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>Subject: Re: #5952.3 Hardware and "Wireless labs"

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>>Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 12:06:26 -0600
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>>Subject: Re: #5952 Hardware and "Wireless labs"
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>In a fixed location, I would suggest sticking with a hard-wired network.
>It is faster and maybe a bit more reliable than the wireless network.
>Also, the wireless solutions slow with the more users you have accessing a
>hub.
>
>I have both.  I have a 100 Mb hard wired Mac lab with iMacs, G4s, and two
>G4 servers.  I also have three wireless hubs.  This allows our roaming
>classroom cart to access the network from anywhere in the building and lets
>anyone with the right hardware to bring their laptop into the building and
>use the network.
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>It has worked well so far.
>
Tom Browne



        Have you experienced network security problems with letting 
`anyone with the right hardware' access your network? I have 
reservations about running my wireless network without a login/ 
password permission routine......
-- 
Kevin C. Carroll, MA, CNA

Systems Administrator
Wayne State University
College of Education
Curriculum Support Center
114 Education
Detroit, MI 48202

313.577.9935 (voice)
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