Yes, but using multiple APs means more drops to run, more switch ports, and more devices to manage. We had an old building that needed more than 80 thin APs. We were able to have 5Ghz pervasive coverage with 20 Xirrus arrays.
In open spaces (like auditoriums) the ratio of arrays to thin APs get even smaller. The number of thin APs though is not based on real survey data because most vendors charge for a site survey. Xirrus does it for free however I am not sure if they are still doing a complete site survey for free. On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 3:03 PM, David Morton <[email protected]>wrote: > > Did they solve a high density problem that the others couldn't? My > impression with Xirrus is that might be a solution to consider to in a > larger open space with higher density, but that a solution with multiple APs > with decent auto radio management capabilities would solve the issue as well > (and perhaps better). > > > David > > > > > > _________________________________ > > David Morton > > Director, Mobile Communications > > University of Washington > > [email protected] > > tel 206.221.7814 > > > > > > On Oct 4, 2010, at 11:00 AM, heath.barnhart wrote: > > Same here. > > Heath > > On 10/4/2010 12:50 PM, Ammar Abdulahad wrote: > > We are using Xirrus in our entire campus including residential halls. > Xirrus really solved the issues we were having in high density areas. > > > Ammar Abdulahad > IT Service Delivery > Lawrence Technological University > > > > On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 12:35 PM, Huels, Chris <[email protected]> wrote: > >> All, >> >> Currently Washington University uses Meru for wireless. In order to >> migrate to 802.11n, we will have to replace all of the access points and >> look at replacing the controllers to accommodate the throughput. This has >> given us the opportunity to go back and assess other vendors that offer >> enterprise wireless solutions. The vendors that we are looking into are >> Meru, Aruba, and Cisco. I would like to get input from this group on some >> pros and cons of each, or are there other vendors that have been working >> well? Any input would be helpful. >> >> Thanks >> Chris >> ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE >> Constituent Group discussion list can be found at >> http://www.educause.edu/groups/. > > > ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE > Constituent Group discussion list can be found at > http://www.educause.edu/groups/. > > > > -- > Heath Barnhart, CCNA > Network Administrator > Information Systems and Services > Washburn University > Topeka, KS 66621 > > ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE > Constituent Group discussion list can be found at > http://www.educause.edu/groups/. > > > > ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE > Constituent Group discussion list can be found at > http://www.educause.edu/groups/. > > ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
