Re: [WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think?

2010-01-15 Thread Paolo Di Francesco
unfortunately it's an ancient hotel, cabling is VERY difficult (for aesthetics) So it's one of the reasons why I need mesh :/ Thank you in advance My hotels have 5 to 25 APs. Each of them are wired, no mesh. Some of them have switches in closets that spider out if it's easier to wire that

Re: [WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think?

2010-01-15 Thread Faisal Imtiaz
Subject: Re: [WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think? unfortunately it's an ancient hotel, cabling is VERY difficult (for aesthetics) So it's one of the reasons why I need mesh :/ Thank you in advance My hotels have 5 to 25 APs. Each of them are wired, no mesh. Some of them have switches

Re: [WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think?

2010-01-15 Thread Josh Luthman
[mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Paolo Di Francesco Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 8:45 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think? unfortunately it's an ancient hotel, cabling is VERY difficult (for aesthetics) So it's one of the reasons why I

Re: [WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think?

2010-01-15 Thread Jerry Richardson
From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Paolo Di Francesco [paolo.difrance...@teleinform.com] Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 8:44 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think? unfortunately it's an ancient

Re: [WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think?

2010-01-15 Thread Greg
SnappyDSL.net -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Paolo Di Francesco Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 8:45 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think? unfortunately it's an ancient hotel

Re: [WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think?

2010-01-15 Thread Josh Luthman
will be amazed with the results. Faisal Imtiaz SnappyDSL.net -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Paolo Di Francesco Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 8:45 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Mesh network

[WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think?

2010-01-14 Thread Paolo Di Francesco
Hi All I am wondering if somebody of you is using mesh networks for hotels or hospitality sites. What I was wondering is if you tried mikrotik mesh network, if they are stable in the field, etc. I was also thinking about ruckus, they are focused on mesh network, so any input on this topic is

Re: [WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think?

2010-01-14 Thread Josh Luthman
My hotels have 5 to 25 APs. Each of them are wired, no mesh. Some of them have switches in closets that spider out if it's easier to wire that way. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide

Re: [WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think?

2010-01-14 Thread Steve Barnes
: Thursday, January 14, 2010 3:57 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think? My hotels have 5 to 25 APs. Each of them are wired, no mesh. Some of them have switches in closets that spider out if it's easier to wire that way. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340

Re: [WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think?

2010-01-14 Thread Josh Luthman
...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Josh Luthman Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 3:57 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Mesh network - what do you think? My hotels have 5 to 25 APs. Each of them are wired, no mesh. Some of them have switches in closets that spider out if it's easier to wire

[WISPA] Mesh Network

2009-06-18 Thread Jerry Richardson
I believe there is still a market for municipal public wifi. I am finding the barrier is the cost of the radios at $1k ea minimum for a true mesh type dual radio system. Anything lower is cost is not true Mesh. Yes, I could put something together using pieces and parts however that's a support

Re: [WISPA] Mesh Network

2009-06-18 Thread Charles Wyble
Jerry Richardson wrote: I believe there is still a market for municipal public wifi. I am finding the barrier is the cost of the radios at $1k ea minimum for a true mesh type dual radio system. Anything lower is cost is not true Mesh. Yes, I could put something together using pieces and

Re: [WISPA] Mesh Network

2009-06-18 Thread Dennis Burgess - LinkTechs.net
What I quoted :) * --- Dennis Burgess, CCNA, A+, Mikrotik Certified Trainer WISPA Board Member - wispa.org http://www.wispa.org/ Link Technologies, Inc -- Mikrotik WISP Support Services WISPA Vendor Member* *Office*: 314-735-0270 *Website*:

Re: [WISPA] Mesh Network

2009-06-18 Thread os10rules
How about ability to be a hotspot? On Jun 18, 2009, at 12:05 PM, Jerry Richardson wrote: I believe there is still a market for municipal public wifi. I am finding the barrier is the cost of the radios at $1k ea minimum for a true mesh type dual radio system. Anything lower is cost is not true