[OPLINTECH] Wireless Access Points

[Chad Morris]

Mike,

I have 3 Asus RT-N16 routers running DD-WRT custom firmware throughout the
Franklin Library and 1 at the Springboro branch. The DD-WRT firmware allows
me to configure the routers in a mesh network, while using the same SSID.
For instance, I have one router above our circulation desk near the ceiling,
one router at our reference desk, and one router in a conference room - they
all communicate with each other wirelessly and act as a repeater so no
matter where a device connects, the signal strength is excellent. If a
router would fail or need to be power cycled, the other two would still
communicate with each other.  I've had superb success with these routers,
they're built pretty solid. DD-WRT firmware is free but it doesn't come
stock with the routers. It needs to be installed and configured which could
take some time and patience. Once I put them it, I've never looked back.

Chad

 

 

Chad Morris

Technology Coordinator

Franklin-Springboro Public Library

44 E. Fourth Street

Franklin, OH 45005

Office:  (937) 746-2665 ext 116
Cell:     (937) 301-2465

Fax:     (937) 746-2847

Email:
<https://mail.oplin.org/webmail/src/compose.php?send_to=morrisch%40oplin.org
> morrisch at oplin.org
www.fspl.org



 

From: oplintech-bounces at lists.oplin.org
[mailto:oplintech-bounces at lists.oplin.org] On Behalf Of Mike Hensel
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 10:23 AM
To: oplintech at lists.oplin.org
Subject: [OPLINTECH] Wireless Access Points

 

OPLIN Library Techies:

 

Anyone have a good recommendation on a wireless access point around $200.
Currently looking at a Cisco WAP4410N Wireless-N Access Point
<http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps5678/ps10047/ps10052/
data_sheet_c78-501860.html>  but I wanted to get some input.  We've been
using consumer based Netgear devices which have proven to be a little
twitchy at times in our environment.  I'm looking for something that has
good range and speed for a secure staff wireless network. 

 

Happy to receive recommendations - thanks.

 

Mike Hensel

Director, MLIS

London Public Library

20 E. First Street

London, OH 43140

www.mylondonlibrary.org

740-852-9543

Mobile 614-325-1429

 

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