.ittoolbox.com/groups/technical-functional/wireless-networks-l/block-ssid-from-domain-users-1625190 connections on the PC's 3 - This SSID will be set to AdHoc mode in the Domain Computers. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mark Walz Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 3:37 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless networks. Does anyone know how to use XP's built in wireless manager, yet make it so normal users can only connect to one SSID? Or to setup the SSID that you want then disable the interface so that no one can switch to another wireless network?
RE: [info-tech] Wireless networks.
You could disable that control panel using group policy. I disable access to all control panels for students. I think there is a way to do it selectively. I wonder if you could add it to the Don't run specified Windows applications. I've never added a .cpl there. Chad Frerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 -Original Message- From: Mark Walz [mailto:mw...@lemars.k12.ia.us] Sent: January 19, 2009 3:37 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless networks. Does anyone know how to use XP's built in wireless manager, yet make it so normal users can only connect to one SSID? Or to setup the SSID that you want then disable the interface so that no one can switch to another wireless network?
RE: [info-tech] Wireless networks. [Spam score:8%]
Would disabling it in the control panel also disable the View available wireless networks alerts that pop up all the time? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 3:48 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless networks. [Spam score:8%] You could disable that control panel using group policy. I disable access to all control panels for students. I think there is a way to do it selectively. I wonder if you could add it to the Don't run specified Windows applications. I've never added a .cpl there. Chad Frerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 -Original Message- From: Mark Walz [mailto:mw...@lemars.k12.ia.us] Sent: January 19, 2009 3:37 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless networks. Does anyone know how to use XP's built in wireless manager, yet make it so normal users can only connect to one SSID? Or to setup the SSID that you want then disable the interface so that no one can switch to another wireless network?
RE: [info-tech] Wireless networks. [Spam score:8%]
It does here. I takes it all away. Is that the desired out come? What are you trying to do? Chad Frerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 -Original Message- From: Mark Walz [mailto:mw...@lemars.k12.ia.us] Sent: January 19, 2009 3:47 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless networks. [Spam score:8%] Would disabling it in the control panel also disable the View available wireless networks alerts that pop up all the time? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 3:48 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless networks. [Spam score:8%] You could disable that control panel using group policy. I disable access to all control panels for students. I think there is a way to do it selectively. I wonder if you could add it to the Don't run specified Windows applications. I've never added a .cpl there. Chad Frerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 -Original Message- From: Mark Walz [mailto:mw...@lemars.k12.ia.us] Sent: January 19, 2009 3:37 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless networks. Does anyone know how to use XP's built in wireless manager, yet make it so normal users can only connect to one SSID? Or to setup the SSID that you want then disable the interface so that no one can switch to another wireless network?
RE: [info-tech] Wireless networks. [Spam score:8%]
One of the neighbors to our HS just put up an un-WEP'ed access point and a few of the pc's in one of the labs can reach it. A normal, non-admin user by default can switch wireless networks and a few of our students have figured that out. I just want to disable the view available networks interface so they can't switch it. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 3:53 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless networks. [Spam score:8%] It does here. I takes it all away. Is that the desired out come? What are you trying to do? Chad Frerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 -Original Message- From: Mark Walz [mailto:mw...@lemars.k12.ia.us] Sent: January 19, 2009 3:47 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless networks. [Spam score:8%] Would disabling it in the control panel also disable the View available wireless networks alerts that pop up all the time? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 3:48 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless networks. [Spam score:8%] You could disable that control panel using group policy. I disable access to all control panels for students. I think there is a way to do it selectively. I wonder if you could add it to the Don't run specified Windows applications. I've never added a .cpl there. Chad Frerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 -Original Message- From: Mark Walz [mailto:mw...@lemars.k12.ia.us] Sent: January 19, 2009 3:37 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless networks. Does anyone know how to use XP's built in wireless manager, yet make it so normal users can only connect to one SSID? Or to setup the SSID that you want then disable the interface so that no one can switch to another wireless network?
RE: [info-tech] Wireless networks. [Spam score:8%]
The Group Policy you want is under User Configuration -- Administrative Templates -- Control Panel -- Hide specified Control Panel applets. I think that will do what you want. Chad Frerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 -Original Message- From: Mark Walz [mailto:mw...@lemars.k12.ia.us] Sent: January 19, 2009 3:55 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless networks. [Spam score:8%] One of the neighbors to our HS just put up an un-WEP'ed access point and a few of the pc's in one of the labs can reach it. A normal, non-admin user by default can switch wireless networks and a few of our students have figured that out. I just want to disable the view available networks interface so they can't switch it. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 3:53 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless networks. [Spam score:8%] It does here. I takes it all away. Is that the desired out come? What are you trying to do? Chad Frerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 -Original Message- From: Mark Walz [mailto:mw...@lemars.k12.ia.us] Sent: January 19, 2009 3:47 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless networks. [Spam score:8%] Would disabling it in the control panel also disable the View available wireless networks alerts that pop up all the time? From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Frerichs, Chad Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 3:48 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: RE: [info-tech] Wireless networks. [Spam score:8%] You could disable that control panel using group policy. I disable access to all control panels for students. I think there is a way to do it selectively. I wonder if you could add it to the Don't run specified Windows applications. I've never added a .cpl there. Chad Frerichs Director Of Technology Okoboji Community Schools Milford, IA 51351 -Original Message- From: Mark Walz [mailto:mw...@lemars.k12.ia.us] Sent: January 19, 2009 3:37 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless networks. Does anyone know how to use XP's built in wireless manager, yet make it so normal users can only connect to one SSID? Or to setup the SSID that you want then disable the interface so that no one can switch to another wireless network?
RE: [info-tech] Wireless networks.
I saw this in a forum, but have never tried it. Looks like it might work. --Jason The problem of denying the domain users to connect to a specific SSID is solved by GPOs. 1 - We will ally a GPO that denies connection to AdHoc http://wireless.ittoolbox.com/groups/technical-functional/wireless-networks -l/block-ssid-from-domain-users-1625190 networks. 2 - The SSID (infrastructure) that we do not want to be used by the Domain Computers will be defined in the http://wireless.ittoolbox.com/groups/technical-functional/wireless-networks -l/block-ssid-from-domain-users-1625190 WLAN connections on the PC's 3 - This SSID will be set to AdHoc mode in the Domain Computers. From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mark Walz Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 3:37 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless networks. Does anyone know how to use XP's built in wireless manager, yet make it so normal users can only connect to one SSID? Or to setup the SSID that you want then disable the interface so that no one can switch to another wireless network?
RE: [info-tech] wireless solution
Hi Bill - We just retired wireless. If you would be willing to take it down... I'd see if the Superintendent would donate it. Thanks, Tony -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Day Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:35 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] wireless solution We would like to use wireless with directional antennas to get internet and network over to our preschool which is 3 blocks away. Does anyone have any surplus equipment they might want to get rid of that would work? Bill Day TRV --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] wireless solution
yeah that would be great. I personally can't climb to take stuff down but I will try to get with our superintendant to see if he knows someone or is willing to hire someone. Thanks again, Bill Richardson,Tony wrote: Also I have some Cisco 1601 routers that could go with that. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Day Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 12:27 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] wireless solution thanks tony I'll ask our people. Bill Richardson,Tony wrote: Hi Bill - We just retired wireless. If you would be willing to take it down... I'd see if the Superintendent would donate it. Thanks, Tony -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Day Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:35 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] wireless solution We would like to use wireless with directional antennas to get internet and network over to our preschool which is 3 blocks away. Does anyone have any surplus equipment they might want to get rid of that would work? Bill Day TRV --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] wireless solution
Of course I would have to ok it with my super. One antenna has a short tower 2 of them are on top of school buildings and one is on a tower at the High school which is so tall I think you'd kinda have to be brave to pursue that one. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Day Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 12:38 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] wireless solution yeah that would be great. I personally can't climb to take stuff down but I will try to get with our superintendant to see if he knows someone or is willing to hire someone. Thanks again, Bill Richardson,Tony wrote: Also I have some Cisco 1601 routers that could go with that. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Day Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 12:27 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] wireless solution thanks tony I'll ask our people. Bill Richardson,Tony wrote: Hi Bill - We just retired wireless. If you would be willing to take it down... I'd see if the Superintendent would donate it. Thanks, Tony -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Day Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:35 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] wireless solution We would like to use wireless with directional antennas to get internet and network over to our preschool which is 3 blocks away. Does anyone have any surplus equipment they might want to get rid of that would work? Bill Day TRV --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] wireless solution
I need approval from my super too, but I don't think that will be a problem. If you get a chance please talk to your super and see if it would be ok. Will contact you again after I get to my super -- he isn't here today. thanks, Bill Richardson,Tony wrote: Of course I would have to ok it with my super. One antenna has a short tower 2 of them are on top of school buildings and one is on a tower at the High school which is so tall I think you'd kinda have to be brave to pursue that one. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Day Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 12:38 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] wireless solution yeah that would be great. I personally can't climb to take stuff down but I will try to get with our superintendant to see if he knows someone or is willing to hire someone. Thanks again, Bill Richardson,Tony wrote: Also I have some Cisco 1601 routers that could go with that. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Day Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 12:27 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] wireless solution thanks tony I'll ask our people. Bill Richardson,Tony wrote: Hi Bill - We just retired wireless. If you would be willing to take it down... I'd see if the Superintendent would donate it. Thanks, Tony -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Day Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:35 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] wireless solution We would like to use wireless with directional antennas to get internet and network over to our preschool which is 3 blocks away. Does anyone have any surplus equipment they might want to get rid of that would work? Bill Day TRV --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] Wireless
We use proxim-orinoco 4000. It has ab/g, ability to be bridged, and ssid (which we currently dont use). We need to do a building assessment to see what we have is properly placed. The co-op price and cdwg tend to differ in price, with cdwg usually being cheaper. Good luck looking. Murray Gafkjen Clay Central Everly From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richardson,Tony Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 4:43 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Wireless Has anyone incorporated wireless into their internal building networks? If so what is your application for it? Who would be some vendors for quality wireless (not LinkSys)? How well does it perform for you? Tony Richardson, Technology Coordinator Humboldt Community School District [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [info-tech] Wireless
We have used 3COM and Proxim, both work well. In our new middle school, we will be usingExtreme gear to match the rest of the switches on our network. One of the things to watch for regardless of vendor is the firmware. It seems manyof them ship without the latest version, and just getting that up to speed will save headaches. One thing I really like about the 3COM gear is the site survey tool. You only need the 3CRPAG175 PCMCIA card. It allows you to place AP's on carts and work your way through a building and it will identify every AP, every SSID, whether it is part of your network or not, and give you all of the info you need (strength of signal, channel the AP is on, encryption, type of AP, etc). One of the main attractions of the wireless is the ability to take a mobile lab into the classroom, or really wherever you need it. Our regular labs are always full, and this just adds a little flexibility. Special Education is also a consideration now with web IEP's. All of our teachers who do IEP's have laptops and the wireless gives them the ability to work with parents, etc outside of the regular classroom. As I upgrade my network, I try to put wireless in at the same time.I have a long way to go, but I can see the benefits right away. That said, it also adds some headaches. You have to consider that once installed, your networkis extended outside the walls of your buildings. Security becomes a bigger concern. Printers are also an issue. I have a printer that travels with the mobile lab, HP makes a wireless jet direct card that works well. Otherwise you are installing multiple printers to cover different parts of the building, and of course the students then have to choose the right one. Hope that helps a little. Jim KernsSpencer Community Schools23 East 7th StP.O. Box 200Spencer, Iowa 51301[EMAIL PROTECTED]712.262.0339FAX 712.262.1116
RE: [info-tech] Wireless
Excellent input Jim this does help. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Kerns Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 8:07 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Wireless We have used 3COM and Proxim, both work well. In our new middle school, we will be usingExtreme gear to match the rest of the switches on our network. One of the things to watch for regardless of vendor is the firmware. It seems manyof them ship without the latest version, and just getting that up to speed will save headaches. One thing I really like about the 3COM gear is the site survey tool. You only need the 3CRPAG175 PCMCIA card. It allows you to place AP's on carts and work your way through a building and it will identify every AP, every SSID, whether it is part of your network or not, and give you all of the info you need (strength of signal, channel the AP is on, encryption, type of AP, etc). One of the main attractions of the wireless is the ability to take a mobile lab into the classroom, or really wherever you need it. Our regular labs are always full, and this just adds a little flexibility. Special Education is also a consideration now with web IEP's. All of our teachers who do IEP's have laptops and the wireless gives them the ability to work with parents, etc outside of the regular classroom. As I upgrade my network, I try to put wireless in at the same time.I have a long way to go, but I can see the benefits right away. That said, it also adds some headaches. You have to consider that once installed, your networkis extended outside the walls of your buildings. Security becomes a bigger concern. Printers are also an issue. I have a printer that travels with the mobile lab, HP makes a wireless jet direct card that works well. Otherwise you are installing multiple printers to cover different parts of the building, and of course the students then have to choose the right one. Hope that helps a little. Jim Kerns Spencer Community Schools 23 East 7th St P.O. Box 200 Spencer, Iowa 51301 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 712.262.0339 FAX 712.262.1116
Re: [info-tech] Wireless Projector Adaptor
Tim writes: wireless projector adaptor Kinda spendy... http://accessories.gateway.com/AccessoryStore/PC+Accessories_316441/Enterprise+Networking_393067/Wireless_393071/Wireless+Access+Points_393072/12891121_ProdDetail Steve Scarbrough Storm Lake --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] wireless access points again
Every once in a while they need to be reset. I put them in a convenient place and pull the plug every once in a while if I am standing next to it. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donna Bonnstetter Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 2:37 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] wireless access points again Hi, We're using Linksys WAP54G wireless access points and are pretty satified--except when they don't work. Once in awhile one will just not connect to the computers. It says there is excellent signal strength but it won't actually connect. It just keeps trying without success. But all we do is unplug and replug the access point and all is well. Why does that happen? -- Donna Bonnstetter Tech Coordinator West Bend-Mallard Community School Box 247 West Bend, IA 50597 [EMAIL PROTECTED] + --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by the schaller-crest.k12.ia.us server.] --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by the schaller-crest.k12.ia.us server.] --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] wireless access points
The Co-op should have the Linksys unit as well. At least I remember it was on the co-op at one time. The Orinoco is probably a better unit from a management side, but I don't know if it is worth the cost difference of a Linksys. _ Scott Fosseen - Systems Engineer -Prairie Lakes AEA http://fosseen.us/scott _ If you don't know where you want to go, we'll make sure you get taken. - Microsoft ad campaign, translated into Japanese _ - Original Message - From: Donna Bonnstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 11:30 AM Subject: [info-tech] wireless access points We have several Linksys WAP54G wireless access points and we need more. I'd like some help in deciding what to purchase. I see the co-op has Orinoco Wireless network base station 802.11g. Is this basically the same as the Linksys? Is one better than another? Is it OK to have some of each or is it better to stay with just one brand? Thanks for your help. -- Donna Bonnstetter Tech Coordinator West Bend-Mallard Community School Box 247 West Bend, IA 50597 [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] wireless access points
Ok, when I cam on board, we were running the Orinoco access points. I think the total cost per access point was something like $500 to $700 per unit, and they were a royal pain to reconfigure. I looked at the set up and realized that a Linksys access point was under $100 took at most 15 mins to configure, and cost under $100. My experience with their security in a banking environment combined with the known effective bandwidth losses in a WEP environment suggested to me that even if we had to replace 4 Linksys access points for every 1 Orinoco, we were still ahead. In addition, it was far cheaper to put a range booster on the linksys unit than on the Orinoco unit. Also, one thing to consider with the B vs. G debate, in my experience the B though slower, is far better at transmitting through interference, and the schools that I have been in tended to be built like vaults. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brad Kruse Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 12:30 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] wireless access points We are just now installing a couple of wireless carts and I am experimenting with AP's. It looks like the best solution so far for us is the 3Com 7250 (3CRWE725075A). It is giving us the best coverage and has some extra antenna options, etc. It provides for better encryption also.It is much more expensive when compared to the WAP54G but we will not need as many,I hope. CDW price$370 Manson Northwest Webster-Home of the Cougars! Brad Kruse (`-''-/).___..--''`-._ Tech. Coord. `6_ 6 ) `-. ( ).`-.__.`) 1601 15th St. (_Y_.)' ._ ) `._ `. ``-..-' Manson, IA 50563 _..`--'_..-_/ /--'_.' ,' 712-469-3919 (li),' ((!.-' Fax 712-469-3131 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 02/22/2005 11:30:38 We have several Linksys WAP54G wireless access points and we need more. I'd like some help in deciding what to purchase. I see the co-op has Orinoco Wireless network base station 802.11g. Is this basically the same as the Linksys? Is one better than another? Is it OK to have some of each or is it better to stay with just one brand? Thanks for your help. -- Donna Bonnstetter Tech Coordinator West Bend-Mallard Community School Box 247 West Bend, IA 50597 [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ --- --
