[41054] in Resnet-Forum
Re: Ubiquiti Wireless
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Todd Hall)
Sat Feb 27 12:27:57 2016
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Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2016 11:27:32 -0600
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From: Todd Hall <tmh9@msstate.edu>
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Looked worth investigating until I realized it was 2.4 GHz only. It might work for you, but with a relatively high density of these in a residence hall, the interference would be pretty bad, not to mention all of the extra interference from all of the other noise in this band. If they made a dual radio version of this I would be very interested. I'd still be interested in hearing the results of your tests.
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Todd Hall
Sr. Network Analyst
Information Technology Services
Mississippi State University
> On Feb 27, 2016, at 10:24 AM, Michael Blaisdell <MBlaisdell@francis.edu> wrote:
>
> Have anyone taken a serious look at the Ubiquiti IN-WALL AP solution for residence hall rooms?
>
> https://www.ubnt.com/unifi/unifi-ap-wall/
>
> I ordered a 5 pack for testing.
>
> We use the Ubiquiti wireless bridges to extend the campus LAN to off campus leased properties and have had great success.
>
> I know there is a knock on Ubiquiti for the controller software but it looks like it is getting better.
>
> My big question is how would you go about naming the networks in every room? Or should I say would you name the networks for every room?
>
> Some thoughts I had:
>
> Name each WAP in every room by dorm name and room number. Then run the network like a hotspot network requiring auth to the WAP. This way if a group of students studied in a room they could jump on that room WAP.
>
> OR - set up two SSIDs on the IN-WALL. A generic for the entire campus (we have that now) plus a room specific SSID.
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> I am starting to see a trend towards WAPs in every room and I just can't justify a $300-600 AP per room. Plus the software licensing is a killer.
>
> I plan on taking a deeper dive into the Ubiquiti IN-WALL over break but wanted to get some of your opinions. I don't want to waste my time if others have traveled this road before.
>
>
> Michael Blaisdell
> Director of Network Services
> IT Services
> Learning Commons/Library
> Saint Francis University
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