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[keenanj]

Hello, Here is an article on how to deply WiFi in different types of hotels

http://keenansystems.com/Deploying_WiFi_in_the_Hospitality_Industry.htm

Please use this thread for discussion we will be adding to this document with your requests.

[vodka_mann]

Hello,

I've been reviewing the WiFi hotel deployment doc which is very interesting. Couple of questions;

1) It mentions setting the different access points channels to 1,6, and 11 - is this from left to right (down the building)?

I always thought that one access point should be as far away from others as possible - if this is true I would think it would be 1, 11, 6 then...?

2) It mentions mounting the access points on top of drop ceiling - "position above drop ceilings with little signal loss by using the keyholes located on the bottom of the unit"

I don't understand what is meant by using the keyholes - can someone elaborate on what this means exactly? Would you be better off using a ceiling mount product like the EAP-3660 if this is what you're looking to do?

Great article!

[keenanj]

This article was prior the the eap-3660

http://www.keenansystems.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=2&products_id=253

The eap-3660 now offers several key advantages to the hotel system integrators. By mounting below the celing tiles there is more airflow for cooling, the antenna is both exposed and the optimal pattern and the low profile design limits tampering.

[seatown88]

The engenious 2610 says that it is an outdoor device, but it can be used indoor as well. Correct?

I am think that I will roll these out in for my Condo Assoc.
40 unit condo that is recently built with lots of concrete and rebar...

It seems the added power of the 2610 would be advantagous.
I this correct assumption?

thanks

[keenanj]

The EOC-2610 is really designed as a point to point outdoor device it has a directional antenna built in, a sealed case and special 24v power injector.

The indoor units have better cooling, optimal antenna and support 48V power over ethernet.

For indoor use I would go with either the eap-3660
http://www.keenansystems.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=2&products_id=253

or the ecb3500
http://www.keenansystems.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=2&products_id=258

[leahluis09]

Sharing with us all things we should know about the proper deploying of WiFi in Hotels is indeed a grateful thing. Always remember that these are just few ideas. The Internet is fully woven into our lives now. It is the primary way people stay in touch, work and entertain themselves. Hotels in Augusta GA

[canadawifi]

Looking over the postings and the article raises a few questions...

1. If you're using Engenius routers like the models listed, what kind of bandwidth shaping are you doing to prevent users from throttling the internet connection with torrents or P2P applications? Has this not been an issue in your deployments?

2. You mention WDS to distribute the WLAN to locations where running cable is not feasible? Would repeater mode between multiple ECB3500 not be better?

3. What settings should be tweaked on the access points in this type of environment? Client separation? WMM?

Cheers and thanks for the great info on your site.