[OPLINTECH] Wireless Access Points

[Joe]

I would have to add a plus one to Chad's comments on DD-WRT.  I've been 
using it here for at least three years now with great success and a high 
degree of up time, having them set using the same SSID much like Chad's 
setup.  I'm not going to bother to look up the hardware, because it's 
older than what you'd want to consider (They're only pushing 802.11g), 
but when I replace them I definitely will get something I can flash with 
DD-WRT and continue to use it.  It is just too feature rich to pass up, 
reliable once it's installed and free software on top of all that.

Joe

Joseph Knueven
Director
Germantown Public Library
51 N. Plum St.
Germantown, OH 45327
937-696-9998x10
knuevejo at oplin.org

On 3/15/2013 11:21 AM, Chad Morris wrote:
>
> 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
>
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> *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
>
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> Mobile 614-325-1429
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