[Hidden-tech] Institutional / Commercial Wireless Router

[Tad Puckett]

Lyle,

If Ethernet wiring already is running through the environment, I would get
a SonicWall or Fortinet. Fortinets have WAP attachments that you can place
anywhere in an environment as long as there is an ethernet jack and they
are PoE (Power over Ethernet) as well so you don’t need to plug them in.

SonicWall:

http://www.sonicwall.com/us/en/products/TZ-215.html

Fortinet example:

https://www.fortinet.com/sites/default/files/productdatasheets/FortiGate-80D_17.pdf

Fortinet WAP attachments to place wireless across an environment:

http://www.fortinet.com/products/fortiap/indoor-ap.html

These devices also run Firewall services depending on what additional
network protection you are looking for. And please note that using most of
these is best with a static IP from your ISP. So many local businesses
double NAT from the Modem to their router because they don’t want to spend
a few extra dollars a month on a static address. If you move to Comcast,
get a static IP when you do, your network will thank you.

Repeaters are notorious for being garbage, especially with lots of other
things interfering with the signal. “Budget conscious” is what is going to
get you. You can’t skimp in an environment like you are describing, your
tech support will ultimately pay for any half measures to save money. Your
plans for future proofing will also not happen if it’s skimped on in the
beginning. I would look at your options and present it all based on what is
best for the company long term. Too many places cut corners and end up
taking a bath on the never ending support that comes with it.


Good luck!

On Thu, May 7, 2015 at 12:12 PM, Lyle Phipps <lyle at preparedaccounting.com>
wrote:

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> Hello HT friends,
>
> Would someone please help me suggest a starting point for a budget
> conscious commercial wireless solution for a non-profit for whom I am
> serving as a trustee?
>
> There are two floors of 2000 sq ft and multiple rooms and a lot of
> electrical 'noise' so a strong signal and basement repeater might be
> needed. Max number of people on the network would probably be about 25
> during peak use but it would be nice to be able to have something to
> accommodate the next 5 years (perhaps 50-100 ppl online in 2020).
>
> Right now the router seems to be a bandwidth bottleneck dropping our
> already limping 6.5 Mbs DSL DL speed to a wheezy 3.5.
>
> We are considering upgrading bandwidth to Comcast business.
>
> It is safe to assume that I know nothing about the tech or network side of
> things.
> I would love to hear thoughts on simple solutions or suggestions on how to
> proceed or who to consult with about this.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Regards,
>
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> Lyle Phipps, CPA
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