[afnog] Wireless Network

[Mark Tinka]

On Wednesday 06 January 2010 09:33:17 am Gaurab Raj Upadhaya 
wrote:

> That matches my observation with trying to setup wireless
>  networks at various situations. Though, these days, you
>  can buy single unit systems with multiple radios and
>  thus increasing effective user connections. example is
>  Xirrus. http://xirrus.com/. We call them the UFOs. Helps
>  tremendously when you need to setup for high density
>  users.

I generally wouldn't recommend vendors on a public mailing 
list in such variable matters as wireless deployments, but 
given the scale you're considering, Aruba came to see me 
once (uninvited, as usual), and they seemed to have some 
rather interesting things to say re: their wireless product 
portfolio, with particular regard to large scale 
installations.

Our office uses some of their earlier kit along with the 
controllers; no major drama (but that's way under 2,000 
users).

http://www.arubanetworks.com/solutions/large_site.php

You might want to add them to your shopping list, but my 
guess is the price point is way-up-there, what with their 
controllers and all. 

But be careful about "buying" everything they tell you (same 
goes for other vendors). As others have mentioned, binding 
assurances from them as well as PoC's (proof of concept) 
before you sign would be great!

Cheers,

Mark.
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