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http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/hiner/?p=627
How much blame do you think Buzz Broadband deserves for its failed WiMAX deployment?
Do you have examples of IT projects that tried to cut corners and ultimately failed because of it?
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it would appear that it was poorly planned/implemented at the site. If Buzz's IT wouldnt listen to the advice, and even refused a 3rd party (paid for) planner to make recommendations, then it was not intended to function properly in the first place.
But according to the blog, the news writers seemed to alter statements and jump on the bandwagon to slam WiMax as well, which shows really well how poor reporting/news media has become in the last 10 years.
But according to the blog, the news writers seemed to alter statements and jump on the bandwagon to slam WiMax as well, which shows really well how poor reporting/news media has become in the last 10 years.
Without any doubt Garth Freeman and Buzz Broadband.
I don't know how relevant this is, but my experiences trying to use WiFi in typical masonry houses in France is bad. Getting it to work from one room to the next is an achievement, two rooms is impossible. Getting three metres range indoors is difficult at times, ten rare. It seems to me that the concept was developed for use in North American homes using wooden studs and plasterboard and never tested with masonry.
I believe you are confusing WiMAX with WiFi which are two different technologies. WiMAX is based on the IEEE standard 802.16 and WiFi is based on the IEEE standard 802.11. WiFi has always been a challenge indoors specially with 802.11b because of the modulation use by 11b. In the newer versions like 11g and 11n the OFDM modulation provide better penetration but it will depend in structure where you are trying to implement WiFi.
Last year I successfully implemented half a dozen wireless G networks in large multi-building 2-3 story mostly brick school buildings, circa 1930s WPA construction in Portland Oregon. I used Cisco Aronet 1200 series WAPs and averaged about 9 units per installation with 100% coverage. This was accomplished using good design and planning and a wireless survey using Airmagnet and a laptop. I spent a lot of time running up and down stairs but ended up with a great setup with overlapping zones using a seesaw layout for the 1200s. I easily averaged 100-300 ft thru concrete floors and masonry walls between nodes.
Planning is everything when looking for a good outcome whether it's WiFi or WiMax.
Luckydog
Planning is everything when looking for a good outcome whether it's WiFi or WiMax.
Luckydog
Last year I successfully implemented half a dozen wireless G networks in large multi-building 2-3 story mostly brick school buildings, circa 1930s WPA construction in Portland Oregon. I used Cisco Aronet 1200 series WAPs and averaged about 9 units per installation with 100% coverage. This was accomplished using good design and planning and a wireless survey using Airmagnet and a laptop. I spent a lot of time running up and down stairs but ended up with a great setup with overlapping zones using a seesaw layout for the 1200s. I easily averaged 100-300 ft thru concrete floors and masonry walls between nodes.
Planning is everything when looking for a good outcome whether it's WiFi or WiMax.
Luckydog
Planning is everything when looking for a good outcome whether it's WiFi or WiMax.
Luckydog
Last year I successfully implemented half a dozen wireless G networks in large multi-building 2-3 story mostly brick school buildings, circa 1930s WPA construction in Portland Oregon. I used Cisco Aronet 1200 series WAPs and averaged about 9 units per installation with 100% coverage. This was accomplished using good design and planning and a wireless survey using Airmagnet and a laptop. I spent a lot of time running up and down stairs but ended up with a great setup with overlapping zones using a seesaw layout for the 1200s. I easily averaged 100-300 ft thru concrete floors and masonry walls between nodes.
Planning is everything when looking for a good outcome whether it's WiFi or WiMax.
Luckydog
Planning is everything when looking for a good outcome whether it's WiFi or WiMax.
Luckydog
Last year I successfully implemented half a dozen wireless G networks in large multi-building 2-3 story mostly brick school buildings, circa 1930s WPA construction in Portland Oregon. I used Cisco Aronet 1200 series WAPs and averaged about 9 units per installation with 100% coverage. This was accomplished using good design and planning and a wireless survey using Airmagnet and a laptop. I spent a lot of time running up and down stairs but ended up with a great setup with overlapping zones using a seesaw layout for the 1200s. I easily averaged 100-300 ft thru concrete floors and masonry walls between nodes.
Planning is everything when looking for a good outcome whether it's WiFi or WiMax. I guess using $700 WAPs doesn't hurt either
Luckydog
Planning is everything when looking for a good outcome whether it's WiFi or WiMax. I guess using $700 WAPs doesn't hurt either
Luckydog
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