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>Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2001 12:06:26 -0600
>From: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: #5952 Hardware and "Wireless labs"
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>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum    <[log in to unmask]>

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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.

It has worked well so far.

Tom Browne

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>> From: "Fatima Chajia" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Hardware and "Wireless labs"
>> Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 15:23:17 -0000
>
> Hello LLTI members,
>
> We are in the process of applying for a major grant to renew part of our
> stock of computer (about 15 Apple computers and server). We are
> considering going wireless. My two questions are:
>
> 1. any recommendations for the hardware (models of server and computers).
> Would you recommend going for desktops or laptops, or both? Any suggestion
> in the specific design of the lab (designing the setting of the
> furnitures): islands, rows, etc. (something that will work for classwork
> as well as for individuals).
>
> 2. any other technical suggestions or recommendations for going wireless
> (our classrooms are already wired).?
>
> Thank you all.
>
> Fatima
>
>
> Fatima Chajia, Ph.D
> Dept of Foreign Languages
> 358 T.T. Allain
> Southern University and A&M
> Baton Rouge, LA 70813
> (225) 771-3030 (office)
>
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Thomas Browne
Humanities Resource Center
Macalester College
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