[ncolug] Re: Wireless router - your suggestion
- From: "M. Knisely" <charon79m@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "ncolug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <ncolug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 16:41:55 -0400
I was looking at these:
http://www.vology.com/cisco/networking-accessories/ws-pwr-panel?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Feed&utm_term=WS-PWR-PANEL&utm_content=29.68&utm_campaign=Cisco&gclid=CNrnxrDUubcCFc8WMgodzXQA_Q
On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 4:33 PM, M. Knisely <charon79m@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> That's the route I was looking at going. I've got several good 24 or 48
> port switches. I really don't need a new switch. What is the injector you
> got?
>
> Mike K.
>
>
> On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 4:30 PM, Chuck <cstickelman@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Give up on looking for a switch, and instead try to find a multi-port
>> mid-span injector. I bought one on e-bay for $60 earlier this year. My
>> tests show that 23/24 ports are providing poser, and that the unit is
>> manageable, so it seems like a good deal. The only bummer is that I
>> will need to get a bunch of 2-inch long patch cables to go from my
>> switch to the injector! :) (Not really. I am joking. Poking fun at a
>> change-resistant IT company that had dozens of such patch cables...)
>>
>>
>> On Tue, 2013-05-28 at 16:19 -0400, M. Knisely wrote:
>> > In my office I have about 160 ports available... 0 are powered. I
>> > still haven't found a value positioned powered switch that I'm willing
>> > to run in my home network. Anyone have a suggestion?
>> >
>> >
>> > Mike K.
>> >
>> >
>> > On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 4:07 PM, Chuck <cstickelman@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> > I agree with the "When possible, hard wire" mentality. I was
>> > just
>> > thinking about how many things would benefits from networking
>> > and
>> > POE/POE+, and I believe that there are only a few devices in
>> > the average
>> > household that absolutely need 110V AC power.
>> >
>> >
>> > On Tue, 2013-05-28 at 16:00 -0400, M. Knisely wrote:
>> > > I've got the 2.4Ghz only version of this:
>> > > http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0028ACYEK
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > I love it. It runs DD-WRT from the factory so it's got
>> > every bell and
>> > > whistle you could want.... oh, and it's gigabit on the wired
>> > side.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > The big thing to remember when you're putting in wireless is
>> > to look
>> > > at the channels that the other APs in your area are set to.
>> > Also
>> > > recall that when your wireless, in the 2.4Ghz range, is set
>> > to a
>> > > particular channel, it will bleed over 1.5 channels in
>> > either
>> > > direction. For example, an AP on channel 6 will overlap
>> > half the
>> > > channel range of 4, all of 5, all of 6, all of 7 and half of
>> > 8. This
>> > > is why we say that the "useable" channels in the US are 1,
>> > 6, and 11.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > So, do your homework and assign your channels
>> > appropriately. That
>> > > will significantly increase your overall throughput on the
>> > wireless.
>> > > When possible, hard wire.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Mike K.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Mike K.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 3:47 PM, Kory Pounds
>> > <kory.pounds@xxxxxxxxx>
>> > > wrote:
>> > > Everyone,
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > In a couple months I may be moving into a place
>> > in-town. I
>> > > will need a new Wireless Router and I need your
>> > suggestions.
>> > > There will be residences around me in this area with
>> > many
>> > > wireless devices of different types. What do you
>> > suggest for a
>> > > dependable wireless router with:
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > 1. Dual band, 2.4 and 5.0. My laptop is dual-band
>> > for one
>> > > thing.
>> > >
>> > > 2. typical 4 ethernet ports
>> > >
>> > > 3. USB port for universal access to common files
>> > >
>> > > 4. simple network capabilities
>> > >
>> > > 5. Encryption is mandatory. packets will be easy to
>> > sniff but
>> > > with data streams encrypted, the neighbors will not
>> > be able to
>> > > do anything with it. Minimum WPA2, etc. Don't let it
>> > slow
>> > > wireless connection down too much with this.
>> > >
>> > > 6. ability to not interfere/hiccup with other
>> > wireless
>> > > activity nearby
>> > >
>> > > 7. signal strength/range in house
>> > >
>> > > 8. dependability - not fail after a few months and
>> > stuff
>> > >
>> > > 9. support/help from manufacturer
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > What other features are critical to you?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > So what do you suggest?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Kory
>> > >
>> > > --
>> > > www.oncedead.com
>> > >
>> > > It is not what you do that determines who you are,
>> > it is who
>> > > you are that determines what you do.
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
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