I have a problem that I am looking for solutions to. We are a small, private University. So, our funds are limited and are need is huge.
Problem is we have an off-campus building, that is apartment style, with many users using multiple devices. Basically, we assume all devices are trying to connect wirelessly. We need to support 2.4GHz and 5GHz connections. We assume all users have at least 3 devices; laptop, phone, and a game/tablet/etc.We need to be able to support peak times with decent quality connection of all the users. I estimate peak devices to be around 150 - 180 devices at once. So, we need enough access or throughput to serve all of those users; we also need it to be budget friendly.
Current setup is a Comcast (Cisco) modem/router in every suite, 22 in one building. They only support 2.4GHz so there are about 3 on each 1, 6, 11 channels on each floor. This causes plenty of interference problems. Each modem/router has 25 Mbps connection through Comcast, connection to the WAN does not seem to be our current issue. Instead keeping users connected or getting them connected to the wireless seems to be the main issue here. We have already thought of running out fiber from main campus and wiring the building for Cisco APs (current deployment on campus) to connect it to our network, too much money unfortunately! Anyone have any thoughts ideas that they have heard/seen that can help spark an idea for us.
Thank you in advance to anyone willing to give input. Estimated specs are below and yes we estimated high.
2-3 students per room
2 rooms per suite [Estimate 4-5 students per suite]
6 (1st for) or 8 (2nd/3rd flr) suites per floor [Estimate 35 students per floor]
4 Buildings (3 Floors per building or 22 suites) [Estimate 100 students per building]
Estimated 300 devices per building (3 per user) with 150 - 180 on at peak times.
Problem is we have an off-campus building, that is apartment style, with many users using multiple devices. Basically, we assume all devices are trying to connect wirelessly. We need to support 2.4GHz and 5GHz connections. We assume all users have at least 3 devices; laptop, phone, and a game/tablet/etc.We need to be able to support peak times with decent quality connection of all the users. I estimate peak devices to be around 150 - 180 devices at once. So, we need enough access or throughput to serve all of those users; we also need it to be budget friendly.
Current setup is a Comcast (Cisco) modem/router in every suite, 22 in one building. They only support 2.4GHz so there are about 3 on each 1, 6, 11 channels on each floor. This causes plenty of interference problems. Each modem/router has 25 Mbps connection through Comcast, connection to the WAN does not seem to be our current issue. Instead keeping users connected or getting them connected to the wireless seems to be the main issue here. We have already thought of running out fiber from main campus and wiring the building for Cisco APs (current deployment on campus) to connect it to our network, too much money unfortunately! Anyone have any thoughts ideas that they have heard/seen that can help spark an idea for us.
Thank you in advance to anyone willing to give input. Estimated specs are below and yes we estimated high.
2-3 students per room
2 rooms per suite [Estimate 4-5 students per suite]
6 (1st for) or 8 (2nd/3rd flr) suites per floor [Estimate 35 students per floor]
4 Buildings (3 Floors per building or 22 suites) [Estimate 100 students per building]
Estimated 300 devices per building (3 per user) with 150 - 180 on at peak times.
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