[K12OSN] Slightly OT - Wireless in your school/building

[Rob Asher]

If you're looking for both a secure and guest network along with time based access, in the past I've done that here for just a few AP's with Mikrotik RB411AH routerOS based access points and a few scripts to enable/disable the radio on schedule.   Depending on radio, enclosure, power injector, and antenna(s) you use, it's a pretty inexpensive solution for just a few AP's here and there.  If you're looking to cover an entire campus though, I'd suggest looking at Aerohive or Meraki just for ease of management as much as anything else.  

HTH,
Rob

 

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Rob Asher
Network Systems Technician
Paragould School District
870-236-7744 x169



>>> Joseph Bishay <joseph.bishay at gmail.com> 03/11/11 8:40 AM >>> 
Hello,

So it is very interesting that the two detailed responses I've
received are about the potential dangers associated with wifi and the
lack of information backing this perceived danger.

To me this says that I should consider a system that allows the wifi
to be turned off/on as needed, rather than being on all the time, and
limiting it to areas that are necessary, rather than blanketing the
property independent of need.  This takes a 'middle of the road'
approach in my mind.  The property actually is not just an elementary
school but also houses a day-care and a business meeting conference
centre.   It is in the business meeting area that I actually need the
wifi - the rest can most probably run off LTSP machines.

Is there a recommendation on how to set up the wifi for the business areas?

Thank you
Joseph

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